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200 Wellesley St E

Toronto, Ontario M4X

A 29-storey, 719-unit Toronto Community Housing building built in 1970.

Living score
73/100
Built
1970
Units
719
Storeys
29
City inspection
81/100

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Issues & maintenance

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City bylaw and health cases

45 bylaw investigations and 6 public health cases at this address since Sep 2024; 7 notices or orders to comply; 13 still open.

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 42
  • Bedbugs 3
  • Garbage 3
  • Mould 3
  • Sep 2026

    GarbageBylawNotice to comply · Sep 2026· Notice Issued

    • Exterior: Owner of land failed to clean and clear refuse that has been thrown, placed, dumped or deposited, including but not limited toLoose garbage throughout the exterior of the entire property. (open)

    Case 26 245357 WST 00 IV

  • Sep 2026

    GarbageBylaw· Notice Issued

    Case 26 238643 WST 00 IR

  • Sep 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled

    Case 26 229947 PRS 00 IR

  • Aug 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Aug 2026· Order Issued

    • Bathroom: The ventilation system or unit is not kept in good repair and maintained in good working condition at all times.Namely, the ventilation system in the bathroom of the dwellng unit is not working as intended. (open)

    Case 26 222439 PRS 00 IV

  • Aug 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued

    Case 26 218182 PRS 00 IR

  • Aug 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 218130 PRS 00 IR

Show 45 older cases
  • Aug 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled

    Case 26 215525 PRS 00 IR

  • Jul 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 202454 PRS 00 IR

  • May 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Aug 2026· Order Issued

    • Dwelling Unit: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely, the dwelling unit door is not in a good state of repair. (open)
    • Dwelling Unit: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely, the frame around the dwelling unit door is not in a good state of repair. (open)

    Case 26 224827 PRS 00 IV

  • May 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 161007 PRS 00 IR

  • May 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued

    Case 26 160578 PRS 00 IR

  • May 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 159686 PRS 00 IR

  • May 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled

    Case 26 156726 PRS 00 IR

  • May 2026

    BedbugsPublic health· Under Investigation

    Case 10872940

  • May 2026

    BedbugsPublic health· Under Investigation

    Case 10872916

  • May 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · May 2026· Closed

    • Bathroom: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the ceiling in the bathroom is not in a good state of repair. (closed)
    • Bathroom: The plumbing system is not kept in good working order.Namely, the hot water taps, as well as the shower lever are not working as intended. (closed)
    • Bathroom: The supplied facility in or on the property is not constructed, installed and/or maintained so that it will function safely and effectively. Namely, the bathtub is not in a good state of repair. (closed)

    Case 26 158540 PRS 00 IV

  • May 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 153985 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled

    Case 26 150495 PRS 00 IR

  • Mar 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled

    Case 26 132288 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 120392 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2026

    BedbugsPublic health· Under Investigation

    Case 10868647

  • Feb 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled

    Case 26 114865 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 114599 PRS 00 IR

  • Jan 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 102873 PRS 00 IR

  • Jan 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 100972 PRS 00 IR

  • Dec 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 267808 PRS 00 IR

  • Dec 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 267713 PRS 00 IR

  • Dec 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 264687 PRS 00 IR

  • Dec 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled

    Case 25 263080 PRS 00 IR

  • Nov 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 259822 PRS 00 IR

  • Oct 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Oct 2025· Closed

    • Unit: The supplied facility in or on the property is not constructed, installed and/or maintained so that it will function safely and effectively.Namely: fire alarm speaker or voice evacuation speaker is in state of disrepair. (closed)

    Case 25 246117 PRS 00 IV

  • Oct 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 245908 PRS 00 IR

  • Oct 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 240949 PRS 00 IR

  • Oct 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Oct 2025· Closed

    • Throughout Building – Stairway: The treads and/or other appurtenant attachments and/or their supporting structural members are not maintained in good repair.Namely: Throughout the building: Stair treads and attachments in state of disrepair. (closed)

    Case 25 236076 PRS 00 IV

  • Oct 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 235784 PRS 00 IR

  • Sep 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 231572 PRS 00 IR

  • Sep 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 221323 PRS 00 IR

  • Jul 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 199675 PRS 00 IR

  • May 2025

    GarbageBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 164444 WST 00 IR

  • Apr 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · May 2025· Closed

    • Laundry Room – Throughout: Laundry room and the facilities, amenities and associated equipment is not maintained in good repair.Namely: Laundry machines in state of disrepair. (open)

