438 King St W
Toronto, Ontario
A 282-unit condominium registered in 2006 (TSCC 1810).
- Living score
- 51/100
- Units
- 282
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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
5 bylaw investigations at this address since Feb 2025; 2 notices or orders to comply.
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.
- Graffiti 4
- Repairs and upkeep 1
- Apr 2026
GraffitiBylawNotice to comply · May 2026· Closed
Case 26 153748 GRA 00 IV
- Apr 2026
GraffitiBylaw· Closed
Case 26 144601 GRA 00 IR
- Mar 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 134133 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2025
GraffitiBylawNotice to comply · Feb 2025· Closed
Case 25 121919 GRA 00 IV
- Feb 2025
GraffitiBylaw· Closed
Case 25 116393 GRA 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
48 permits 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 36
- Heating, cooling and ventilation 5
- Alterations 3
- Fire and life safety 3
- Parking garage repair 1
- Dec 2025
Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Inspection
Proposal for waterproofing and concrete repairs in the underground parking garage of an existing apartment building.
Permit 25 268374 BLD
- Jul 2023
Alterations · Fire Damage · Closed
Proposal for fire damage restoration
Permit 23 169481 BLD
- Feb 2020
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Proposed replacement of in suite piping system in kitchen.
Permit 20 119220 PSA · est. $1,000
- Dec 2019
Plumbing and drains · Other(PS) · Closed
Proposal for the replacement of in suite kitec piping.
Permit 19 257211 PSA · est. $1,000
- Jan 2019
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Replacement for plumbing kitec piping for 68 units
Permit 19 105157 PSA
- Dec 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Cancelled
Proposed replacement of in-suite Kitec domestic water piping in an existing apartment.
Permit 18 270895 PSA · est. $2,500
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- Nov 2018
Plumbing and drains · Other(PS) · Closed
Proposal to replace in-suite KITEC Domestic Water Piping in unit 917 of the existing Apartment Building.
Permit 18 255217 PSA · est. $10,000
- Oct 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Permit Issued
Proposal to replace kitec piping in unit 414 of existing apartment building.
Permit 18 248592 PSA · est. $4,000
- Oct 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Remove and replace existing in-suite kitec piping
Permit 18 248412 PSA · est. $4,700
- Oct 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Permit Issued
Proposal to replace existing kitec piping
Permit 18 247515 PSA
- Oct 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Proposal to replace existing kitec piping
Permit 18 247477 PSA
- Oct 2018
Plumbing and drains · Other(PS) · Cancelled
Replacement of in suite kitic domestic water piping
Permit 18 237636 PSA · est. $2,500
- Sep 2018
Plumbing and drains · Other(PS) · Closed
Remove all existing in side kitec piping and replace with uponor/ wirsbo pex pipe. Replace all existing in suite valves with shark bite ball valves.
Permit 18 228588 PSA
- Sep 2018
Plumbing and drains · Other(PS) · Closed
Proposal to remove all in-suite Kitec piping and replace with Upnor/Wirsbo Pex Pipe and to replace all in-suite valves with shark bite ball valves in unit 205 of the existing condominium building.
Permit 18 224227 PSA · est. $4,750
- Sep 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Remove all existing in-suite kitec piping and valves and replace with new ones.
Permit 18 221285 PSA
- Aug 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Proposal to remove existing in suite piping and replace them with U Ponor/Wirsbo Pex pipe.Replace all existing in-suite valves with Shark bite ball valves.
Permit 18 217369 PSA · est. $5,000
- Aug 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Proposal to remove existing in suite piping and replace them with U Ponor/Wirsbo Pex pipe.Replace all existing in-suite valves with Shark bite ball valves.
Permit 18 217342 PSA · est. $5,000
- Aug 2018
Plumbing and drains · Fixtures/Roof Drains: Other · Closed
Remove all existing in suite kitec piping and replace with upnor/ wirsbo pex pipe. and replace all existing in suite vaves with shark bite ball valves.
