Toronto · Ward 04 · TCHC
85 Spencer Ave
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M6K · South Parkdale
57 units · 7 storeys · built 1974 · managed by TORONTO COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
0Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
0Investment (5 yrs)
0Property 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 · 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: 11
Bus routes: 29, 402
Streetcars: 501, 504, 508
Express (900-series): 929
24-hour night routes: 301, 304, 329
Nearest subway: Dufferin Station · 2.6 km
Nearest intersection: King & Spencer · 116 m
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 379 m · Masaryk - Cowan Community Recreation Centre 445 m
Libraries: Parkdale 482 m · High Park 1.7 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Parkdale Jr & Sr Public School · 843 m
Secondary (high school): Parkdale Collegiate Institute · 542 m
Catholic elementary: Holy Family Catholic Elementary School · 403 m
Catholic secondary: St Mary Catholic Academy Secondary School · 2.3 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2024 | 92 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 86 |
Fire code violations
22 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 0 currently open. Most frequent:
- Maintenance of closures (2)
- Installation requirements (1)
- /6.2.7.5. Records of Test (Fire Extinguishers) (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.
Landlord and Tenant Board orders
How to read these orders and codes →
No final LTB orders were published for this address between January and June 2026. Earlier years will appear as Tribunals Ontario backfills its catalogue to 2021.