    Case 25 155263 PRS 00 IV

  • Apr 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 141207 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2025

    MouldPublic health· Under Investigation

    Case 10840695

  • Jan 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 109758 PRS 00 IR

  • Jan 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 108010 PRS 00 IR

  • Jan 2025

    MouldPublic health· Under Investigation

    Case 10834098

  • Dec 2024

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 254991 PRS 00 IR

  • Nov 2024

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 236677 PRS 00 IR

  • Nov 2024

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 234732 PRS 00 IR

  • Oct 2024

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 232057 PRS 00 IR

  • Oct 2024

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 224009 PRS 00 IR

  • Sep 2024

    MouldPublic health· Under Investigation

    Case 10823750

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City building permits

58 permits the City has issued at this address since 2000 - repairs, alterations and system work that needed one. Official records, not resident reports.

  • Alterations 22
  • Heating, cooling and ventilation 10
  • Fire and life safety 9
  • Plumbing and drains 9
  • Balcony repair 5
  • Parking garage repair 3
  • Sep 2026

    Fire and life safety · Building Permit Related(FS) · Application On Hold

    FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Proposal for wholesale replacement of podium deck landscape finishes, wholesale waterproofing replacement, drainage system repairs, swimming pool demo, localized slab replacement, mechanical/electrical repairs

    Permit 26 154590 FSU

  • Aug 2026

    Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Revision Issued

    REVISIO 3 - revised fire alarmsProposed New fire alarm closets on every floor from 2nd floor to 29th floor. New smoke control doors on both corridors of every floor from 2nd floor to 29th floor. No work on ground floor, sublevels of roof.…

    Permit 21 206791 FSU

  • Jun 2026

    Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Revision Issued

    Revision: to reflect on site changes

    Permit 24 202163 HVA

  • May 2026

    Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Permit Issued

    Plumbing - Proposal for plumbing, sanitary and storm water replanement

    Permit 26 160224 PLB

  • May 2026

    Alterations · Other(BA) · Permit Issued

    Proposal for plumbing, sanitary and storm water replacement

    Permit 26 160224 BLD · est. $1,500,000

  • May 2026

    Plumbing and drains · Inside and Outside Drains · Permit Issued

    Drain - Proposal for wholesale replacement of podium deck landscape finishes, wholesale waterproofing replacement, drainage system repairs, swimming pool demo, localized slab replacement, mechanical/electrical repairs

    Permit 26 154590 STS · est. $14,784

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  • May 2026

    Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Permit Issued

    Plumbing - Proposal for wholesale replacement of podium deck landscape finishes, wholesale waterproofing replacement, drainage system repairs, swimming pool demo, localized slab replacement, mechanical/electrical repairs

    Permit 26 154590 PLB

  • May 2026

    Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Examiner's Notice Sent

    HVAC - Proposal for wholesale replacement of podium deck landscape finishes, wholesale waterproofing replacement, drainage system repairs, swimming pool demo, localized slab replacement, mechanical/electrical repairs

    Permit 26 154590 HVA

  • May 2026

    Alterations · Multiple Projects · Permit Issued

    Proposal for wholesale replacement of podium deck landscape finishes, wholesale waterproofing replacement, drainage system repairs, swimming pool demo, localized slab replacement, mechanical/electrical repairs

    Permit 26 154590 BLD · est. $14,784

  • Mar 2025

    Alterations · Other(BA) · Permit Issued

    localized concrete repairs, podium deck waterproofing replacement, hydro vaultdownturn waterproofing replacement, vent shaft replacement, drip tray installation,exhaust vent and access hatch grating replacement, access ladder enclosurerepl…

    Permit 25 138420 BLD · est. $685,000

  • Mar 2025

    Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection

    Plumbing - PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT INTERIOR ALTERATIONS OF BASEMENT COMMON AREAS, FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING AND SKYLIGHT

    Permit 24 202163 PLB

  • Jan 2025

    Balcony repair · Balcony/Guard Repairs · Closed

    Proposal for isolated repairs to the fire damaged balcony structure and replacement of existing damaged railing with new aluminum railings at units 2524 & 2624.

