40 Asquith Ave
Toronto, Ontario M4W
A 17-storey, 192-unit Toronto Community Housing building built in 1984.
- Property manager
- Toronto Community Housing Corporation
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Issues & maintenance
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City bylaw and health cases
27 bylaw investigations and 6 public health cases at this address since Jan 2025; 4 notices or orders to comply; 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 20
- Mould 4
- Garbage 3
- Not enough heat 3
- Indoor air quality 2
- Graffiti 1
- Aug 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 229126 PRS 00 IR
- Aug 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 228304 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2026
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 26 195260 HEA 00 IR
- Jun 2026
GarbageBylaw· Closed
Case 26 184002 WST 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 143635 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2026
GarbageBylaw· Closed
Case 26 133936 WST 00 IR
Show 27 older cases
- Mar 2026
GarbageBylaw· Closed
Case 26 128361 WST 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 116806 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2026
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 26 107244 HEA 00 IR
- Dec 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 269885 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 251033 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 220885 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2025
Indoor air qualityPublic health· Under Investigation
Case 10857837
- Sep 2025
MouldPublic health· Under Investigation
Case 10857837
- Aug 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 214634 PRS 00 IR
- Aug 2025
MouldPublic health· Under Investigation
Case 10856170
- Aug 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 211820 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2025
GraffitiBylaw· Closed
Case 25 170948 GRA 00 IR
- May 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jul 2025· Closed
- Bedroom: Repair(s) does not reasonably match existing ceiling(s).Namely: Bedroom ceiling (closed)
Case 25 191600 PRS 00 IV
- May 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 162234 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2025· Closed
- kitchen: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: The ceiling in throughout the kitchen is not free of damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- kitchen: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: The walls on the kitchen pillar facing the living area, as well as the walls beneath the kitchen countertop facing the living area, are not free of da… (closed)
Case 25 143128 PRS 00 IV
- Mar 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 135508 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2025
MouldPublic health· Under Investigation
Case 10840328
- Mar 2025
MouldPublic health· Under Investigation
Case 10838824
- Mar 2025
Indoor air qualityPublic health· Under Investigation
Case 10838466
- Mar 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Mar 2025· Closed
- Bedroom: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: The ceiling in bedroom near window is not free of damaged and deteriorated materials. Damage includes, but is not limited to staining, bubbling, crack… (closed)
- Bedroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: The walls in bedroom near window is not free of damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
Case 25 125742 PRS 00 IV
- Mar 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 124990 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Mar 2025· Closed
- Throughout Unit.: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: The ceiling throughout the unit is not free of damaged and deteriorated materials. Damage includes but is not limited to staining, cracks and bubbling. (closed)
Case 25 126304 PRS 00 IV
- Mar 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 124247 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 122758 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2025
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 25 110118 HEA 00 IR
- Jan 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 104777 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 101231 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
35 permits the City has issued at this address since 2000 - repairs, alterations and system work that needed one. Official records, not resident reports.
- Alterations 12
- Heating, cooling and ventilation 11
- Plumbing and drains 6
- Fire and life safety 3
- Parking garage repair 2
- Balcony repair 1
- Jun 2026
Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Permit Issued
Underground parking garage repairs and heating cable replacement.
Permit 26 181742 BLD · est. $1,270,000
- Feb 2026
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection
Plumbing - Proposal for in-suite accessibility modifications to achieve a barrier-free dwelling unit, including alterations to the washroom and kitchen.
Permit 25 243436 PLB
- Feb 2026
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Inspection
HVAC - Proposal for in-suite accessibility modifications to achieve a barrier-free dwelling unit, including alterations to the washroom and kitchen.
Permit 25 243436 HVA
- Oct 2025
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection
Proposal for in-suite accessibility modifications to achieve a barrier-free dwelling unit, including alterations to the washroom and kitchen.
Permit 25 243436 BLD · est. $133,800
- Sep 2024
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
Rev 01 - Revised plansHVAC - Proposed interior alterations of an existing suite including, plumbing, HVAC and electrical work.
Permit 24 163649 HVA
- Aug 2024
Fire and life safety · Sprinklers · Permit Issued
Proposed alteration to existing sprinkler system to existing retail store.
