275 Shuter St
Toronto, Ontario M5A
A 16-storey, 299-unit Toronto Community Housing building built in 1964.
- Property manager
- Toronto Community Housing Corporation
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City bylaw and health cases
22 bylaw investigations and 1 public health case at this address since Oct 2024; 1 notice or order 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 21
- Bedbugs 1
- Not enough heat 1
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 240920 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 239482 PRS 00 IR
- Aug 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 213030 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jul 2026· Closed
- Exterior: The storm drain is not being maintained free from defect and/or obstructions.Namely, the drain in the playground area is not working as intended. (open)
Case 26 202635 PRS 00 IV
- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 201112 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 193474 PRS 00 IR
Show 17 older cases
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 186953 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 184836 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2026
BedbugsPublic health· Under Investigation
Case 10872142
- Apr 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 143819 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 126483 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 107222 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 258524 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 258024 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 255775 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 222629 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 189926 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 180614 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2025
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 25 108434 HEA 00 IR
- Nov 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 235149 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 231631 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 225478 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 224623 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
53 permits the City has issued at this address since 2000 - repairs, alterations and system work that needed one. Official records, not resident reports.
- Alterations 19
- Plumbing and drains 12
- Heating, cooling and ventilation 12
- Fire and life safety 10
- Apr 2026
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection
Plumbing - Scope includes space heating system associated with the heating boilers, domestic hot water system (Including but not limited to associated domestic hot water boilers, piping infrastructure, gas service, venting, combustion air,…
Permit 26 130858 PLB
- Mar 2026
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Inspection
HVAC - Scope includes space heating system associated with the heating boilers, domestic hot water system (Including but not limited to associated domestic hot water boilers, piping infrastructure, gas service, venting, combustion air, rec…
Permit 26 130858 HVA
- Mar 2026
Alterations · Other(BA) · Permit Issued
Scope includes space heating system associated with the heating boilers, domestic hot water system (Including but not limited to associated domestic hot water boilers, piping infrastructure, gas service, venting, combustion air, recirculat…
Permit 26 130858 BLD · est. $3,500,000
- Feb 2025
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Issuance Pending
Plumbing - Interior Common Area Accessibility Upgrades on Ground Floor Lobby and Community room,Penthouse Community Room and Laundry room
Permit 25 113113 PLB
- Feb 2025
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Issuance Pending
HVAC - Interior Common Area Accessibility Upgrades on Ground Floor Lobby and Community room,Penthouse Community Room and Laundry room
Permit 25 113113 HVA
- Feb 2025
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Under Review
Interior Common Area Accessibility Upgrades on Ground Floor Lobby and Community room,Penthouse Community Room and Laundry room
Permit 25 113113 BLD · est. $2,000,000
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- Jan 2025
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Alter: Boiler/Furnace/AC Replacement · Refusal Notice
Replacement of all the boilers and equipment in mechanical room.
Permit 25 106634 MSA · est. $2,200,000
- Jan 2025
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection
Plumbing - Interior Common Area Accessibility Upgrades on Ground Floor Lobby and Community room,Penthouse Community Room and Laundry room
Permit 25 101520 PLB
- Jan 2025
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Inspection
HVAC - Interior Common Area Accessibility Upgrades on Ground Floor Lobby and Community room,Penthouse Community Room and Laundry room
Permit 25 101520 HVA
- Jan 2025
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection
Interior Common Area Accessibility Upgrades on Ground Floor Lobby and Community room,Penthouse Community Room and Laundry room
Permit 25 101520 BLD · est. $2,000,000
- Aug 2023
Alterations · Other(BA) · Permit Issued
Proposed outdoor generator installation to replace the existing.
Permit 23 183207 BLD
- Aug 2023
Alterations · Other(BA) · Permit Issued
Proposed outdoor generator installation to replace the existing.