Permit 18 217078 PSA
- Aug 2018
Plumbing and drains · Other(PS) · Closed
Proposal to replace the kitec piping in an existing residential suite on the 16th floor - Unit 1603
Permit 18 213282 PSA · est. $6,000
- Aug 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Remove all existing in-suite kitec piping and replace all existing in-suite valves. Unit 2003
Permit 18 211086 PSA · est. $8,800
- Aug 2018
Plumbing and drains · Other(PS) · Closed
Remove all existing in suite kitec piping and replace with uponor/ wifsbo pex pipe and replace all existing in suite valves with shark bite ball valves.
Permit 18 211019 PSA
- Jul 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Proposal to replace all existing in-suite kitec piping with pex pipe.
Permit 18 201509 PSA · est. $5,400
- Jul 2018
Plumbing and drains · Other(PS) · Closed
Remove all existing in-suite Kitec plumbing
Permit 18 201076 PSA · est. $6,680
- Jul 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Proposed replacement of KITEC pipe within suite 1303 of existing apartment building.
Permit 18 198273 PSA · est. $3,500
- Jul 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Cancelled
Replacement of in-suite kitec domestic water piping.
Permit 18 196467 PSA
- Jul 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Proposed kitech piping for 93 units.
Permit 18 194449 PSA
- Jun 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Proposal to replace kitec piping.
Permit 18 182504 PSA · est. $5,350
- Jun 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Proposal to remove and replace existing in-suite kitec piping.
Permit 18 177086 PSA
- Jun 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Proposal to remove and replace all existing in-suite kitec piping with pex piping.
Permit 18 175226 PSA · est. $3,200
- Jun 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Proposal to remove and replace all existing in-suite kitec piping with pex piping.
Permit 18 175225 PSA · est. $3,700
- Jun 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Proposal to remove and replace all existing in-suite kitec piping with pex piping.
Permit 18 175224 PSA · est. $4,200
- Jun 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Proposal to remove and replace all existing in-suite kitec piping with pex piping.
Permit 18 175220 PSA · est. $3,700
- May 2018
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Permit Issued
HVAC - Proposal for fire damage repairs to unit 1904 of an existing condo building.
Permit 18 148012 HVA
- Apr 2018
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Permit Issued
Proposal for fire damage repairs to unit 1904 of an existing condo building.
Permit 18 148012 BLD
- Apr 2018
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Proposed replacement of in-suite kitec domestic water piping within unit 511.
Permit 18 147471 PSA · est. $5,000
- Aug 2016
Fire and life safety · Electromagnetic Locks · Closed
Proposal to supply and install (1) electromagnetic locking device on ground floor as per drawings provided.
Permit 16 205452 FSU · est. $4,300
- Nov 2015
Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed
Proposal to install a backflow preventor in existing mixed use building.
Permit 15 258522 PSA
- Jul 2009
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Proposed Interior alterations to unit 1312 (13th floor)
Permit 09 152755 PLB
- Jul 2009
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposed Interior alterations to unit 1312
Permit 09 152755 BLD · est. $2,000,000
- Oct 2006
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed - Dormant
HVAC - Interior alterations to fit out new Tenant for GF retail unit in new Condo Building. Food Prep and Food Sales. Undr 30 seat Cafe/Restaurant.
Permit 06 182272 HVA
- Aug 2006
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Make interior alterations to ground floor of mixed-use building for Royal Bank branch.
Permit 06 167471 PLB
- Aug 2006
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Make interior alterations to ground floor of mixed-use building for Royal Bank branch.
Permit 06 167471 HVA
- Mar 2006
Fire and life safety · Electromagnetic Locks · Closed
To install 3 new mag locks, 2 on level P1 and 1 on ground level. of a condo building
Permit 06 114061 FSU · est. $3,000
- Mar 2005
Fire and life safety · Sprinklers · Closed
To install new sprinkler system to entire building. BP#03-133349
Permit 05 118483 FSU
- Sep 2004
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Build retail store and dwelling building consisting of 282 dwelling units with 5 levels of underground parking. - New Building. See plans.
