Toronto · Ward 03 · PRIVATE
1286 Islington Ave
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M9A · Islington
77 units · 8 storeys · built 1971 · managed by HOLLYBURN PROPERTIES LTD
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
0Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
0Investment (5 yrs)
2Property standards
1Building 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 · Islington
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: 26
Bus routes: 37, 40, 50, 110, 149
Subway within 500 m: Line 2
Express (900-series): 937
24-hour night routes: 300, 337
Nearest subway: Islington Station · 397 m
Nearest intersection: Islington & Cordova · 55 m
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 38.8%
Renters in subsidized housing: 8.5%
Median household income: $102,000
Average household: 2.5 people
Median age: 43.6
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 42.8%
Moved in the past year: 9.4%
Residents: 27,977
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Montgomery'S Inn 350 m · Islington Seniors' Centre 364 m
Libraries: Brentwood 939 m · Eatonville 2.7 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingSecondary (high school): Etobicoke Collegiate Institute · 329 m
Catholic elementary: Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Elementary School · 547 m
Catholic secondary: Michael Power St Joseph Catholic High School · 4.7 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2024 | 88 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 93 |
Fire code violations
32 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 0 currently open. Most frequent:
- Maintenance of closures (3)
- Damaged fire separations (2)
- Measures in a fire safety plan (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2023 | Fire/Security Upgrade | Other(FS) | — | Inspection |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Building Additions/Alterations | Other(BA) | — | 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 →
No final LTB orders were published for this address between January and June 2026. Earlier years will appear as Tribunals Ontario backfills its catalogue to 2021.