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299 Forman Ave

Toronto, Ontario M4S

A 4-storey, 29-unit private rental building built in 1956.

Living score
54/100
Built
1956
Units
29
Storeys
4
City inspection
89/100
Property manager
TDL Management Co.
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Issues & maintenance

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City bylaw and health cases

50 bylaw investigations and 2 public health cases at this address since Oct 2024; 13 notices or orders to comply; 2 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.

  • Repairs and upkeep 45
  • Not enough heat 4
  • Bedbugs 2
  • Snow and ice 1
  • Jul 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 201420 PRS 00 IR

  • Jul 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 199044 PRS 00 IR

  • Jul 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 197247 PRS 00 IR

  • Jun 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 193439 PRS 00 IR

  • May 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 165210 PRS 00 IR

  • May 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 165208 PRS 00 IR

Show 46 older cases
  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2026· Closed

    • Stairway: The surface of a window is not kept reasonably clean.Namely, the windows and window frames throughout the north and south stairwell are not kept reasonably clean. (closed)
    • Interior: The surface of a window is not kept reasonably clean.The windows, and window frames throughout the hallways in the building are not kept reasonable clean. (closed)
    • Basement: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the wall by the laundry room door is not in a good state of repair. (closed)
    • 1st Floor: The (stairs, treads, risers, guards, handrails, and/or other appurtenant attachments) and/or their supporting structural members are not maintained in a safe condition.Namely, the stair nosing on the stairs in the 1st floor north stairwell… (closed)
    • Interior: Ceiling not maintained clean.Namely, the ceilings throughout the building are not maintained clean. (closed)
    • 3rd Floor: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the ceiling throughout the 3rd floor is not in a good state of repair. (closed)
    • Interior: Previously finished wall(s) have marks, stains, graffiti, smoke damage, painted slogans and/or other defacements.Namely, the walls throughout the building and north and south stairwells have discolouration and accumulation of marks. (closed)
    • Basement: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely, the electrical room door located in the basement of the building is not in good repair. (closed)
    • Interior: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely, tenant doors and frames throughout the building are not in good repair. (closed)

    Case 26 143313 PRS 00 IV

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2026· Order Confirmed

    • Exterior: Exterior door not maintained weather-tight.Namely, the exterior door on the south side of the building is not maintained weather-tight (open)
    • Exterior: The window(s) that is capable of being opened has defective hardware.Namely, the window screen for the boiler room is not in a good state of repair. (open)
    • Exterior: Exterior door is not maintained in good repair.Namely, the exterior door latching mechanism is not in a good state of repair. (open)
    • Exterior: The yards and /or other part of property is not being kept clean and free from accumulation of junk, rubbish, brush, refuse, litter, garbage and/or other debris.Namely, the property is not being kept clean. (open)
    • Exterior: Driveway(s) and/or similar areas not maintained.Namely, the north side driveway is not in a good state of repair. (open)
    • Exterior: Exterior walkway not maintained.Namely, the walkway on the east side of the building is not in a good state of repair. (open)
    • Exterior: The exterior surface of the building shall be maintained free of stains.Namely, the exterior bricks throughout the building are not maintained free of stains. (open)
    • Exterior: The surface of a window is not kept reasonably clean.Namely, exterior windows throughout the building are not kept reasonably clean. (open)

    Case 26 143034 PRS 00 IV

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 142844 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Confirmed

    Case 26 142765 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2026· Closed

    • Basement: Materials used for the repair, replacements or painting of the floor(s) and/or its attachments do not have a finish and facing similar to that of the original covering.Namely, the floor in the basement by the laundry room repair material d… (closed)

    Case 26 138168 PRS 00 IV

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 137831 PRS 00 IR

  • Mar 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2026· Closed

    • Exterior: The fence, screen and/or other enclosure around or on the property is not being maintained in good repair.Namely, the fence and the lattice are not in a good state of repair. (closed)

    Case 26 135824 PRS 00 IV

  • Mar 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2026· Closed

    • 2nd Floor: The electrical fixtures are not maintained in good working order.Namely, the light fixture located on the ceiling on the 2nd floor north stairwell is missing a cover. (closed)
    • Basement: The electrical fixtures are not maintained in good working order.Namely, the light fixture located on the ceiling in the south basement stairwell is missing a cover. (closed)
    • 3rd Floor: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the wall on the 3rd floor north stairwell is not in a good state of repair. (closed)
    • 3rd Floor: Previously finished surface(s) have marks, stains, graffiti, smoke damage, painted slogans and/or other defacements.Namely, the stair molding on the 3rd floor south stairwell has peeling paint. (closed)

    Case 26 135775 PRS 00 IV

  • Mar 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 135296 PRS 00 IR

  • Mar 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 135293 PRS 00 IR

  • Mar 2026

    BedbugsPublic health· Under Investigation

    Case 10870566

  • Mar 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 131686 PRS 00 IR

  • Mar 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Mar 2026· Closed

    • Building: The property is not being kept free of pests.Namely, the common areas throughout the property are not kept free from pests. (closed)

    Case 26 130332 PRS 00 IV

  • Mar 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 129010 PRS 00 IR

  • Mar 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 128922 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 119554 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Feb 2026· Closed

    • Dwelling Unit: Hot water supply does not have equipment installed to provided every dwelling unit with an adequate supply of service hot water.Namely, supply of hot water in dwelling unit does not meet the requirement. (closed)

    Case 26 114435 PRS 00 IV

  • Feb 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 114410 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 114242 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2026

    Snow and iceBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 111471 SNI 00 IR

  • Jan 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Feb 2026· Closed

    • Dwelling Unit: Hot water supply does not have equipment installed to provided every dwelling unit with an adequate supply of service hot water.Namely, supply of hot water in dwelling unit does not meet the requirement. (closed)

