421 Markham Rd
Toronto, Ontario M1J
A 12-storey, 159-unit private rental building built in 1969.
- Property manager
- 1597180 Ontario Inc
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Issues & maintenance
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City bylaw and health cases
33 bylaw investigations at this address since Oct 2024; 8 notices or orders to comply; 3 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 30
- Not enough heat 3
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 241783 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 240023 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 233205 PRS 00 IR
- Aug 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 226541 PRS 00 IR
- Aug 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Sep 2026· Order Issued
- Master Bathroom: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the master bathroom ceiling is not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (open)
- Master 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 master bathroom bathtub, and bathtub faucet, is not maintained in good repair. (open)
- Hall: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the hall wall is not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (open)
- Master 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 master bathroom sink basin is not maintained in good repair. (open)
Case 26 232393 PRS 00 IV
- Aug 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued
Case 26 213879 PRS 00 IR
Show 27 older cases
- Aug 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 212902 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 200104 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jul 2026· Closed
- Kitchen: The plumbing system is not kept in good working order. Namely, the kitchen faucet is leaking. (closed)
- Kitchen: Previously finished surface(s) in the public area of the property is not maintained in good repair.Namely, the kitchen counter top by the fucet has a hole. (closed)
- Kitchen: The supplied facility in or on the property is not constructed, installed and/or maintained so that it will function safely and effectively.Namely, there is damage to the cupboard under the kitchen sink.Cupboard door does not close properl… (closed)
- Bathroom: Previously finished surface in the public area of the property is not maintained in good repair.Namely, the bathroom ceiling has damage/peeling paint. (closed)
- Dwelling Unit: Previously finished wall(s) in the public area of the property is not maintained in good repair.Namely, the wall by the bathroom has damage. (closed)
Case 26 196811 PRS 00 IV
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 194316 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 176650 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2026· Closed
- Bathroom: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the bathroom ceiling is not maintained free of cracks, damage and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Bathroom: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely, the bathroom door and door frame are not maintained in good repair. (closed)
- Bathroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the bathroom walls are not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- 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 bathtub, including the finish, caulking, and surround grout, is not maintained in good… (closed)
Case 26 143109 PRS 00 IV
- Mar 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 132742 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2026· Closed
- Bathroom: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the bathroom ceiling is not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- 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 bathtub caulking and bathtub surround grouting, is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
- Bathroom: Vanity is not maintained in a satisfactory condition.Namely, the bathroom vanity and vanity caulking is not maintained in a satisfactory condition. (closed)
- Bathroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the bathroom walls are not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Kitchen: The kitchen fixture(s) and/or fitting is not maintained in good repair and good working order.Namely, the kitchen counter, kitchen lower cabinets, and kitchen drawers, are not maintained in good repair. (closed)
- Kitchen: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the kitchen walls are not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Living Room – Balcony Door: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely, the balcony door frame and surrounding surfaces are not maintained in good repair. (closed)
Case 26 150385 PRS 00 IV
- Mar 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 130996 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 112269 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 107466 PRS 00 IR
- Dec 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Dec 2025· Closed
- Hall: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely, the hall floor and finish, is not maintained in satisfactory condition. (closed)
- Bathroom: Vanity is not maintained in a satisfactory condition.Namely, the bathroom vanity is not maintained in satisfactory condition. (closed)
- 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 bathtub finish, caulking, and surround is not maintained in satisfactory condition. (closed)
- Kitchen: The kitchen fixture(s) and/or fitting is not maintained in good repair and good working order.Namely, the kitchen sink faucet is not maintained in good repair and good working order. (closed)
Case 25 270100 PRS 00 IV
- Dec 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 264016 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 255066 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2025
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 25 255061 HEA 00 IR
- Oct 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Nov 2025· Closed
- Hall – Closet: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely, the hall closet door is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
- Bathroom – Master: 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 master bathroom bathtub and caulking is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
- Bedroom – Master: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the master bedroom ceiling is not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Bedroom – Master: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the master bedroom walls are not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Bathroom – Main: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the main bathroom ceiling is not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Bathroom – Main: 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 toilet storage cabinet leg is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
- Bathroom – Main: Vanity is not maintained in a satisfactory condition.Namely, the main bathroom vanity is not maintained in a satisfactory condition. (closed)
- Bathroom – Main: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the main bathroom walls and sink backsplash, are not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Dining Room: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely, the dining room floor tiles are not maintained in good repair. (closed)
- 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. (closed)
- Kitchen: 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 kitchen sink cabinet interior surfaces are not maintained in good repair. (closed)
- Kitchen: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the kitchen walls, and bulkhead, are not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
Case 25 254413 PRS 00 IV
- Oct 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 246482 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2025
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 25 245457 HEA 00 IR
- Oct 2025
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 25 245074 HEA 00 IR
- Oct 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 239064 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 194449 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 169270 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 169201 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Mar 2025· Closed
- Hall – Closet: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the walls, located within the hall closet, is not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Kitchen – Sink Faucet: The plumbing system is not kept free from leaks or defects.Namely, the kitchen sink faucet is not kept free from leaks or defects. (closed)
- Bathroom: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely the ceiling, throughout the bathroom, is not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Bathroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the walls, throughout the bathroom, are not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Bedroom: 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, the bedroom window has a screen that is not maintained in good repair and free from d… (closed)
- Living Room: The electrical receptacle are not maintained in good working order.Namely, the electrical outlet and outlet cover, located in the living room, is not maintained in good working order. (closed)
Case 25 129820 PRS 00 IV
- Mar 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 123908 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Nov 2024· Closed
- Kitchen: The supplied facility in or on the property is not constructed, installed and/or maintained so that it will function safely and effectively.Namely, refrigerator reported to have intermittent power and cooling issues, leading to food spoila… (open)
Case 24 233853 PRS 00 IV
- Oct 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 231330 PRS 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
6 permits the City has issued at this address since 2000 - repairs, alterations and system work that needed one. Official records, not resident reports.
