640 Sheppard Ave E
Toronto, Ontario M2K
A 19-storey, 128-unit private rental building built in 1970.
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Issues & maintenance
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City bylaw and health cases
49 bylaw investigations at this address since Oct 2024; 7 notices or orders to comply; 5 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 40
- Not enough heat 5
- Zoning 2
- Fences 1
- Garbage 1
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 243283 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 241373 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 209391 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 198161 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 197540 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jul 2026· Order Issued
- 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… (open)
Case 26 196921 PRS 00 IV
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- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued
Case 26 196906 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 193911 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Not enough heatBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 170560 000 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 170559 000 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 26 170558 000 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 170557 000 00 IR
- May 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 162086 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 114699 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 260028 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 234551 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 220613 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Aug 2025· Closed
- Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, wall damage throughout both staircases leading to the basement and outside hallway. (closed)
- Staircase 1: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, damaged ceiling tile at the bottom of staircase by leasing office sign. (closed)
- Basement: Previously finished surface(s) have marks, stains, graffiti, smoke damage, painted slogans and/or other defacements.Namely, the ceiling tile throughout the basement hallway. (closed)
- Laundry room: Previously finished surface in the public area of the property is not maintained in good repair.Namely, ceiling thoughout the laundry room in the basement (closed)
- Laundry Room: Wall(s) not maintained clean.Namely, the metal grill throughout the laundry room. (closed)
- Storage Room: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely, deteriorated paint on the door leading to the basement storage room (closed)
- Storage room: Previously finished surface(s) have marks, stains, graffiti, smoke damage, painted slogans and/or other defacements.Namely, ceiling tiles throughout the storage room (closed)
- Storage Room: Previously finished wall(s) in the public area of the property is not maintained in good repair.Namely, damaged wall by storage rooms 211-916. (closed)
- Previously finished surface in the public area of the property is not maintained in good repair.Namely, ceiling area by compactor room. (closed)
- Previously finished wall(s) in the public area of the property is not maintained in good repair.Namely, the area by compactor room. (closed)
- Staircase 1: The stair, landing and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely, the bottom landing by the leasing office sign. (closed)
Case 25 210225 PRS 00 IV
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 203327 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 200839 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 200068 PRS 00 IR
- May 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 163320 PRS 00 IR
- May 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 162013 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2025· Closed
- The cupboard is not maintained in good repair and good working order. (open)
- Maximum temperature of hot water supplied by fittings to fixtures in a residential occupancy exceeds 49 degrees Celsius. (open)
Case 25 149719 PRS 00 IV
- Apr 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 149602 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 145788 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 145774 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2025
ZoningBylaw· Closed
Case 25 145645 ZON 00 IR
- Apr 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 145619 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 145580 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 145561 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 136128 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · May 2025· Closed
Case 25 156754 PRS 00 IV
- Feb 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · May 2025· Closed
- Building: Communication system is not maintained in good repair and in operative condition. Namely, the Intercom in the Main Entrance Lobby not connected to the Management Office. (closed)
- Underground Parking Area: An exterior door has a defective locking mechanism. Namely, the Exterior Door(s) to Underground Parking. (open)
- Building: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Namely, the Hallways Walls from PH to Lobby. (open)
- Garbage Room – Building: The ventilation system or unit is not regularly cleaned. Namely, the Ventilation in the Garbage Chute Rooms from PH to Lobby. (open)
- Building: Floor and/or floor covering not kept free from holes, stains, rubbish and debris. Namely, the Floor Covering (Carpet) on the 20th Floor and 18th Floor. (open)
- Building – 1st Floor: Interior lighting fixtures or lamps are not maintained. Namely, the Burnt out Lights in the Lobby. (closed)
- Garbage Room: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair. Namely, the Compactor Room Door leading to the Exterior. (open)
- Building – Stairway: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Namely, the Walls throughout the Stairwell(s) from PH to Lobby. (open)
- Storage Room: Interior lighting fixtures or lamps are not maintained. Namely, the light bulbs in the Storage Lockers do not have light covers. (closed)
- Building – 10th Floor: The light standard(s) supporting artificial light is not kept in good repair and in good working order. Namely, the 10th Floor missing light cover. (closed)
- Garbage Room: Garbage disposal room is not maintained in a clean and odour free condition. Namely, the Compactor Room. (open)
- Garbage Room: Floor and/or floor covering not kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Namely, the conditions of the Flooring in the Compactor Room. (closed)
Case 25 152634 PRS 00 IV
- Feb 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · May 2025· Closed
- Building: The exterior columns and their components are not being maintained in good repair. Namely, the Exterior Columns located throughout the Main Entrance of the Building. (closed)
Case 25 152571 PRS 00 IV
- Feb 2025
ZoningBylaw· Closed
Case 25 115400 ZON 00 IR
- Feb 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 115399 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 115398 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 115397 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 115396 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2025
FencesBylaw· Closed
Case 25 115395 FEN 00 IR
- Feb 2025
GarbageBylaw· Closed
Case 25 115394 WST 00 IR
- Jan 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 105577 PRS 00 IR
- Dec 2024
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 24 248908 HEA 00 IR
- Nov 2024
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 24 243578 HEA 00 IR
- Nov 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2025· Closed
- The parking or storage garage ceiling painted surface is not maintained reasonably clean. (closed by ps committee)
Case 25 144979 PRS 00 IV
- Nov 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 240240 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2024
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 24 239519 HEA 00 IR
- Oct 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 223104 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 1
- Heating, cooling and ventilation 1
- Alterations 1
- Balcony repair 1
- Parking garage repair 1
- Roof and cladding 1
- Sep 2026
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Application Acceptable
Plumbing - Proposal to convert existing common area into new 1 bedroom unit.
