Toronto · Ward 18 · PRIVATE
55 Ellerslie Ave
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M2N · Willowdale West
391 units · 17 storeys · built 1966 · managed by M&R PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
2Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
1Investment (5 yrs)
no permits on file since Aug 2021Property standards
5Building 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 · Willowdale West
What rents cost here · North York North Central zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | — | $1,465 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,098 | $1,758 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,391 | $2,024 |
| 3-bedroom+ | $2,630 | $2,299 |
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 2-bedroom rents about 18% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 6% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 2.2%. 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: 7
Bus routes: 97
Subway within 500 m: Line 1
24-hour night routes: 320
Nearest subway: North York Centre Station · 398 m
Nearest intersection: Ellerslie & Canterbury · 63 m
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 49.7%
Renters in subsidized housing: 18.8%
Median household income: $76,500
Average household: 2.2 people
Median age: 40
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 63%
Moved in the past year: 17.9%
Residents: 21,206
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre 450 m · Mitchell Field Community Centre 642 m
Libraries: North York Central Library 332 m · Centennial 2.8 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Willowdale Mdl School · 923 m
Secondary (high school): Earl Haig Secondary School · 726 m
Catholic elementary: St Cyril Catholic Elementary School · 663 m
Catholic secondary: St Joseph'S Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School · 2.9 km
Fire code violations
21 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 1 currently open. Most frequent:
- Maintenance of closures (3)
- /6.5.5.3. Records of Test (Water Flow Test) (1)
- /6.6.3.5. Records of Test (Fire Pump) (1)
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-T-059607-25 | T6 tenant application — maintenance | Feb 26, 2026 | |
| LTB-T-071052-25 | T2 tenant application — rights | Feb 23, 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.