Toronto · Ward 20 · PRIVATE
544 Birchmount Rd
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M1K · Clairlea-Birchmount
131 units · 11 storeys · built 1969 · managed by MEDALLION CORPORATION
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
6Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
0Investment (5 yrs)
1Property standards
5Building facts
Self-reported by the building owner or manager at RentSafeTO registration; City of Toronto open data.
Inspection breakdown
Common areas scored 0–3 by the City inspector at the latest RentSafeTO evaluation (3 = no issues found). Only areas assessed at this building are shown.
Neighbourhood & getting around · Clairlea-Birchmount
What rents cost here · Scarborough Central zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | $1,781 | $1,507 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,909 | $1,601 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,276 | $1,828 |
| 3-bedroom+ | $2,343 | $1,903 |
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 2-bedroom rents about 25% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 8.2% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 2.7%. Across the City of Toronto, average rents rose 3% over the year (same-structure sample). CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025.
Region-wide asking rents (Toronto area (CMA), Q1 2026, Statistics Canada, Quarterly Rent Statistics): bachelor $1,760 · 1-bed $2,110 · 2-bed $2,660 · 3-bed $3,250. Rentals.ca & Urbanation National Rent Report, July 2026: City of Toronto average $2,577 across all unit types.
Getting around
Distances from this buildingStops within 500 m: 10
Bus routes: 9, 16, 17, 102, 113, 117
Express (900-series): 902
24-hour night routes: 300
Nearest subway: Warden Station · 740 m
Nearest intersection: Birchmount & Zenith · 63 m
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 38.9%
Renters in subsidized housing: 10.7%
Median household income: $90,000
Average household: 2.9 people
Median age: 39.2
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 20.6%
Moved in the past year: 9.9%
Residents: 30,603
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Warden Hilltop Community Centre 885 m · Birchmount Community Centre 1.9 km
Libraries: Albert Campbell 348 m · Kennedy/Eglinton 2.4 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Samuel Hearne Mdl School · 2.1 km
Secondary (high school): Satec At W A Porter Collegiate Institute · 1.5 km
Catholic elementary: St Joachim Catholic Elementary School · 443 m
Catholic secondary: St John Henry Newman Catholic High School · 2.5 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2023 | 95 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 92 |
Fire code violations
32 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 0 currently open. Most frequent:
- Maintenance of closures (4)
- Maintenance of closures (2)
- Damaged fire separations (2)
Source: Toronto Fire Services residential inspection results, refreshed daily. A violation record is a finding at inspection time; open items are those without a recorded close date.
Recent building permits
| Issued | Type | Work | Est. cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2022 | Building Additions/Alterations | Balcony/Guard Repairs | $200,000 | Permit Issued |
Permits filed at this address since August 2021 (City of Toronto building permits, active file). Permit activity is a sign the owner is investing in the building; estimated costs are as declared by the applicant.
Landlord and Tenant Board orders
How to read these orders and codes →
| File | Application | Date | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTB-L-016425-26 | L2 eviction application (other reasons) | May 27, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-092298-23 | L2 eviction application (other reasons) | May 21, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-033680-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Mar 13, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-090359-23 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 27, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-104805-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 25, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-096592-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 2, 2026 |
Final orders published by Tribunals Ontario (Jan–June 2026 release). An order records the outcome of an application; a high count of L1 (arrears) filings reflects filing activity, not the state of the building. Orders with confidentiality directives are excluded at source.