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3488 Yonge St

Toronto, Ontario M4N

A 3-storey, 22-unit private rental building built in 1937.

Living score
31/100
Built
1937
Units
22
Storeys
3
City inspection
88/100
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Issues & maintenance

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City bylaw and health cases

33 bylaw investigations at this address since Oct 2024; 6 notices or orders to comply; 6 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 24
  • Not enough heat 5
  • Fences 1
  • Garbage 1
  • Snow and ice 1
  • Zoning 1
  • Jul 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 197364 PRS 00 IR

  • Jul 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 197050 PRS 00 IR

  • Jun 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jun 2026· Closed

    • Throughout Building: In a dwelling unit, a window located more than 2,000 millimetres above grade opens within 1,500 millimetres of the floor not leading to a balcony does not employ a controlled sash operation to restrict, when engaged, the opening of the ope… (closed)

    Case 26 183474 PRS 00 IV

  • Jun 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 183275 PRS 00 IR

  • Jun 2026

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 173099 000 00 IR

  • Jun 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 173098 000 00 IR

Show 27 older cases
  • Dec 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 269975 PRS 00 IR

  • Nov 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 248509 HEA 00 IR

  • Oct 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 244331 PRS 00 IR

  • Oct 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 239028 PRS 00 IR

  • Oct 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 239027 HEA 00 IR

  • Oct 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Nov 2025· Rescheduled

    • Dwelling Unit - Washroom: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Bathroom Ceilings are in a state of disrepair, have peeling paint, and deterioration. (open)
    • Dwelling Unit - Washroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Bathroom walls have cracks, Trowel marks, and deterioration (open)
    • Dwelling Unit - Kitchen: The plumbing system is not kept free from leaks or defects.Kitchen Sink has leaks causing water to spray in all directions (open)
    • Dwelling Unit: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Ceiling throughout the unit has cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (open)
    • Dwelling Unit: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Walls have cracks and deterioration (open)

    Case 25 256638 PRS 00 IV

  • Oct 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled

    Case 25 238126 PRS 00 IR

  • Sep 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 226080 PRS 00 IR

  • Jun 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jul 2025· Closed

    • Bathroom: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
    • Bathroom: Previously finished wall(s) in the public area of the property is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
    • Previously finished wall(s) in the public area of the property is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
    • Bathroom: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. (closed)
    • The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. (closed)
    • Bathroom: The electrical fixtures are not maintained in good working order. (closed)
    • Bathroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)

    Case 25 187132 PRS 00 IV

  • Jun 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 175503 PRS 00 IR

  • May 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 163030 PRS 00 IR

  • Mar 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 124542 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2025

    Snow and iceBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 121913 SNI 00 IR

  • Feb 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 121175 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jun 2025· Rescheduled

    • Exterior Of Building: Exterior landing not maintained.Namely, the exterior walkways are not maintained in good repair. Including, but not limited to the front exterior walkway. (closed)
    • Exterior Of Building: Dwelling unit window that is capable of being opened has screen that is not maintained in good repair and free from defects or missing components.Namely, dwelling unit windows, that are capable of being opened, throughout the exterior of t… (closed)
    • Exterior Of Building: The exterior walls and their components are not being maintained in good repair.Namely, the exterior brick walls, and parapets, throughout the exterior of the building, are not maintained in good repair. (open)
    • Exterior Of Building: Exterior window or skylight not maintained in good repair.Namely, the exterior windows, window frames, window ledges, and window guards, throughout the exterior of the building, are not maintained in good repair. (open)
    • Exterior Of The Accessory Building: The accessory building is not constructed and/or maintained in good repair.Namely, the vented door panel, on the door of the accessory building, is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
    • Exterior Of Building: The supporting member(s) of equipment/attachments appurtenant to the building are not being maintained in good repair, namely, the (canopy, marquee, sign, awning, screen, grille, stairway, pipe, duct, standpipe, air conditioner, Etc).Namel… (closed)
    • Exterior Of Building: Exterior window(s) with broken/cracked glass.Namely, a 2nd floor exterior window with broken/cracked glass. (closed)
    • Exterior Of Building: The property is not maintained and/or kept clean in accordance with the standards.Namely, there are loose, untucked cords, hanging throughout the exterior of the building. (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 so as parking space marking are to be clearly visible.Namely, the exterior parking space markings… (closed)
    • Exterior Of Building – Entranceway: Communication system is not maintained in good repair and in operative condition.Namely, the intercom system is not maintained in operative condition, as it is unable to connect a call to any of the tenants inside of the building. (closed)
    • Exterior Of Building – Entranceway: The supporting member(s) of equipment/attachments appurtenant to the building are not being maintained in good repair, namely, the (canopy, marquee, sign, awning, screen, grille, stairway, pipe, duct, standpipe, air conditioner, Etc).Namel… (closed)

