235 Bloor St E
Toronto, Ontario M4W
A 28-storey, 479-unit private rental building built in 1979.
- Property manager
- Quadreal Property Group
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Issues & maintenance
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City bylaw and health cases
4 bylaw investigations at this address since Oct 2025; 1 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 2
- Not enough heat 1
- Zoning 1
- Aug 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 223884 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 26 172696 000 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 172695 000 00 IR
- Oct 2025
ZoningBylaw· Closed
Case 25 242890 ZON 00 IR
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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.
- Heating, cooling and ventilation 7
- Plumbing and drains 6
- Alterations 5
- Parking garage repair 4
- Fire and life safety 3
- Apr 2026
Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Permit Issued
to complete localized waterproofing repairs to address leakage through the suspended slabs. The work also includes localized concrete repairs and drain replacement.
Permit 26 140176 BLD
- Nov 2024
Fire and life safety · Sprinklers · Closed
Proposal to install a sprinkler system in an existing existing cafe - Starbucks
Permit 24 234498 FSU
- Feb 2024
Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Permit Issued
Proposal to complete localized waterproofing repairs to address leakage through the suspended slabs. The work also includes localized concrete repairs, drain and drainpipe replacement
Permit 24 112560 BLD · est. $414,250
- Mar 2016
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Applicant proposed interior alteration in unit 2008 on 20th floor of the existing building.
Permit 16 132650 BLD · est. $5,000
- Mar 2016
Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Closed
Proposal for concrete repairs to parking garage entrance ramp in existing apartment building.
Permit 16 130336 BLD · est. $330,000
- Feb 2015
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to the penthouse guest suite (PH1) on the 28th floor of existing apartment building.
Permit 15 119851 PLB
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- Feb 2015
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to the penthouse guest suite (PH1) on the 28th floor of existing apartment building.
Permit 15 119851 HVA
- Feb 2015
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposal for interior alterations to the penthouse guest suite (PH1) on the 28th floor of existing apartment building.
Permit 15 119851 BLD
- Apr 2014
Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Closed
Proposal for underground garage repairs in an existing apartment building.
Permit 14 143671 BLD
- Apr 2014
Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Closed
Proposal to replace fire alarm panel on ground floor, existing system to remain unchanged
Permit 14 139418 FSU
- Nov 2009
Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed
Proposal to install one back flow prevention device
Permit 09 190406 PSA · est. $10,000
- Jul 2008
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Interior alterations to fit out new restaurant tenant to existing GF Restaurant. Currently 'NAVA' to become 'Irish Pub'
Permit 08 176297 PLB
- Jul 2008
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Interior alterations to fit out new restaurant tenant to existing GF Restaurant. Currently 'NAVA' to become 'Irish Pub'
Permit 08 176297 HVA
- Jun 2008
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Inside seating :77 persons + 7 standing. Patio seating : 56 persons. Interior alterations to fit out new restaurant tenant to existing GF Restaurant. Currently 'NAVA' to become 'Irish Pub'
Permit 08 176297 BLD · est. $250,000
- Oct 2005
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Interior alterations to construct a restaurant with no seating (takeout) - Interior Alterations
Permit 05 193739 PLB
- Oct 2005
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Interior alterations to construct a restaurant with no seating (takeout) - Interior Alterations
Permit 05 193739 HVA
- Dec 2002
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - install fixtures on 1st fl: 2 wc, 2 wb, 1 hand sink, 1-2comp.ks, 1-1comp.ks, 1 hwt, 1 dw, 1 ice machine, 1 mop sink, 1 hub drain for restaurant purposes. (NO PLANS) Cost included in BP02-167029(990) Tenant: Starbucks
Permit 02 167029 PLB
- Nov 2002
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Alter HVAC system for restuarant use. Tenant: Starbucks
Permit 02 167029 HVA
- Aug 2002
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Make interior alterations for restaurant purposes (30 seats)
Permit 02 167029 BLD · est. $190,000
- Sep 2001
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - alter HVAC and related ductworkon portion of 1st floor retail area. - (See 00-353372 - Revision No. 2)
Permit 00 353372 HVA
- Sep 2001
Alterations · Alteration to Existing Building · Closed
alter plans as approved under bp# 423501 by making further interior alterations on 1st floor by expanding the retail area. Refer to bp# 01- 113951 for changes to life safety systems (fire alarm/ sprinkler/ standpipe)
Permit 00 353372 BLD
- Aug 2001
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
alter hvac system and related ductwork, ground floor, 1st floor & mezzanine cost included in bp 00-353372
Permit 01 168052 HVA
- Jul 2001
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Install plumbing fixtures: ground Floor: 14 WC, 14 WB, 11 BT and 7 - 2-comp KS. Cost incl: 99-423501
Permit 01 154664 PLB
- Feb 2001
Fire and life safety · Sprinklers · Closed
Install sprinkler system on basement, ground floor and 2nd floor. cost included in bp 00353372. PLANS TO FOLLOW
Permit 01 113951 FSU
- Jun 1999
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Unknown · Closed
SUPPLY AND INSTALL HVAC. REFER TO 423501 FOR PLANS.