Permit 03 133349 PLB
- Sep 2004
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Inspection
HVAC - Build retail store and dwelling building consisting of 282 dwelling units with 5 levels of underground parking. - New Building
Permit 03 133349 HVA
- Jun 2002
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - INSTALL h.v.a.c in temporary sales office. To be demolished within 2 years of permit issuance. cost included in building permit
Permit 02 116538 HVA
- Jun 2002
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - INSTALL ON 1ST FLOOR: 1 w.c., 1 w.b.. cost included in building permit.
Permit 02 116538 PLB
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From City of Toronto open data
Neighbourhood
Living score
51/ 100
Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.
- Transit47
36.3 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 4 routes. Nearest subway or LRT: St Andrew (1 Yonge-University Line), 800 m.
- Parks & trees41
12.3 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 200 m. 330 street trees within 300 m.
- Cycling100
Within 1 km: 8.3 km of protected lanes, 6 km of bike lanes and trails, 0.85 km of shared routes. 24 Bike Share stations within 500 m.
- Schools nearby52
7 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: Alpha Alternative & Oasis Alternative, 290 m). Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.
- Daily amenities74
Within 1 km: 1 library, 2 community centres, 22 licensed child care centres.
- Road safety1
16 collisions with serious injury or death within 500 m, 2021–2025, 1 fatal. Fewer scores higher.
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Also worth knowing
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Safety
Wellington Place
- AssaultHigher than most
Higher than 89 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.9× the city median).
- Break and enterHigher than most
Higher than 86 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.8× the city median).
- RobberyAbout typical
Higher than 70 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.3× the city median).
- Auto theftLower than most
Lower than 78 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (64% of the city median).
- Theft from vehiclesAbout typical
Higher than 69 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.2× the city median).
- Theft over $5,000Among the highest
Higher than 91 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (2.0× the city median).
- Bicycle theftAmong the highest
Higher than 94 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (6.7× the city median).
- ShootingsAbout typical
Higher than 70 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.4× the city median).
- HomicideAmong the lowest
Lower than 92 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (55% 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
Gardiner Expressway, 780 m away
48.3 tonnes a year from 1 facility, mostly Pearl Street Steam Plant
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, 1.4 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
Commercial Residential Employment
- Category
- Mixed use
- Zone label
CRE (x80)- Height limit
- 30 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
- 28
- Registered short-term rentals at this address
- 1
111 Peter St · 300 m away
Rezoning · Council Approved · submitted 2024-11-26
Zoning By-law Amendment for a new 52-story residential tower atop of the existing 9-story office building with ground-floor retail. This design includes 852 residential units, 24 of which will be affordable rentals, while maintaining the ex
City record111 Peter St · 300 m away
Site plan · Under Review · submitted 2024-11-26
Site Plan Approval for a new 52-story residential tower atop of the existing 9-story office building with ground-floor retail. This design includes 852 residential units, 24 of which will be affordable rentals, while maintaining the existin
City record8 Camden St · 250 m away
Site plan · Under Review · submitted 2023-09-01
Site Plan Application to permit a 19-storey mixed use building with retail space on the ground floor and 200 residential units above.
City record
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.
| Bedrooms | Waterfront Communities-The Island | Toronto (Central) zone | Toronto region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,092 | $1,606 | $1,491 |
| 1 bed | $2,489 | $2,042 | $1,761 |
| 2 beds | $3,114* | $2,776 | $2,045 |
| 3+ beds | - | $3,580* | $2,294 |
| All units | $2,681 | $2,163 | $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; * marks an estimate CMHC rates poor. 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.
- 2018
- 0.38% lower rent · 3 of 36 units notified
Where several units are listed, the cut shown is the median. Source: City of Toronto, Tenant Notification for Rent Reduction, 2014–2025.
Building facts
From the City of Toronto’s inventory of condominiums registered 2002–2018. Not resident reviews.
- Type
- Condominium
- Units
- 282
- Unit mix
- 183 one-bed · 98 two-bed · 1 three-bed+
- Condo plan
- TSCC 1810
- Registered
- November 2006
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Source dataset.
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