    Case 25 168837 PRS 00 IV

  • Feb 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jun 2025· Rescheduled

    • 3rd Floor – Throughout Building: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the ceiling, located throughout the 3rd floor, is not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
    • 3rd Floor – Throughout Building: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the walls, throughout the 3rd floor, are not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (open)
    • Laundry Room: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the ceiling, throughout the laundry room, is not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
    • Laundry Room: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the walls, throughout the laundry room, are not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
    • Laundry Room: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely, the laundry room door frame, is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
    • Laundry Room: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely, the laundry room floor is not maintained. (closed)
    • 1st Floor – Hall: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Namely, the walls, throughout the 1st floor hall, are not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (open)
    • 1st Floor – Hall: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely, the door, located 1st floor east hall entrance, is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
    • Stairway Landing 1st Floor – East: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the wall, located underneath the stairs, on the 1st floor east stairway landing, is not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated mat… (closed)
    • 1st Floor – Entranceway - East: Mailbox or mail receptacle is not maintained in good repair.Namely, mailbox number 3, is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
    • Stairway Landing 1st Floor – East: The (stairs, treads, risers, guards, handrails, and/or other appurtenant attachments) and/or their supporting structural members are not maintained in good repair.Namely, the stair tread, located on the 1st floor east stairway landing, is… (closed)
    • Stairway Landing - 2nd Floor – East: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the ceiling, located in the 2nd floor east stairway landing, is not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (open)

    Case 25 166375 PRS 00 IV

  • Feb 2025

    ZoningBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 116115 ZON 00 IR

  • Feb 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 116114 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 116113 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled

    Case 25 116112 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled

    Case 25 116111 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2025

    FencesBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 116110 FEN 00 IR

  • Feb 2025

    GarbageBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 116109 WST 00 IR

  • Jan 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 108026 PRS 00 IR

  • Oct 2024

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 229064 PRS 00 IR

  • Oct 2024

    Not enough heatBylawNotice to comply · Dec 2024· Closed

    • Throughout Dwelling Unit: The heat supplied to the dwelling unit is below twenty-one (21) degrees Celsius. (open)

    Case 24 247331 HEA 00 IV

  • Oct 2024

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 225281 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
  • Dec 2024

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection

    Proposed interior renovations to convert existing 26 residential units into 15 units.

    Permit 24 254822 BLD

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

31/ 100

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

  • Transit4

    8.3 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 3 routes. Nearest subway or LRT: Lawrence (1 Yonge-University Line), 1.0 km.

  • Parks & trees39

    7.8 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 120 m. 749 street trees within 300 m.

  • Cycling21

    Within 1 km: 0 km of protected lanes, 0.75 km of bike lanes and trails, 3.05 km of shared routes. 2 Bike Share stations within 500 m.

  • Schools nearby37

    4 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School, 830 m), plus 1 private. Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.

  • Daily amenities31

    Within 1 km: 0 libraries, 1 community centre, 12 licensed child care centres.

  • Road safety95

    0 collisions 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

Lawrence Park North

  • AssaultAmong the lowest

    Lower than 96 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (42% of the city median).

  • Break and enterAbout typical

    Higher than 62 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.1× the city median).

  • RobberyLower than most

    Lower than 78 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (61% of the city median).

  • Auto theftAbout typical

    Higher than 58 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.1× the city median).

  • Theft from vehiclesAbout typical

    Lower than 69 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (87% of the city median).

  • Theft over $5,000About typical

    Lower than 57 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (88% of the city median).

  • Bicycle theftAbout typical

    Lower than 60 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (86% of 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

Highway 401, 1.5 km away

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, 7.7 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

Commercial Residential

Category
Mixed use
Zone label
CR 3.0 (c0.5; r3.0) SS2 (x2434)
Height limit
18 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
BedroomsLawrence Park NorthToronto (North) zoneToronto region
Studio$1,407$1,570$1,491
1 bed$1,726$1,892$1,761
2 beds-$2,476$2,045
3+ beds-$2,985$2,294
All units$1,713$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
0.91% lower rent · tenants notified
2018
0.62% lower rent · tenants notified
2019
0.59% lower rent · tenants notified
2020
0.58% 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. Not resident reviews.

88 / 100City inspection score, June 2026. How buildings are scored

Type
Private rental
Storeys
3
Units
22
Built
1937
Elevators
0
Ward
8

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

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