Toronto · Ward 04 · PRIVATE
31 Spencer Ave
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M6K · South Parkdale
54 units · 6 storeys · built 1965 · managed by NEIGHBOURS NON-PROFIT HOMES
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
2Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
2Investment (5 yrs)
no permits on file since Aug 2021Property standards
3Building 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 · South Parkdale
What rents cost here · Toronto West zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | $1,671 | $1,400 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,025 | $1,787 |
| 2-bedroom | $3,050 | $2,235 |
| 3-bedroom+ | — | $3,214 |
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 2-bedroom rents about 36% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 12.5% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 3.9%. Average rents in this zone rose 3.1% 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: 10
Bus routes: 29, 402
Streetcars: 504, 508
Express (900-series): 929
24-hour night routes: 301, 304, 329
Nearest subway: Dufferin Station · 2.9 km
Nearest intersection: Springhurst & Tyndall (East) · 146 m · 5,971 vehicles in the City's latest count
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 41.8%
Renters in subsidized housing: 13.2%
Median household income: $57,200
Average household: 1.8 people
Median age: 37.2
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 64.5%
Moved in the past year: 15.9%
Residents: 26,221
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Holy Family Community Centre 578 m · Lamport Stadium 649 m
Libraries: Parkdale 742 m · High Park 1.9 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Parkdale Jr & Sr Public School · 1.1 km
Secondary (high school): Parkdale Collegiate Institute · 752 m
Catholic elementary: Holy Family Catholic Elementary School · 609 m
Catholic secondary: St Mary Catholic Academy Secondary School · 2.5 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2024 | 94 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 89 |
Fire code violations
4 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 2 currently open. Most frequent:
- Check, inspect and test (1)
- Check, Inspect and Test (1)
- Fire Alarm Maintenance (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-093847-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 5, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-081957-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jan 15, 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.