501 Kingston Rd
Toronto, Ontario M4L
A 7-storey, 75-unit private rental building built in 1950.
- Built
- 1950
- Units
- 75
- Storeys
- 7
- City inspection
- 98/100
- Property manager
- Akelius Canada Ltd
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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
9 bylaw investigations at this address since Oct 2024; 4 notices or orders to comply; 3 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 7
- Garbage 2
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 236937 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Sep 2026· Order Issued
- Bathroom – Above Tub: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely the ceiling above the tub is cracked. (open)
- Kitchen: Previously finished surface(s) in the public area of the property is not maintained in good repair. Namely the countertop is cracked and warped. (open)
Case 26 246830 PRS 00 IV
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued
Case 26 179271 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Nov 2025· Closed
- Dwelling Unit: Floor(s) and/or floor covering(s) not maintained free from trip or other hazardous condition.Namely the floor panels throughout the unit have bubbles and gaps, creating a trip hazard. (closed)
- Bathroom: Previously finished surface is not maintained in good repair.Namely the bathroom ceiling. (closed)
- Bathroom: Previously finished wall(s) is not maintained in good repair.Namely the wall tiles in the bathtub area requires re-caulking in some areas. (closed)
- Bathroom: Repair(s) does not reasonably match existing wall(s)Namely the floorboards are missing in some parts of the bathroom after repairs were done. (closed)
- Kitchen: The supplied facility in or on the property is not constructed, installed and/or maintained so that it will function safely and effectively.Namely the kitchen countertop requires re-caulking in certain areas. (closed)
- Kitchen: The plumbing system is not kept free from leaks or defects.Namely the U-pipe underneath the kitchen sink is not securely attached. (closed)
- Closet: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely the walls in the closet by the front door are damaged and stained. (closed)
Case 25 253167 PRS 00 IV
- Oct 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 237629 PRS 00 IR
- Aug 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Oct 2025· Closed
- Dwelling Unit: The property is not being kept free of pests. (closed)
- Dwelling Unit: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely the floors throughout the entire unit. (open)
- Bathroom: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely the bathroom floor laminate. (closed)
- Bathroom: The plumbing system is not kept free from leaks or defects.Namely by the bathroom light switch. (closed)
- Dwelling Unit: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely the walls and floor boards throughout the entire unit. (open)
- Bathroom: All repairs shall be made in a good workmanlike manner.Namely the access panel in the bathroom behind the toilet is not sealed and encourages the entry of pests. (closed)
- Dwelling Unit: Interior door is not a good fit in its frame.Namely the bedroom door by the bathroom and the exit door in the kitchen does not open and close properly. (closed)
- Dwelling Unit: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely the front entry door and all doors throughout the unit. (substantially complete)
- Dwelling Unit: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely the ceiling throughout the unit has damage and stains. (open)
- Dwelling Unit: The electrical fixtures are not maintained in good working order.Namely the kitchen light is missing the glass cover and the hallway light is not fully functional and has debris in the glass. (substantially complete)
- Kitchen: The ventilation system or unit is not kept in good repair and maintained in good working condition at all times.Namely the ventilation fan by the kitchen is not functioning properly. (open)
- Bathroom: The supplied facility in or on the property is not constructed, installed and/or maintained so that it will function safely and effectively.Namely the bathroom vanity mirror and frame. (closed)
Case 25 216515 PRS 00 IV
Show 3 older cases
- Aug 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 214772 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2024
GarbageBylawNotice to comply · Oct 2024· Closed
- Parking Area – South Side of Property: Owner of land failed to clean and clear refuse that has been thrown, placed, dumped or deposited, including but not limited to various pieces of litter and what appears small kitchen appliances. (open)
Case 24 231231 WST 00 IV
- Oct 2024
GarbageBylaw· Closed
Case 24 227878 WST 00 IR
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City building permits
50 permits the City has issued at this address since 2000 - repairs, alterations and system work that needed one. Official records, not resident reports.
- Alterations 17
- Heating, cooling and ventilation 16
- Plumbing and drains 14
- Fire and life safety 2
- Balcony repair 1
- Jul 2026
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for cosmetic upgrade and new in-suite stacked laundry addition - UNIT 109
Permit 26 195024 PLB
- Jul 2026
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Inspection
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for cosmetic upgrade and new in-suite stacked laundry addition - UNIT 109
Permit 26 195024 HVA
- Jul 2026
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection
Proposal for interior alterations for cosmetic upgrade and new in-suite stacked laundry addition - UNIT 109
Permit 26 195024 BLD · est. $20,000
- Jun 2026
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for cosmetic upgrade and new in-suite stacked laundry addition - UNIT 310
Permit 26 193902 PLB
- Jun 2026
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for cosmetic upgrade and new in-suite stacked laundry addition - UNIT 310
Permit 26 193902 HVA
- Jun 2026
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposal for interior alterations for cosmetic upgrade and new in-suite stacked laundry addition - UNIT 310
Permit 26 193902 BLD
Show 44 older permits
- Mar 2026
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for cosmetic upgrade and new in-suite washer and dryer addition.
Permit 26 125523 PLB
- Mar 2026
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for cosmetic upgrade and new in-suite washer and dryer addition.
Permit 26 125523 HVA
- Mar 2026
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposal for interior alterations for cosmetic upgrade and new in-suite washer and dryer addition.
Permit 26 125523 BLD · est. $20,000
- Jan 2026
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations and new washer and dryer.
Permit 26 103742 PLB
- Jan 2026
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations and new washer and dryer.
Permit 26 103742 HVA
- Jan 2026
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposal for interior alterations and new washer and dryer.