Permit 99 017839 HVA
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From City of Toronto open data
Neighbourhood
Living score
70/ 100
Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.
- Transit92
70.3 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 4 routes. Nearest subway or LRT: Sherbourne (2 Bloor-Danforth Line), 390 m.
- Parks & trees36
11.5 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 180 m. 316 street trees within 300 m.
- Cycling87
Within 1 km: 6.15 km of protected lanes, 2.55 km of bike lanes and trails, 1.85 km of shared routes. 12 Bike Share stations within 500 m.
- Schools nearby93
10 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: Monsignor Fraser College - Isabella North, 320 m), plus 10 private. Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.
- Daily amenities74
Within 1 km: 3 libraries, 1 community centre, 14 licensed child care centres.
- Road safety15
7 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
Church-Wellesley
- AssaultAmong the highest
Higher than 90 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.9× the city median).
- Break and enterAbout typical
Higher than 61 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.1× the city median).
- RobberyHigher than most
Higher than 87 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.9× the city median).
- Auto theftAmong the lowest
Lower than 95 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (34% of the city median).
- Theft from vehiclesAbout typical
Higher than 68 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.2× the city median).
- Theft over $5,000Among the highest
Higher than 92 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (2.1× the city median).
- Bicycle theftAmong the highest
Higher than 96 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (7.2× the city median).
- ShootingsAmong the lowest
Lower than 99 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (33% of the city median).
- HomicideAmong the lowest
Lower than 95 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (52% 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
Don Valley Parkway, 1.6 km away
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, 330 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 6.5 (c4.5; r6.5) SS1 (x2476)- Height limit
- 61 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
- 48
- Registered short-term rentals at this address
- 0
94 Isabella St · 270 m away
Rezoning · Council Approved · submitted 2026-04-10
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a residential building with a height of 228.5 metres (69 storeys, inclusive of the mechanical penthouse), reflecting changes to the built from the original application (File No.
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 | Church-Yonge Corridor | Toronto (Central) zone | Toronto region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,698 | $1,606 | $1,491 |
| 1 bed | $1,922 | $2,042 | $1,761 |
| 2 beds | $2,536 | $2,776 | $2,045 |
| 3+ beds | - | $3,580* | $2,294 |
| All units | $2,008 | $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.
89 / 100City inspection score, September 2026. How buildings are scored
- Type
- Private rental
- Storeys
- 28
- Units
- 479
- Built
- 1979
- Elevators
- 4
- Managed by
- Quadreal Property Group
- Heating
- Forced air gas
- Air conditioning
- Central air
- Laundry
- Mezzanine level, 24 HOURS
- Pets
- Allowed - 25 pounds or less
- Parking
- Underground garage, garage accessible thru buildg, parking deck
- Visitor parking
- Free
- Bike parking
- 50 indoor
- Amenities
- Indoor pool, indoor recreation room, outdoor rec facilities, indoor exercise room, sauna
- Balconies
- No
- Smoke-free building
- No
- Sprinklers
- Yes
- Cooling room
- Yes
- Ward
- 11
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