2877 A Ellesmere Rd
Toronto, Ontario M1E
A 12-storey, 126-unit social housing building built in 1976.
- Property manager
- Birch Housing
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Issues & maintenance
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City bylaw and health cases
34 bylaw investigations at this address since Dec 2024; 9 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 30
- Snow and ice 3
- Not enough heat 1
- Jun 2026
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 26 170394 000 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 170393 000 00 IR
- May 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jul 2026· 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 caulking is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
- Kitchen: The supplied appliance(s) is not maintained in good repair and good working order. Namely, the lower right burner of the kitchen stove is not maintained in good repair and good working order. (closed)
- Kitchen: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely, the kitchen floor, located beside the stove, is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
Case 26 192817 PRS 00 IV
- May 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 154548 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2026
Snow and iceBylawNotice to comply · Jan 2026· Closed
- Exterior: Exterior areas including: steps, landings, walks, driveways, parking spaces, ramps have not been cleared of snow and ice within twenty four (24) hours of a snow fall.Namely, the exterior driveways and parking spaces, throughout the propert… (closed)
Case 26 107256 SNI 00 IV
- Jan 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jan 2026· Closed
- Exterior Of Building – Parking Area: The property has not been repaired in accordance with the standards.Namely, the exterior parking lot gate is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
Case 26 106240 PRS 00 IV
Show 28 older cases
- Jan 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 105763 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2026
Snow and iceBylaw· Closed
Case 26 105468 SNI 00 IR
- Jan 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Mar 2026· Closed
- Stairway #2 – Throughout Building: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the stairway landing walls located on the 8th floor, 9th floor and 10th floor, are not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated mate… (closed)
- 11th Floor: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the ceiling throughout the 11th floor common area hallway is not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- 11th Floor: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the wall in the 11th floor common area hallway, located near the elevators, is not maintained free of cracks and damaged or deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Stairway #1 – 11th Floor: The stair, landing and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely, the stairway landing located on the 11th floor is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
- Stairway #1 – Throughout Building: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the stairway landing walls located on the 10th and 11th floor, are not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
Case 26 129716 PRS 00 IV
- Jan 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 102228 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Mar 2026· Closed
- Living Room: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the living room ceiling is not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Throughout Dwelling Unit: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely, the floors throughout the unit are not maintained in good repair. (closed)
- Living Room: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the living room walls and baseboards are not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Kitchen: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the kitchen ceiling is not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Living Room: The electrical fixtures are not maintained in a safe and complete condition.Namely, the living room ceiling light is not maintained in a safe and complete condition, as the light fixture cover is missing. (closed)
- Kitchen: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the kitchen walls and baseboards are not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Bedroom: The electrical fixtures are not maintained in a safe and complete condition.Namely, the bedroom ceiling light is not maintained in a safe and complete condition, as the light fixture cover is missing. (closed)
- Bedroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the bedroom walls and baseboards are not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Hall – Closet: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the hall closet wall and baseboard is not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
Case 26 129721 PRS 00 IV
- Jan 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 102015 PRS 00 IR
- Dec 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 268353 PRS 00 IR
- Dec 2025
Snow and iceBylaw· Closed
Case 25 264974 SNI 00 IR
- Nov 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Nov 2025· Closed
- Elevator – Car #1: Elevator(s) is not certified in good working order.Namely, elevator car #1 is not maintained in good working order. (closed)
Case 25 259650 PRS 00 IV
- Nov 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 259622 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 232522 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Oct 2025· Closed
- Bathroom: Vanity is not maintained in a satisfactory condition.Namely, the bathroom vanity and toe kick are not maintained in a satisfactory condition. (closed)
