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40-50 Alexander St

Toronto, Ontario M4Y

A 29-storey, 217-unit private rental building built in 1963.

Built
1963
Units
217
Storeys
29
City inspection
95/100
Property manager
Brookfield Properties

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Issues & maintenance

Leaks, outages, repairs: dated reports from residents. None filed yet.

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City bylaw and health cases

23 bylaw investigations and 1 public health case at this address since Jul 2025; 5 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 20
  • Garbage 2
  • Indoor sanitation 1
  • Not enough heat 1
  • Aug 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Aug 2026· Closed

    • Building: Dwelling unit window that is capable of being opened has no screen. (substantially complete)
    • 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… (substantially complete)

    Case 26 218715 PRS 00 IV

  • Aug 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 218674 PRS 00 IR

  • Jun 2026

    Not enough heatBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 172207 000 00 IR

  • Jun 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 172206 000 00 IR

  • May 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 173974 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 148525 PRS 00 IR

Show 18 older cases
  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 147112 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Indoor sanitationPublic health· Under Investigation

    Case 10871948

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 141369 PRS 00 IR

  • Mar 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 123723 PRS 00 IR

  • Nov 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 259928 PRS 00 IR

  • Nov 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 252813 PRS 00 IR

  • Sep 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 225005 PRS 00 IR

  • Sep 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 221463 PRS 00 IR

  • Aug 2025

    GarbageBylawNotice to comply · Sep 2025· Closed

    Case 25 223997 WST 00 IV

  • Aug 2025

    GarbageBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 213022 WST 00 IR

  • Aug 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Sep 2025· Closed

    Case 25 217351 PRS 00 IV

  • Aug 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Aug 2025· Closed

    • Washroom – ceiling vent: The ventilation system or unit is not kept in good repair and maintained in good working condition at all times. (closed)
    • Kitchen – ceiling vent: The ventilation system or unit is not kept in good repair and maintained in good working condition at all times. (closed)

    Case 25 215624 PRS 00 IV

  • Aug 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 211413 PRS 00 IR

  • Aug 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 210874 PRS 00 IR

  • Aug 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawNotice to comply · Aug 2025· Closed

    • 1st Parking Level: Exterior garbage bin(s) has no cover.Namely, Organics and recycling bin have no lids. (open)
    • 1st Parking Level: Garbage container or receptacle is not maintained in a clean and odour free condition. (closed)
    • 1st Parking Level: Garbage containers are not pest-proof. (open)
    • 1st Parking Level: Garbage storage area is not maintained in a clean and odour free condition. (open)

    Case 25 216451 PRS 00 IV

  • Aug 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 206953 PRS 00 IR

  • Aug 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 206952 PRS 00 IR

  • Jul 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 192978 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

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

  • Alterations 7
  • Parking garage repair 7
  • Plumbing and drains 5
  • Heating, cooling and ventilation 2
  • Fire and life safety 1
  • Jun 2026

    Alterations · Other(BA) · Permit Issued

    Proposed Repair existing metal beam at top of Hydro vault box as required. Work to include removal of damaged/corroded material, preparation of surface, installation/repair of steel member, and protectivecoating/finish

    Permit 26 179848 BLD · est. $100,000

  • Apr 2026

    Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Permit Issued

    Proposal for concrete and waterproofing repair work in B1 Level, replace expansion joints

    Permit 26 138562 BLD · est. $95,000

  • May 2025

    Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Inspection

    proposal for concrete repairs on two different areas on the parking garage ramp as per attached drawings

    Permit 25 159454 BLD · est. $390,000

  • Oct 2023

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    INSTALLATION OF A FIRE HOSE CABINET IN GENERATOR ROOM

    Permit 23 210775 BLD · est. $10,000

  • Jul 2022

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    Create a bin storage room in the P1 level of an existing apartment building

    Permit 22 173864 BLD

  • May 2019

    Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Closed

    Proposed localized concrete repairs to an existing hydro vault.

