Inspected on Jul 9, 2024
240 WELLESLEY ST E Report
This is a 554-unit building in North St.James Town with a RentSafeTO score of 78/100, which means needs improvements. City investigation data lists 20 open deficiencies across 4 investigation records.
These are City of Toronto records, not tenant reviews. Some issues may have been repaired since the latest update.
- Score
- 78
- Status
- 🟡 Needs Improvements
- Units
- 554
- Property type
- privately-owned building
RentSafeTO scorecard
On Jul 9, 2024, City of Toronto's RentSafeTO team evaluated this building. It scored 78 out of 100. The City data lists 42 evaluated areas for this inspection. Scores are 1 to 3 when inspected: 3 means no bylaw violations were observed, 2 means minor violations were observed, and 1 means significant violations were observed. Items scored 0 are shown as not inspected.
Questions for the landlord
18 to ask about
These inspection items scored below 3 out of 3. Ask whether they have been repaired since the City inspection.
Retaining Walls
Storm Drainage
Exterior Walkways
Parking Areas
Ventilation
Graffiti Control
Exterior Grounds
Building Exterior
Balcony Guards
Exterior Storage
Garbage Room
Hallway Walls & Ceiling
Hallway Floors
Interior Lighting
Chute Rooms
Stairwell Condition
Stairwell Steps
Stairwell Lighting
Scored 3 out of 3
23 scored 3
These inspection areas scored 3 out of 3 in the latest RentSafeTO evaluation.
Show 3 out of 3 scores (23)These scores are included for context, but questions are shown first.
Windows
Intercom System
Emergency Contact Sign
Lobby Walls & Ceiling
Lobby Floors
Laundry Room
Exterior Doors
Elevator Maintenance
Elevator Condition
Electrical Services
Handrail Safety
Handrail Maintenance
Abandoned Equipment
Building Cleanliness
Pest Control
Tenant Notification Board
Pest Control Log
Maintenance Log
Cleaning Log
Vital Service Plan
Electrical Safety Plan
State of Good Repair Plan
Tenant Service Request Log
City investigation records
These records come from City of Toronto's Municipal Licensing & Standards division. Open deficiencies are shown first so you can see what may still need repair.
Investigation summary
A deficiency is a problem a City of Toronto inspector documented, such as damaged stairs, walls, windows, waste areas, or safety equipment.
- Open deficiencies
- 20
- Resolved deficiencies
- 9
City data lists 20 open deficiencies across 4 investigation records. The latest listed date is Sep 25, 2025.
Investigation status and deficiency status can differ in City data; this page shows deficiency rows marked Open first.
Flagged Sep 25, 2025
7 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 265238 PRS 00 IV
Bathroom: The sanitary convenience room is not provided with adequate natural or mechanical ventilation.
Bathroom - Throughout: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials, specifically damaged plaster and paint and an approximate 3'x1' hole over bathtub.
Hall: The floor and surface cover and finish is not maintained, specifically, wooden parquet flooring immediately outside of bathroom entrance is water damaged, stained and uneven creating trip & cut hazard.
Living Room - Closet: Wall not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials, specifically, damaged plaster and paint on south living room closet wall.
Living Room - South: Wall not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials, specifically, damaged plaster and paint on south living room wall (west end).
Living Room - South West: The floor surface cover and finish is not reasonably smooth and level, specifically, parquet wood flooring water damaged, uneven and portions loose and insecure.
Living Room - Throughout: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials, specifically, fallen plaster and flaking paint.
Flagged Sep 9, 2025
11 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 228804 PRS 00 IV
Bathroom - North: Repair does not reasonably match existing wall, specifically, repair to north bathroom wall does not reasonably match in texture or colour.
Bathroom - Throughout: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.
Bedroom - North: Floor and/or floor covering not maintained free from trip or other hazardous condition, namely, portions of wooden parquet flooring deteriorated and loose/insecure.
Bedroom - North: The electrical receptacle is not maintained in a safe and complete condition, specifically, outlet behind faceplate loose and insecure.
Bedroom - North: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.
Hall - Closet: Walls not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials, specifically, large holes in closet walls.
Kitchen - Throughout: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.
Kitchen - Throughout: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.
Living Room - Closet: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.
Living Room - Throughout: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.
Living Room - Throughout: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.
Flagged Apr 14, 2025
1 deficiency
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 145202 PRS 00 IV
Driveway(s) and/or similar areas not maintained.Namely; potholes and cracked or separating pavement on the section St. James Avenue at the rear of #260 Wellesley Street travelling eastbound from Ontario Street to the first curve in St. James Avenue on the northeast corner of #260 Wellesley Street.
Flagged Jan 10, 2025
1 deficiency
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 124323 PRS 00 IV
1st Floor: Elevator(s) is not certified in good working order. Namely: Elevator # 3 not in service
Resolved deficiencies (9)
Flagged Jul 4, 2025
8 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 216860 PRS 00 IV
Balcony: Storm or screen door not maintained in good repair, specifically, balcony screen door missing lower hinge and rubbing in frame, inner and outer door handles and locking device damaged and/or missing, screening for operable window damaged and partially secured with tape.
