Toronto · Ward 18 · PRIVATE
5900 Yonge St
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M2M · Newtonbrook West
233 units · 13 storeys · built 1970 · managed by Q RESIDENTIAL
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
5Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
0Investment (5 yrs)
2Property 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 · Newtonbrook 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: 15
Bus routes: 42, 53, 60, 97, 125
24-hour night routes: 320
Nearest subway: Finch Station · 653 m
Nearest intersection: Yonge & Cummer · 95 m · 41,115 vehicles in the City's latest count
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 46.6%
Renters in subsidized housing: 8.9%
Median household income: $79,000
Average household: 2.6 people
Median age: 42
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 48.3%
Moved in the past year: 14%
Residents: 26,457
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Goulding Community Centre 592 m · Edithvale Community Centre 1.2 km
Libraries: North York Central Library 2.0 km · Centennial 3.0 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingSecondary (high school): Drewry Secondary School · 282 m
Catholic elementary: St Cyril Catholic Elementary School · 1.0 km
Catholic secondary: St Joseph'S Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School · 2.0 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2023 | 97 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 95 |
Fire code violations
55 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 0 currently open. Most frequent:
- Damaged closures (2)
- Storage rooms (2)
- Accumulation of combustible materials (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 25, 2023 | Fire/Security Upgrade | Sprinklers | $17,950 | Inspection |
| Mar 10, 2022 | Fire/Security Upgrade | Sprinklers | $36,888 | Inspection |
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-032955-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jun 30, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-092892-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Apr 20, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-102879-25 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Mar 13, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-087975-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jan 28, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-078779-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jan 9, 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.