2180 Ellesmere Rd
Toronto, Ontario M1G
A 16-storey, 180-unit Toronto Community Housing building built in 1969.
- Property manager
- Toronto Community Housing Corporation
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Issues & maintenance
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City bylaw and health cases
21 bylaw investigations at this address since Nov 2024; 3 notices or orders to comply; 3 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 19
- Not enough heat 2
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 241567 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 234467 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jun 2026· Closed
- Building: Dwelling unit window that is capable of being opened has no screen.Namely, window screen(s) missing. (closed)
- Building: In a dwelling unit, a window located more than 2,000 millimetres above grade opens within 1,500 millimetres of the floor not leading to a balcony does not employ a controlled sash operation to restrict, when engaged, the opening of the ope… (closed)
Case 26 191531 PRS 00 IV
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 191513 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jul 2026· Order Issued
- Dwelling Unit: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the wall by the dwelling unit door, and the dwelling unit door frame are not in a good state of repair. (closed)
- Bedroom: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely, the closet doors in both bedrooms are not in a good state of repair. (closed)
- Kitchen: 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 shelf in the lower kitchen cabinet is not maintained. (open)
- Kitchen: 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 drawers in the kitchen are not maintained. (open)
- Kitchen: 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 countertop in the kitchen is not being maintained. (open)
Case 26 194667 PRS 00 IV
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued
Case 26 180938 PRS 00 IR
Show 15 older cases
- Jun 2026
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 26 170378 000 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 170377 000 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 143221 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 138935 PRS 00 IR
- Dec 2025
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 25 268087 HEA 00 IR
- Nov 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 260336 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 235448 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jul 2025· Closed
- Front Entrance Door: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair. Namely: Entrance door to unit found in state of disrepair. (open)
Case 25 203244 PRS 00 IV
- Jun 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 183284 PRS 00 IR
- May 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 161493 PRS 00 IR
- May 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 161489 PRS 00 IR
- May 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 159936 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 145222 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 121666 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 237700 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
50 permits the City has issued at this address since 2000 - repairs, alterations and system work that needed one. Official records, not resident reports.
- Alterations 21
- Heating, cooling and ventilation 14
- Plumbing and drains 9
- Fire and life safety 4
- Parking garage repair 2
- Jun 2024
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Revision 02 - new fire alarm riser relocatedRevision 01. Fire alarm riser addedPROPOSAL FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY AND TENANT COMMUNAL SPACE FOR EXISTING APARTMENT BUILDING
Permit 21 173675 BLD
- Jun 2023
Alterations · Other(BA) · Closed
REVISION 03: Fire rated wall assembly changed in some areas (from fire rated partition to fire rated shaftwall) due to constructability issue.Removal and relocation of communication cables from exterior of existing apartment building (TCHC…
Permit 19 250419 BLD · est. $45,000
- Sep 2022
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Revision 01. Fire alarm riser addedPROPOSAL FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY AND TENANT COMMUNAL SPACE FOR EXISTING APARTMENT BUILDING
Permit 21 173675 BLD
- Apr 2022
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection
Plumbing - PROPOSAL FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY AND TENANT COMMUNAL SPACE FOR EXISTING APARTMENT BUILDING
Permit 21 173675 PLB
- Dec 2021
Alterations · Other(BA) · Closed
Revision 02: Corridors for 5 floors will be expanded to accommodate installation of thefire rated access panels inside the corridors.(Toronto Community Housing)
Permit 19 250419 BLD · est. $45,000
- Jun 2021
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - PROPOSAL FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY AND TENANT COMMUNAL SPACE FOR EXISTING APARTMENT BUILDING
Permit 21 173675 HVA
Show 44 older permits
- Jun 2021
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
PROPOSAL FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY AND TENANT COMMUNAL SPACE FOR EXISTING APARTMENT BUILDING
Permit 21 173675 BLD · est. $1,283,000
- Mar 2021
Alterations · Other(BA) · Closed
Revsision 01- Expansion of fire rated enclosure and adding fire rated cavity shaft walls (Builhed) Inside Stairwells (Toronto Community Housing). Removal and relocation of communication cables from exterior of existing apartment building (…
Permit 19 250419 BLD
- Mar 2021
Fire and life safety · Other(FS) · Closed
Replacement of fire Pump
Permit 21 131363 FSU · est. $164,076
- Dec 2020
Alterations · Multiple Projects · Closed
Revision 01: elastomeric coating that already proposed is replaced with new metal cladding system for penthouses at roof.
