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Building Review

263 Dixon Rd

Toronto, Ontario M9R

A 15-storey, 171-unit private rental building built in 1964.

Living score
50/100
Built
1964
Units
171
Storeys
15
City inspection
94/100
Property manager
Akelius

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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

47 bylaw investigations at this address since Oct 2024; 8 notices or orders to comply; 2 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 26
  • Not enough heat 19
  • Garbage 2
  • Oct 2026

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 248805 HEA 00 IR

  • Sep 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 245090 PRS 00 IR

  • Aug 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 214414 PRS 00 IR

  • Jul 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Sep 2026· Order Issued

    • Throughout Building – Exterior Of Building: The surface of a window is not kept reasonably clean (open)

    Case 26 239546 PRS 00 IV

  • Jul 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued

    Case 26 211718 PRS 00 IR

  • Jul 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 206203 PRS 00 IR

Show 41 older cases
  • May 2026

    GarbageBylawNotice to comply · May 2026· Closed

    • Rear: Owner of land failed to clean and clear refuse that has been thrown, placed, dumped or deposited, including but not limited to. A variety of waste items (closed)

    Case 26 163216 WST 00 IV

  • May 2026

    GarbageBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 158593 WST 00 IR

  • May 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · May 2026· Closed

    • East Side of Property: Driveway(s) and/or similar areas not maintained. (closed)

    Case 26 157279 PRS 00 IV

  • May 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 155501 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 149156 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 148915 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 148910 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 148714 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 148630 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 146235 PRS 00 IR

  • Mar 2026

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 130794 HEA 00 IR

  • Mar 2026

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 130547 HEA 00 IR

  • Mar 2026

    Not enough heatBylawNotice to comply · Mar 2026· Closed

    • Throughout Dwelling Unit: The heat supplied to the dwelling unit is below twenty-one (21) degrees Celsius. (closed)

    Case 26 130982 HEA 00 IV

  • Mar 2026

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 129593 HEA 00 IR

  • Mar 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Mar 2026· Closed

    • 3rd Floor – Throughout the hallway: Previously finished wall(s) have marks, stains, graffiti, smoke damage, painted slogans, and/or other defacements. Staining/soot on walls and doors on the 3rd floor caused by fire. (closed)

    Case 26 128936 PRS 00 IV

  • Mar 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 128283 PRS 00 IR

  • Dec 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Dec 2025· Closed

    • Throughout Building: The heating system or unit is not in good repair and maintained in good working condition. (closed)

    Case 25 269231 PRS 00 IV

  • Dec 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 269216 PRS 00 IR

  • Dec 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 268865 HEA 00 IR

  • Dec 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 268832 HEA 00 IR

  • Dec 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 268686 HEA 00 IR

  • Dec 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 268681 HEA 00 IR

  • Dec 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 268649 HEA 00 IR

  • Dec 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 268590 HEA 00 IR

  • Dec 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Dec 2025· Closed

    • Bathroom: The heating system or unit is not in good repair and maintained in good working condition. Namely:The radiator in the bathroom is not working (closed)

    Case 25 268103 PRS 00 IV

  • Dec 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Dec 2025· Closed

    • Living Room: The heating system or unit is not in good repair and maintained in good working condition. Namely: Radiator in living room not working as it should (closed)

    Case 25 268102 PRS 00 IV

  • Dec 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 268093 PRS 00 IR

  • Dec 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 268085 PRS 00 IR

  • Dec 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 266873 HEA 00 IR

  • Dec 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 266196 HEA 00 IR

  • Dec 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 262752 HEA 00 IR

  • Nov 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 255747 PRS 00 IR

  • Nov 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 252967 PRS 00 IR

  • Oct 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 240927 HEA 00 IR

  • Oct 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 240268 HEA 00 IR

  • Oct 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 238141 HEA 00 IR

  • Sep 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 230900 PRS 00 IR

  • Mar 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 134858 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2025

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 122938 HEA 00 IR

  • Dec 2024

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 250285 HEA 00 IR

  • Oct 2024

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 226532 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

18 permits the City has issued at this address since 2000 - repairs, alterations and system work that needed one. Official records, not resident reports.

  • Heating, cooling and ventilation 5
  • Alterations 5
  • Plumbing and drains 4
  • Fire and life safety 3
  • Balcony repair 1
  • Jun 2025

    Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Permit Issued

    HVAC - Replacement of the existing emergency generator

    Permit 25 178453 HVA

  • Jun 2025

    Alterations · Other(BA) · Inspection

    Replacement of the existing emergency generator

    Permit 25 178453 BLD

  • Apr 2025

    Heating, cooling and ventilation · Other(MS) · Closed

    Proposal to remove existing swimming pool mechanical system and upgrade to the new standard.

