Toronto · Ward 24 · PRIVATE
225 Markham Rd
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M1J · Scarborough Village
229 units · 16 storeys · built 1969 · managed by Q RESIDENTIAL
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
5Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
5Investment (5 yrs)
no permits on file since Aug 2021Property standards
17Building 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 · Scarborough Village
What rents cost here · Scarborough East zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | — | $1,442 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,900 | $1,626 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,368 | $1,843 |
| 3-bedroom+ | $2,746 | $2,062 |
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 2-bedroom rents about 28% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 6% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 1.9%. Average rents in this zone rose 5.6% 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: 7
Bus routes: 86, 102, 116
Express (900-series): 902, 905, 986
24-hour night routes: 334, 386
Nearest subway: Kennedy Station · 3.9 km
Nearest intersection: Markham & Cougar · 131 m
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 28.3%
Renters in subsidized housing: 25.6%
Median household income: $71,500
Average household: 2.8 people
Median age: 38
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 67.7%
Moved in the past year: 8.9%
Residents: 18,730
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Scarborough Village Recreation Centre 697 m · Cedarbrook Community Centre 1.2 km
Libraries: Cedarbrae 1.3 km · Guildwood 1.6 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Bliss Carman Sr Public School · 1.6 km
Secondary (high school): Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute · 1.3 km
Catholic elementary: St Boniface Catholic Elementary School · 629 m
Catholic secondary: St John Henry Newman Catholic High School (Future Site) · 3.7 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2024 | 97 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 89 |
Fire code violations
34 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 5 currently open. Most frequent:
- Maintenance of closures (3)
- /6.3.3.8 - Records of Test (Smoke Alarms) (1)
- /6.2.7.5. Records of Test (Fire Extinguishers) (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.
Landlord and Tenant Board orders
How to read these orders and codes →
| File | Application | Date | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTB-L-026013-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jun 16, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-025223-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jun 9, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-008875-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Apr 22, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-085970-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jan 23, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-085971-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jan 19, 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.