171 Front St E
Toronto, Ontario M5A
A 3-storey, 61-unit Toronto Community Housing building built in 1982.
- Property manager
- Toronto Community Housing Corporation
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Issues & maintenance
Leaks, outages, repairs: dated reports from residents. None filed yet.
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City bylaw and health cases
21 bylaw investigations at this address since Oct 2024; 4 notices or orders to comply.
A case starts with a complaint or an officer’s visit, so it is not a finding against the building. In a condo, a complaint about one unit is filed under the building’s address.
- Repairs and upkeep 20
- Garbage 1
- Aug 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 229351 PRS 00 IR
- May 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 170202 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 143445 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 141623 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 122498 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2026
GarbageBylaw· Closed
Case 26 100481 WST 00 IR
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- Dec 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 267799 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 259152 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 244180 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 233460 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Sep 2025· Closed
Case 25 227709 PRS 00 IV
- Sep 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 225308 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 198503 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jul 2025· Closed
- Throughout Dwelling Unit: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely: The floor in the living area have been not maintained due to a recent flood. Damage includes, but is not limited to sections that are stained, lifted and… (closed)
- Unit corridor.: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: Ceiling tiles in corridor leading into the bedroom. (closed)
Case 25 197126 PRS 00 IV
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 195234 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 138483 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Feb 2025· Closed
- Living Room: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: Throughout the living room ceiling. (closed)
- Living Room: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: Throughout the living Room (closed)
- Living Room: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely: The parquet tiles in the living room and bedroom have not been maintained due to recent leak. Damage includes, but is not limited to sections that are st… (closed)
Case 25 122323 PRS 00 IV
- Feb 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 120564 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 233792 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Nov 2024· Closed
- Bathroom: The plumbing fixture(s), and/or appurtenances contained in the plumbing system are not connected to the sewage system.Namely: Overflow cover in bathtub missing. (closed)
- Bathroom.: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: Bathroom ceiling peeling and damaged. (closed)
- Bathroom.: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: Walls throughout bathroom not maintained. (closed)
Case 24 234105 PRS 00 IV
- Oct 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 233007 PRS 00 IR
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Bylaw investigation activity (open cases, and those closed in the last two years) and residential health hazards.
City building permits
25 permits the City has issued at this address since 2000 - repairs, alterations and system work that needed one. Official records, not resident reports.
- Plumbing and drains 8
- Heating, cooling and ventilation 6
- Alterations 5
- Parking garage repair 2
- Fire and life safety 2
- Balcony repair 2
- May 2026
Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Permit Issued
Installation of a 1/2" RP backflow preventer with an expansion tank on the hot watter distribution line downstream of the existing domestic hot water meter for the unit isolation.
Permit 26 156065 PSA · est. $2,000
- May 2020
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Special Ventilation System · Permit Issued
Proposal to replace the existing hvac kitchen and dinning area equipment in the existing Restaurant Greater Than 30 Seats.
Permit 20 141440 MSA
- Apr 2020
Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Closed
Proposed parking garage repairs including waterproofing, concrete repairs, and electrical repairs.
Permit 20 135532 BLD · est. $1,500,000
- Feb 2018
Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Closed
Replace existing fire alarm control panel and annunciator panel. Convenience address is 176 Esplanade.
Permit 18 116888 FSU · est. $10,000
- Feb 2018
Alterations · Multiple Projects · Permit Issued
Proposal for balcony repairs and re-cladding of existing apartment building. Convenience address is 176 Esplanade.
Permit 18 116317 BLD · est. $350,000
- Aug 2017
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Other(MS) · Inspection
Proposed insallation of new low profile fan coil units and one outdoor heat pump condensing unit, installation of new t-bar cieling and lighting fixtures.
Permit 17 210632 MSA · est. $115,000
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- Jul 2017
Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Permit Issued
Proposal to replace existing fire alarm control panel on 9 storeys. Convenience address is '176 The Esplanade'.
Permit 17 200626 FSU
- Apr 2017
Alterations · Multiple Projects · Closed
Proposal to replace windows & doors and localized concrete/cladding repairs for existing apartment building. TORONTO COMMUNITY HOUSING. CONVENIENCE ADDRESS - 176 THE ESPLANADE.
