Toronto · Ward 24 · PRIVATE
3950 Lawrence Ave E
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M1G · Morningside
164 units · 15 storeys · built 1967 · managed by UPERSIDE APARTMENTS LTD
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
12Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
0Investment (5 yrs)
no permits on file since Aug 2021Property standards
12Building 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 · Morningside
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: 4
Bus routes: 54
Express (900-series): 954
24-hour night routes: 354
Nearest subway: Kennedy Station · 6.0 km
Nearest intersection: Orton Park & Lawrence · 126 m · 26,300 vehicles in the City's latest count
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 32.3%
Renters in subsidized housing: 24.9%
Median household income: $85,000
Average household: 3 people
Median age: 38.8
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 35.7%
Moved in the past year: 9.7%
Residents: 19,325
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Curran Hall Community Centre 1.5 km · Cedarbrook Community Centre 2.1 km
Libraries: Cedarbrae 1.8 km · Guildwood 2.0 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Tecumseh Sr Public School · 998 m
Secondary (high school): Maplewood High School · 1.0 km
Catholic elementary: St Barbara Catholic Elementary School · 1.2 km
Catholic secondary: St John Paul Ii Catholic Secondary School · 2.8 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2024 | 74 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 84 |
Fire code violations
32 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 0 currently open. Most frequent:
- Maintenance of closures (5)
- /6.4.3.7.(1) Records of Test (Standpipe - FD Connections) (2)
- Damaged closures (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-106549-25 | L9 application to collect rent owed | May 22, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-002830-26 | L9 application to collect rent owed | Apr 10, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-002845-26 | L9 application to collect rent owed | Apr 1, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-002856-26 | L9 application to collect rent owed | Apr 1, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-002814-26 | L9 application to collect rent owed | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-002843-26 | L9 application to collect rent owed | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-002819-26 | L9 application to collect rent owed | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-106510-25 | L9 application to collect rent owed | Mar 6, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-106467-25 | L9 application to collect rent owed | Mar 5, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-106436-25 | L9 application to collect rent owed | Mar 4, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-101542-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 20, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-101542-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 17, 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.