- Plumbing and drains 2
- Heating, cooling and ventilation 1
- Alterations 1
- Balcony repair 1
- Fire and life safety 1
- Jan 2016
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations to unit 112
Permit 15 223020 PLB
- Jan 2016
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to unit 112
Permit 15 223020 HVA
- Sep 2015
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposed interior alterations to unit 112
Permit 15 223020 BLD · est. $20,000
- May 2015
Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed
Install one DCVA backflow preventor and expansion tank in exsiting apartment building.
Permit 15 152339 PSA · est. $10,000
- May 2014
Balcony repair · Balcony/Guard Repairs · Closed
Repair exterior concrete balcony slabs(156) and concrete balustrades
Permit 14 155701 BLD · est. $250,000
- Sep 1996
Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Closed
FIRE RETROFIT UPGRADE
Permit 96 200116 000 · est. $35,000
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.
- Transit19
16 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 2 routes.
- Parks & trees75
26 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 120 m. 198 street trees within 300 m.
- Cycling21
Within 1 km: 0 km of protected lanes, 1.7 km of bike lanes and trails, 0 km of shared routes. 1 Bike Share station within 500 m.
- Schools nearby29
4 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: Cedar Drive Jr Public School, 720 m). Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.
- Daily amenities85
Within 1 km: 1 library, 4 community centres, 9 licensed child care centres.
- Road safety51
2 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
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Safety
Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn
- AssaultAbout typical
Lower than 51 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- Break and enterAmong the lowest
Lower than 91 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (50% of the city median).
- RobberyAbout typical
Higher than 65 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.3× the city median).
- Auto theftAbout typical
Lower than 58 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- Theft from vehiclesAbout typical
Lower than 54 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- Theft over $5,000About typical
Lower than 66 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (78% of the city median).
- Bicycle theftAbout typical
Lower than 75 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (56% of the city median).
- ShootingsAbout typical
Lower than 64 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (79% of the city median).
- HomicideAmong the lowest
Lower than 96 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (49% 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
No expressway within 2 km
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, 15.6 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) (x50)- 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
- 1
- Registered short-term rentals at this address
- 0
399 Markham Rd · 160 m away
Site plan · Under Review · submitted 2024-09-11
A proposal to renovate the existing 15-storey rental apartment building, to allow the addition of 20 new residential units, on the ground and basement level, increasing the total number of residential units to 270. An addition of 179.21 sq
City record
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 | Woburn | Scarborough (East) zone | Toronto region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,429 | $1,460 | $1,491 |
| 1 bed | $1,663 | $1,633 | $1,761 |
| 2 beds | $1,867 | $1,852 | $2,045 |
| 3+ beds | $1,937 | $2,072 | $2,294 |
| All units | $1,811 | $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.
93 / 100City inspection score, September 2024. How buildings are scored
- Type
- Private rental
- Storeys
- 12
- Units
- 159
- Built
- 1969
- Elevators
- 2
- Managed by
- 1597180 Ontario Inc
- Heating
- Hot water
- Air conditioning
- None
- Laundry
- Basement, 9-9
- Pets
- Allowed
- Parking
- Underground garage, garage accessible thru buildg, surface parking
- Visitor parking
- Both
- Amenities
- Outdoor rec facilities, 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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