Toronto · Ward 04 · TCHC
75 Dowling Ave
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M6K · South Parkdale
138 units · 7 storeys · built 1989 · managed by TORONTO COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
8Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
3Investment (5 yrs)
4Property standards
11Building 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 · South Parkdale
What rents cost here · Toronto West zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | $1,671 | $1,400 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,025 | $1,787 |
| 2-bedroom | $3,050 | $2,235 |
| 3-bedroom+ | — | $3,214 |
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 2-bedroom rents about 36% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 12.5% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 3.9%. Average rents in this zone rose 3.1% 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: 6
Bus routes: 402
Streetcars: 504, 508
24-hour night routes: 304
Nearest subway: Lansdowne Station · 2.7 km
Nearest intersection: Dowling Ave & Dowling Avenue Pedestrian Bridge · 31 m · 180 vehicles in the City's latest count
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 41.8%
Renters in subsidized housing: 13.2%
Median household income: $57,200
Average household: 1.8 people
Median age: 37.2
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 64.5%
Moved in the past year: 15.9%
Residents: 26,221
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Holy Family Community Centre 458 m · Masaryk - Cowan Community Recreation Centre 712 m
Libraries: Parkdale 797 m · High Park 1.4 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Parkdale Jr & Sr Public School · 906 m
Secondary (high school): Parkdale Collegiate Institute · 526 m
Catholic elementary: Holy Family Catholic Elementary School · 479 m
Catholic secondary: St Mary Catholic Academy Secondary School · 2.6 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2023 | 94 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 93 |
Fire code violations
35 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 3 currently open. Most frequent:
- Records to be prepared (2)
- Check, inspect and test (2)
- (Do Not Use) (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2025 | Mechanical(MS) | HVAC: Other Group C Buildings | $505,200 | Inspection |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Building Additions/Alterations | Interior Alterations | $1,608,200 | Permit Issued |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Plumbing(PS) | Building Permit Related(PS) | — | Permit Issued |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Mechanical(MS) | Building Permit Related(MS) | — | 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-012350-26 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Apr 10, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-027129-26 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-006929-26 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Mar 20, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-053306-25 | L2 eviction application (other reasons) | Mar 11, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-012350-26 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Feb 17, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-053306-25 | L2 eviction application (other reasons) | Feb 4, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-006929-26 | L4 eviction — breached a settlement or order | Feb 2, 2026 | |
| LTB-L-060075-25 | L2 eviction application (other reasons) | Jan 28, 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.