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Market Data as of August 31, 2026

Fabrik — Rental Market Data

435 Richmond St W, Toronto, Ontario M5V 0N3
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Active Suites1 Available
Type
Units
Avg Rent
1-Bedroom + Den
1
$2,450

Building Summary & Rental Market Overview

Rental market analytics and building profile as of August 31, 2026.

Building TypeCondominium
Year Completed2016
Total Suites171
DeveloperMenkes Developments

Fabrik at 435 Richmond Street West in Toronto's Downtown West submarket is a 171-suite residential tower completed in 2016 by Menkes Developments. As of August 31, 2026, the building carries one active listing out of 170 available units across the broader submarket, representing a 0.6 percent availability rate. Leasing velocity remains brisk: eight closed leases in the trailing 30 days at an average of $2,750 per month with a 16-day average time on market, and 17 leases over the past 90 days averaging $2,911 per month at 17 days on market.

The single active listing asks $2,450 per month for a 550-square-foot one-bedroom plus den, translating to $4.45 per square foot. That rate per square foot sits slightly above the 90-day realized lease average of $4.42 per square foot, even though the nominal monthly rent is lower than the 90-day closed average of $2,911 because the current listing's footprint is more compact at 550 square feet versus the 676-square-foot average across all tracked historical leases. Against the Downtown West submarket asking benchmark of $3,080 per month at $4.81 per square foot, Fabrik's active rate is 7.5 percent below the submarket asking rate per square foot.

Marketing friction is minimal: the active listing has been on market for just two days, well under the submarket average of 20 days, and closed leases in the trailing 30 days cleared in 16 days. Across all 19 tracked historical leases, tenants secured an average concession of $17 per month, or 0.32 percent below asking, with 10.5 percent of deals closing under the listed price. Inventory depth is extremely thin at a single one-bedroom plus den unit; renters seeking two-bedroom or larger configurations at Fabrik must monitor for new listings or turn to comparable Downtown West towers.

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Active Rental Inventory & Asking Rates

Current market availability, asking prices, and unit price histories at Fabrik as of August 31, 2026 (comparing August 2026 vs July 2026).

Active Units1
-4 (80.0%)
Avg Asking Rent$2,450
-$174 (6.6%)
Avg Suite Size550 sf
-24 sf (4.1%)
Avg Days on Market2d
-10d (82.8%)
Avg Asking $/SF$4.45
-$0.27 (5.8%)

Active Market Insights & Questions

How has rental availability changed at Fabrik recently?

Fabrik at 435 Richmond Street West has one active listing as of August 31, 2026, asking $2,450 per month with both the average and median at that same figure. The suite measures 550 square feet at an asking rate of $4.45 per square foot. This single listing is a one-bedroom plus den, meaning 100 percent of current active inventory sits in the compact entry-plus tier rather than multi-bedroom executive layouts.

What floor plans and unit layouts are currently available at Fabrik?

The sole active layout at Fabrik is the one-bedroom plus den, accounting for 100 percent of available inventory with one unit on the market. That listing asks $2,450 per month for 550 square feet at $4.45 per square foot. No other bedroom tiers—studio, two-bedroom, or three-bedroom—currently have active listings, so renters in those categories face zero-unit availability at this address.

What is the average asking rent and $/SF by suite size at Fabrik?

Fabrik's active pricing spread is effectively zero: the minimum and maximum asking rents are both $2,450 per month, producing a dollar spread of $0 and a percentage spread of 0 percent. The median asking rent also lands at $2,450. The entry-level suite is a one-bedroom plus den at 550 square feet and $4.45 per square foot, and because only one unit is listed, the peak asking suite is identical in type, size, and rate.

How much extra do parking spaces and dens cost at Fabrik?

Fabrik's active den premium cannot be quantified; the dollar amount, square-footage delta, and marginal cost per square foot for the den are all unrecorded in the current dataset. Parking stall costs at this building also cannot be reliably isolated from the available data, as the paired sample is insufficient to produce a credible monthly figure. Renters should request a direct parking quote from the leasing office before committing.

How do asking rents at Fabrik compare to local and municipal benchmarks?

Fabrik's active asking rent of $2,450 per month and rate of $4.45 per square foot compare favorably against the Downtown West submarket asking benchmark of $3,080 per month at $4.81 per square foot, placing the building 7.5 percent below the submarket asking rate per square foot. The nominal monthly rent is lower partly because the active suite's 550-square-foot footprint is more compact than the submarket's typical asking unit, so the per-square-foot comparison is the more meaningful metric. Fabrik represents one out of 170 active listings in the Downtown West submarket, a 0.6 percent share of total available inventory.

