Toronto · Ward 19 · PRIVATE
156 Kingston Rd
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M4L · Woodbine Corridor
62 units · 4 storeys · built 1950 · managed by FIRM CAPITAL
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
5Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
0Investment (5 yrs)
1Property standards
21Building facts
Self-reported by the building owner or manager at RentSafeTO registration; City of Toronto open data.
Inspection breakdown
Common areas scored 0–3 by the City inspector at the latest RentSafeTO evaluation (3 = no issues found). Only areas assessed at this building are shown.
Neighbourhood & getting around · Woodbine Corridor
What rents cost here · Toronto East zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | $1,337 † | $1,209 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,874 | $1,685 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,045 † | $1,866 |
† Small sample: CMHC rates this vacant-unit estimate low-reliability and/or finds the vacant-vs-sitting difference not statistically significant.
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 1-bedroom rents about 11% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 6.2% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 2.6%. Average rents in this zone rose 3.8% over the year (same-structure sample). CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025.
Region-wide asking rents (Toronto area (CMA), Q1 2026, Statistics Canada, Quarterly Rent Statistics): bachelor $1,760 · 1-bed $2,110 · 2-bed $2,660 · 3-bed $3,250. Rentals.ca & Urbanation National Rent Report, July 2026: City of Toronto average $2,577 across all unit types.
Getting around
Distances from this buildingStops within 500 m: 14
Bus routes: 22, 31, 92
Streetcars: 501, 503
24-hour night routes: 301, 322
Nearest subway: Woodbine Station · 1.7 km
Nearest intersection: Kingston & Columbine · 93 m
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 36.9%
Renters in subsidized housing: 30.5%
Median household income: $97,000
Average household: 2.3 people
Median age: 40.8
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 10.5%
Moved in the past year: 11.6%
Residents: 13,722
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Fairmount Park Community Centre 679 m · Beaches Recreation Centre 1.1 km
Libraries: Gerrard/Ashdale 867 m · Beaches 1.0 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingSecondary (high school): Monarch Park Collegiate & School Of Life Experience · 1.3 km
Catholic elementary: St John Catholic Elementary School · 1.7 km
Catholic secondary: St Patrick Catholic Secondary School · 1.5 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2024 | 82 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 71 |
Fire code violations
11 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 0 currently open. Most frequent:
- Combustible Materials (1)
- Exit signs (1)
- Making of records (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2023 | Building Additions/Alterations | Balcony/Guard Repairs | $100,000 | 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-020711-26 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Jun 15, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-002571-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Apr 7, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-020711-26 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Mar 10, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-102365-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 25, 2026 | |
| LTB-T-089111-23 | T3 tenant application — rent reduction | Feb 2, 2026 |
Final orders published by Tribunals Ontario (Jan–June 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.