Toronto · Ward 12 · PRIVATE
494 Avenue Rd
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M4V · Casa Loma
118 units · 13 storeys · built 1956 · managed by WESTDALE PROPERTIES
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
3Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
0Investment (5 yrs)
1Property 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 · Casa Loma
What rents cost here · Toronto North zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | $1,701 | $1,564 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,016 | $1,888 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,677 | $2,468 |
| 3-bedroom+ | — | $2,968 |
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 2-bedroom rents about 8% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 10.7% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 3.3%. 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: 14
Bus routes: 13
Streetcars: 512
24-hour night routes: 312
Nearest subway: St Clair Station · 795 m
Nearest intersection: Avenue & Heath · 107 m
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 45.8%
Renters in subsidized housing: 6.9%
Median household income: $103,000
Average household: 2 people
Median age: 46
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 54.8%
Moved in the past year: 12%
Residents: 13,631
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Brown Community Centre 324 m · Hillcrest Community Centre 1.4 km
Libraries: Deer Park 815 m · Wychwood 1.4 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Deer Park Jr & Sr Public School · 903 m
Secondary (high school): Forest Hill Collegiate Institute · 2.3 km
Catholic elementary: Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School · 980 m
Catholic secondary: Marshall Mcluhan Catholic Secondary School · 2.3 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2024 | 93 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 93 |
Fire code violations
36 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 0 currently open. Most frequent:
- Maintenance of closures (5)
- Damaged fire separations (2)
- Fire Department Connections (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.
Recent building permits
| Issued | Type | Work | Est. cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | Building Additions/Alterations | Garage Repair/Reconstruction | $250,000 | Permit Issued |
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-012329-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | May 8, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-099205-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 18, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-099209-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 13, 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.