Permit 19 124675 BLD
- Aug 2020
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Rev 01: Proposed interior layout changes Plumbing - Proposed ground floor interior alterations of existing TCHC service hub. Installation of new shower.
Permit 20 157729 PLB
- Aug 2020
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
Rev 01: Proposed interior layout changes HVAC - Proposed ground floor interior alterations of existing TCHC service hub. Installation of new shower.
Permit 20 157729 HVA
- Aug 2020
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Rev 01: Proposed interior layout changes Proposed ground floor interior alterations of existing TCHC service hub. Installation of new shower.
Permit 20 157729 BLD
- Jul 2020
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Other(MS) · Closed
Replacement of a existing diesel emergency generator for a natural gas emergency generator for existing apartment building
Permit 20 169780 MSA · est. $300,000
- Jun 2020
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Proposed ground floor interior alterations of existing TCHC service hub. Installation of new shower.
Permit 20 157729 PLB
- Jun 2020
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposed ground floor interior alterations of existing TCHC service hub. Installation of new shower.
Permit 20 157729 HVA
- Jun 2020
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposed ground floor interior alterations of existing TCHC service hub. Installation of new shower.
Permit 20 157729 BLD · est. $172,600
- Apr 2020
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposal for the installation of one combined heat and power unit in the parking garage and modifications to the existing heating and domestic hot water networks to reject its heat in the building. A new room to be built for the CHP…
Permit 20 134639 HVA
- Apr 2020
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposal for the installation of one combined heat and power unit in the parking garage and modifications to the existing heating and domestic hot water networks to reject its heat in the building. A new room to be built for the CHP unit o…
Permit 20 134639 BLD
- Mar 2020
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Revision Issued
Rev 01: Janitor sink removedPlumbing - interior alterations to common areas, interior ramp, exterior ramp
Permit 18 159190 PLB
- Jan 2020
Alterations · Other(BA) · Permit Issued
replace existing boilers with all equipment & piping for servicing all units within building
Permit 19 253386 BLD · est. $100,000
- Nov 2019
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Other(MS) · Inspection
replace existing boilers with all equipment & piping for servicing all units within building
Permit 19 253386 MSA · est. $2,900,000
- Nov 2019
Alterations · Other(BA) · Closed
Removal and relocation of communication cables from exterior of existing apartment building (TCHC) to interior of building (15 m2).
Permit 19 250419 BLD · est. $50,000
- Nov 2019
Alterations · Multiple Projects · Closed
Revision - Manufacturer change to EIFS system.Proposed Building Envelope Re-cladding, Re-Roofing (non-structural), and Balcony Guard Replacement, and Balcony Repairs for existing Apartment building for Toronto Community Housing.
Permit 19 124675 BLD
- Oct 2019
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
REV 02 - Proposed HVAC revision (as-built drawings).HVAC - interior alterations to common areas, interior ramp, exterior ramp
Permit 18 159190 HVA
- Aug 2019
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
REV 01 - Proposed HVAC revision (as-built drawings).HVAC - interior alterations to common areas, interior ramp, exterior ramp
Permit 18 159190 HVA
- May 2019
Alterations · Multiple Projects · Revision Issued
Revision 01: Deleted items form the scope of work, see highlighted drawingsinterior alterations to common areas, interior ramp, exterior ramp
Permit 18 159190 BLD
- Mar 2019
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposed Building Envelope Re-cladding, Re-Roofing (non-structural), and Balcony Guard Replacement, and Balcony Repairs for existing Apartment building for Toronto Community Housing.