Permit 17 142124 BLD
- Jan 2017
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Inspection
Proposal to replace domestic water services and sanitary drains within existing apartment building. Toronto Community Housing
Permit 17 105514 PSA
- Oct 2016
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Proposal for ground floor lobby and common area layout modification, upgrading existing public washroom to universal compliant standards, widening doors to improve accessibility, renovating common room kitchen, adding an accessi…
Permit 16 240957 PLB
- Oct 2016
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposal for ground floor lobby and common area layout modification, upgrading existing public washroom to universal compliant standards, widening doors to improve accessibility, renovating common room kitchen, adding an accessible…
Permit 16 240957 HVA
- Oct 2016
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposal for ground floor lobby and common area layout modification, upgrading existing public washroom to universal compliant standards, widening doors to improve accessibility, renovating common room kitchen, adding an accessible recycli…
Permit 16 240957 BLD · est. $210,000
- Jul 2016
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Cancelled
Proposal to replace domestic water services and sanitary drains.
Permit 16 199197 PSA · est. $100,000
- Jul 2016
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Renovation of Laundry room to make it compliant to AODA and TCHC accessibility standards. New Electrical panel, new lighting, new exhaust for dryers, new Plumbing, new Mechanical system, new floor and wall finishes.
Permit 16 191697 PLB
- Jul 2016
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Inspection
HVAC - Renovation of Laundry room to make it compliant to AODA and TCHC accessibility standards. New Electrical panel, new lighting, new exhaust for dryers, new Plumbing, new Mechanical system, new floor and wall finishes.
Permit 16 191697 HVA
- Jul 2016
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Permit Issued
Renovation of Laundry room to make it compliant to AODA and TCHC accessibility standards. New Electrical panel, new lighting, new exhaust for dryers, new Plumbing, new Mechanical system, new floor and wall finishes.
Permit 16 191697 BLD · est. $100,000
- Apr 2016
Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Closed
Proposal to repair parking garage roof slab in existing mixed use building and localized brick cladding replacement. Toronto Community Housing.
Permit 16 146981 BLD
- Jun 2012
Balcony repair · Balcony/Guard Repairs · Closed
permit for localized repair of balconies and guards on - Top surface and edge
Permit 12 187052 BLD · est. $289,000
- Jun 2010
Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed
Proposal to install one backflow preventor in existing apartment building.
Permit 10 190479 PSA · est. $50,000
- Apr 2010
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Alter: Boiler/Furnace/AC Replacement · Closed
Proposed mechanical alterations to existing residential dwelling. Upgrades include replacement of existing boiler, chillers, HTG, conversion of gas furnace and MUA units to HTG propylene glycol system.
Permit 10 167049 MSA · est. $575,000
- Feb 2010
Balcony repair · Balcony/Guard Repairs · Closed
Permit to repair balcony and guards on West and South elevations of existing Apartment building - TCHC
Permit 10 113568 BLD · est. $300,000
- Dec 2009
Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed
.Proposal to install one back flow device. convenince address 176 the esplanade
Permit 09 195525 PSA · est. $5,000
- Sep 2006
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Interior alterations to an existing vacant space to create a take out restaurant < 30 seats
Permit 06 168094 PLB
- Sep 2006
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Inspection
HVAC - Interior alterations to an existing vacant space to create a take out restaurant < 30 seats
Permit 06 168094 HVA
- Aug 2006
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection
Interior alterations to an existing vacant space to create a take out restaurant < 30 seats
Permit 06 168094 BLD · est. $70,000
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Cleared permits and active permits. Contractors are named only on permits filed since 2017.
From City of Toronto open data
Neighbourhood
Living score
76/ 100
Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.
- Transit85
55.7 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 7 routes. Nearest subway or LRT: King (1 Yonge-University Line), 780 m.
- Parks & trees55
13.3 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 170 m. 557 street trees within 300 m.
- Cycling96
Within 1 km: 8.1 km of protected lanes, 4.25 km of bike lanes and trails, 0 km of shared routes. 15 Bike Share stations within 500 m.
- Schools nearby85
11 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: St Michael Catholic Elementary School - Bldg 1, 260 m), plus 3 private. Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.
- Daily amenities91
Within 1 km: 1 library, 6 community centres, 13 licensed child care centres.
- Road safety31
4 collisions with serious injury or death within 500 m, 2021–2025, 1 fatal. Fewer scores higher.