Permit 26 103742 BLD · est. $20,000
- Feb 2024
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
REVISION 01: addition of wall-mounted insuite AC units in Living, Bedroom 1 & Bedroom 2. HVAC - Proposal for Cosemetic upgrade and new in-suite washer and dryer addition
Permit 23 212481 HVA
- Oct 2023
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Proposal for Cosemetic upgrade and new in-suite washer and dryer addition
Permit 23 212481 PLB
- Oct 2023
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposal for Cosemetic upgrade and new in-suite washer and dryer addition
Permit 23 212481 HVA
- Oct 2023
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposal for Cosemetic upgrade and new in-suite washer and dryer addition
Permit 23 212481 BLD · est. $20,000
- May 2023
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Proposal for washer and dryer addition to existing units. Also proposing new entry closet.
Permit 23 150666 PLB
- May 2023
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposal for washer and dryer addition to existing units. Also proposing new entry closet.
Permit 23 150666 HVA
- May 2023
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposal for washer and dryer addition to existing units. Also proposing new entry closet.
Permit 23 150666 BLD
- Jun 2021
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for cosmetic upgrades to exisiting apartment building. unit 206
Permit 21 176299 PLB
- Jun 2021
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for cosmetic upgrades to exisiting apartment building. unit 206
Permit 21 176299 HVA
- Jun 2021
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposal for interior alterations for cosmetic upgrades to exisiting apartment building. unit 206
Permit 21 176299 BLD · est. $19,500
- Jun 2021
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to unit 601 of existing residential apartment building
Permit 21 173079 PLB
- Jun 2021
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to unit 601 of existing residential apartment building
Permit 21 173079 HVA
- Jun 2021
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposal for interior alterations to unit 601 of existing residential apartment building
Permit 21 173079 BLD · est. $18,000
- May 2021
Balcony repair · Balcony/Guard Repairs · Closed
Balcony Repairs and Guard Replacement & Exterior Wall Repairs: Targeted concrete repairs to balcony slabs (75m2); Balcony slab waterproofing installation; Balcony guard replacement (350m); Localized brick repairs at the exterior walls; and…
Permit 21 154475 BLD
- Apr 2021
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposal to replace existing roof top make up air fan with new make up air unit with heating capacity in an existing apartment building.
Permit 21 135581 HVA
- Apr 2021
Alterations · Other(BA) · Closed
Proposal to replace existing roof top make up air fan with new make up air unit with heating capacity in an existing apartment building.
Permit 21 135581 BLD
- Dec 2020
Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Closed
Proposed fire alarm upgrade
Permit 20 224588 FSU · est. $50,000
- May 2020
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for unit 408.
Permit 20 146514 PLB
- May 2020
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for unit 408.
Permit 20 146514 HVA
- May 2020
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposed interior alterations for unit 408 in the existing apartment building.
Permit 20 146514 BLD
- Feb 2020
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Interior alteration - Unit 609
Permit 20 120410 PLB
- Feb 2020
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Interior alteration - Unit 609
Permit 20 120410 HVA
- Feb 2020
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Interior alteration - Unit 609
Permit 20 120410 BLD
- Jan 2020
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for unit 504 (HVAC and plumbing work included).
Permit 20 108424 PLB
- Jan 2020
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for unit 504 (HVAC and plumbing work included).
Permit 20 108424 HVA
- Jan 2020
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposal for interior alterations for unit 504 (HVAC and plumbing work included).
Permit 20 108424 BLD · est. $70,000
- Nov 2019
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Proposal for interior cosmetic upgrades to an existing single bedroom apartment
Permit 19 254460 PLB
- Nov 2019
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposal for interior cosmetic upgrades to an existing single bedroom apartment
Permit 19 254460 HVA
- Nov 2019
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposal for interior cosmetic upgrades to an existing single bedroom apartment
Permit 19 254460 BLD · est. $21,390
- Oct 2019
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
Revision - to include two additional fire dampers and access panels - Unit 108
Permit 19 193712 HVA
- Oct 2019
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Cancelled
Revision - to include two additional fire dampers and access panels - Unit 108
Permit 19 193712 BLD
- Jul 2019
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Interior Alterations on the 1st floor unit 108
Permit 19 193712 PLB
- Jul 2019
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Interior Alterations on the 1st floor unit 108
Permit 19 193712 HVA
- Jul 2019
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Interior Alterations on the 1st floor unit 108
Permit 19 193712 BLD
- Jul 2019
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations in basement and 6th floor of existing apartment building
Permit 19 190440 PLB
- Jul 2019
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposal for interior alterations in basement and 6th floor of existing apartment building
Permit 19 190440 BLD · est. $30,000
- Aug 2013
Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Closed
Proposal for fire alarm panel replacement in existing apartment building.
Permit 13 227167 FSU · est. $10,000
- Aug 2013
Alterations · Multiple Projects · Inspection
Window and patio door replacements and localized brickwork to existing apartment building.
Permit 13 219426 BLD
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Building facts
From the City of Toronto’s RentSafeTO registry, as reported by the landlord (registered 2018). Not resident reviews.
98 / 100City inspection score, July 2025. How buildings are scored
- Type
- Private rental
- Storeys
- 7
- Units
- 75
- Built
- 1950
- Elevators
- 1
- Managed by
- Akelius Canada Ltd
- Heating
- Hot water
- Air conditioning
- None
- Laundry
- Ground level, 24/7
- Pets
- Allowed
- Parking
- Surface parking
- Visitor parking
- Unavailable
- Balconies
- Yes
- Smoke-free building
- Yes
- Sprinklers
- Yes
- Cooling room
- No
- Ward
- 19
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Source dataset.
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