530 Kingston Rd
Toronto, Ontario M4L
A 3-storey, 90-unit Toronto Community Housing building built in 1954.
- Property manager
- Toronto Community Housing Corporation
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City bylaw and health cases
25 bylaw investigations at this address since Nov 2024; 7 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 23
- Not enough heat 1
- Zoning 1
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 234486 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 234483 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2026
ZoningBylaw· Closed
Case 26 206999 ZON 00 IR
- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 204924 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Aug 2026· Closed
- Building: The retaining wall is not being maintained in good repair.Namely, the concrete slab on top of the retaining wall at the front of the building is not in a good state of repair. (closed)
Case 26 218725 PRS 00 IV
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 190140 PRS 00 IR
Show 19 older cases
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jun 2026· Closed
- Exterior Of Building: The fence, screen and/or other enclosure around or on the property is not being maintained in good repair. Namely, the fence at the back of the building is not in a good state of repair. (closed)
Case 26 181568 PRS 00 IV
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 180663 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 26 173871 000 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 173870 000 00 IR
- May 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · May 2026· Closed
- Dwelling Unit: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.The walls throughout the living room, bedroom, and hallways are not in a good state of repair. (closed)
- Dwelling Unit: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the ceilings throughout the living room, bedroom, and hallways are not in a good state of repair. (closed)
- Bathroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the tiles around the bathtub are not in a good state of repair. (closed)
- Bathroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.The walls in the bathroom are not in a good state of repair. (closed)
- Bathroom: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.The ceiling in the bathroom is not in a good state of repair. (closed)
- 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 bathtub in the dwelling unit is not in a good state of repair. (closed)
Case 26 159683 PRS 00 IV
- May 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 156271 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · May 2026· Closed
- Bathroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the walls in the bathroom are not in a good state of repair. (closed)
- Bathroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the tiles around the bathtub are not in a good state of repair. (closed)
- Kitchen: The supplied facility in or on the property is not kept in a satisfactory working condition.Namely, the stove/oven in the kitchen is not working as intended. (closed)
- 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 bathtub is not in a good state of repair. (closed)
- Living Room: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the walls throughout the living room of the dwelling unit are not in a good state of repair. (closed)
- Living Room: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the ceiling throughout the living room of the dwelling unit is not in a good state of repair. (closed)
- Bathroom: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the ceiling in the bathroom is not in a good state of repair. (closed)
Case 26 156264 PRS 00 IV
- Apr 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 152244 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 128407 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 102847 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 239466 PRS 00 IR
- May 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · May 2025· Closed
- Unit Interior – Entrance Hallway, Dining Area, Living Room, Bedroom.: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Namely: Ceiling found in state of disrepair (chipped/cracked paint). (open)
- Unit Interior – Kitchen: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely: Floor(s) found in state of disrepair (cracked tiling). (open)
- Bedroom: The property is not being kept free of pests. Namely: Evidence of pests in unit (termites) (open)
- Unit Interior – Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom (near window).: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Namely: Wall(s) found in state of disrepair (cracked/peeling paint/scuffing/moisture bubbles). (open)
Case 25 159457 PRS 00 IV
- May 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 154873 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 107670 PRS 00 IR
- Dec 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 255001 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Nov 2024· Closed
- Unit Interior – Under Kitchen Sink: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Namely: Wall under kitchen sink found in a state of disrepair (holes). (closed)
- Unit Interior – Bathroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Namely: Holes found in unit bathroom (near toilet). (closed)
Case 24 243094 PRS 00 IV
- Nov 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 242136 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Nov 2024· Closed
- Unit Interior – Bedroom Closet: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Namely: Wall in bedroom closet found in state of disrepair (holes). (closed)
Case 24 243074 PRS 00 IV
- Nov 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 240975 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
9 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 3
- Plumbing and drains 2
- Alterations 2
- Fire and life safety 2
- Oct 2021
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Permit Issued
Plumbing - Proposal to replace exterior cladding at canopy area (front facade, no site work), window update and install of small ventilation device at each dwelling units, improvement within existing laundry room areas as denoted within th…
Permit 21 221228 PLB
- Oct 2021
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Permit Issued
HVAC - Proposal to replace exterior cladding at canopy area (front facade, no site work), window update and install of small ventilation device at each dwelling units, improvement within existing laundry room areas as denoted within the dr…
Permit 21 221228 HVA
- Oct 2021
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Permit Issued
Proposal to replace exterior cladding at canopy area (front facade, no site work), window update and install of small ventilation device at each dwelling units, improvement within existing laundry room areas as denoted within the drawings.
