Toronto · Ward 04 · PRIVATE

1251 King St W

189 units · 14 storeys · built 1972 · managed by SIGNET GROUP INC

RentSafeTO score

evaluated Jul 23, 2026 · proactive score 89 · what scores mean

LTB orders, Jan–May 2026

0.5 per 100 units · most are arrears filings

Rent control

Likely rent-controlled

first occupied before Nov 15, 2018 — the annual guideline (2.1% in 2026) applies · details

Fire code

open violations · 25 recorded since 2018 · last inspection Sep 22, 2025

Investment (5 yrs)

building permit since Aug 2021 · ~$350,000 estimated work

Building facts

Heatinghot water

Laundry roomyes

Parkingunderground garage , garage accessible thru buildg , surface parking

Visitor parkingpaid

Bike parking0 indoor parking spots and 50 outdoor parking spots

Elevators2

Sprinklersyes

Fire alarmyes

Barrier-free entranceno

Pets allowedyes

Non-smokingno

Hydro metered per unitno

Gas metered per unitno

Intercomyes

Lockers / storageno

Self-reported by the building owner or manager at RentSafeTO registration; City of Toronto open data.

Area context: 3,396 requests to 311 in postal area M6K in 2026 so far (most common: Property Standards and Maintenance Viola; Injured - Wildlife; Amplified or Musical Instrument Noise). Area-level only — the public 311 data does not identify addresses.

Score history

Evaluation	Score
Jul 25, 2024	89
Jul 23, 2026	89

Fire code violations

25 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 0 currently open. Most frequent:

Maintenance of closures (4)
Measures in a fire safety plan (2)
Accumulation of combustible materials (2)

Source: Toronto Fire Services residential inspection results, refreshed daily. A violation record is a finding at inspection time; open items are those without a recorded close date.

Recent building permits

Issued	Type	Work	Est. cost	Status
May 24, 2024	Building Additions/Alterations	Garage Repair/Reconstruction	$350,000	Inspection

Permits filed at this address since August 2021 (City of Toronto building permits, active file). Permit activity is a sign the owner is investing in the building; estimated costs are as declared by the applicant.

Landlord and Tenant Board orders

How to read these orders and codes →

File	Application	Date	Order
LTB-L-042788-24	L2 eviction application (other reasons)	Feb 26, 2026	PDF

Final orders published by Tribunals Ontario (Jan–May 2026 release). An order records the outcome of an application; a high count of L1 (arrears) filings reflects filing activity, not the state of the building. Orders with confidentiality directives are excluded at source.

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