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970 O'Connor Dr

Toronto, Ontario M4B

A 6-storey, 56-unit private rental building built in 1960.

Living score
31/100
Built
1960
Units
56
Storeys
6
City inspection
86/100
Property manager
Panthera Building Corp
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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

35 bylaw investigations and 1 public health case at this address since Oct 2024; 10 notices or orders to comply; 5 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
  • Garbage 2
  • Not enough heat 2
  • Long grass and weeds 1
  • Mould 1
  • Sep 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled

    Case 26 246662 PRS 00 IR

  • Jul 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jul 2026· Order Issued

    • Stairwells – Throughout: The location and size of openings present a hazard as they are designed with members or attachments between 140 millimetres and 900 millimetres above the level protected by the guard which facilitate climbing. (open)
    • Stairwells – Throughout: Height of the guard for the exit stairs are less than 1,070 millimetres around landings. (open)

    Case 26 201081 PRS 00 IV

  • Jul 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued

    Case 26 201037 PRS 00 IR

  • Jul 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 197559 PRS 00 IR

  • Jun 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 186037 PRS 00 IR

  • Jun 2026

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 171346 000 00 IR

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  • Jun 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 171345 000 00 IR

  • May 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 164904 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2026· Closed

    • Exterior Of Building: Equipment/attachment appurtenant to the building is not protected from the elements by paint/other protective coating, namely, the (canopy, marquee, sign, awning, screen, grille, stairway, pipe, duct, standpipe, air conditioner. Etc). Name… (closed)
    • Entranceway: Exterior window(s) with broken/cracked glass.Namely, main entrance window to south side of entrance has a crack in the bottom right corner. (substantially complete)
    • Walkway – Entranceway: Exterior walkway not maintained.Namely, municipal water shutoff is raised and the area around it was not adequately graded to avoid a trip and fall hazard. (closed)
    • Exterior Of Building – South East: The electrical fixtures are not maintained in a safe and complete condition.Namely, the junction box on the south west side of the building, the door is hanging open. (closed)
    • Laundry Room: The electrical connections are not maintained in a safe and complete condition.Namely, the electrical cables in the laundry room are not tied off and bundled together. (closed)

    Case 26 152962 PRS 00 IV

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 152841 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    MouldPublic health· Under Investigation

    Case 10872524

  • Apr 2026

    GarbageBylawNotice to comply · Apr 2026· Closed

    • Parking Area: Owner of land failed to clean and clear refuse that has been thrown, placed, dumped or deposited, including but not limited to Wood pallets, scaffolding, PVC Pipe, Concrete steps, autoparts. (substantially complete)

    Case 26 151651 WST 00 IV

  • Apr 2026

    GarbageBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 151640 WST 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 146111 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2026· Closed

    • Kitchen: The floor drain is not connected to the sewage system.Namely, the countertop silicone along the wall is cracking and needs to be redone. (closed)
    • Kitchen: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the wall under the sink which is partially repaired by duct tape. (closed)
    • Bathroom: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the ceiling is temporarily repaired. (closed)
    • Bathroom: 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 wall above the tiles is peeling paint around the tub. (closed)

    Case 26 140620 PRS 00 IV

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2026· Order Issued

    • Kitchen: Meals are being prepared in the room in which the required counter, backsplash and drain board are not made of a material impervious to water.Namely, there is a crack in the contertop from the faucet to the sink. This is causing water to s… (closed)
    • Apartment: 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 walls in the dining room, family room and the area immediately outside the bathroom… (open)
    • Bathroom: Previously finished surface(s) in the public area of the property are not renewed or refinished, when necessary, to maintain a similar appearance.Namely, the ceiling's finished surface is cracking. (open)
    • Bathroom: 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 wall under the light is cracking and peeling. (open)

    Case 26 140597 PRS 00 IV

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 140082 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued

    Case 26 140081 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 140073 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2026· Closed