Permit 19 124675 HVA
- Mar 2019
Alterations · Multiple Projects · Closed
Proposed Building Envelope Re-cladding, Re-Roofing (non-structural), and Balcony Guard Replacement, and Balcony Repairs for existing Apartment building for Toronto Community Housing.
Permit 19 124675 BLD · est. $7,500,000
- May 2018
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection
Plumbing - interior alterations to common areas, interior ramp, exterior ramp
Permit 18 159190 PLB
- May 2018
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - interior alterations to common areas, interior ramp, exterior ramp
Permit 18 159190 HVA
- May 2018
Alterations · Multiple Projects · Inspection
interior alterations to common areas, interior ramp, exterior ramp
Permit 18 159190 BLD · est. $300,000
- Feb 2018
Fire and life safety · Electromagnetic Locks · Closed
PROPOSAL TO INSTALL TOTAL OF 1 MAGLOCK ON FIRST FLOOR
Permit 18 122513 FSU · est. $1,000
- Oct 2017
Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Closed
Fire alarm control panel replacement.
Permit 17 241675 FSU
- Sep 2016
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations (96m2) for existing ground floor reception area of a multi-unit Toronto Community Housing building. - "OUM Offices"
Permit 16 218155 HVA
- Sep 2016
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposal for interior alterations (96m2) for existing ground floor reception area of a multi-unit Toronto Community Housing building. - "OUM Offices"
Permit 16 218155 BLD · est. $148,782
- May 2012
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
exterior barrier free ramp, interior doors
Permit 12 178946 BLD · est. $30,000
- Mar 2012
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - To make laundry room wheelchair accessible
Permit 12 131307 PLB
- Mar 2012
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - To make laundry room wheelchair accessible
Permit 12 131307 HVA
- Mar 2012
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
To make laundry room wheelchair accessible
Permit 12 131307 BLD · est. $30,000
- Dec 2009
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposal for interior alterations to existing apartment building:Lighting retrofit in underground parking garage with dimmable LEDs and T8s, fixtures to be mounted with fixture-mounted occupancy sensor, and fixtures to be dimmed to 50% lig…
Permit 09 196902 BLD · est. $58,000
- Dec 2009
Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed
Install backflow preventor
Permit 09 195901 PSA · est. $5,000
- Sep 2008
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection
Plumbing - Interior alterations to existing office space, incl. hvac and plbg.
Permit 08 208479 PLB
- Sep 2008
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Inspection
HVAC - Interior alterations to existing office space, incl. hvac and plbg.
Permit 08 208479 HVA
- Sep 2008
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Interior alterations to existing office space, incl. hvac and plbg., removal of sprinklers within the office space- only.
Permit 08 208479 BLD · est. $50,000
- Dec 2003
Fire and life safety · Electromagnetic Locks · Work Not Started
INSTALL 3 MAGLOCKS IN UNDERGROUND GARAGES 2180/2190 ELLESMERE RD
Permit 03 198936 FSU · est. $3,000
- Jun 2003
Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Closed
REMOVE OVERBURDEN AND WATERPROOFING FORM TOP OF UNDERGROUND PARKING SLAB AT 2190 ELLESMERE RD. REPAIR CONCRETE AND REINSTATE AREA. REMOVE NON-CONFORMING ROOMS FROM UNDERGROUND GARAGES AT 2180 & 2190 ELLESMERE.
Permit 03 119647 BLD
- Mar 2003
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - REMOVE OVERBURDEN AND WATERPROOFING FORM TOP OF UNDERGROUND PARKING SLAB AT 2190 ELLESMERE RD. REPAIR CONCRETE AND REINSTATE AREA. REMOVE NON-CONFORMING ROOMS FROM UNDERGROUND GARAGES AT 2180 & 2190 ELLESMERE. - Garage Repair/Re…
Permit 03 119647 PLB
- Mar 2003
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - REMOVE OVERBURDEN AND WATERPROOFING FORM TOP OF UNDERGROUND PARKING SLAB AT 2190 ELLESMERE RD. REPAIR CONCRETE AND REINSTATE AREA. REMOVE NON-CONFORMING ROOMS FROM UNDERGROUND GARAGES AT 2180 & 2190 ELLESMERE. - Garage Repair/Recons…
Permit 03 119647 HVA
- Mar 2003
Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Closed
REMOVE OVERBURDEN AND WATERPROOFING FORM TOP OF UNDERGROUND PARKING SLAB AT 2190 ELLESMERE RD. REPAIR CONCRETE AND REINSTATE AREA. REMOVE NON-CONFORMING ROOMS FROM UNDERGROUND GARAGES AT 2180 & 2190 ELLESMERE.