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Also worth knowing
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Safety
St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands
- AssaultHigher than most
Higher than 86 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.8× the city median).
- Break and enterAbout typical
Higher than 63 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.1× the city median).
- RobberyAbout typical
Higher than 60 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.2× the city median).
- Auto theftAmong the lowest
Lower than 97 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (29% of the city median).
- Theft from vehiclesAbout typical
Lower than 61 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- Theft over $5,000Higher than most
Higher than 87 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.8× the city median).
- Bicycle theftAmong the highest
Higher than 93 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (6.5× the city median).
- ShootingsLower than most
Lower than 89 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (50% of the city median).
How often police recorded each crime for every resident of the whole neighbourhood, averaged over 2023–2025. Places many people visit but few live in, like downtown, rank high for that reason alone, so this is not part of the living score.
Air
Gardiner Expressway, 400 m away
217.5 tonnes a year from 4 facilities, mostly Redpath Sugar Ltd
Bands: traffic is high within 150 m of an expressway and moderate within 500 m; industrial is moderate under a tonne a year and high above. The industrial bands are ours, for orientation only: ChemTRAC totals mix substances of very different toxicity. Releases are self-reported to the City’s ChemTRAC program. For today’s readings see Air Quality Ontario.
Supervised consumption services
- Nearest site
- Street Health, 970 m
- Sites within 1 km
- 1
Sites currently offering services, from Health Canada, updated 2026-09-15. Sites open and close; check the list for current status.
Zoning
Commercial Residential
- Category
- Mixed use
- Zone label
CR 3.0 (c3.0; r3.0) SS2 (x2531)- Height limit
- 27 m
Zoning By-law 569-2013, from City of Toronto open data. Exceptions (“x” numbers) and site-specific amendments can change what is allowed; check the City’s zoning map before relying on it.
Nearby change
- Open planning applications within 300 m
- 19
- Registered short-term rentals at this address
- 0
185 King St E · 190 m away
Site plan · NOAC Issued · submitted 2022-08-11
Site Plan Control application to permit the construction of a 46 storey mixed use building containing 437 residential dwelling units, 430 square metres of retail gross floor area, and 1 car-share parking space.
City record
Rezonings, site plans and subdivisions submitted in the last five years and still open.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Data as of 2026-10-03. Transit from TTC weekday schedules; parks, trees, cycling, schools, libraries, community centres, child care, collisions, crime, expressways, ChemTRAC releases, planning applications and short-term rental registrations from open.toronto.ca; Bike Share stations from Bike Share Toronto; supervised consumption sites from Health Canada.
From CMHC and the City of Toronto
Rent
Average rents nearby
Monthly rent in purpose-built rental apartments, October 2025.
| Bedrooms | Waterfront Communities-The Island | Toronto (Central) zone | Toronto region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,092 | $1,606 | $1,491 |
| 1 bed | $2,489 | $2,042 | $1,761 |
| 2 beds | $3,114* | $2,776 | $2,045 |
| 3+ beds | - | $3,580* | $2,294 |
| All units | $2,681 | $2,163 | $1,917 |
Averages over every unit, including long tenancies under rent control, so they run below what a new lease costs today. Condominium units rented out by their owners are not included. “-” means too few units were surveyed to publish; * marks an estimate CMHC rates poor. Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Rent reductions after property-tax cuts
When a rental property’s tax falls by more than 2.49%, Ontario law cuts its rents by a matching share, and the City writes to the tenants.
The City’s lists for 2014–2025 have no rent-reduction notices for this address.
Source: City of Toronto, Tenant Notification for Rent Reduction, 2014–2025.
Building facts
From the City of Toronto’s RentSafeTO registry, as reported by the landlord (registered 2017). Not resident reviews.
93 / 100City inspection score, November 2025. How buildings are scored
- Type
- Toronto Community Housing
- Storeys
- 3
- Units
- 61
- Built
- 1982
- Elevators
- 1
- Managed by
- Toronto Community Housing Corporation
- Heating
- Hot water
- Air conditioning
- None
- Laundry
- On site
- Pets
- Allowed
- Visitor parking
- Paid
- Amenities
- Indoor recreation room, outdoor rec facilities
- Balconies
- Yes
- Smoke-free building
- Yes
- Sprinklers
- Yes
- Cooling room
- No
- Ward
- 13
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Source dataset.
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