Toronto · Ward 19 · PRIVATE

156 Kingston Rd

62 units · 4 storeys · built 1950 · managed by FIRM CAPITAL

RentSafeTO score

evaluated Aug 7, 2026 · proactive score 71 · what scores mean

LTB orders, Jan–May 2026

6.5 per 100 units · 1 tenant-initiated · 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 · 11 recorded since 2018 · last inspection Mar 16, 2026

Investment (5 yrs)

building permit since Aug 2021 · ~$100,000 estimated work

Building facts

Heatingforced air gas

Laundry roomyes

Parkingsurface parking

Visitor parkingunavailable

Bike parking0 indoor parking spots and 10 outdoor parking spots

Elevators0

Sprinklersyes

Fire alarmyes

Barrier-free entranceno

Pets allowedyes

Non-smokingyes

Hydro metered per unityes

Gas metered per unitno

Intercomyes

Lockers / storageyes

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

Area context: 4,969 requests to 311 in postal area M4L in 2026 so far (most common: Road Plowing Request; Property Standards and Maintenance Viola; Injured - Wildlife). Area-level only — the public 311 data does not identify addresses.

Score history

Evaluation	Score
Jul 25, 2024	82
Aug 7, 2026	70

Fire code violations

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

Operation of closures (1)
Combustible Materials (1)
(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-002571-26	L1 eviction application for rent arrears	Apr 7, 2026	PDF
LTB-L-020711-26	L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order	Mar 10, 2026	PDF
LTB-L-102365-25	L1 eviction application for rent arrears	Feb 25, 2026	PDF
LTB-T-089111-23	T3 tenant application — rent reduction	Feb 2, 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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