Toronto · Ward 19 · PRIVATE
2 Secord Ave
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M4C · Taylor-Massey
303 units · 22 storeys · built 1971 · managed by PRESTON GROUP
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
9Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
0Investment (5 yrs)
1Property standards
8Building 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 · Taylor-Massey
What rents cost here · East York zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | $1,420 | $1,331 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,968 | $1,561 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,705 | $1,801 |
| 3-bedroom+ | $3,766 | $2,171 |
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 2-bedroom rents about 50% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 6.7% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 3.5%. Average rents in this zone rose 2.7% 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: 21
Bus routes: 20, 23, 62, 64, 87, 113, 135, 404
Streetcars: 506
Subway within 500 m: Line 2
24-hour night routes: 306
Nearest subway: Main Street Station · 450 m
Nearest intersection: Barrington & Secord · 83 m
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 37.4%
Renters in subsidized housing: 12.2%
Median household income: $68,500
Average household: 2.5 people
Median age: 37.2
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 75.8%
Moved in the past year: 13.5%
Residents: 16,609
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Secord Community Centre 112 m · Main Square Community Recreation Centre 677 m
Libraries: Dawes Road 1.0 km · Main Street 1.1 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: D A Morrison Mdl School · 850 m
Secondary (high school): Malvern Collegiate Institute · 1.3 km
Catholic elementary: St Dunstan Catholic Elementary School · 1.4 km
Catholic secondary: Notre Dame Catholic High School · 1.5 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2023 | 88 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 96 |
Fire code violations
47 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 0 currently open. Most frequent:
- Maintenance of closures (6)
- Damaged fire separations (4)
- (Do Not Use) (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2024 | Drain and Site Service | Site Service | $200,000 | 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-021960-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jun 26, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-031374-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jun 16, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-000491-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Mar 30, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-100854-25 | L9 application to collect rent owed | Feb 24, 2026 | |
| LTB-T-062630-24 | T2 tenant application — rights | Feb 24, 2026 | |
| LTB-T-062630-24 | T2 tenant application — rights | Feb 6, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-081358-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 3, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-100394-25 | L2 eviction application (other reasons) | Jan 27, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-100851-25 | L2 eviction application (other reasons) | Jan 26, 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.