Toronto · Ward 17 · PRIVATE
1650 Sheppard Ave E
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M2J · Don Valley Village
149 units · 15 storeys · built 1969 · managed by DMS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD.
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
3Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
0Investment (5 yrs)
1Property standards
5Building 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 · Don Valley Village
What rents cost here · North York Northeast zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | — | $1,489 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,067 | $1,807 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,614 | $2,151 |
| 3-bedroom+ | $3,002 | $2,349 |
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 2-bedroom rents about 22% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 10.6% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 2.3%. Average rents in this zone rose 4.2% 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: 12
Bus routes: 10, 24, 25, 85, 167, 169, 185
Subway within 500 m: Line 4
Express (900-series): 904, 925, 985
24-hour night routes: 325, 385
Nearest subway: Don Mills Station · 250 m
Nearest intersection: Don Mills & Sheppard · 164 m · red-light camera
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 39.3%
Renters in subsidized housing: 4.2%
Median household income: $83,000
Average household: 2.6 people
Median age: 41.2
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 58.2%
Moved in the past year: 11.4%
Residents: 31,066
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Parkway Forest Community Centre 523 m · Oriole Community Recreation Centre 763 m
Libraries: Fairview 480 m · Pleasant View 1.8 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Don Valley Middle School · 1.7 km
Secondary (high school): Georges Vanier Secondary School · 902 m
Catholic elementary: St Timothy Catholic Elementary School · 159 m
Catholic secondary: St Joseph'S Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School · 4.1 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2023 | 92 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 86 |
Fire code violations
12 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)
- Exit signs (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Building Additions/Alterations | Garage Repair/Reconstruction | $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-011149-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | May 1, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-011147-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Apr 30, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-094183-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jan 27, 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.