Toronto · Ward 04 · PRIVATE
1501 Queen St W
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M6R · South Parkdale
38 units · 3 storeys · built 1912 · managed by TSB (THE SILVER BRUSH)
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
0Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
2Investment (5 yrs)
1Property standards
11Building 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 · South Parkdale
What rents cost here · Toronto West zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | $1,671 | $1,400 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,025 | $1,787 |
| 2-bedroom | $3,050 | $2,235 |
| 3-bedroom+ | — | $3,214 |
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 2-bedroom rents about 36% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 12.5% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 3.9%. Average rents in this zone rose 3.1% 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: 22
Bus routes: 47, 402
Streetcars: 501, 504, 508
24-hour night routes: 301, 304
Nearest subway: Dundas West Station · 2.2 km
Nearest intersection: Sorauren & Queen · 15 m
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 41.8%
Renters in subsidized housing: 13.2%
Median household income: $57,200
Average household: 1.8 people
Median age: 37.2
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 64.5%
Moved in the past year: 15.9%
Residents: 26,221
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Parkdale Community Recreation Centre 517 m · Holy Family Community Centre 525 m
Libraries: Parkdale 689 m · High Park 888 m
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingSecondary (high school): Parkdale Collegiate Institute · 389 m
Catholic elementary: Holy Family Catholic Elementary School · 506 m
Catholic secondary: Bishop Marrocco Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School · 2.0 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2023 | 77 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 74 |
Fire code violations
8 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 2 currently open. Most frequent:
- Door release hardware (1)
- Check, inspect and test (1)
- Maintenance and lighting for exits (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2021 | Building Additions/Alterations | Other(BA) | $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 →
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.