Permit 23 183201 BLD
- Oct 2020
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Proposal to replace all main horizontal sanitary piping and some portion of sanitary risers in the basement, main floor and second floor. replacement of all kitchen sinks, water closets, lavatories, and shower heads c/w new isolation valve…
Permit 20 207463 PSA · est. $10,000
- Oct 2020
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Closed
Proposal to replace all main horizontal sanitary piping and some portion of sanitary risers in the basement, main floor and second floor. replacement of all kitchen sinks, water closets, lavatories, and shower heads c/w new isolation valve…
Permit 20 207457 PSA · est. $10,000
- Oct 2020
Plumbing and drains · Piping: Other Buildings · Permit Issued
Proposal to replace all main horizontal sanitary piping and some portion of sanitary risers in the basement, main floor and second floor. replacement of all kitchen sinks, water closets, lavatories, and shower heads c/w new isolation valve…
Permit 20 207448 PSA · est. $10,000
- Jul 2020
Alterations · Other(BA) · Inspection
Proposal to construct canopy in the existing bike enclosure for existing apartment building
Permit 20 167853 BLD · est. $70,000
- Jul 2020
Alterations · Other(BA) · Permit Issued
Proposal to construct 2 prefabricated aluminum bike rack structures for existing apartment building
Permit 20 167831 BLD · est. $70,000
- Jul 2020
Alterations · Other(BA) · Permit Issued
Proposal to construct 2 prefabricated aluminum bike rack structures for existing apartment building
Permit 20 167820 BLD · est. $70,000
- Feb 2019
Fire and life safety · Electromagnetic Locks · Inspection
Installation of single maglock on one door, located on the ground floor
Permit 19 115363 FSU
- Jan 2019
Fire and life safety · Electromagnetic Locks · Inspection
Install 1 maglock for TCHC on one door located on the ground floor
Permit 19 103067 FSU · est. $5,000
- Jan 2019
Fire and life safety · Electromagnetic Locks · Cancelled
Installation of two single maglocks on one door, located on the ground floor
Permit 19 102780 FSU
- Dec 2018
Fire and life safety · Electromagnetic Locks · Cancelled
Proposed 2 electromagnetic locks on ground floor.
Permit 18 265026 FSU · est. $5,000
- Apr 2018
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Other(MS) · Closed
Installation of 250 KW CHEP System
Permit 18 137343 MSA
- Mar 2018
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Alter: Boiler/Furnace/AC Replacement · Closed
Proposed alteration of heating distribution system to accept future CHP systems.
Permit 18 133839 MSA
- Mar 2018
Fire and life safety · Electromagnetic Locks · Closed
Installation of 4 electromagnetic maglocks, 1 on the penthouse and 3 on the first floor
Permit 18 130224 FSU
- Dec 2017
Fire and life safety · Electromagnetic Locks · Closed
Proposal to install 4 maglocks in existing apartment building. Convenience address is 295 SHUTER ST.
Permit 17 278730 FSU · est. $2,000
- Dec 2016
Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Closed
Fire Alarm panel replacement to Apartment Building.
Permit 16 260036 FSU · est. $3,000
- Dec 2016
Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Closed
FIRE PANEL REPLACEMENT
Permit 16 259989 FSU · est. $50,000
- Jun 2015
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - UPGRADE EXISTING OFFICE SPACE TO INCLUDE NEW BARRIER FREE WASHROOM
Permit 15 168675 PLB
- Jun 2015
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - UPGRADE EXISTING OFFICE SPACE TO INCLUDE NEW BARRIER FREE WASHROOM
Permit 15 168675 HVA
- Jun 2015
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
UPGRADE EXISTING OFFICE SPACE TO INCLUDE NEW BARRIER FREE WASHROOM
Permit 15 168675 BLD · est. $20,000
- Sep 2014
Alterations · Other(BA) · Closed
Hydro vault structural repair.
Permit 14 219743 BLD · est. $250,000
- Oct 2013
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Permit Issued
HVAC - Proposal to install a gas fired generator at grade in the generator room on the south side of the property. Proposal to include mechanical exhaust.
Permit 13 258044 HVA
- Oct 2013
Alterations · Other(BA) · Inspection
Proposal to install a gas fired generator at grade in the generator room on the south side of the property. Proposal to include mechanical exhaust.
