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510 Dawes Rd

Toronto, Ontario M4B

A 4-storey, 62-unit private rental building built in 1960.

Living score
55/100
Built
1960
Units
62
Storeys
4
City inspection
82/100
Property manager
North 44 Property Management Inc
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Issues & maintenance

Leaks, outages, repairs: dated reports from residents. None filed yet.

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City bylaw and health cases

36 bylaw investigations at this address since Dec 2022; 12 notices or orders to comply; 11 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 28
  • Garbage 4
  • Not enough heat 4
  • Sep 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Sep 2026· Order Issued

    • Exterior Of Building – Main Entrance: Walk(s), ramp(s) and/or similar areas does not afford safe passage. Namely; a space in front of the main entrance is covered by a plank of wood not secured. (open)

    Case 26 247079 PRS 00 IV

  • Sep 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued

    Case 26 245484 PRS 00 IR

  • Sep 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Oct 2026· Order Issued

    • The electrical fixtures are not maintained in a safe and complete condition.Namely: Electrical switches in primary bedroom and washroom. (open)
    • Vanity is not maintained in a satisfactory condition.Namely: Washbasin in washroom. (open)
    • Exterior window or skylight not maintained in good repair.Namely: Living room window. (open)
    • The property is not being kept free of pests.Namely: Evidence of ongoing mouse infestation, multiple points of entry near windowsills. (open)
    • The cupboard is not maintained in good repair and good working order.Namely: Upper and lower kitchen cupboards/drawers. (open)
    • The kitchen fixture(s) and/or fitting is not maintained in good repair and good working order.Namely: Kitchen countertops. (open)
    • The plumbing system is not kept free from leaks or defects.Namely: Plumbing system underneath kitchen sink. (open)
    • Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: Staining on ceiling tile in hallway, bubbling and cracked paint on living room ceiling. (open)
    • Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: Peeling and cracked painted surfaces throughout unit, wall deterioration surrounding windows, wall damage/hole in secondary bedroom. (open)
    • Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely: Door frames to both bedrooms. (open)

    Case 26 246541 PRS 00 IV

  • Sep 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued

    Case 26 242006 PRS 00 IR

  • Sep 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Sep 2026· Closed

    • Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: Living room ceiling, kitchen ceiling above cupboard. (open)
    • Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: Living room walls. (open)
    • The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not reasonably smooth and level. Namely: Living room parquet flooring. (open)

    Case 26 237331 PRS 00 IV

  • Sep 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 235270 PRS 00 IR

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  • Sep 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Sep 2026· Order Issued

    • Driveway – Driveway: Exterior yard that is used for the parking or storage of motorized vehicles or surfaced with a material impervious to water is not adequately graded and drained so as to prevent the ponding of water. Namely, North side driveway has ponding… (open)

    Case 26 232925 PRS 00 IV

  • Sep 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued

    Case 26 232616 PRS 00 IR

  • Jun 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 185572 PRS 00 IR

  • Jun 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 181758 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · May 2026· Order Issued

    • Bathroom: The plumbing system is not kept in good working order.Namely, the shower water handle is missing. (open)
    • Bathroom: The plumbing system is not kept free from leaks or defects.Namely, the sink and tub faucets are leaking. (open)
    • Kitchen: The supplied appliance(s) is not maintained in good repair and good working order. Namely: The stove is damaged. Window to the oven pushed in, missing burner and the electrical panel on top is pushed in. (open)

    Case 26 154665 PRS 00 IV

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued

    Case 26 151835 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 151828 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2026· Closed

    • Kitchen: The supplied appliance(s) is not maintained in good repair and good working order. Namely: The oven is not functioning fully and correctly. (closed)

    Case 26 147173 PRS 00 IV

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 144330 PRS 00 IR

  • Jan 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jan 2026· Order Issued

    • Bathroom: The mechanical ventilation system is not capable of completely changing the air in all rooms at least once per hour.Namely, bathroom fan does not appear to be functioning. (open)
    • Bathroom: The plumbing system is not kept free from leaks or defects.Namely, the sink is separating from the wall and is loose. (open)
    • Bathroom: The plumbing system is not kept in good working order.Namely, the toilet is leaking from the base. (closed)
    • Bathroom: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not reasonably smooth and level. Namely, there are cracks in the tile that have been poorly patched. (open)
    • Living Room: Previously finished surface(s) have marks, stains, graffiti, smoke damage, painted slogans and/or other defacements.Namely, the living room ceiling is stained. (open)
    • Entranceway: Exterior door has defective hardware.The main entrance door knob is off, sitting in the living room. (closed)
    • Hall: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely, closet door adjacent to the bathroom is missing the door knob. (closed)
    • Entranceway: Interior lighting fixtures or lamps are not maintained.Namely, the light inside the apartment entrance is missing the cover. (open)
    • Living Room: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not reasonably smooth and level. Namely, numerous tiles are damaged (scratched and scored) in the living room. (open)

    Case 26 106358 PRS 00 IV

  • Jan 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued

    Case 26 105221 PRS 00 IR

  • Jan 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 103315 PRS 00 IR

  • Jan 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 103146 PRS 00 IR

  • Nov 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Nov 2025· Closed

    • Kitchen: The supplied facility in or on the property is not kept in a satisfactory working condition.Namely, the stove is not working. (closed)

