Toronto · Ward 03 · TCHC
98 Cavell Ave
Toronto, Ontario · postal area M8V · Blake-Jones
100 units · 6 storeys · built 1992 · managed by TORONTO COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION
LTB orders, Jan–June 2026
1Rent control
Likely rent-controlledFire code
no violations in Toronto Fire's high-rise inspection recordsInvestment (5 yrs)
1Property standards
5Building 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 · Blake-Jones
What rents cost here · Toronto East zone
Zone-wide market averages — not this building's rents| Unit | Vacant units rent for | Sitting tenants pay |
|---|---|---|
| bachelor | $1,337 † | $1,209 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,874 | $1,685 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,045 † | $1,866 |
† Small sample: CMHC rates this vacant-unit estimate low-reliability and/or finds the vacant-vs-sitting difference not statistically significant.
The gap is what moving costs: a vacant 1-bedroom rents about 11% above what sitting tenants pay. Only 6.2% of units changed tenants in the year to the survey. Vacancy rate: 2.6%. Average rents in this zone rose 3.8% 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: 14
Bus routes: 72, 83, 100
Subway within 500 m: Line 2
24-hour night routes: 300, 325
Nearest subway: Pape Station · 379 m
Nearest intersection: Pape & Strathcona · 187 m
Who lives in the area
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingRenters paying 30%+ of income: 29.3%
Renters in subsidized housing: 48.1%
Median household income: $86,000
Average household: 2.4 people
Median age: 40.4
Homes in 5+ storey buildings: 16.3%
Moved in the past year: 8.9%
Residents: 8,195
Area safety
Whole neighbourhood — not this buildingWhat's nearby
Distances from this buildingCommunity centres: Frankland Community Centre 672 m · Matty Eckler Recreation Centre 1.0 km
Libraries: Pape/Danforth 256 m · Jones 1.4 km
Schools nearby
Distances from this buildingSecondary (high school): Danforth Collegiate & Greenwood Secondary School · 904 m
Catholic elementary: Holy Name Catholic Elementary School · 415 m
Catholic secondary: St Patrick Catholic Secondary School · 1.2 km
Score history
| Evaluation | Score |
|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2023 | 94 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 96 |
Recent building permits
| Issued | Type | Work | Est. cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2022 | Plumbing(PS) | Other(PS) | $378,000 | 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-009544-26 | L2 eviction application (other reasons) | Jun 30, 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.