    Permit 25 104571 BLD

  • Dec 2024

    Fire and life safety · Building Permit Related(FS) · Closed

    FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT INTERIOR ALTERATIONS OF BASEMENT COMMON AREAS, FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING AND SKYLIGHT(in conjunction with Fire/Security Upgrade Permit # 21 206791 FSU 00 / 21 206791 FSU 01 - Refer to draw…

    Permit 24 202163 FSU

  • Aug 2024

    Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Inspection

    HVAC - PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT INTERIOR ALTERATIONS OF BASEMENT COMMON AREAS, FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING AND SKYLIGHT

    Permit 24 202163 HVA

  • Aug 2024

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection

    PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT INTERIOR ALTERATIONS OF BASEMENT COMMON AREAS, FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING AND SKYLIGHT

    Permit 24 202163 BLD · est. $2,800,000

  • Feb 2024

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Revision Issued

    REVISION 01: Revised fire alarm closets on every floor from P1 level to 30th floor as bubbled in the attached drawings.Proposed new fire alarm closets on every floor from 2nd floor to 29th floor. New smoke control doors on both corridors o…

    Permit 22 225401 BLD

  • Oct 2023

    Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Revision Issued

    Revision 02 - All the revisions are bubbled on our drawings. Proposed New fire alarm closets on every floor from 2nd floor to 29th floor. New smoke control doors on both corridors of every floor from 2nd floor to 29th floor. No work on gro…

    Permit 21 206791 FSU

  • Nov 2022

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection

    Proposed new fire alarm closets on every floor from 2nd floor to 29th floor. New smoke control doors on both corridors of every floor from 2nd floor to 29th. No work on ground floor, sublevels or roof.Project work is related Fire Alarm Upg…

    Permit 22 225401 BLD

  • Sep 2022

    Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Revision Issued

    Revision 01- Proposed New fire alarm closets on every floor from 2nd floor to 29th floor. New smoke control doors on both corridors of every floor from 2nd floor to 29th floor. No work on ground floor, sublevels of roof. Project work is re…

    Permit 21 206791 FSU

  • Sep 2021

    Balcony repair · Balcony/Guard Repairs · Closed

    Balcony restoration and guardrail replacement.

    Permit 21 213114 BLD

  • Aug 2021

    Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Inspection

    Fire alarm system upgrade, Existing system shall remain operational unit new system, including new fire alarm initiating, audible and visual devices - is completely installed, tested, and certified.

    Permit 21 206791 FSU

  • Aug 2021

    Balcony repair · Balcony/Guard Repairs · Cancelled

    Balcony restoration and guardrail replacement.

    Permit 21 202789 BLD

  • May 2021

    Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed

    Rev 01 - New transformer closet , exterior door from meeting room and other changes as per bubbled drawingsHVAC - Proposed new TCHC office space for tenant's services in existing residential building. Interior renovation of existing office…

    Permit 20 191724 HVA

  • May 2021

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    Rev 01 - New transformer closet , exterior door from meeting room and other changes as per bubbled drawingsProposed new TCHC office space for tenant's services in existing residential building. Interior renovation of existing office space…

    Permit 20 191724 BLD

  • Oct 2020

    Fire and life safety · Other(FS) · Closed

    REVISION 01: Installation of mechanical equipment -vertical in-line Pump, Controller, Jockey Pump, ATS; Installation of 8" Backflow preventerProposal for the replacement of an existing fire pump.

    Permit 20 132574 FSU

  • Sep 2020

    Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed

    Plumbing - Proposed new TCHC office space for tenant's services in existing residential building. Interior renovation of existing office space and existing security desk on ground floor.

    Permit 20 191724 PLB

  • Sep 2020

    Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed

    HVAC - Proposed new TCHC office space for tenant's services in existing residential building. Interior renovation of existing office space and existing security desk on ground floor.

    Permit 20 191724 HVA

  • Sep 2020

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    Proposed new TCHC office space for tenant's services in existing residential building. Interior renovation of existing office space and existing security desk on ground floor.

    Permit 20 191724 BLD · est. $160,000

  • Apr 2020

    Fire and life safety · Other(FS) · Closed

    Proposal for the replacement of an existing fire pump.

    Permit 20 132574 FSU · est. $224,200

  • Jun 2017

    Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Revision Issued

    Revision to the area for localized concrete repairs.Proposal for localized concrete repairs to the intermediate slab in the underground garage of an existing apartment building.

    Permit 16 249017 BLD

  • Nov 2016

    Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Inspection

    Proposal for localized concrete repairs to the intermediate slab in the underground garage of an existing apartment building.

    Permit 16 249017 BLD

  • Apr 2016

    Balcony repair · Balcony/Guard Repairs · Closed

    Proposal to replace balcony guard rails in units 2921 and 2821 due to fire damage in existing apartment building.