- Bathroom: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely, the bathroom floor tile is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
Case 25 246401 PRS 00 IV
- Sep 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 228996 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 197958 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jun 2025· Closed
- Driveway: Exterior yard that is used for the parking or storage of motorized vehicles or surfaced with a material impervious to water is not maintained in good repair, free from cracks, holes and ruts.Namely, the exterior driveway that is used for t… (closed)
Case 25 178137 PRS 00 IV
- Jun 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 175889 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 135318 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 134597 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 134595 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 134543 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 133456 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 123648 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 123640 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 109439 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 101573 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 101311 PRS 00 IR
- Dec 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Feb 2025· Closed
- Elevator #2: Elevator(s) is not certified in good working order.Namely, elevator #2 is not maintained in good working order. (closed)
Case 25 111528 PRS 00 IV
- Dec 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 250685 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
6 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 2
- Roof and cladding 1
- Fire and life safety 1
- Heating, cooling and ventilation 1
- Alterations 1
- Aug 2011
Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed
To install one new backflow prevention device
Permit 11 255739 PSA · est. $10,000
- Apr 2011
Roof and cladding · Re-Roofing/Re-Cladding · Closed
Remove existing cladding and apply new cladding to exterior of building
Permit 11 181476 BLD · est. $250,000
- Nov 2010
Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Closed - Dormant
Replace fire alarm panel and voice communication controls
Permit 10 302561 FSU · est. $20,000
- Apr 2001
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO DAY CLINIC "SPEECH THERAPY"
Permit 01 131489 PLB
- Apr 2001
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO DAY CLINIC "SPEECH THERAPY"
Permit 01 131486 HVA
- Apr 2001
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO DAY CLINIC "SPEECH THERAPY"
Permit 01 131484 CMB · est. $90,000
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
52/ 100
Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.
- Transit44
33.1 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 6 routes.
- Parks & trees100
128.3 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 80 m. 40 street trees within 300 m.
- Cycling69
Within 1 km: 0 km of protected lanes, 7.25 km of bike lanes and trails, 0.8 km of shared routes. 1 Bike Share station within 500 m.
- Schools nearby1
1 public or Catholic school within 1 km (nearest: Henry Hudson Sr Public School, 970 m). Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.
- Daily amenities12
Within 1 km: 0 libraries, 2 community centres, 1 licensed child care centre.
- Road safety95
0 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
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Safety
Morningside
- AssaultAbout typical
Higher than 58 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.1× the city median).
- Break and enterAmong the lowest
Lower than 100 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (30% of the city median).
- RobberyLower than most
Lower than 87 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (52% of the city median).
- Auto theftAbout typical
Higher than 51 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- Theft from vehiclesAbout typical
Lower than 65 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- Theft over $5,000Among the lowest
Lower than 97 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (43% of the city median).
- Bicycle theftAmong the lowest
Lower than 94 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (28% of the city median).
- ShootingsHigher than most
Higher than 89 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (2.3× the city median).
- HomicideAbout typical
Lower than 70 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (76% 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
Highway 401, 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, 18.8 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
Institutional General
- Category
- Institutional
- Zone label
I 1.6 (x18)- 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
- 1
- Registered short-term rentals at this address
- 0
2877 A Ellesmere Rd · 240 m away
Site plan · NOAC Issued · submitted 2025-03-04
The proposed development for an Education Centre and parking garage is located on an existing surface parking lot in the northwest corner of the property. A total GFA of 46,577 square metres is proposed; 17,750 square metres are for the 6-s
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 2018). Not resident reviews.
89 / 100City inspection score, August 2026. How buildings are scored
- Type
- Social housing
- Storeys
- 12
- Units
- 126
- Built
- 1976
- Elevators
- 2
- Managed by
- Birch Housing
- Heating
- Hot water
- Air conditioning
- Central air
- Laundry
- Main floor, 24 HOURS
- Pets
- Allowed
- Parking
- Surface parking
- Visitor parking
- Free
- Amenities
- Indoor recreation room
- Balconies
- No
- Smoke-free building
- No
- Sprinklers
- Yes
- Cooling room
- Yes
- Ward
- 24
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Source dataset.
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