Toronto · Ward 19 · PRIVATE
608 Dawes Rd
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M4B · O'Connor-Parkview
84 units · 6 storeys · built 1959
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
1Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
0Investment (5 yrs)
2Property standards
36Building 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 · O'Connor-Parkview
What rents cost here · East York zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | $1,420 | $1,331 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,968 | $1,561 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,705 | $1,801 |
| 3-bedroom+ | $3,766 | $2,171 |
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 2-bedroom rents about 50% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 6.7% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 3.5%. Average rents in this zone rose 2.7% 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: 25
Bus routes: 8, 23, 24, 67, 404
Express (900-series): 924
24-hour night routes: 324
Nearest subway: Warden Station · 1.4 km
Nearest intersection: Victoria Park & Dawes (South) · 66 m · 21,323 vehicles in the City's latest count
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 40.4%
Renters in subsidized housing: 14%
Median household income: $77,000
Average household: 2.5 people
Median age: 42
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 31.5%
Moved in the past year: 8.6%
Residents: 20,647
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: O'Connor Community Centre 1.3 km · Warden Hilltop Community Centre 1.5 km
Libraries: Dawes Road 597 m · Eglinton Square 1.9 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Gordon A Brown Mdl School · 769 m
Secondary (high school): Satec At W A Porter Collegiate Institute · 1.3 km
Catholic elementary: Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic Elementary School · 395 m
Catholic secondary: Notre Dame Catholic High School · 2.9 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2023 | 69 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 60 |
Fire code violations
19 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 0 currently open. Most frequent:
- Maintenance of closures (2)
- (Do Not Use) (1)
- CH 470 - S.6 (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 24, 2026 | Plumbing(PS) | Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) | $14,250 | Permit Issued |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Building Additions/Alterations | Balcony/Guard Repairs | $30,000 | 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-021771-26 | L1 eviction application for rent arrears | May 25, 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.