Toronto · Ward 17 · TCHC
1700 Finch Ave E
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M2J · Hillcrest Village
275 units · 18 storeys · built 1979
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
3Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
2Investment (5 yrs)
2Property 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 · Hillcrest 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: 9
Bus routes: 25, 39
Express (900-series): 925, 939
24-hour night routes: 325, 339
Nearest subway: Don Mills Station · 2.1 km
Nearest intersection: Finch & Skymark · 114 m
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 26.4%
Renters in subsidized housing: 53.3%
Median household income: $86,000
Average household: 2.6 people
Median age: 49.6
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 30.4%
Moved in the past year: 9.5%
Residents: 17,975
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Seneca Village Community Centre 29 m · Oriole Community Recreation Centre 1.3 km
Libraries: Pleasant View 1.4 km · Hillcrest 1.5 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Don Valley Middle School · 567 m
Secondary (high school): Georges Vanier Secondary School · 1.2 km
Catholic elementary: Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Elementary School · 475 m
Catholic secondary: St Joseph'S Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School · 3.5 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2023 | 91 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 95 |
Fire code violations
45 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 2 currently open. Most frequent:
- Maintenance of closures (7)
- Check, inspect and test (4)
- /6.2.7.5. Records of Test (Fire Extinguishers) (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 1, 2025 | Building Additions/Alterations | Balcony/Guard Repairs | $1,600,000 | Permit Issued |
| May 13, 2025 | Mechanical(MS) | Alter: Boiler/Furnace/AC Replacement | $720,000 | 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 →
| File | Application | Date | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTB-L-004334-26 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Apr 14, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-004334-26 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Jan 26, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-072844-25 | L2 eviction application (other reasons) | Jan 14, 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.