Toronto · Ward 04 · PRIVATE
47 Spencer Ave
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M6K · South Parkdale
60 units · 5 storeys · built 1962 · managed by DMS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
4Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
0Investment (5 yrs)
no permits on file since Aug 2021Property standards
no property-standards investigations recorded in the last 2 yearsBuilding 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: 8
Bus routes: 29, 402
Streetcars: 504, 508
Express (900-series): 929
24-hour night routes: 301, 304, 329
Nearest subway: Dufferin Station · 2.8 km
Nearest intersection: Springhurst & Tyndall (East) · 199 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 521 m · Lamport Stadium 611 m
Libraries: Parkdale 669 m · High Park 1.9 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Parkdale Jr & Sr Public School · 1.0 km
Secondary (high school): Parkdale Collegiate Institute · 694 m
Catholic elementary: Holy Family Catholic Elementary School · 551 m
Catholic secondary: St Mary Catholic Academy Secondary School · 2.5 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2023 | 86 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 95 |
Landlord and Tenant Board orders
How to read these orders and codes →
| File | Application | Date | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTB-L-011682-26 | L1;L2 eviction application for rent arrears | Apr 27, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-002637-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Apr 2, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-081136-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 4, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-081136-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jan 7, 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.