Toronto · Ward 13 · TCHC

251 Sherbourne St

200 units · 7 storeys · built 1975 · managed by TORONTO COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION

RentSafeTO score

evaluated Jul 13, 2026 · proactive score 90 · 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 violation · 115 recorded since 2018 · last inspection Apr 13, 2026

Investment (5 yrs)

building permit since Aug 2021 · ~$113,175 estimated work

Building facts

Heatinghot water

Laundry roomyes

Parkingunderground garage , garage accessible thru buildg

Visitor parkingunavailable

Bike parkingnot available

Elevators2

Sprinklersyes

Fire alarmyes

Barrier-free entranceyes

Pets allowedyes

Non-smokingyes

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: 4,369 requests to 311 in postal area M5A 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
Aug 2, 2023	92
Jul 13, 2026	88

Fire code violations

115 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 1 currently open. Most frequent:

Maintenance of certain fire emergency systems (7)
Fire Alarm Maintenance (4)
Maintenance of closures (4)

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 13, 2026	Building Additions/Alterations	Other(BA)	$113,175	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-069760-25	L2 eviction application (other reasons)	Mar 27, 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.

Landlord or manager of this building? You can request a correction or add a response that will appear beside this record. Every fact above links to its official source and date.