In the Kensington-Chinatown neighborhood, locals express deep concern over the deterioration of a historical Victorian home dating back 152 years. The abandoned property, located at 106 Huron St., has fallen into disrepair with visible damage. Residents and preservation advocates want stricter city regulations concerning the upkeep of vacant properties. Currently, the city only mandates basic security measures for unoccupied houses, while more occupied properties face stricter maintenance standards. The call is for increased responsibility from owners and better city enforcement to prevent these heritage sites from becoming derelict.
This is heartbreaking," said Adam Wynne, chair of the Toronto and East York Community Preservation Panel, standing in front of the building. "This could be a real gem if it was fixed up.
According to city regulations, the owner of a vacant house is only required to ensure that entranceways are boarded up and the utilities are disconnected.
Owners of occupied buildings have to satisfy a list of standards that's more than 30 items long and covers everything from how the property is landscaped to the condition of the mailbox.
The city needs to do a better job of protecting vacant homes so they can be refurbished, rather than allowed to deteriorate into derelict eyesores.
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