    Permit 16 143534 BLD · est. $30,000

  • Dec 2014

    Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Inspection

    UPGRADE FIRE ALARM CONTROL EQUIPMENT BASEMENT & MAIN FLOOR

    Permit 14 265451 FSU · est. $80,000

  • Jan 2013

    Plumbing and drains · Fixtures/Roof Drains: Other · Closed

    Standalone plumbing permit. See previous permit 10 126521 PLB. Interior alterations to commercial unit of ground floor to change use from medical office to office. Existing apartment building with commercial on ground floor. See PPR 08 227…

    Permit 13 102122 PSA

  • Jan 2013

    Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Revision Issued

    REVISION - as per drawingsHVAC - Interior alterations to commercial unit of ground floor to change use from medical office to office. Existing apartment building with commercial on ground floor. See PPR 08 227189.

    Permit 10 126521 HVA

  • Nov 2012

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Revision Issued

    Revision to permit(Interior alterations to commercial unit of ground floor to change use from medical office to office. Existing apartment building with commercial on ground floor. See PPR 08 227189.)

    Permit 10 126521 BLD

  • Oct 2012

    Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed

    HVAC - Proposal to alter generator room located in underground parking garage.Hvac to be applied for later.

    Permit 12 260126 HVA

  • Oct 2012

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection

    Proposal to alter generator room located in underground parking garage.Hvac to be applied for later.

    Permit 12 260126 BLD · est. $200,000

  • Dec 2010

    Alterations · Other(BA) · Closed

    Revision to add 30th floor to scope of work.

    Permit 10 294599 BLD

  • Dec 2010

    Alterations · Other(BA) · Closed

    Permit to repair floor slab between floor 24 and 25 (units 2424 and 2524). _ Examiner to verify fee

    Permit 10 312299 BLD · est. $50,000

  • Nov 2010

    Alterations · Other(BA) · Closed

    Permit to replace fire stopping in walls of unit 2424 - and all units underneath ending in 24, ending in unit 120. Repairs due to fire. - Andrew Wild Familiar with application

    Permit 10 294599 BLD · est. $100,000

  • Aug 2010

    Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed - Dormant

    Plumbing - Make interior alterations to lobby area ground floor and in the basement washroom area to create barrier- free washroom

    Permit 10 247927 PLB

  • Aug 2010

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    Make interior alterations to lobby area ground floor and in the basement washroom area to create barrier- free washroom

    Permit 10 247927 BLD · est. $200,000

  • Mar 2010

    Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed

    Plumbing - Interior alterations to commercial unit of ground floor to change use from medical office to office. Existing apartment building with commercial on ground floor. See PPR 08 227189.

    Permit 10 126521 PLB

  • Mar 2010

    Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Revocation Pending

    HVAC - Interior alterations to commercial unit of ground floor to change use from medical office to office. Existing apartment building with commercial on ground floor. See PPR 08 227189.

    Permit 10 126521 HVA

  • Mar 2010

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection

    Interior alterations to commercial unit of ground floor to change use from medical office to office. Existing apartment building with commercial on ground floor. See PPR 08 227189.

    Permit 10 126521 BLD

  • Dec 2009

    Alterations · Canopy w/o Enclosure · Closed

    Replacement of the canopy at the front entrance of the apartment building. The canopy roof will be exposed and constructed with steel frame construction.

    Permit 09 195957 BLD · est. $20,000

  • May 2009

    Alterations · Other(BA) · Closed

    Proposal to repair concrete in portions of existing exterior pool deck.

    Permit 09 142782 BLD

  • Nov 2007

    Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed - Dormant

    Plumbing - Interior alterations to accomodate wheel chair access

    Permit 07 267975 PLB

  • Nov 2007

    Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed - Dormant

    HVAC - Interior alterations to accomodate wheel chair access

    Permit 07 267975 HVA

  • Oct 2007

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    Interior alterations to accomodate wheel chair access

    Permit 07 267975 BLD · est. $90,000

  • Aug 2006

    Balcony repair · Balcony/Guard Repairs · Closed

    Proposal to repair all balconies in existing apartment building.

    Permit 06 166734 BLD

  • Dec 2005

    Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Cancelled

    HVAC - Replace garbage shoot in apartment building. - Interior Alterations

    Permit 05 208184 HVA

  • Dec 2005

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Cancelled

    Replace garbage shoot in apartment building.