    Case 25 259977 PRS 00 IV

  • Nov 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 255149 PRS 00 IR

  • Oct 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 239085 HEA 00 IR

  • Oct 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 239045 HEA 00 IR

  • Oct 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Oct 2025· Closed

    • Entranceway: An exterior door has a defective locking mechanism.Namely, deadbolt does not work and the door frame is damaged. (open)
    • Kitchen: The supplied facility in or on the property is not kept in a satisfactory working condition.Namely, the fridge is no longer in an operable condition. (open)
    • Exterior Of Building: Exterior window(s) with broken/cracked glass.Namely, the exterior windows are broken to apartment 114. (open)
    • Bathroom: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely, the bathroom door is not hanging on its hinges. (open)
    • Apartment: The property is not being kept free of pests. (open)
    • Entranceway: Previously finished wall(s) in the public area of the property are not renewed or refinished, when necessary, to maintain a similar appearance.Namely, the paint in the entranceway is peeling in several places. (open)
    • Kitchen: The cupboard is not maintained in good repair and good working order.Namely, the upper cabinet is missing a door and the lower shelves are missing a door/shelf. (open)

    Case 25 243033 PRS 00 IV

  • Oct 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 238825 PRS 00 IR

  • Oct 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 235318 HEA 00 IR

  • Jun 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jun 2025· Closed

    • Kitchen: The supplied facility in or on the property is not kept in a satisfactory working condition.Namely, the fridge is in a condition that can no longer be utilized. (closed)
    • Entranceway: Dwelling unit is not connected by two way voice communication system and security locking release mechanism to the principle entrance of the building.Namely, the unit does not connect to the intercom in the lobby. (open)
    • Kitchen: The supplied facility in or on the property is not kept in a satisfactory working condition.Namely, the stove is not in working condition. The window is pushed in the side is dented and the handle is missing. (open)
    • Apartment: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely, the 2 closet doors are missing door knobs and the main door knob is dented. (open)
    • Bathroom: Hot water supply does not have equipment installed to provided every dwelling unit with an adequate supply of service hot water.Namely, the shower does not supply enough water to engage the shower. (open)
    • Apartment: The plumbing system is not kept in good working order.Namely, the sinks in the kitchen and in the bathroom show evidence of leaking. (open)
    • Kitchen: The cupboard is not maintained in good repair and good working order.Namely, 2 cupboard doors are missing and 1 is partially off its hinges. Of the 2 missing doors, 1 of those has damaged shelves. (open)

    Case 25 179496 PRS 00 IV

  • Jun 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 178789 PRS 00 IR

  • Jun 2025

    GarbageBylawNotice to comply · Jun 2025· Closed

    Case 25 178610 WST 00 IV

  • Jun 2025

    GarbageBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 178392 WST 00 IR

  • May 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 153241 HEA 00 IR

  • Mar 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 127827 PRS 00 IR

  • Mar 2025

    GarbageBylawNotice to comply · Mar 2025· Closed

    • Garage 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 mattresses, overflowing bins and litter scattered through-out parking-lot area of property. (closed)

    Case 25 127161 WST 00 IV

  • Mar 2025

    GarbageBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 124777 WST 00 IR

  • Jan 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 104891 PRS 00 IR

  • Dec 2022

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled

    Case 22 236980 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

1 permit 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 1
  • Jun 2009

    Plumbing and drains · Other(PS) · Closed

    Proposal to replace galvinized water line in ceiling of hallway to flow guard gold line. (no fixtures)

    Permit 09 144401 PSA · est. $10,000

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

55/ 100

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

  • Transit32

    24.6 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 5 routes. Nearest subway or LRT: Victoria Park (2 Bloor-Danforth Line), 1.3 km.

  • Parks & trees61

    18.5 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 180 m. 270 street trees within 300 m.

  • Cycling43

    Within 1 km: 0.4 km of protected lanes, 3.65 km of bike lanes and trails, 0 km of shared routes. 1 Bike Share station within 500 m.

  • Schools nearby52

    7 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: George Webster Elementary School , 420 m). Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.

  • Daily amenities74

    Within 1 km: 1 library, 3 community centres, 6 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

O'Connor-Parkview

  • AssaultAbout typical

    Higher than 54 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).

  • Break and enterAbout typical

    Lower than 73 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (76% of the city median).

  • RobberyAmong the lowest

    Lower than 94 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (36% of the city median).

  • Auto theftAbout typical

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

  • Theft from vehiclesAbout typical

    Lower than 62 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).

  • Theft over $5,000About typical

    Lower than 60 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (81% of the city median).

  • Bicycle theftLower than most

    Lower than 80 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (52% of the city median).

  • ShootingsAmong the lowest

    Lower than 93 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (43% of the city median).

  • HomicideAbout typical

    Lower than 71 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (73% 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

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, 7.6 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 Detached

Category
Low-rise residential
Zone label
RD (f12.0; a370; d0.6)
Height limit
8.5 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
BedroomsO'Connor-ParkviewEast York zoneToronto region
Studio-$1,339$1,491
1 bed$1,576$1,578$1,761
2 beds$1,831$1,820$2,045
3+ beds$2,154$2,178$2,294
All units$1,854$1,715$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
0.59% 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.

82 / 100City inspection score, September 2025. How buildings are scored

Type
Private rental
Storeys
4
Units
62
Built
1960
Elevators
1
Managed by
North 44 Property Management Inc
Heating
Hot water
Air conditioning
Individual units
Laundry
Mainfloor, 8AM-9PM
Pets
Allowed
Parking
Surface parking
Visitor parking
Free
Balconies
Yes
Smoke-free building
Yes
Sprinklers
Yes
Cooling room
No
Ward
19

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

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