290 Morningside Ave
Toronto, Ontario M1E
A 6-storey, 107-unit private rental building built in 1960.
- Property manager
- 1001175316 Ontario Limited
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Issues & maintenance
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City bylaw and health cases
146 bylaw investigations at this address since Dec 2024; 21 notices or orders to comply; 19 still open.
A case starts with a complaint or an officer’s visit, so it is not a finding against the building. In a condo, a complaint about one unit is filed under the building’s address.
- Rooming house 71
- Repairs and upkeep 50
- Snow and ice 10
- Garbage 8
- Zoning 6
- Not enough heat 1
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 236467 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 235368 PRS 00 IR
- Aug 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 228278 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Aug 2026· Order Issued
- Bathroom: The supplied facility in or on the property is not constructed, installed and/or maintained so that it will function safely and effectively.Namely, the bathroom medicine cabinet is not maintained in good repair. (open)
- Bathroom: The supplied facility in or on the property is not kept in a satisfactory working condition.Namely, the bathroom sink faucet is not kept in a satisfactory working condition. (open)
- Bathroom: The ventilation system or unit is not kept in good repair and maintained in good working condition at all times.Namely, the bathroom ventilation unit is not kept in good repair and maintained in good working condition at all times. (open)
- Throughout Dwelling Unit: The electrical fixtures are not maintained in a safe and complete condition.Namely, the ceiling light fixtures, throughout the unit, are not maintained in a safe and complete condition, as the ceiling light fixture covers are missing. (open)
- Living Room: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the living room window frame surround is not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (open)
- Kitchen: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the kitchen ceiling is not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (open)
- Kitchen: The kitchen fixture(s) and/or fitting is not maintained in good repair and good working order.Namely, the kitchen cabinet doors and kitchen drawer fronts are not maintained in good repair and good working order. (open)
- Bathroom – Bathtub: The supplied facility in or on the property is not constructed, installed and/or maintained so that it will function safely and effectively.Namely, the bathtub finish, bathtub caulking and bathtub surround is not maintained in good repair. (open)
- Hall: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the hall ceiling not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (open)
- Bedroom – Spare: The electrical receptacle are not maintained in good working order.Namely, the spare bedroom electrical outlet is not maintained in good working order. (open)
- Bedroom – Spare: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the spare bedroom wall and window frame surround is not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (open)
Case 26 225111 PRS 00 IV
- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued
Case 26 207452 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 202837 PRS 00 IR
Show 94 older cases
- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Aug 2026· Order Issued
- Exterior Of Building: The exterior walls and their components are not being maintained free from loose or unsecured objects or materials.Namely, the exterior building wall panels are not being maintained free from loose or unsecured objects or materials. (open)
- Exterior Of Building – Front Entrance: An exterior door has a defective locking mechanism.Namely, the front entrance door has a defective locking mechanism. (open)
Case 26 220612 PRS 00 IV
- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued
Case 26 199053 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 195893 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 195330 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 195305 PRS 00 IR
- May 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 156016 RMH 00 IR
- May 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 156014 RMH 00 IR
- May 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 156013 RMH 00 IR
- May 2026
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Case 26 156010 RMH 00 IR
- May 2026
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Case 26 156009 RMH 00 IR
- May 2026
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Case 26 156007 RMH 00 IR
- May 2026
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Case 26 156002 RMH 00 IR
- May 2026
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Case 26 155407 RMH 00 IR
- May 2026
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Case 26 155406 RMH 00 IR
- May 2026
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Case 26 155405 RMH 00 IR
- May 2026
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Case 26 155404 RMH 00 IR
- May 2026
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Case 26 155403 RMH 00 IR
- May 2026
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Case 26 155400 RMH 00 IR
- May 2026
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Case 26 155399 RMH 00 IR
- May 2026
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Case 26 153328 RMH 00 IR
- May 2026
