Toronto · Ward 03 · PRIVATE
5 Birchlea Ave
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M8W · Long Branch
13 units · 3 storeys · built 1955
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
3Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
0Investment (5 yrs)
no permits on file since Aug 2021Property standards
8Building 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 · Long Branch
What rents cost here · Etobicoke South zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | $1,788 | $1,491 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,820 | $1,480 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,233 | $1,754 |
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 2-bedroom rents about 27% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 7.6% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 2.7%. Average rents in this zone rose 3.3% 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: 8
Bus routes: 110
Streetcars: 507
24-hour night routes: 301, 345
Nearest subway: Kipling Station · 5.1 km
Nearest intersection: Thirtieth & Lake Shore · 332 m
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 40.2%
Renters in subsidized housing: 5%
Median household income: $83,000
Average household: 2.2 people
Median age: 39.6
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 24.8%
Moved in the past year: 13.5%
Residents: 13,151
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Long Branch Arena 95 m · Ken Cox Community Centre 960 m
Libraries: Long Branch 406 m · New Toronto 1.6 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingSecondary (high school): Lakeshore Collegiate Institute · 1.2 km
Catholic elementary: St Leo Catholic School (Temporary Location) · 848 m
Catholic secondary: Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School · 961 m
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2023 | 82 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 90 |
Landlord and Tenant Board orders
How to read these orders and codes →
| File | Application | Date | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTB-L-034842-26 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Jun 22, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-019363-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jun 2, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-034842-26 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Apr 27, 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.