Recent Leased Transactions & Contract Prices

Recent lease transactions, absorption velocity, and the difference between landlord asking prices and actual prices agreed to by tenants at Fabrik (Data period: For the month of August 2026).

Units Leased8
Avg Leased Price$2,750
Avg Leased Size676 sf
Avg Days to Lease16d
Leased $/SF$4.52

Leased Transaction Insights & Questions

How many suites were leased at Fabrik last month, and how fast did they rent?

Fabrik at 435 Richmond St W closed 8 leases in the trailing 30 days with an average DOM of 16, compared to a 90-day DOM of 17 and a Downtown West submarket benchmark of 20 days. Over the 90-day window the building logged 17 closings, and the full-year and lifetime totals both sit at 19 leases. Leasing cadence accelerated sharply into August, with 8 of the 19 lifetime deals closing in the most recent 30-day period alone, signalling a clear uptick in tenant absorption rather than a pause.

What is the negotiation spread between asking rents and closed lease prices at Fabrik?

Fabrik tenants negotiated an average discount of $17 per month (0.32% below asking), translating to $204 in annual savings per lease. Only 10.5% of tracked leases closed under asking, meaning the vast majority of transactions settled at or very near the landlord's posted rate. This modest concession pattern reflects mild tenant leverage in a submarket where 170 active listings compete for the same pool of renters, but the overall spread is too narrow to signal broad-based pushback on price.

What are typical executed lease prices across different layouts at Fabrik?

The 2-Bedroom tier dominates Fabrik's lease volume with 9 closings averaging $3,089 per month and a 16-day DOM, forming a statistically robust benchmark. The 1-Bedroom tier recorded 4 leases at an average of $2,213 per month (median $2,200, P25–P75 range $2,200–$2,212) across 513 square feet at $4.40 per square foot with a 14-day DOM; this is a limited sample and serves as a directional indicator only. Studios accounted for 3 closings averaging $1,982 per month (median $1,995, P25–P75 $1,922–$2,048) over 400 square feet at $4.95 per square foot and a 10-day DOM, also a small sample for directional reference. The 3-Bedroom+ tier saw 2 leases at $4,800 per month across 1,250 square feet ($3.95 per square foot) with a 23-day DOM, representing a limited sample. A single 1-Bedroom + Den closed at $2,500 per month over 550 square feet ($4.55 per square foot) with a 22-day DOM; this is an individual single transaction, not a broad statistical benchmark.

What measurable rent premium did suites with parking achieve in closed leases at Fabrik?

Fabrik's leased parking premium cannot be reliably isolated due to insufficient paired data between suites and assigned parking spots. Active listings at the building also show an unreliable or outlier parking figure, preventing a clean comparison between realized and asking parking values. Tenants should treat any parking cost at this address as individually negotiated rather than benchmarked against a verified market rate.

How does the lease-to-listing ratio at Fabrik reflect current tenant demand?

Fabrik's monthly lease trajectory from April through August 2026 shows a volatile but ultimately volume-driven pattern, with rents ranging from $2,200 to $3,490 per month across 19 total closings. April saw a single deal at $2,200 per month ($4.00 per square foot) with a 3-day DOM. May closed one lease at $3,000 per month ($4.00 per square foot) over 7 days. June brought the highest volume spike at 5 deals averaging $3,490 per month ($4.15 per square foot) but stretched to a 24-day DOM. July recorded 4 closings at $2,511 per month ($4.54 per square foot) with a 10-day DOM; the nominal rent drop from June reflects a shift toward compact suite footprints rather than property devaluation, as the rate per square foot actually rose. August closed 8 deals at $2,750 per month ($4.52 per square foot) with a 16-day DOM, confirming sustained demand at a mid-range price point.

Historical Active Listings & Market Dynamics

Analyze availability, historical asking prices, price per foot ($/SF), and days on market over time. Use filters below to benchmark specific layouts.

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Historical statistics trends for active listings
DateUnits AvailableAvg Price ($)Avg SqFt (SF)Avg PSF ($/SF)Avg DOM (Days)
2026-04-27133506505.156
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2026-08-29124505504.45N/A
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12-Month Market Dynamics & Trend Trajectory

Fabrik's lifetime average realized rent of $2,879 per month sits $154 below the Downtown West submarket average of $3,033, and its $4.37 per square foot rate trails the submarket's $4.55 per square foot by roughly 4%. This positions the building as a modestly priced alternative within a submarket where 170 active listings average $3,080 per month and $4.81 per square foot at the asking level, giving Fabrik a competitive edge on both absolute rent and density-adjusted cost. On pricing discipline, 10.5% of Fabrik's tracked leases closed under asking, with tenants capturing an average $17 per month (0.32%) discount that equates to $204 in annual savings per lease. The remaining 89.5% of transactions settled at or very near the posted rate, indicating that landlord concessions are rare and narrowly targeted rather than a systemic pattern of overpricing followed by markdowns. Tenant leverage exists but is marginal, consistent with a submarket where supply depth keeps individual landlords from commanding significant premiums above asking.