    Permit 19 151748 BLD · est. $165,822

Show 16 older permits
  • Mar 2018

    Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Closed

    Proposal for localized concrete repair to existing parking garage for residential building

    Permit 18 136329 BLD · est. $200,000

  • Apr 2017

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

    Revision 01 - TO BASEMENT DRAINAGE, FAN COIL UNIT FC-1 AND FC-2 RELOCATION, DUCT ROUTING AND FIRE SEPARATIONS AND NEW RATED CEILING SYSTEM FOR CACF ROOM AS REQUIRED BASED ON AS FOUND SITE CONDTIONSHVAC - Proposal for interior alterations t…

    Permit 16 126550 HVA

  • Apr 2017

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    Revision 01 - TO BASEMENT DRAINAGE, FAN COIL UNIT FC-1 AND FC-2 RELOCATION, DUCT ROUTING AND FIRE SEPARATIONS AND NEW RATED CEILING SYSTEM FOR CACF ROOM AS REQUIRED BASED ON AS FOUND SITE CONDTIONProposal for interior alterations to the gr…

    Permit 16 126550 BLD

  • May 2016

    Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Closed

    Revision 01: installation of new radiator and generator equipment padsProposal for underground parking garage repairs in existing apartment building.

    Permit 15 193454 BLD

  • Mar 2016

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

    Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to the ground floor administrative offices, lobby, corridors and basement offices, severy and meeting room, convenience address of 40 Alexander St

    Permit 16 126550 PLB

  • Mar 2016

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

    HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to the ground floor administrative offices, lobby, corridors and basement offices, severy and meeting room, convenience address of 40 Alexander St

    Permit 16 126550 HVA

  • Mar 2016

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    Proposal for interior alterations to the ground floor administrative offices, lobby, corridors and basement offices, severy and meeting room, convenience address of 40 Alexander St

    Permit 16 126550 BLD

  • Jul 2015

    Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Closed

    Proposal for underground parking garage repairs in existing apartment building.

    Permit 15 193454 BLD · est. $5,000,000

  • Apr 2012

    Alterations · Fire Damage · Closed

    Proposal to repair fire damaged unit (1901). Convenience address is 50 Alexander Street.

    Permit 12 154802 BLD

  • Nov 2009

    Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed

    Proposal to install 1 backflow prevention device in an existing apartment building.

    Permit 09 187207 PSA · est. $15,000

  • Nov 2009

    Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed

    Proposal to install 1 backflow prevention device to an existing apartment building. Convenience address is 55 Maitland St.

    Permit 09 187196 PSA · est. $15,000

  • Nov 2009

    Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed

    Proposal to install 1 backflow prevention device to an existing apartment building. Convenience address is 50 Alexander St.

    Permit 09 187188 PSA · est. $15,000

  • Aug 2009

    Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Closed

    Proposal for a retrofit permit for the installation of new fire alarm system in an existing multi use building. There are three towers in this building, with the conveneince addresses of 40 Alexander Street, 50 Alexander Street and 55 Mait…

    Permit 09 162566 FSU

  • Sep 2008

    Alterations · Other(BA) · Closed

    To construct four new stairwell enclosures (servicing the underground parking) at the north west, north east and south west corners of the site and also maintain an existing stairwell enclosure, constructed without authorization located at…

    Permit 08 202038 BLD · est. $500,000

  • Aug 2007

    Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Closed

    Make garage slab repairs.

    Permit 07 251211 BLD · est. $120,000

  • Mar 1999

    Plumbing and drains · Unknown · Closed

    INSTALL 4" SANITARY AND STORM UNDERGROUND DRAINS DISCHARGE TO SUMP PITS (TO BE ISSUED WITH FOUNDATION PERMIT #420475 KNOWN AS 500 CHURCH ST.) COST INCLUDED WITH 418742

    Permit 99 014540 PLB · est. $15,000

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Cleared permits and active permits. Contractors are named only on permits filed since 2017.

Building facts

From the City of Toronto’s RentSafeTO registry, as reported by the landlord (registered 2017). Not resident reviews.

95 / 100City inspection score, November 2025. How buildings are scored

Type
Private rental
Storeys
29
Units
217
Built
1963
Elevators
3
Heating
Hot water
Air conditioning
Individual units
Laundry
Main level, 7:00AM-10:00PM
Pets
Allowed - no restrictions
Parking
Underground garage, garage accessible thru buildg, surface parking
Visitor parking
Both
Bike parking
70 indoor
Balconies
Yes
Smoke-free building
No
Sprinklers
No
Cooling room
Yes
Ward
13

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Source dataset.

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