Toronto · Ward 13 · PRIVATE
280 Wellesley St E
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M4X · North St.James Town
571 units · 32 storeys · built 1969 · managed by WELLESLEY PARLIAMENT SQUARE LTD.
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
19Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
0Investment (5 yrs)
1Property standards
15Building 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 · North St.James Town
What rents cost here · Toronto Central zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | $1,790 | $1,599 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,321 | $2,036 |
| 2-bedroom | $3,128 | $2,766 |
| 3-bedroom+ | — | $3,556 |
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 2-bedroom rents about 13% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 11.8% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 2.8%. Across the City of Toronto, average rents rose 3% 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: 16
Bus routes: 65, 75, 94
24-hour night routes: 300, 365
Nearest subway: Castle Frank Station · 587 m
Nearest intersection: Wellesley & Parliament · 76 m · 18,727 vehicles in the City's latest count
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 36.2%
Renters in subsidized housing: 22.9%
Median household income: $59,200
Average household: 2 people
Median age: 36.4
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 93%
Moved in the past year: 16.6%
Residents: 23,408
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Wellesley Community Centre 340 m · PAM McCONNELL AQUATIC CENTRE 1.1 km
Libraries: St. James Town 335 m · Parliament Street 758 m
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingSecondary (high school): Jarvis Collegiate Institute · 643 m
Catholic elementary: Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School · 432 m
Catholic secondary: St Michael'S Choir School - Secondary · 1.5 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2023 | 88 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 96 |
Fire code violations
68 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 0 currently open. Most frequent:
- Maintenance of closures (6)
- Fire Alarm Maintenance (5)
- Damaged fire separations (5)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2025 | Building Additions/Alterations | Garage Repair/Reconstruction | $100,000 | 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-065138-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jun 16, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-065138-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jun 4, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-035665-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jun 3, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-096283-25 | L2 eviction application (other reasons) | Jun 2, 2026 | |
| LTB-T-032963-26 | A2 application — sublet or assignment | May 12, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-033485-26 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Apr 20, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-007978-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-004489-26 | L9 application to collect rent owed | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| LTB-T-055367-24 | T6 tenant application — maintenance | Mar 16, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-102596-25 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Mar 12, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-003263-26 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Mar 3, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-101532-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 23, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-097143-25 | L9 application to collect rent owed | Feb 10, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-102588-25 | L2 eviction application (other reasons) | Feb 5, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-076237-25 | L2 eviction application (other reasons) | Feb 4, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-076237-25 | L2 eviction application (other reasons) | Feb 4, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-003263-26 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Jan 20, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-081539-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jan 9, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-087337-25 | L9 application to collect rent owed | Jan 8, 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.