Toronto · Ward 02 · PRIVATE
500 Scarlett Rd
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M9P · Humber Heights-Westmount
129 units · 14 storeys · built 1969 · managed by HOMESTEAD LAND HOLDINGS LIMITED
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
1Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
0Investment (5 yrs)
2Property standards
4Building 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 · Humber Heights-Westmount
What rents cost here · Etobicoke Central zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | — | $1,689 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,185 | $1,864 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,539 | $2,185 |
| 3-bedroom+ | $2,612 | $2,496 |
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 2-bedroom rents about 16% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 6.3% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 1.9%. Average rents in this zone rose 4.1% 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: 18
Bus routes: 32, 73, 79, 405
24-hour night routes: 334
Nearest subway: Royal York Station · 4.2 km
Nearest intersection: Scarlett & Richview · 76 m
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 39%
Renters in subsidized housing: 17.8%
Median household income: $85,000
Average household: 2.4 people
Median age: 47.2
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 47.9%
Moved in the past year: 7.5%
Residents: 11,340
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Edenbridge Centre 941 m · Weston Lions Recreation Arena 1.5 km
Libraries: Weston 1.9 km · Mount Dennis 2.0 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Hilltop Mdl School · 1.6 km
Secondary (high school): York Humber High School · 658 m
Catholic elementary: St Demetrius Catholic Elementary School · 702 m
Catholic secondary: St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School · 2.7 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2023 | 98 |
| Nov 27, 2025 | 99 |
Fire code violations
24 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 0 currently open. Most frequent:
- Maintenance of closures (4)
- Damaged fire separations (2)
- Emergency lighting (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2022 | Building Additions/Alterations | Interior Alterations | $60,000 | Inspection |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Fire/Security Upgrade | Standpipes | $50,000 | 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-101987-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 19, 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.