    Permit 25 151275 MSA · est. $110,000

  • Apr 2024

    Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Cancelled

    HVAC - Replacement of Exhaust and Make Up Equipment

    Permit 24 141740 HVA

  • Apr 2024

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Cancelled

    Replacement of Exhaust and Make Up Equipment

    Permit 24 141740 BLD

  • Nov 2023

    Fire and life safety · Other(FS) · Closed

    Proposal for replacement of the existing standpipe fire pump

    Permit 23 228540 FSU · est. $5,000

Show 12 older permits
  • Oct 2023

    Fire and life safety · Sprinklers · Closed

    Replacement of the sprinkler system and standpipe system in the underground parking garage

    Permit 23 218108 FSU

  • Oct 2023

    Fire and life safety · Standpipes · Cancelled

    Proposed replacement of the existing standpipe and fire pump in an existing apartment building.

    Permit 23 211249 FSU · est. $5,000

  • May 2023

    Plumbing and drains · Other(PS) · Closed

    Replacement of plumbing risers.

    Permit 23 144394 PSA · est. $300,000

  • Apr 2023

    Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed

    Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to create laundry space with new washer and dryer, and alterations to hallways closets (UNIT 112).

    Permit 23 138351 PLB

  • Apr 2023

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    Proposal for interior alterations to create laundry space with new washer and dryer, and alterations to hallways closets (UNIT 112).

    Permit 23 138351 BLD · est. $59,000

  • Apr 2022

    Heating, cooling and ventilation · Alter: Boiler/Furnace/AC Replacement · Permit Issued

    Replace existing domestic hot water boilers

    Permit 22 139002 MSA

  • Mar 2017

    Balcony repair · Balcony/Guard Repairs · Inspection

    Balcony slab repairs and railing replacement to Appartment Building.

    Permit 17 132114 BLD · est. $160,000

  • Mar 2012

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

    installation of a backflow prevention device

    Permit 12 138065 PSA

  • Jul 2007

    Alterations · Other(BA) · Closed

    Proposed self-contained Bell Mobility equipment shelter atop roof of existing 15-storey apartment building.

    Permit 07 245663 BLD

  • Oct 2005

    Plumbing and drains · Other(PS) · Closed

    replace tiled shower enclosure with bathtub for apt. 1112

    Permit 05 194837 PSA

  • Feb 1997

    Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed - Dormant

    GENERATOR RETROFIT TO APARTMENT BUILDING

    Permit 97 083683 HVA

  • Feb 1997

    Alterations · Other(BA) · Closed - Dormant

    GENERATOR RETROFIT TO APARTMENT BUILDING

    Permit 97 083683 BLD

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

50/ 100

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

  • Transit29

    22.6 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 5 routes.

  • Parks & trees69

    21 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 120 m. 307 street trees within 300 m.

  • Cycling18

    Within 1 km: 0 km of protected lanes, 1.5 km of bike lanes and trails, 0 km of shared routes. 0 Bike Share stations within 500 m.

  • Schools nearby68

    7 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: Kingsview Village Jr School, 360 m), plus 1 private. Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.

  • Daily amenities40

    Within 1 km: 0 libraries, 2 community centres, 8 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

Kingsview Village-The Westway

  • AssaultAbout typical

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

  • Break and enterLower than most

    Lower than 79 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (69% of the city median).

  • RobberyAbout typical

    Lower than 59 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).

  • Auto theftAbout typical

    Higher than 73 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.4× the city median).

  • Theft from vehiclesHigher than most

    Higher than 77 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.3× the city median).

  • Theft over $5,000About typical

    Lower than 66 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (76% of the city median).

  • Bicycle theftAmong the lowest

    Lower than 99 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (18% of the city median).

  • ShootingsAbout typical

    Higher than 66 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.3× 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

Highway 401, 1.2 km away

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
Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Service, 12.4 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 (f24.0; au116.0)
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
BedroomsKingsview Village-The WestwayEtobicoke (Central) zoneToronto region
Studio-$1,693$1,491
1 bed$1,790$1,874$1,761
2 beds$2,066$2,200$2,045
3+ beds$2,371$2,529$2,294
All units$2,039$2,162$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.

94 / 100City inspection score, November 2025. How buildings are scored

Type
Private rental
Storeys
15
Units
171
Built
1964
Elevators
2
Managed by
Akelius
Heating
Hot water
Air conditioning
None
Laundry
Basement of building, 24 HOURS
Pets
Allowed
Parking
Underground garage, garage accessible thru buildg, surface parking
Visitor parking
Both
Amenities
Outdoor pool, child play area
Balconies
Yes
Smoke-free building
No
Sprinklers
Yes
Cooling room
Yes
Ward
2

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

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