    • Living Room: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the walls in the kitchen are cracked or bubbled. (closed)
    • Balcony: The (verandah, porch, deck, loading dock, ramp, balcony, fire escape or other similar structure, and/or other appurtenant attachment) and/or the supporting structural member(s) is not being maintained free from defects and/or hazards.Namel… (closed)
    • Balcony: The (verandah, porch, deck, loading dock, ramp, balcony, fire escape or other similar structure, and/or other appurtenant attachment) and/or the supporting structural member is not maintained in good repair.Namely, the silicone seal was no… (open)
    • Bathroom: 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 bathroom wall has paint chipping. (open)
    • Kitchen: All repairs shall be made with materials that are free from defects.Namely, the sink was not adequately sealed. (open)
    • Living Room – Living Room: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, wall in the kitchen has cracked. (closed)
    • Kitchen: Previously finished surface(s) have marks, stains, graffiti, smoke damage, painted slogans and/or other defacements.Namely, the underside of the counter is stained from water damage. (open)
    • Apartment: The property is not being kept free of pests.Namely, ants. (closed)

    Case 26 151662 PRS 00 IV

  • Feb 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 122755 PRS 00 IR

  • Nov 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Nov 2025· Closed

    • Elevator: Elevator part(s) and appendages are not maintained in good repair and operational. Namely : A cosmetic wood veneer panel has a crack (horizontal) across the entirety of the panel. (substantially complete)

    Case 25 249710 PRS 00 IV

  • Nov 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 249213 PRS 00 IR

  • Oct 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 247821 PRS 00 IR

  • Sep 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 229165 PRS 00 IR

  • Sep 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Sep 2025· Closed

    • Elevator: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the left most elevator panel has a crack in the panelling. (open)

    Case 25 221132 PRS 00 IV

  • Sep 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 218763 PRS 00 IR

  • Aug 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 211563 PRS 00 IR

  • Jul 2025

    Long grass and weedsBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 189604 LGW 00 IR

  • Jan 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Mar 2025· Closed

    • Bathroom: The ventilation system or unit is not kept in good repair and maintained in good working condition at all times. (closed)

    Case 25 127252 PRS 00 IV

  • Jan 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 101510 PRS 00 IR

  • Nov 2024

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Nov 2024· Closed

    • Dwelling Unit: The property is not being kept free of pests.Namely, unit is reported to have an ant infestation. (open)

    Case 24 243549 PRS 00 IV

  • Nov 2024

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 243543 PRS 00 IR

  • Nov 2024

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 243531 PRS 00 IR

  • Nov 2024

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 241813 HEA 00 IR

  • Oct 2024

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 232308 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 2010

    Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed - Dormant

    Proposal to install one 2" double-check valve (bronze) and expansion tank in existing apartment building.

    Permit 10 209875 PSA · est. $1,600

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.

  • Transit28

    22.2 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 5 routes. Nearest subway or LRT: Sloane (5 Eglinton Line), 1.9 km.

  • Parks & trees27

    11.3 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 360 m. 162 street trees within 300 m.

  • Cycling28

    Within 1 km: 0 km of protected lanes, 1.6 km of bike lanes and trails, 2.15 km of shared routes. 3 Bike Share stations within 500 m.

  • Schools nearby18

    3 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: Selwyn Elementary School, 380 m), plus 1 private. Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.

  • Daily amenities26

    Within 1 km: 0 libraries, 2 community centres, 5 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

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

Don Valley Parkway, 1.2 km away

Industrial releases within 1 kmHigh

12.7 tonnes a year from 5 facilities, mostly Mondelez Canada Inc East York Bakery

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, 7.0 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 Multiple Dwelling

Category
Low-rise residential
Zone label
RM (f15.0; a930; d0.75) (x100)
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.

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.

2014
0.82% 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.

86 / 100City inspection score, July 2026. How buildings are scored

Type
Private rental
Storeys
6
Units
56
Built
1960
Elevators
1
Managed by
Panthera Building Corp
Heating
Hot water
Air conditioning
None
Laundry
Lower level, 9AM TO 10PM
Pets
Allowed
Parking
Ground level garage, surface parking
Visitor parking
Free
Bike parking
7 outdoor
Balconies
Yes
Smoke-free building
No
Sprinklers
No
Cooling room
No
Ward
19

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

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