Toronto · Ward 12 · PRIVATE

494 Avenue Rd

118 units · 13 storeys · built 1956 · managed by WESTDALE PROPERTIES

RentSafeTO score

evaluated Aug 6, 2026 · proactive score 93 · what scores mean

LTB orders, Jan–May 2026

2.5 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 violations · 36 recorded since 2018 · last inspection Sep 10, 2025

Investment (5 yrs)

building permit since Aug 2021 · ~$250,000 estimated work

Building facts

Air conditioningindividual units

Heatinghot water

Laundry roomyes

Parkingunderground garage , garage accessible thru buildg , surface parking

Visitor parkingpaid

Bike parking20 indoor parking spots and 0 outdoor parking spots

Elevators2

Sprinklersyes

Fire alarmyes

Barrier-free entranceno

Pets allowedno

Non-smokingno

Hydro metered per unitno

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: 2,096 requests to 311 in postal area M4V in 2026 so far (most common: Road Pothole / Road Damage; Residential Bin Lid Damaged; Sidewalk Snow Clearing Required). Area-level only — the public 311 data does not identify addresses.

Score history

Evaluation	Score
Jul 30, 2024	93
Aug 6, 2026	93

Fire code violations

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

Maintenance of closures (5)
Fire Department Connections (2)
Protection of openings in 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
May 23, 2024	Building Additions/Alterations	Garage Repair/Reconstruction	$250,000	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-012329-26	L1 eviction application for rent arrears	May 8, 2026	PDF
LTB-L-099205-25	L1 eviction application for rent arrears	Feb 18, 2026	PDF
LTB-L-099209-25	L1 eviction application for rent arrears	Feb 13, 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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