    Permit 05 208184 BLD · est. $10,000

  • Nov 2005

    Alterations · Other(BA) · Cancelled

    Construct 2 barrier-free ramps at south & west entrances to main lobby & interior alterations to main lobby

    Permit 05 200732 BLD

  • Jul 2002

    Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Closed

    Underground parking garage concrete repairs & waterproofing repairs to garage roof and P1 level. see 02 - 153161 for plans cost incl. 02 -153161

    Permit 02 153179 BLD

  • Nov 1994

    Alterations · Unknown · Closed

    RECONSTRUCT SOUTH-EAST GARAGE STAIRWELL ENCLOSURE. EDC

    Permit 94 022728 BLD · est. $42,500

  • Aug 1994

    Alterations · Unknown · Closed

    MAKE REPAIRS TO PARKING GARAGE (CLASS 2 ACTIVITY) ALSO 275 BLEEKER ST

    Permit 94 020133 BLD · est. $75,000

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From City of Toronto open data

Neighbourhood

Living score

73/ 100

Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.

  • Transit81

    46.7 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 4 routes. Nearest subway or LRT: Sherbourne (2 Bloor-Danforth Line), 490 m.

  • Parks & trees62

    17 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 170 m. 446 street trees within 300 m.

  • Cycling90

    Within 1 km: 5.75 km of protected lanes, 4.3 km of bike lanes and trails, 2.35 km of shared routes. 13 Bike Share stations within 500 m.

  • Schools nearby93

    11 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School, 240 m), plus 9 private. Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.

  • Daily amenities74

    Within 1 km: 2 libraries, 1 community centre, 13 licensed child care centres.

  • Road safety24

    6 collisions with serious injury or death within 500 m, 2021–2025. Fewer scores higher.

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Safety

North St.James Town

  • AssaultAmong the highest

    Higher than 91 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.9× the city median).

  • Break and enterAbout typical

    Lower than 56 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).

  • RobberyHigher than most

    Higher than 78 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.5× the city median).

  • Auto theftAmong the lowest

    Lower than 99 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (26% of the city median).

  • Theft from vehiclesAbout typical

    Higher than 61 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).

  • Theft over $5,000About typical

    Higher than 63 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.2× the city median).

  • Bicycle theftHigher than most

    Higher than 86 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (3.7× the city median).

  • ShootingsLower than most

    Lower than 81 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (59% of the city median).

  • HomicideLower than most

    Lower than 80 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (66% 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

Traffic pollutionLow

Don Valley Parkway, 1.2 km away

Industrial releases within 1 kmLow

None reported

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
Casey House Inpatient Supervised Consumption Services, 390 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

Residential

Category
General residential
Zone label
R (d1.0) (x523)
Height limit
Set by the zone

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
4
Registered short-term rentals at this address
0
  • 240 Wellesley St E · 180 m away

    Subdivision · Under Review · submitted 2024-09-30

    Draft Plan of Subdivision to establish two development blocks with pedestrian and vehicular connections into and through the subject site. A new public park and publicly-accessible open spaces, framed by the addition of new buildings to be

    City record
  • 137 Isabella St · 280 m away

    Rezoning · OMB Appeal · submitted 2024-02-26

    Zoning By-law Amendment for a 69-storey residential building containing 823 dwelling units. The existing 7-storey apartment building and 3-storey single detached dwelling on the site would be demolished. The 61 demolished rental units would

    City record
  • 240 Wellesley St E · 180 m away

    Site plan · Under Review · submitted 2022-04-27

    Site Plan Approval application to permit three new buildings on the lands, comprising a 47-storey mixed-use building with 5,770 square metres of non-residential uses in the lower floors and 620 dwelling units, a 21-storey building with 300

    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.

Average monthly rent by bedroom type
BedroomsNorth St. James TownToronto (Central) zoneToronto region
Studio$1,448$1,606$1,491
1 bed$1,739$2,042$1,761
2 beds$2,164$2,776$2,045
3+ beds-$3,580*$2,294
All units$1,844$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.

81 / 100City inspection score, November 2025. How buildings are scored

Type
Toronto Community Housing
Storeys
29
Units
719
Built
1970
Elevators
6
Heating
Hot water
Air conditioning
None
Laundry
7:00AM TO 10:00PM
Pets
Allowed
Parking
Underground garage, garage accessible thru buildg, surface parking
Visitor parking
Both
Amenities
Indoor recreation room, outdoor rec facilities, child play area
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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