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Case 26 153327 RMH 00 IR
- May 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 153325 RMH 00 IR
- May 2026
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Case 26 153323 RMH 00 IR
- May 2026
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Case 26 153322 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 152793 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
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Case 26 152789 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
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Case 26 152786 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
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Case 26 152779 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
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Case 26 152777 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
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Case 26 152773 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
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Case 26 152769 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
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Case 26 151521 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
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Case 26 151518 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
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Case 26 151517 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
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Case 26 151516 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
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Case 26 151510 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
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Case 26 151505 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
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Case 26 151502 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 151499 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 148096 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 148094 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 148091 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 148090 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 148087 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 148084 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 148083 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 148078 RMH 00 IR
- Apr 2026
GarbageBylawNotice to comply · Apr 2026· Closed
- Garage Receptacle Area – Exterior Of Building: Owner of land failed to clean and clear refuse that has been thrown, placed, dumped or deposited, including but not limited to the exterior waste receptacle area. (closed)
- Garage Receptacle Area – Exterior Of Building: 844-14 Failure to provide sufficient regulation containers (closed)
- Garbage Chute Room – 3rd Floor: Owner of land failed to clean and clear refuse that has been thrown, placed, dumped or deposited, including but not limited to the 3rd floor garbage chute room. (closed)
Case 26 143814 WST 00 IV
- Apr 2026
GarbageBylaw· Closed
Case 26 143804 WST 00 IR
- Apr 2026
ZoningBylaw· Closed
Case 26 138743 ZON 00 IR
- Mar 2026
Rooming houseBylawNotice to comply · Apr 2026· Notice Issued
Case 26 147369 RMH 00 IV
- Mar 2026
Rooming houseBylawNotice to comply · Apr 2026· Notice Issued
Case 26 147303 RMH 00 IV
- Mar 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Notice Issued
Case 26 127253 RMH 00 IR
- Mar 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 127251 RMH 00 IR
- Mar 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 127244 RMH 00 IR
- Mar 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Notice Issued
Case 26 127222 RMH 00 IR
- Mar 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 127217 RMH 00 IR
- Mar 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 127214 RMH 00 IR
- Mar 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 127211 RMH 00 IR
- Mar 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 126394 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Rooming houseBylawNotice to comply · Apr 2026· Notice Issued
Case 26 148024 RMH 00 IV
- Feb 2026
Rooming houseBylawNotice to comply · Mar 2026· Notice Issued
Case 26 134902 RMH 00 IV
- Feb 2026
Rooming houseBylawNotice to comply · Mar 2026· Notice Issued
Case 26 134901 RMH 00 IV
- Feb 2026
Rooming houseBylawNotice to comply · Mar 2026· Notice Issued
Case 26 134900 RMH 00 IV
- Feb 2026
Rooming houseBylawNotice to comply · Mar 2026· Notice Issued
Case 26 132300 RMH 00 IV
- Feb 2026
Snow and iceBylawNotice to comply · Feb 2026· Closed
- Exterior: Exterior areas including: steps, landings, walks, driveways, parking spaces, ramps have not been cleared of snow and ice within twenty four (24) hours of a snow fall. (closed)
- Exterior: Failing to apply suitable material to slippery surface on steps, landings, walks, driveways, parking spaces, ramps or similar area of yard. (closed)
Case 26 121553 SNI 00 IV
- Feb 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 119365 RMH 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Notice Issued
Case 26 119364 RMH 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Notice Issued
Case 26 119363 RMH 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 119362 RMH 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 119360 RMH 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 119354 RMH 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Notice Issued
