Toronto · Ward 16 · PRIVATE
878 Lawrence Ave E
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M3C · Banbury-Don Mills
11 units · 3 storeys · built 1960 · managed by EXCEL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
0Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
no violations in Toronto Fire's high-rise inspection recordsInvestment (5 yrs)
1Property standards
7Building 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 · Banbury-Don Mills
What rents cost here · North York Southeast zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | $1,668 | $1,172 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,949 | $1,628 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,398 | $1,876 |
| 3-bedroom+ | $2,920 | $2,211 |
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 2-bedroom rents about 28% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 7.5% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 2.7%. Average rents in this zone rose 3.5% 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: 18
Bus routes: 25, 51, 54, 162, 191, 403
Express (900-series): 925, 954
24-hour night routes: 325, 354
Nearest subway: Leslie Station · 4.1 km
Nearest intersection: Lawrence & Tremont (East) · 80 m · 23,065 vehicles in the City's latest count
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 44.7%
Renters in subsidized housing: 6.7%
Median household income: $91,000
Average household: 2.2 people
Median age: 48.4
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 52.6%
Moved in the past year: 10.4%
Residents: 32,597
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Don Mills Civitan Arena 572 m · Banbury Community Centre 1.8 km
Libraries: Don Mills 170 m · Flemingdon Park 2.5 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingMiddle: Don Mills Mdl School · 771 m
Secondary (high school): Don Mills Collegiate Institute · 810 m
Catholic elementary: St Bonaventure Catholic Elementary School · 657 m
Catholic secondary: Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School · 5.0 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2024 | 91 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 88 |
Recent building permits
| Issued | Type | Work | Est. cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2025 | Building Additions/Alterations | Interior Alterations | $20,000 | 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 →
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.