Toronto · Ward 06 · PRIVATE
605 Finch Ave W
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M2R · Westminster-Branson
244 units · 9 storeys · built 1967 · managed by THE BROWN GROUP OF COMPANIES INC.
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
5Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
2Investment (5 yrs)
1Property standards
10Building 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 · Westminster-Branson
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: 8
Bus routes: 36
Express (900-series): 939
24-hour night routes: 336
Nearest subway: Sheppard West Station · 2.6 km
Nearest intersection: Torresdale & Finch · 179 m · 17,314 vehicles in the City's latest count
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 37.7%
Renters in subsidized housing: 12.8%
Median household income: $76,000
Average household: 2.6 people
Median age: 44
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 75.3%
Moved in the past year: 10.8%
Residents: 28,693
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Herbert H. Carnegie Centennial Centre 326 m · Esther Shiner Stadium 783 m
Libraries: Centennial 310 m · North York Central Library 3.1 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Charles H Best Mdl School · 642 m
Secondary (high school): Northview Heights Secondary School · 601 m
Catholic elementary: St Antoine Daniel Catholic Elementary School (Closed For Reno) · 1.9 km
Catholic secondary: James Cardinal Mcguigan Catholic High School · 3.4 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2024 | 87 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 91 |
Fire code violations
30 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 2 currently open. Most frequent:
- Maintenance of closures (4)
- /6.3.2.4. Records of Test (Voice Communication) (1)
- Electrical wiring (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.
Recent building permits
| Issued | Type | Work | Est. cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2024 | Building Additions/Alterations | Garage Repair/Reconstruction | $875,000 | 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-022725-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Jun 3, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-096105-25 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | May 7, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-103041-25 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-097268-25 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Jan 9, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-097268-25 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Jan 8, 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.