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Historical building statistics - leased transactions

This section tracks completed leasing transactions over time starting from May 1, 2026. Use the filters below to refine the trends by unit type, parking, den, and price performance.

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Nearby Building Rental Comparables & Price Spreads

Direct rental rate comparisons against residential properties in the immediate vicinity.

Fabrik at 435 Richmond St W sits in a dense cluster of four nearby competitors along Richmond Street West and Camden Street, all recording closed lease transactions over the trailing 180 days. The Morgan (438 Richmond St W, 0.04 km, built in 2002) logged 7 closed leases; The Woodsworth (458 Richmond St W, 0.05 km, built in 2022) recorded 9; Thirtytwo Camden (32 Camden St, 0.06 km, built in 2013) closed 3; and Soho Condos (477 Richmond St W, 0.09 km, built in 1993) registered 1. The peer set spans three distinct construction eras—early-1990s, early-2000s, and early-2010s—bracketing Fabrik's 2016 completion, while The Woodsworth represents the newest asset in the group at just four years old. Every competitor generated measurable leasing volume, giving the micro-market a reliable transactional baseline rather than relying on aspirational asking rents. Against the four-comp benchmark of $2,350 average realized rent, $3.91 per square foot, and 612 average interior square feet, Fabrik's all-time leased profile of $2,879 per month at $4.37 per square foot across 676 square feet positions the building above the peer average on both rate and footprint. The subject's 171-suite scale is comparable to its immediate neighbours, yet its 2016 construction date places it ahead of three of four competitors in building age, supporting a value proposition anchored in newer mechanical systems, updated unit layouts, and a broader amenity suite relative to the 1993 and 2002 assets. The submarket-wide average lease rent of $3,033 and $4.55 per square foot confirm that Fabrik trades modestly below the broader Downtown West benchmark while still outperforming its tightest Richmond Street competitors on realized pricing.

438 Richmond St W, Toronto

Avg Asking$2,544/mo
Avg $/SF$3.93
Rent Spread:
+$94/mo (+3.9%) Higher

458 Richmond St W, Toronto

Avg Asking$2,206/mo
Avg $/SF$4.60
Rent Spread:
-$244/mo (-9.9%) Lower

32 Camden St, Toronto

Avg Asking$2,738/mo
Avg $/SF$4.22
Rent Spread:
+$288/mo (+11.7%) Higher

477 Richmond St W, Toronto

Avg Asking$2,900/mo
Avg $/SF$3.25
Rent Spread:
+$450/mo (+18.4%) Higher

475 Queen Street West, Toronto

Avg Asking$2,517/mo
Avg $/SF$2.96
Rent Spread:
+$67/mo (+2.7%) Higher

42 Camden St, Toronto

Avg Asking$3,200/mo
Avg $/SF$3.64
Rent Spread:
+$750/mo (+30.6%) Higher

Comparable Analysis & Questions

How do rental rates at Fabrik compare to neighbouring buildings within Downtown West?

Fabrik's all-time average realized lease rent of $2,879 per month sits $529 above the four-comp benchmark of $2,350, with every nearby competitor recording lower average rents over the trailing 180 days. The Morgan at 438 Richmond St W (0.04 km, 7 closed leases) averaged $2,607 per month at $3.85 per square foot across 693 square feet; The Woodsworth at 458 Richmond St W (0.05 km, 9 closed leases) averaged $2,192 per month at $4.44 per square foot across 498 square feet; Thirtytwo Camden at 32 Camden St (0.06 km, 3 closed leases) averaged $2,650 per month at $3.81 per square foot across 706 square feet; and Soho Condos at 477 Richmond St W (0.09 km, 1 closed lease) averaged $1,950 per month at $3.55 per square foot across 550 square feet. All four competitors posted active lease volume, so each figure reflects realized transactional pricing rather than an untested asking rate, and none of the comparables recorded zero closed leases in the measurement window.

Does Fabrik offer a competitive price-per-square-foot ($/SF) against local comparables?