Permit 24 200013 FSU
Show 29 older permits
- Aug 2024
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Revision Issued
Revision 01: revision to bulkheads in suitesArchitectural works for enclosing the ductwork in suites included in building permit 21 216756 MSA 00 MS
Permit 23 179769 BLD
- Jun 2024
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations of an existing suite including, plumbing, HVAC and electrical work.
Permit 24 163649 PLB
- Jun 2024
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations of an existing suite including, plumbing, HVAC and electrical work.
Permit 24 163649 HVA
- Jun 2024
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposed interior alterations of an existing suite including, plumbing, HVAC and electrical work.
Permit 24 163649 BLD
- Jul 2023
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection
Architectural works for enclosing the ductwork in suites included in building permit 21 216756 MSA 00 MS
Permit 23 179769 BLD · est. $3,314,105
- May 2022
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposal to replace the existing diesel life-safety generator with new natural gas life-safety generator and creation of new 2hr fire rated room for electrical equipment c/w exhaust fan. Previous generator replacement project under…
Permit 22 144360 HVA
- May 2022
Alterations · Other(BA) · Closed
Proposal to replace the existing diesel life-safety generator with new natural gas life-safety generator and creation of new 2hr fire rated room for electrical equipment c/w exhaust fan. Previous generator replacement project under open pe…
Permit 22 144360 BLD
- Jan 2022
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Cancelled
Interior alteration work related to PTAC replacement. There is currently building permit which was received previously related to this project. Permit # :21 216756 MSA 00 MSThis submission is only for interior Alteration purposes.
Permit 22 107999 BLD · est. $3,314,105
- Sep 2021
Heating, cooling and ventilation · HVAC: Other Group C Buildings · Closed
replace existing PTAC units, boilers, domestic hot water tanks, make up air units, w/c exhaust fans
Permit 21 216756 MSA · est. $3,314,105
- Sep 2021
Alterations · Other(BA) · Inspection
Proposal to replace windows and doors and install exterior insulated finish system at balconies in an existing apartment building.
Permit 21 211006 BLD
- Jun 2020
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Alterations to ground floor and second floor to provide Service Hub for Toronto Community Housing stff and residents, including provision of offices, meeting room, and staff / tenant washroom. Exterior work at building entrance…
Permit 20 151982 PLB
- Jun 2020
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Alterations to ground floor and second floor to provide Service Hub for Toronto Community Housing stff and residents, including provision of offices, meeting room, and staff / tenant washroom. Exterior work at building entrance to p…
Permit 20 151982 HVA
- Jun 2020
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Alterations to ground floor and second floor to provide Service Hub for Toronto Community Housing stff and residents, including provision of offices, meeting room, and staff / tenant washroom. Exterior work at building entrance to provide…
Permit 20 151982 BLD · est. $460,806
- Mar 2018
Fire and life safety · Electromagnetic Locks · Closed
Proposal to install 3 maglocks on parking levels 1, 2, & 3 in existing apartment building.
Permit 18 129213 FSU · est. $3,000
- Mar 2016
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Cancelled
HVAC - Proposal for a new generator with enclosure in existing apartment building.
Permit 16 131543 HVA
- Mar 2016
Alterations · Other(BA) · Revocation Pending
Proposal for a new generator with enclosure in existing apartment building.
Permit 16 131543 BLD · est. $700,000
- Jun 2014
Balcony repair · Balcony/Guard Repairs · Permit Issued
Proposal to repair all balconies (207) and replace guards for existing apartment building.
Permit 14 174728 BLD
- Jun 2013
Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Permit Issued
Proposal for garage slab repairs for existing mixed-use Torotno Community Housing building.
Permit 13 182009 BLD · est. $300,000
- May 2011
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection
Plumbing - Minor interior alteratrions to existing tak-out restaurant on the ground floor. Convenience address - 810 Church St. Tenant - "Pizza Hut".
Permit 11 189553 PLB
- May 2011
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Permit Issued
HVAC - Minor interior alteratrions to existing tak-out restaurant on the ground floor. Convenience address - 810 Church St. Tenant - "Pizza Hut".
Permit 11 189553 HVA
- May 2011
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Permit Issued
Minor interior alteratrions to existing tak-out restaurant on the ground floor. Convenience address - 810 Church St. Tenant - "Pizza Hut".
