Toronto · Ward 08 · PRIVATE

500 Duplex Ave

319 units · 33 storeys · built 1974 · managed by Q RESIDENTIAL

RentSafeTO score

evaluated Dec 3, 2025 · proactive score 99 · what scores mean

LTB orders, Jan–May 2026

1.3 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 · 45 recorded since 2018 · last inspection Nov 19, 2025

Investment (5 yrs)

building permit since Aug 2021 · ~$110,000 estimated work

Building facts

Air conditioningindividual units

Heatingelectric

Laundry roomyes

Parkingunderground garage , garage accessible thru buildg , surface parking , parking deck

Visitor parkingfree

Bike parking0 indoor parking spots and 10 outdoor parking spots

Elevators4

Sprinklersyes

Fire alarmyes

Barrier-free entranceyes

Pets allowedyes

Non-smokingyes

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: 1,487 requests to 311 in postal area M4R in 2026 so far (most common: Sidewalk Snow Clearing Required; Road Plowing Request; Road Pothole / Road Damage). Area-level only — the public 311 data does not identify addresses.

Score history

Evaluation	Score
Sep 11, 2023	87
Dec 3, 2025	99

Fire code violations

45 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 5 currently open. Most frequent:

Maintenance of closures (5)
Accumulation of combustible materials (4)
Check, inspect and test (3)

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
Jun 11, 2025	Fire/Security Upgrade	Standpipes	$110,000	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-006304-26	L1 eviction application for rent arrears	Apr 21, 2026	PDF
LTB-L-047849-23	L2 eviction application (other reasons)	Mar 20, 2026	PDF
LTB-L-099250-25	L1 eviction application for rent arrears	Feb 12, 2026	PDF
LTB-T-007968-23	T2;T6 tenant application — rights	Feb 5, 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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