Permit 03 119647 BLD · est. $1,000,000
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From City of Toronto open data
Neighbourhood
Living score
61/ 100
Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.
- Transit54
44.3 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 8 routes.
- Parks & trees79
29.8 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 350 m. 155 street trees within 300 m.
- Cycling52
Within 1 km: 0 km of protected lanes, 5.15 km of bike lanes and trails, 0 km of shared routes. 1 Bike Share station within 500 m.
- Schools nearby93
5 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: Woburn Collegiate Institute , 230 m), plus 4 private. Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.
- Daily amenities44
Within 1 km: 0 libraries, 3 community centres, 5 licensed child care centres.
- Road safety31
5 collisions with serious injury or death within 500 m, 2021–2025. Fewer scores higher.
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About 1.2 km around the building. Select anything on the map for details. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Also worth knowing
Shown for context. None of this is part of the living score.
Safety
Woburn North
- AssaultAbout typical
Higher than 56 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.1× the city median).
- Break and enterAbout typical
Lower than 71 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (77% of the city median).
- RobberyAbout typical
Higher than 54 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- Auto theftAbout typical
Higher than 68 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.3× the city median).
- Theft from vehiclesHigher than most
Higher than 81 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.4× the city median).
- Theft over $5,000About typical
Lower than 51 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- Bicycle theftAbout typical
Lower than 73 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (61% of the city median).
- ShootingsHigher than most
Higher than 75 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.8× the city median).
- HomicideAbout typical
Higher than 53 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about 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
Highway 401, 900 m away
1.7 tonnes a year from 3 facilities, mostly AT Designs
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, 16.9 km
- Sites within 1 km
- 0
Sites currently offering services, from Health Canada, updated 2026-09-15. Sites open and close; check the list for current status.
Zoning
Residential Apartment Commercial
- Category
- Apartment
- Zone label
RAC (au67.0) (x27)- 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
- 6
- Registered short-term rentals at this address
- 0
1151 Markham Rd · 160 m away
Rezoning · Under Review · submitted 2026-04-27
Zoning By law amendment Application to remove the hold in By-law 1262-2024 associated with the Rezoning application File no. 22 130491 ESC 24 OZ.
City record2201 Ellesmere Rd · 160 m away
Site plan · Under Review · submitted 2025-12-30
The proposed development will include a three (3) storey addition to the existing Place of Worship and a new parking structure. The existing 1-storey building will remain in place while the proposed 3-storey building is constructed (2 addit
City record2141 Ellesmere Rd · 150 m away
Site plan · Under Review · submitted 2022-08-17
Site Plan Application for proposed four mixed-use buildings ranging from 6 to 36-storeys. Concurrent Draft Plan of Subdivision file reference 21 120673 ESC 24 SB & 21 120678 ESC 24 OZ.
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 | Morningside | Scarborough (East) zone | Toronto region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,555 | $1,460 | $1,491 |
| 1 bed | $1,447 | $1,633 | $1,761 |
| 2 beds | $1,614 | $1,852 | $2,045 |
| 3+ beds | $1,784 | $2,072 | $2,294 |
| All units | $1,580 | $1,816 | $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. 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.
86 / 100City inspection score, June 2026. How buildings are scored
- Type
- Toronto Community Housing
- Storeys
- 16
- Units
- 180
- Built
- 1969
- Elevators
- 3
- Managed by
- Toronto Community Housing Corporation
- Heating
- Hot water
- Air conditioning
- None
- Laundry
- 8:00AM TO 8:00PM
- 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
- 24
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