Toronto · Ward 15 · PRIVATE
17 Farmstead Rd
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M2L · St.Andrew-Windfields
136 units · 19 storeys · built 1970 · managed by MINTO PROPERTIES INC
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
6Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
3Investment (5 yrs)
334Property 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 · St.Andrew-Windfields
What rents cost here · North York Southeast zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | $1,668 | $1,172 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,949 | $1,628 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,398 | $1,876 |
| 3-bedroom+ | $2,920 | $2,211 |
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 2-bedroom rents about 28% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 7.5% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 2.7%. Average rents in this zone rose 3.5% 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: 15
Bus routes: 51, 95, 115, 122
Express (900-series): 995, 996
24-hour night routes: 395
Nearest subway: Leslie Station · 1.9 km
Nearest intersection: Leslie & Farmstead · 114 m · 30,651 vehicles in the City's latest count
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 44.6%
Renters in subsidized housing: 2.6%
Median household income: $118,000
Average household: 2.7 people
Median age: 45.2
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 26.5%
Moved in the past year: 10.3%
Residents: 18,704
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Banbury Community Centre 1.4 km · York Mills Arena 1.9 km
Libraries: Ethennonnhawahstihnen' (formely Bayview) 2.0 km · Don Mills 2.3 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Windfields Middle School · 740 m
Secondary (high school): York Mills Collegiate Institute · 1.0 km
Catholic elementary: St Andrew'S Middle School · 2.3 km
Catholic secondary: Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School · 4.2 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2024 | 90 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 94 |
Fire code violations
44 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 3 currently open. Most frequent:
- Damaged fire separations (4)
- Accumulation of combustible materials (3)
- Maintenance of closures (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | Mechanical(MS) | Building Permit Related(MS) | — | Permit Issued |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Plumbing(PS) | Building Permit Related(PS) | — | Permit Issued |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Mechanical(MS) | Building Permit Related(MS) | — | Permit Issued |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Plumbing(PS) | Building Permit Related(PS) | — | Permit Issued |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Mechanical(MS) | Building Permit Related(MS) | — | Permit Issued |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Plumbing(PS) | Building Permit Related(PS) | — | 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-032427-26 | L2 eviction application (other reasons) | Jun 18, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-002531-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Apr 7, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-003620-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Apr 2, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-001154-26 | L2 eviction application (other reasons) | Mar 17, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-103932-25 | L2 eviction application (other reasons) | Feb 2, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-062520-25 | L2 eviction application (other reasons) | Jan 9, 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.