Permit 13 258044 BLD · est. $150,000
- Sep 2011
Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed
Proposal to install 1 backflow prevention device in an existing apartment building.
Permit 11 273580 PSA · est. $5,000
- Sep 2011
Alterations · Other(BA) · Closed
REVISION TO EXISTING BUILDING PERMIT - STRUCTURAL REVISION FOR SOLAR WALL PERMIT INCLUDES 275, 285 and 295Shuter st. Permit for structural support for new mechanical equipment. See seperate mechanial permit for other information. SEE 11 23…
Permit 11 231958 BLD
- Jul 2011
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - PERMIT INCLUDES 275, 285 and 295 Shuter st. No fixtures proposed - only pipes for heat recovery unit. Permit for structural support for new mechanical equipment. See seperate mechanial permit for other information. SEE 11 231977…
Permit 11 231958 PLB
- Jul 2011
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Other(MS) · Closed
PERMIT INCLUDES 275, 285 and 295 Shuter st. New mechanical permit for air handling equipment and solar wall. - see 11 231958 BLD for building permit. Permit for structural support for new mechanical equipment. See seperate mechanial permit…
Permit 11 231977 MSA · est. $4,000,000
- Jul 2011
Alterations · Other(BA) · Closed
PERMIT INCLUDES 275, 285 and 295Shuter st. Permit for structural support for new mechanical equipment. See seperate mechanial permit for other information. SEE 11 231977 MSA
Permit 11 231958 BLD · est. $1,000,000
- Dec 2010
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection
Plumbing - Interior alteration to the Penthouse level area to provide accessible access to the area and a retrofit of the ground floor washroom.. This proposal also includes the revamping of five (5) accessible parking spots., There are fi…
Permit 10 319763 PLB
- Dec 2010
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed - Dormant
HVAC - Interior alteration to the Penthouse level area to provide accessible access to the area and a retrofit of the ground floor washroom.. This proposal also includes the revamping of five (5) accessible parking spots., There are five (…
Permit 10 319763 HVA
- Dec 2010
Alterations · Multiple Projects · Inspection
Interior alteration to the Penthouse level area to provide accessible access to the area and a retrofit of the ground floor washroom.. This proposal also includes the revamping of five (5) accessible parking spots., There are five (5) acce…
Permit 10 319763 BLD · est. $170,000
- Dec 2010
Alterations · Multiple Projects · Inspection
Interior alteration to the Penthouse level area to provide accessible access to the area and a retrofit of the ground floor washroom.. This proposal also includes the revamping of seven (7) accessible parking spots for the building known a…
Permit 10 319703 BLD · est. $170,000
- Dec 2009
Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed
Proposal to install 1 back flow preventor in existing apartment building. Convenience address - 295 Shuter St.
Permit 09 197472 PSA · est. $5,000
- May 2007
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed - Dormant
HVAC - Make interior alterations to lobby & superintendant office.
Permit 07 184890 HVA
- May 2007
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Make interior alterations to lobby & superintendant office.
Permit 07 184890 BLD · est. $170,000
- May 2006
Alterations · Other(BA) · Closed
Make concrete repairs to podium deck(s) & waterproof.
Permit 06 131328 BLD · est. $132,000
- May 2002
Alterations · Other(BA) · Closed
Balcony Repairs - 130 balconies
Permit 02 131681 BLD · est. $450,000
- Nov 2001
Plumbing and drains · Other(PS) · Closed
install 6" water pipe and fire hydrant on private property. PLANS (Conv. address is 285 Shuter St)
Permit 01 196514 PSA · est. $7,000
- Feb 2000
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Install/Alter HVAC - only · Closed - Dormant
heating system upgrade, retrofit. replace hot water piping and radiators throughout building. ( conv. address is 285 Shuter St)fees based on flat rate of $250.00 plus $60.00 per hour.
