Toronto · Ward 12 · PRIVATE
221 Balliol St
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M4S · South Eglinton-Davisville
272 units · 17 storeys · built 1968 · managed by PARK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC.
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
1Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
15Investment (5 yrs)
5Property standards
12Building 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 · South Eglinton-Davisville
What rents cost here · Toronto North zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | $1,701 | $1,564 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,016 | $1,888 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,677 | $2,468 |
| 3-bedroom+ | — | $2,968 |
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 2-bedroom rents about 8% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 10.7% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 3.3%. Across the City of Toronto, average rents rose 3% 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: 9
Bus routes: 11, 28, 74
Nearest subway: Davisville Station · 619 m
Nearest intersection: Merton & Pailton · 97 m
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 45.7%
Renters in subsidized housing: 7.1%
Median household income: $80,000
Average household: 1.7 people
Median age: 36
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 85.7%
Moved in the past year: 29.3%
Residents: 28,902
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Maurice Cody Community Centre 1.2 km · North Toronto Memorial Community Centre 1.5 km
Libraries: Mount Pleasant 622 m · Deer Park 1.1 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Hodgson Middle School · 473 m
Secondary (high school): Northern Secondary School · 1.3 km
Catholic elementary: Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Elementary School · 1.3 km
Catholic secondary: Marshall Mcluhan Catholic Secondary School · 1.9 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 90 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 91 |
Fire code violations
45 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 15 currently open. Most frequent:
- Maintenance of closures (3)
- Accumulation of combustible materials (2)
- Damaged fire separations (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Building Additions/Alterations | Balcony/Guard Repairs | $1,700,000 | Permit Issued |
| Jan 21, 2023 | Plumbing(PS) | Building Permit Related(PS) | — | Permit Issued |
| Jan 21, 2023 | Mechanical(MS) | Building Permit Related(MS) | — | Permit Issued |
| Jan 17, 2023 | Building Additions/Alterations | Interior Alterations | $798,000 | Permit Issued |
| Nov 4, 2022 | Building Additions/Alterations | Underpinning | $100,000 | Permit Issued |
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-091434-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jan 27, 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.