Toronto · Ward 23 · PRIVATE
5600 Sheppard Ave E
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M1B · Malvern West
120 units · 10 storeys · built 1970 · managed by SIGNET GROUP INC.
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
15Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
0Investment (5 yrs)
1Property standards
15Building 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 · Malvern West
What rents cost here · Scarborough North zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | — | $1,321 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,960 | $1,607 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,301 | $1,772 |
| 3-bedroom+ | — | $1,935 |
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 2-bedroom rents about 30% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 6.3% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 2.3%. Average rents in this zone rose 3.9% 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: 13
Bus routes: 85, 102, 134
Express (900-series): 902, 985
24-hour night routes: 385
Nearest subway: Kennedy Station · 7.3 km
Nearest intersection: Sheppard & Progress · 119 m · 22,619 vehicles in the City's latest count · red-light camera
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 32.7%
Renters in subsidized housing: 10.4%
Median household income: $88,000
Average household: 3.4 people
Median age: 38
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 18.2%
Moved in the past year: 10%
Residents: 18,267
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Burrows Hall Community Centre 199 m · Berner Trail Community Centre 1.5 km
Libraries: Burrows Hall 215 m · Malvern 2.2 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Dr Marion Hilliard Sr Public School · 1.3 km
Secondary (high school): Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute · 1.3 km
Catholic elementary: St Barnabas Catholic Elementary School · 676 m
Catholic secondary: St John Paul Ii Catholic Secondary School · 3.0 km
Fire code violations
67 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 0 currently open. Most frequent:
- Maintenance of closures (6)
- Accumulation of combustible materials (5)
- Records (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | Fire/Security Upgrade | Other(FS) | $3,000 | 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-020471-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jun 19, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-023178-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jun 18, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-005284-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jun 2, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-020471-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jun 1, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-108685-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | May 6, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-010834-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | May 5, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-017979-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | May 1, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-017981-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Apr 27, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-003645-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Apr 8, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-005279-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Apr 7, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-102658-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Mar 12, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-102665-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Mar 4, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-095409-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 13, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-095408-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Feb 5, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-084279-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jan 16, 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.