Permit 11 189553 BLD
- May 2011
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Other(MS) · Inspection
CONVENIENCE ADDRESS IS 810 CHURCH - Permit to replace A/C System and add new gas line to existing commercial unit on ground floor of existing mixed use building - Future tenant Pizza Hut.
Permit 11 185632 MSA · est. $20,000
- Oct 2010
Fire and life safety · Electromagnetic Locks · Closed
Proposal to install 3 mag locks. 1-level P1, 1-level P2, and 1-level P3. Existing Toronto Community Housing Building with commercial on ground floor.
Permit 10 275880 FSU · est. $5,000
- Dec 2009
Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed
permit for backflow valve in existing apartment building
Permit 09 195486 PSA · est. $5,000
- Mar 2009
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Interior alterations to expand existing Rabba Fine Foods.
Permit 09 122050 PLB
- Mar 2009
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Interior alterations to expand existing Rabba Fine Foods.
Permit 09 122050 HVA
- Mar 2009
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Interior alterations to expand existing Rabba Fine Foods, into adjacent existing vacant retail unit.
Permit 09 122050 BLD
- Jan 2003
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Alter: Boiler/Furnace/AC Replacement · Closed - Dormant
alter hvac system: replace 2 boilers & convert coils to from electric to hot water
Permit 03 104920 MSA
- Mar 1998
Alterations · Unknown · Closed - Dormant
RELOCATE FIRE HOSE CABINET IN RETAIL STORE JNB
Permit 98 014160 BLD · est. $300
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
70/ 100
Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.
- Transit85
53.7 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 4 routes. Nearest subway or LRT: Bloor-Yonge (1 Yonge-University Line), 120 m.
- Parks & trees46
12.8 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 70 m. 391 street trees within 300 m.
- Cycling92
Within 1 km: 7.65 km of protected lanes, 2.55 km of bike lanes and trails, 1.25 km of shared routes. 15 Bike Share stations within 500 m.
- Schools nearby93
6 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: Jesse Ketchum Jr & Sr Public School, 570 m), plus 7 private. Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.
- Daily amenities74
Within 1 km: 3 libraries, 1 community centre, 10 licensed child care centres.
- Road safety6
11 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
Rosedale-Moore Park
- AssaultHigher than most
Higher than 89 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.8× the city median).
- Break and enterAmong the highest
Higher than 91 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (2.2× the city median).
- RobberyAbout typical
Higher than 64 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.3× the city median).
- Auto theftHigher than most
Higher than 82 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.5× the city median).
- Theft from vehiclesAbout typical
Lower than 51 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- Theft over $5,000Higher than most
Higher than 88 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.8× the city median).
- Bicycle theftHigher than most
Higher than 88 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (5.0× the city median).
- ShootingsLower than most
Lower than 79 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (59% of the city median).
- HomicideLower than most
Lower than 77 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (67% 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, 1.9 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, 650 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 4.0 (c1.75; r4.0) SS1 (x2386)- Height limit
- 30 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
- 38
- Registered short-term rentals at this address
- 0
8 Cumberland St · 230 m away
Site plan · Under Review · submitted 2026-07-22
834 Yonge St · 190 m away
Site plan · Under Review · submitted 2026-07-22
832 Yonge St · 190 m away
Site plan · Under Review · submitted 2026-07-22
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 | Rosedale | Toronto (Central) zone | Toronto region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $1,606 | $1,491 |
| 1 bed | $2,203 | $2,042 | $1,761 |
| 2 beds | $2,488 | $2,776 | $2,045 |
| 3+ beds | - | $3,580* | $2,294 |
| All units | $2,358 | $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.
81 / 100City inspection score, September 2025. How buildings are scored
- Type
- Toronto Community Housing
- Storeys
- 17
- Units
- 192
- Built
- 1984
- Elevators
- 3
- Managed by
- Toronto Community Housing Corporation
- Heating
- Hot water
- Air conditioning
- None
- Laundry
- On site
- Pets
- Allowed
- Parking
- Underground garage, garage accessible thru buildg, surface parking
- Visitor parking
- Both
- Amenities
- Indoor recreation room
- Balconies
- Yes
- Smoke-free building
- Yes
- Sprinklers
- Yes
- Cooling room
- No
- Ward
- 11
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Source dataset.
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