Toronto · Ward 10 · SOCIAL HOUSING
345 Dufferin St
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M6K · South Parkdale
200 units · 8 storeys · built 1984 · managed by DMS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD.
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
3Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
0Investment (5 yrs)
0Property 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 · 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: 13
Bus routes: 29, 402
Streetcars: 501, 504, 508
Express (900-series): 929
24-hour night routes: 301, 304, 329
Nearest subway: Dufferin Station · 2.3 km
Nearest intersection: Dufferin & Melbourne · 60 m · 12,002 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: Lamport Stadium 429 m · Masaryk - Cowan Community Recreation Centre 450 m
Libraries: Parkdale 399 m · College/Shaw 1.7 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Parkdale Jr & Sr Public School · 769 m
Secondary (high school): Parkdale Collegiate Institute · 692 m
Catholic elementary: Holy Family Catholic Elementary School · 617 m
Catholic secondary: St Mary Catholic Academy Secondary School · 1.9 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2023 | 87 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 83 |
Fire code violations
49 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 0 currently open. Most frequent:
- Accumulation of combustible materials (4)
- Maintenance of closures (3)
- /6.3.2.2. Records of Test (Fire Alarm) (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.
Landlord and Tenant Board orders
How to read these orders and codes →
| File | Application | Date | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTB-L-062627-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | May 1, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-085697-24 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Mar 12, 2026 | |
| LTB-T-054424-23 | T1 tenant application — rebate of money | Feb 3, 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.