Permit 26 241125 PLB
- Sep 2026
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Application Acceptable
HVAC - Proposal to convert existing common area into new 1 bedroom unit.
Permit 26 241125 HVA
- Sep 2026
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Application Acceptable
Proposal to convert existing common area into new 1 bedroom unit.
Permit 26 241125 BLD · est. $10,000
- Jul 2011
Balcony repair · Balcony/Guard Repairs · Inspection
Repairs to 72 balconies
Permit 11 238369 BLD
- Aug 2007
Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Closed
Parking garage and ramp repair
Permit 07 250798 BLD
- Mar 2007
Roof and cladding · Re-Roofing/Re-Cladding · Closed
Re-Cladding exterior walls of existing building
Permit 07 128636 BLD
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
47/ 100
Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.
- Transit64
16.6 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 3 routes. Nearest subway or LRT: Bayview (4 Sheppard Line), 360 m.
- Parks & trees32
10.3 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 230 m. 371 street trees within 300 m.
- Cycling12
Within 1 km: 0.45 km of protected lanes, 0.05 km of bike lanes and trails, 0 km of shared routes. 2 Bike Share stations within 500 m.
- Schools nearby68
5 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: North York Linc , 360 m), plus 1 private. Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.
- Daily amenities35
Within 1 km: 1 library, 1 community centre, 7 licensed child care centres.
- Road safety51
3 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
Bayview Village
- AssaultLower than most
Lower than 77 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (70% of the city median).
- Break and enterAbout typical
Higher than 59 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.1× the city median).
- RobberyAbout typical
Lower than 62 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (84% of the city median).
- Auto theftAbout typical
Higher than 50 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- Theft from vehiclesAbout typical
Higher than 70 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.2× the city median).
- Theft over $5,000About typical
Higher than 67 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.3× the city median).
- Bicycle theftAbout typical
Higher than 50 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- ShootingsAbout typical
Lower than 64 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (80% 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, 420 m 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, 11.1 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
Residential Apartment
- Category
- Apartment
- Zone label
RA (f30.0; a1375; d1.5) (x442)- 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
- 7
- Registered short-term rentals at this address
- 0
680 Sheppard Ave E · 270 m away
Rezoning · Under Review · submitted 2026-05-07
OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of two towers at 37 and 28 storeys on a shared six-storey podium with a total of 789 residential units, inclusive of 47 rental replacement units. A total of approximately 70 square metres
City record630 Sheppard Ave E · 110 m away
Rezoning · Under Review · submitted 2025-12-11
The City of Toronto¿s Development Review Division has received an application to permit additional heights to a 52 and 44-storey mixed-use building from a Tribunal-approved 30 and 29-storey mixed-use building. The total gross floor area is
City record635 Sheppard Ave E · 250 m away
Rezoning · Under Review · submitted 2025-07-10
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 30-storey building with residential and commercial uses. The building proposes 351 residential units. Vehicle access is from Greenbriar Road, leading to a three lev
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 | Bayview Village | North York (Northeast) zone | Toronto region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $1,498 | $1,491 |
| 1 bed | - | $1,815 | $1,761 |
| 2 beds | - | $2,156 | $2,045 |
| 3+ beds | - | $2,342 | $2,294 |
| All units | $2,438 | $2,081 | $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 2017). Not resident reviews.
94 / 100City inspection score, July 2025. How buildings are scored
- Type
- Private rental
- Storeys
- 19
- Units
- 128
- Built
- 1970
- Elevators
- 2
- Heating
- Hot water
- Air conditioning
- None
- Laundry
- Basement of each building, 24HRS
- Pets
- Allowed
- Parking
- Underground garage, garage accessible thru buildg, surface parking
- Visitor parking
- Free
- Amenities
- Outdoor pool, indoor recreation room, indoor exercise room, sauna
- Balconies
- Yes
- Smoke-free building
- No
- Sprinklers
- Yes
- Cooling room
- Yes
- Ward
- 17
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Source dataset.
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