    Case 26 114205 PRS 00 IV

  • Jan 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 111341 PRS 00 IR

  • Dec 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 260730 PRS 00 IR

  • Nov 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 255567 PRS 00 IR

  • Oct 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 246603 PRS 00 IR

  • Oct 2025

    BedbugsPublic health· Open

    Case 10861965

  • Oct 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 235978 PRS 00 IR

  • Sep 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 227830 PRS 00 IR

  • Sep 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Oct 2025· Closed

    • Apartment: The property is not being kept free of pests. Namely, Bed Bugs throughout the Unit. (closed)

    Case 25 243913 PRS 00 IV

  • Sep 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Oct 2025· Closed

    • Apartment: The property is not being kept free of pests. Namely, Bedbugs in the Unit. (closed)

    Case 25 243897 PRS 00 IV

  • Sep 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 227446 PRS 00 IR

  • Sep 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 227314 PRS 00 IR

  • Sep 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 227187 PRS 00 IR

  • Jun 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jul 2025· Closed

    • Basement: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, basement floor drop ceiling tiles missing. (closed)
    • Throughout Building: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, hallway walls throughout building not maintained free of cracks. (closed)
    • Throughout Building: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely, stairwell doors throughout building not maintained. (closed)

    Case 25 191032 PRS 00 IV

  • Jun 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jul 2025· Closed

    • Exterior Of Building: Exterior door is not maintained in good repair.Namely, exterior door at south side of building is not maintained. (closed)
    • Exterior Of Building: Number Not Clearly VisibleNamely, numbering of property is not visible. (closed)
    • Exterior Of Building: Exterior yard that is used for the parking or storage of motorized vehicles or surfaced with a material impervious to water is not maintained in good repair, free from cracks, holes and ruts.Namely, driveway on south side of building is no… (closed)
    • Exterior Of Building: Exterior window or skylight not maintained in good repair.Namely, window sills on south site of building are not maintained. (closed)

    Case 25 190953 PRS 00 IV

  • Jun 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 185192 PRS 00 IR

  • Jun 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 185191 PRS 00 IR

  • Jun 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jun 2025· Closed

    • Exterior Of Building – Building: Communication system is not maintained in good repair and in operative condition. Namely, the Front Entrance communication system. (closed)

    Case 25 178412 PRS 00 IV

  • Jun 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 172422 PRS 00 IR

  • Jun 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 171872 PRS 00 IR

  • Dec 2024

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 245536 PRS 00 IR

  • Nov 2024

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 243675 HEA 00 IR

  • Nov 2024

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 241410 HEA 00 IR

  • Nov 2024

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 241389 HEA 00 IR

  • Nov 2024

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 241385 PRS 00 IR

  • Oct 2024

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 224966 HEA 00 IR

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

1 permit the City has issued at this address since 2000 - repairs, alterations and system work that needed one. Official records, not resident reports.

  • Alterations 1
  • Mar 2020

    Alterations · Multiple Projects · Closed

    Relocate (2) suite doors in the "Dead end" corridors on each of the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd floors by order of the Toronto Fire Services.

    Permit 20 123316 BLD · est. $18,000

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

54/ 100

Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.

  • Transit69

    24.3 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 4 routes. Nearest subway or LRT: Mount Pleasant (5 Eglinton Line), 420 m.

  • Parks & trees5

    2.8 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 400 m. 451 street trees within 300 m.

  • Cycling21

    Within 1 km: 0.1 km of protected lanes, 0.75 km of bike lanes and trails, 1.9 km of shared routes. 3 Bike Share stations within 500 m.

  • Schools nearby93

    6 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: Eglinton Jr Public School, 450 m), plus 8 private. Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.

  • Daily amenities53

    Within 1 km: 1 library, 1 community centre, 15 licensed child care centres.

  • Road safety80

    1 collision with serious injury or death within 500 m, 2021–2025. Fewer scores higher.

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Also worth knowing

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Safety

Mount Pleasant East

  • AssaultAmong the lowest

    Lower than 91 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (52% of the city median).

  • Break and enterAbout typical

    Lower than 52 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).

  • RobberyAmong the lowest

    Lower than 96 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (33% of the city median).

  • Auto theftAbout typical

    Higher than 52 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).

  • Theft from vehiclesAmong the lowest

    Lower than 96 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (53% of the city median).

  • Theft over $5,000About typical

    Lower than 68 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (75% of the city median).

  • Bicycle theftAbout typical

    Higher than 54 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.3× 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

Traffic pollutionLow

No expressway within 2 km

Industrial releases within 1 kmLow

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, 4.3 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

Category
General residential
Zone label
R (d0.6) (x930)
Height limit
10 m

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.

Average monthly rent by bedroom type
BedroomsMount Pleasant EastToronto (North) zoneToronto region
Studio$1,550$1,570$1,491
1 bed$1,964$1,892$1,761
2 beds$2,603$2,476$2,045
3+ beds-$2,985$2,294
All units$2,120$2,057$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.

2017
1.18% lower rent · tenants notified
2018
0.79% lower rent · tenants notified
2019
0.76% lower rent · tenants notified
2020
0.75% lower rent · tenants notified

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.

89 / 100City inspection score, October 2025. How buildings are scored

Type
Private rental
Storeys
4
Units
29
Built
1956
Elevators
0
Managed by
TDL Management Co.
Heating
Hot water
Air conditioning
None
Laundry
Basement, 9AM - 9PM
Pets
Allowed - request tenants not to have pets but some tenants will get later.
Parking
Surface parking
Visitor parking
Unavailable
Balconies
No
Smoke-free building
Yes
Sprinklers
No
Cooling room
No
Ward
15

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Source dataset.

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