Toronto · Ward 02 · PRIVATE
555 The West Mall
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M9C · Etobicoke West Mall
119 units · 15 storeys · built 1970 · managed by METCAP LIVING MANAGEMENT INC.
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
14Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
0Investment (5 yrs)
7Property standards
2Building 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 · Etobicoke West Mall
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: 10
Bus routes: 48, 112
Nearest subway: Kipling Station · 3.3 km
Nearest intersection: The West Mall & Rathburn · 181 m · 20,805 vehicles in the City's latest count
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 37.7%
Renters in subsidized housing: 8.2%
Median household income: $84,000
Average household: 2.5 people
Median age: 39.6
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 70.3%
Moved in the past year: 10.9%
Residents: 14,512
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Rathburn Area Youth (Ray) 841 m · Rob Ford Stadium 1.1 km
Libraries: Eatonville 1.1 km · Elmbrook Park 1.4 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Hollycrest Mdl School · 1.1 km
Secondary (high school): Silverthorn Collegiate Institute · 1.8 km
Catholic elementary: Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School · 422 m
Catholic secondary: Michael Power St Joseph Catholic High School · 1.2 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2023 | 96 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 99 |
Fire code violations
31 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 0 currently open. Most frequent:
- Maintenance of closures (5)
- Damaged fire separations (3)
- Monitoring (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Fire/Security Upgrade | Electromagnetic Locks | $8,000 | Permit Issued |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Drain and Site Service | Inside and Outside Drains | — | Revision Issued |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Mechanical(MS) | Building Permit Related(MS) | — | Inspection |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Plumbing(PS) | Building Permit Related(PS) | — | Inspection |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Drain and Site Service | Inside and Outside Drains | $5,000,000 | Inspection |
| Jan 17, 2025 | New Building | New Building | $79,600,000 | Inspection |
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-015737-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | May 25, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-001149-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | May 13, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-007130-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | May 12, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-012713-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Apr 27, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-007533-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Apr 21, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-008551-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Apr 13, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-001115-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Mar 25, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-022801-26 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Mar 20, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-006666-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Mar 5, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-000637-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 26, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-006001-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 20, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-093093-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 17, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-085512-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jan 26, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-081946-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jan 7, 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.