Case 26 119351 RMH 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Notice Issued
Case 26 119348 RMH 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 119343 RMH 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Notice Issued
Case 26 119338 RMH 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Rooming houseBylaw· Closed
Case 26 119324 RMH 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Snow and iceBylaw· Closed
Case 26 119255 SNI 00 IR
- Feb 2026
GarbageBylawNotice to comply · Feb 2026· Closed
- Exterior Of Building – Garbage Receptacle Area: Owner of land failed to clean and clear refuse that has been thrown, placed, dumped or deposited, including but not limited to the exterior garbage receptacle area of the building. (closed)
Case 26 116847 WST 00 IV
- Feb 2026
GarbageBylaw· Closed
Case 26 116845 WST 00 IR
- Feb 2026
ZoningBylaw· Closed
Case 26 113271 ZON 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Feb 2026· Closed
- Kitchen: The supplied appliance(s) is not maintained in good repair and good working order. Namely, the supplied kitchen oven is not maintained in good repair. (open)
Case 26 116843 PRS 00 IV
- Feb 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 112701 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 112696 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 110712 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2026
ZoningBylaw· Closed
Case 26 110128 ZON 00 IR
- Jan 2026
Snow and iceBylawNotice to comply · Jan 2026· Closed
- Exterior: Exterior areas including: steps, landings, walks, driveways, parking spaces, ramps have not been cleared of snow and ice within twenty four (24) hours of a snow fall.Namely, the exterior driveways and parking spaces, throughout the propert… (closed)
Case 26 107259 SNI 00 IV
- Jan 2026
Snow and iceBylaw· Closed
Case 26 106587 SNI 00 IR
- Jan 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 100050 PRS 00 IR
- Dec 2025
Snow and iceBylawNotice to comply · Dec 2025· Closed
- Exterior: Exterior areas including: steps, landings, walks, driveways, parking spaces, ramps have not been cleared of snow and ice within twenty four (24) hours of a snow fall.Namely, the exterior walkways, driveways, and parking spaces, throughout… (closed)
- Exterior: Failing to apply suitable material to slippery surface on steps, landings, walks, driveways, parking spaces, ramps or similar area of yard.Namely, failing to apply suitable material to slippery surface on walkways, driveways, and parking s… (closed)
Case 25 270742 SNI 00 IV
- Dec 2025
Snow and iceBylaw· Closed
Case 25 270248 SNI 00 IR
- Dec 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 270029 PRS 00 IR
- Dec 2025
Snow and iceBylaw· Closed
Case 25 269998 SNI 00 IR
- Dec 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 269313 PRS 00 IR
And 46 older cases, counted above but not listed.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Bylaw investigation activity (open cases, and those closed in the last two years) and residential health hazards.
City building permits
6 permits the City has issued at this address since 2000 - repairs, alterations and system work that needed one. Official records, not resident reports.
- Alterations 2
- Plumbing and drains 2
- Heating, cooling and ventilation 1
- Balcony repair 1
- Feb 2026
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Cancelled
Proposed conversion of an existing Storage Room into apartment unit
Permit 26 120386 BLD
- Dec 2025
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Cancelled
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to convert existing storage room to a new unit.
Permit 25 268253 PLB
- Dec 2025
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Cancelled
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to convert existing storage room to a new unit.
Permit 25 268253 HVA
- Dec 2025
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Cancelled
Proposal for interior alterations to convert existing storage room to a new unit.
Permit 25 268253 BLD · est. $10,000
- Aug 2009
Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed
Install one backflow preventor
Permit 09 158115 PSA · est. $5,000
- Aug 2008
Balcony repair · Balcony/Guard Repairs · Closed
repair 15 balconies
Permit 08 196102 BLD · est. $219,000
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Cleared permits and active permits. Contractors are named only on permits filed since 2017.
From City of Toronto open data
Neighbourhood
Living score
45/ 100
Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.
- Transit59
49 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 7 routes.
- Parks & trees52
16.5 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 530 m. 165 street trees within 300 m.
- Cycling31
Within 1 km: 0 km of protected lanes, 2.7 km of bike lanes and trails, 0.2 km of shared routes. 1 Bike Share station within 500 m.
- Schools nearby29
4 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: West Hill Public School, 130 m). Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.
- Daily amenities53
Within 1 km: 1 library, 2 community centres, 6 licensed child care centres.
- Road safety19
6 collisions with serious injury or death within 500 m, 2021–2025, 1 fatal. Fewer scores higher.
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About 1.2 km around the building. Select anything on the map for details. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Also worth knowing
Shown for context. None of this is part of the living score.