Fabrik's leased rate of $4.37 per square foot across an average 676-square-foot suite places the building above the four-comp average of $3.91 per square foot and 612 square feet, yet below the submarket benchmark of $4.55 per square foot. Against The Morgan (0.04 km), the subject commands a $0.52 per square foot (13.5%) premium while providing 17 fewer interior square feet, meaning the higher nominal rent of $272 per month reflects both a steeper unit rate and a slightly tighter footprint. Against The Woodsworth (0.05 km), the subject trades at a $0.07 per square foot (1.6%) discount while delivering 178 more interior square feet; the $687-per-month nominal rent gap is therefore driven by the substantially larger suite size rather than a higher per-unit valuation, making Fabrik the more space-efficient choice for renters prioritizing square footage. Against Thirtytwo Camden (0.06 km), the subject commands a $0.56 per square foot (14.7%) premium with 30 fewer interior square feet, and against Soho Condos (0.09 km), the subject commands a $0.82 per square foot (23.1%) premium while providing 126 more interior square feet—here the larger footprint partially offsets the higher unit rate, keeping the total monthly delta at $929.

How do building age, amenities, and developer reputation impact rent spreads?

Fabrik offers a 13-item amenity package that exceeds every nearby competitor in breadth, including a Library & Reading Room, Pet Wash Station, and Car Sharing Program that no single peer replicates in full. The Morgan (438 Richmond St W) matches Fabrik on most lifestyle features but adds a Sauna & Steam Room and Massage Room absent from the subject, while Fabrik's Pet Wash Station and Car Sharing Program are not found at The Morgan. The Woodsworth (458 Richmond St W) provides only six amenities—Concierge, Gym, Party Room, Meeting Room, Rooftop Terrace, and BBQ Area—leaving Fabrik's Yoga Studio, Media & Theatre Room, Games & Billiards Room, Dining Room & Kitchen, Library & Reading Room, Pet Wash Station, and Car Sharing Program as clear differentiators. Thirtytwo Camden (32 Camden St) includes a Bike Share program that Fabrik does not offer, but lacks the subject's Yoga Studio, Media & Theatre Room, Library & Reading Room, and Pet Wash Station. Soho Condos (477 Richmond St W) provides only Concierge and Gym, making Fabrik's full lifestyle suite a significant upgrade for renters seeking wellness, social, and remote-work facilities. This amenity profile best serves young professionals and small households in the Downtown West who value a turnkey lifestyle package—yoga, co-working, pet care, and rooftop social space—without the need for third-party gym memberships or off-site meeting rooms.

Building Amenities, Transit & Neighbourhood Features

Building amenities and neighbouring residential communities around Fabrik.

Building Amenities

  • Concierge & Security
  • Gym & Fitness Centre
  • Yoga Studio
  • Media & Theatre Room
  • Party & Lounge Room
  • Meeting Room
  • Games & Billiards Room
  • Dining Room & Kitchen
  • Library & Reading Room
  • BBQ Area
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Pet Wash Station
  • Car Sharing Program

Data Methodology & Analytical Standards

How FastScreen aggregates public listing records, tracks active inventory, and calculates rental market metrics for Fabrik.

Snapshot Dates & Benchmark Cadence

  • Standardized Snapshot: Market metrics reflect a standardized monthly snapshot locked as of August 31, 2026.
  • Benchmark Comparison Cadence: Month-over-month comparisons evaluate changes across standardized month-end reporting windows (August 2026 vs July 2026), ensuring consistent baseline periods and eliminating intra-month reporting volatility.
  • Point-in-Time Daily History: Daily charts capture point-in-time active listings available on any given calendar day.

Public Data Aggregation & Thresholds

  • Public Data Aggregation: FastScreen aggregates residential rental listing and completed lease transaction records from publicly available sources.
  • Threshold Filtering: All listings are subject to a minimum monthly rental threshold of $1,000 to filter out standalone storage lockers, private parking spaces, and misclassified commercial entries from condominium statistics.

Calculation Formulations

  • Average Asking Rent: Weighted average of active asking prices across available suites in the reporting period.
  • Price Per Square Foot ($/SF): Calculated by dividing rent by square footage only for listings that provide unit dimensions (suites without stated square footage are excluded from $/SF calculations).
  • Days on Market (DOM): Measures elapsed calendar days between the date a suite is first listed and either the benchmark snapshot date (for active listings) or the finalized date leased.
  • Parking & Den Differentials: Average asking rent differences between suites with vs. without parking, and suites with vs. without a den.

Data Limitations & Scope

  • Exclusively Public Records: Statistics are derived exclusively from publicly available rental listings and completed lease records. Private direct-to-landlord arrangements, unadvertised tenant renewals, and off-market rental agreements are not captured.
  • Agreed Contract Amounts: Reported lease amounts reflect agreed contract rents and do not account for private move-in allowances or individual unit renovations that may influence pricing spreads.

Disclaimer: The information and statistics presented on this page (including asking rents, lease prices, de-listed listings, average square footage, days on market, and implied suite premiums) are aggregated from public listing sources for general informational, educational, and reference purposes only. FastScreen does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any data shown. This information does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or professional real estate advice. Users should conduct their own independent research and consult with licensed professionals before making any rental, leasing, property management, or real estate investment decisions.