Permit 21 221228 BLD
- Mar 2021
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Other(MS) · Permit Issued
Replace existing MUA unit with a new one
Permit 21 130992 MSA
- Aug 2017
Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Closed
Proposal to replace existing fire alarm control panel and annunciator.
Permit 17 210988 FSU
- Jul 2015
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Alter: Boiler/Furnace/AC Replacement · Closed
Proposal to replace the existing boiler system in an existing apartment building.
Permit 15 194113 MSA
Show 3 older permits
- Nov 2010
Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed
Proposal to install one backflow prevention device in existing apartment building.
Permit 10 292410 PSA · est. $4,200
- Sep 2003
Alterations · Multiple Projects · Closed - Dormant
Repair of 11 balconies plus railing replacement,repair one canopy.
Permit 03 179813 BLD · est. $200,000
- Jun 2003
Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Closed
fire code retrofit- upgrade fire alarm system
Permit 03 140143 FSU · est. $85,000
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.
- Transit18
15.7 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 2 routes. Nearest subway or LRT: Main Street (2 Bloor-Danforth Line), 1.2 km.
- Parks & trees39
11.3 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 190 m. 394 street trees within 300 m.
- Cycling38
Within 1 km: 1.3 km of protected lanes, 0.85 km of bike lanes and trails, 3.35 km of shared routes. 1 Bike Share station within 500 m.
- Schools nearby68
8 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: Norway Jr Public School , 410 m), plus 1 private. Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.
- Daily amenities91
Within 1 km: 2 libraries, 2 community centres, 19 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
East End-Danforth
- AssaultAbout typical
Higher than 68 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.3× the city median).
- Break and enterAbout typical
Higher than 57 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- RobberyAbout typical
Lower than 53 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- Auto theftAbout typical
Lower than 75 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (69% of the city median).
- Theft from vehiclesAbout typical
Higher than 53 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- Theft over $5,000About typical
Lower than 63 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (80% of the city median).
- Bicycle theftHigher than most
Higher than 78 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (2.4× the city median).
- ShootingsAmong the lowest
Lower than 95 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (36% of the city median).
- HomicideAbout typical
Higher than 66 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.2× 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
No expressway within 2 km
2 kg a year from 1 facility, mostly St John's Norway Cemetery Crematorium
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
- Street Health, 5.9 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
- Category
- General residential
- Zone label
R (d1.0) (x683)- Height limit
- 11 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
- 3
- Registered short-term rentals at this address
- 0
507 Kingston Rd · 80 m away
Site plan · NOAC Issued · submitted 2022-03-15
Site Plan Amendment application. Amends the previously approved site plan application under 19 160180 STE 19 SA. Key changes include: revisions to side facade materials, removal of rear canopies, revised rear-facing planter designs, and int
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 | East End-Danforth | Toronto (East) zone | Toronto region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,124 | $1,213 | $1,491 |
| 1 bed | $1,885 | $1,692 | $1,761 |
| 2 beds | $1,770 | $1,869 | $2,045 |
| 3+ beds | - | $1,876* | $2,294 |
| All units | $1,698 | $1,685 | $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.
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.
93 / 100City inspection score, July 2026. How buildings are scored
- Type
- Toronto Community Housing
- Storeys
- 3
- Units
- 90
- Built
- 1954
- Elevators
- 1
- Managed by
- Toronto Community Housing Corporation
- Heating
- Hot water
- Air conditioning
- None
- Laundry
- On site
- Pets
- Allowed
- Parking
- Underground garage, garage accessible thru buildg, surface parking
- Visitor parking
- Both
- Amenities
- Indoor recreation room
- 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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