Toronto · Ward 05 · PRIVATE
1640 Lawrence Ave W
92 units · 9 storeys · built 1965 · managed by DRAKE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
LTB orders, Jan–May 2026
2Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
0Investment (5 yrs)
4Building facts
Self-reported by the building owner or manager at RentSafeTO registration; City of Toronto open data.
Area context: 1,798 requests to 311 in postal area M6L in 2026 so far (most common: Driveway Blocked By Plowed Snowbank; Property Standards and Maintenance Viola; Residential Bin Lid Damaged). Area-level only — the public 311 data does not identify addresses.
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2024 | 79 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 73 |
Fire code violations
38 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 0 currently open. Most frequent:
- Maintenance of closures (6)
- Accumulation of combustible materials (3)
- Damaged closures (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Building Additions/Alterations | Interior Alterations | $60,000 | Inspection |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Mechanical(MS) | Building Permit Related(MS) | — | Inspection |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Plumbing(PS) | Building Permit Related(PS) | — | Inspection |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Plumbing(PS) | Fixtures/Roof Drains: Other | $200,000 | 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-097550-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 13, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-089780-25 | L2 eviction application (other reasons) | Jan 16, 2026 |
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.