Safety
West Hill
- AssaultAmong the highest
Higher than 93 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (2.1× the city median).
- Break and enterAbout typical
Higher than 51 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- RobberyHigher than most
Higher than 85 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.8× the city median).
- Auto theftAbout typical
Lower than 59 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- Theft from vehiclesAmong the highest
Higher than 92 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.9× the city median).
- Theft over $5,000About typical
Higher than 73 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.4× the city median).
- Bicycle theftAbout typical
Higher than 57 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.4× the city median).
- ShootingsHigher than most
Higher than 79 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (2.0× the city median).
- HomicideAbout typical
Lower than 53 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
How often police recorded each crime for every resident of the whole neighbourhood, averaged over 2023–2025. Places many people visit but few live in, like downtown, rank high for that reason alone, so this is not part of the living score.
Air
Highway 2A, 1.7 km away
None reported
Bands: traffic is high within 150 m of an expressway and moderate within 500 m; industrial is moderate under a tonne a year and high above. The industrial bands are ours, for orientation only: ChemTRAC totals mix substances of very different toxicity. Releases are self-reported to the City’s ChemTRAC program. For today’s readings see Air Quality Ontario.
Supervised consumption services
- Nearest site
- Casey House Inpatient Supervised Consumption Services, 19.1 km
- Sites within 1 km
- 0
Sites currently offering services, from Health Canada, updated 2026-09-15. Sites open and close; check the list for current status.
Zoning
Residential Apartment Commercial
- Category
- Apartment
- Zone label
RAC (au67.0) (x61)- Height limit
- Set by the zone
Zoning By-law 569-2013, from City of Toronto open data. Exceptions (“x” numbers) and site-specific amendments can change what is allowed; check the City’s zoning map before relying on it.
Nearby change
- Open planning applications within 300 m
- 0
- Registered short-term rentals at this address
- 0
Rezonings, site plans and subdivisions submitted in the last five years and still open.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Data as of 2026-10-03. Transit from TTC weekday schedules; parks, trees, cycling, schools, libraries, community centres, child care, collisions, crime, expressways, ChemTRAC releases, planning applications and short-term rental registrations from open.toronto.ca; Bike Share stations from Bike Share Toronto; supervised consumption sites from Health Canada.
From CMHC and the City of Toronto
Rent
Average rents nearby
Monthly rent in purpose-built rental apartments, October 2025.
| Bedrooms | West Hill | Scarborough (East) zone | Toronto region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $1,460 | $1,491 |
| 1 bed | $1,775 | $1,633 | $1,761 |
| 2 beds | $1,928 | $1,852 | $2,045 |
| 3+ beds | $2,290 | $2,072 | $2,294 |
| All units | $1,995 | $1,816 | $1,917 |
Averages over every unit, including long tenancies under rent control, so they run below what a new lease costs today. Condominium units rented out by their owners are not included. “-” means too few units were surveyed to publish. Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Rent reductions after property-tax cuts
When a rental property’s tax falls by more than 2.49%, Ontario law cuts its rents by a matching share, and the City writes to the tenants.
The City’s lists for 2014–2025 have no rent-reduction notices for this address.
Source: City of Toronto, Tenant Notification for Rent Reduction, 2014–2025.
Building facts
From the City of Toronto’s RentSafeTO registry, as reported by the landlord (registered 2017). Not resident reviews.
72 / 100City inspection score, September 2024. How buildings are scored
- Type
- Private rental
- Storeys
- 6
- Units
- 107
- Built
- 1960
- Elevators
- 2
- Managed by
- 1001175316 Ontario Limited
- Heating
- Hot water
- Air conditioning
- None
- Laundry
- Ground floor, 8:OOAM-9:00PM
- Pets
- Allowed
- Parking
- Surface parking
- Visitor parking
- Free
- Amenities
- Child play area
- Balconies
- Yes
- Smoke-free building
- No
- Sprinklers
- Yes
- Cooling room
- No
- Ward
- 24
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Source dataset.
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