Permit 00 124806 HVA · est. $750,000
- Sep 1997
Alterations · Unknown · Closed
REPALCE EXISTING HEATING PIPE CHASES THROUGH-OUT THE BUILDING JB
Permit 97 021740 BLD · est. $280,000
- Oct 1996
Fire and life safety · Unknown · Inspection
CARRY OUT REMEDIAL WORK TO COMPLY WITH RETROFIT PROVISIONS OF THE FIRE CODE. (APPLICATION IS FOR 275, 285 AND 295 SHUTER STREET) COST OF CONSTRUCTION $108,500.00 - FEES COLLECTED UNDER 390977 EDC/DB MR. PETER AU IS FAMILIAR. EDC
Permit 96 021548 FSU
- Sep 1996
Fire and life safety · Unknown · Inspection
CARRY OUT REMEDIAL WORK TO COMPLY WITH THE RETROFIT PROVISIONS OF THE FIRE CODE. EDC (APPLICATION IS FOR 275, 285 AND 295 SHUTER STREET)
Permit 96 020539 FSU · est. $1,000,000
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From City of Toronto open data
Neighbourhood
Living score
68/ 100
Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.
- Transit72
68.6 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 8 routes. Nearest subway or LRT: Queen (1 Yonge-University Line), 1.0 km.
- Parks & trees46
13 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 180 m. 373 street trees within 300 m.
- Cycling95
Within 1 km: 10.2 km of protected lanes, 1.55 km of bike lanes and trails, 0.05 km of shared routes. 9 Bike Share stations within 500 m.
- Schools nearby85
13 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: Ecole Elementaire Gabrielle Roy, 360 m), plus 3 private. Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.
- Daily amenities98
Within 1 km: 2 libraries, 6 community centres, 18 licensed child care centres.
- Road safety4
11 collisions with serious injury or death within 500 m, 2021–2025, 3 fatal. Fewer scores higher.
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Also worth knowing
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Safety
Moss Park
- AssaultAmong the highest
Higher than 97 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (3.4× the city median).
- Break and enterAmong the highest
Higher than 93 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (2.3× the city median).
- RobberyAmong the highest
Higher than 96 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (2.6× the city median).
- Auto theftAmong the lowest
Lower than 91 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (48% of the city median).
- Theft from vehiclesHigher than most
Higher than 88 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.6× the city median).
- Theft over $5,000Higher than most
Higher than 85 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.7× the city median).
- Bicycle theftAmong the highest
Higher than 95 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (7.2× the city median).
- ShootingsAbout typical
Lower than 75 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (64% of the city median).
- HomicideHigher than most
Higher than 81 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.6× 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, 990 m away
598 kg a year from 2 facilities, mostly Downtown Acura
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, 360 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 (d2.0) (x898)- Height limit
- 11 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
- 26
- Registered short-term rentals at this address
- 0
201 Sherbourne St · 250 m away
Site plan · Under Review · submitted 2024-12-30
Site Plan application to permit two tall buildings (39- and 40-storeys), containing 693 new residential dwelling units, 525 square metres of non-residential space, and a new public park.
City record150 Sherbourne St · 210 m away
Site plan · Under Review · submitted 2024-01-19
Site Plan Control application for a 7,544.3 square metres City of Toronto community centre to replace the existing John Innes Community Centre.
City record75 Ontario St · 250 m away
Site plan · OMB Appeal · submitted 2023-08-11
Site Plan Application for a 43-storey mixed-use building that includes 278 square metres of retail space on the ground floor and 380 dwelling units above.
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 | Moss Park/Regent Park | Toronto (Central) zone | Toronto region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,278* | $1,606 | $1,491 |
| 1 bed | $1,987 | $2,042 | $1,761 |
| 2 beds | $2,484 | $2,776 | $2,045 |
| 3+ beds | - | $3,580* | $2,294 |
| All units | $1,904 | $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.
82 / 100City inspection score, November 2025. How buildings are scored
- Type
- Toronto Community Housing
- Storeys
- 16
- Units
- 299
- Built
- 1964
- Elevators
- 3
- Managed by
- Toronto Community Housing Corporation
- Heating
- Hot water
- Air conditioning
- None
- Laundry
- 7:00AM TO 10:00PM
- Pets
- Allowed
- Parking
- 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
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