Bathroom: Ceiling not maintained free of damaged and deteriorated materials, specifically excessive flaking paint.
Bathroom: The plumbing system is not kept free from leaks or defects, specifically, tub hot water tap and spigot leaking.
Bathroom: The supplied facility in or on the property is not maintained so that it will function safely and effectively, specifically, bathtub surface badly stained and deteriorated with pitted areas and sharp edges.
Bathroom: The ventilation unit is not kept in good repair and maintained in good working condition at all times, specifically, ceiling vent fan not functioning.
Kitchen: Ceiling not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials, specifically, excessive flaking paint and areas of uneven plaster.
Kitchen: The cupboard is not maintained in good repair and good working order, specifically, cupboard beneath countertop missing drawer.
Kitchen: The supplied appliance is not maintained in good repair and good working order. Namely: the refrigerator shows a damaged/insecure door seal, lower main shelf cracked, two door shelves cracked and patched with tape, lower crisper drawer handle cracked.
Flagged Mar 20, 2024
1 deficiency
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 24 130463 PRS 00 IV
Kitchen: The cupboard is not maintained in good repair and good working order.
Inspections with no listed deficiencies (60)
Jan 31, 2026
Property Standards
City file 26 111407 PRS 00 IR
Jan 24, 2026
Adequate Heat
City file 26 108726 HEA 00 IR
Jan 20, 2026
Property Standards
City file 26 106621 PRS 00 IR
Jan 7, 2026
Property Standards
City file 26 101756 PRS 00 IR
Jan 7, 2026
Property Standards
City file 26 101645 PRS 00 IR
Jan 2, 2026
Property Standards
City file 26 100082 PRS 00 IR
Dec 27, 2025
Snow and Ice
City file 25 269981 SNI 00 IR
Dec 22, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 269068 PRS 00 IR
Dec 17, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 267450 PRS 00 IR
Dec 2, 2025
Adequate Heat
City file 25 261441 HEA 00 IR
Oct 24, 2025
Zoning
City file 25 244818 ZON 00 IR
Oct 12, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 238826 PRS 00 IR
Sep 25, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 230529 PRS 00 IR
Sep 9, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 222954 PRS 00 IR
Sep 2, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 219381 PRS 00 IR
Sep 2, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 219375 PRS 00 IR
Aug 30, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 218331 PRS 00 IR
Aug 23, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 215070 PRS 00 IR
Aug 20, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 213838 PRS 00 IR
Aug 15, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 211411 PRS 00 IR
Aug 4, 2025
Fence
City file 25 204792 FEN 00 IR
Jul 31, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 203282 PRS 00 IR
Jul 21, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 197482 PRS 00 IR
Jul 17, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 195879 PRS 00 IR
Jul 14, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 192931 PRS 00 IR
Jul 13, 2025
Zoning
City file 25 192826 ZON 00 IR
Jul 9, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 190701 PRS 00 IR
Jul 4, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 188114 PRS 00 IR
Jul 3, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 187925 PRS 00 IR
May 25, 2025
Waste
City file 25 164574 WST 00 IR
May 14, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 159540 PRS 00 IR
May 12, 2025
Zoning
City file 25 158036 ZON 00 IR
May 8, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 156419 PRS 00 IR
Apr 14, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 144307 PRS 00 IR
Mar 28, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 136266 PRS 00 IR
Mar 20, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 132355 PRS 00 IR
Feb 28, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 123143 PRS 00 IR
Feb 4, 2025
Adequate Heat
City file 25 112297 HEA 00 IR
Jan 17, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 105770 PRS 00 IR
Jan 14, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 104239 PRS 00 IR
Jan 10, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 103545 PRS 00 IR
Jan 10, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 103294 PRS 00 IR
Jan 9, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 103060 PRS 00 IR
Dec 31, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 254818 PRS 00 IR
Dec 17, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 251284 PRS 00 IR
Dec 16, 2024
Adequate Heat
City file 24 250776 HEA 00 IR
Dec 10, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 248809 PRS 00 IR
Nov 28, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 244612 PRS 00 IR
Nov 27, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 243842 PRS 00 IR
Nov 6, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 235567 PRS 00 IR
Sep 26, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 218743 PRS 00 IR
Aug 6, 2024
Zoning
City file 24 193471 ZON 00 IR
Jul 26, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 188622 PRS 00 IR
Jul 24, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 186749 PRS 00 IR
Jul 24, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 186746 PRS 00 IR
Jul 18, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 183035 PRS 00 IR
Jun 6, 2024
Zoning
City file 24 160873 ZON 00 IR
May 15, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 148948 PRS 00 IR
Apr 25, 2024
Zoning
City file 24 140446 ZON 00 IR
Mar 20, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 127863 PRS 00 IR
Building facts
Basic details from the City registration record, including units, services, utilities, safety features, and management.
Registration details
These details come from City records and may need confirmation with the landlord or the City.
The City registration record lists this building as registered in 2017.
What type of property is this?
This is a privately owned rental building.
When was this building built and how big is it?
This building has 554 units across 29 storeys. It was built in 1968.
What was the RentSafeTO score during previous evaluations?
- • 2024-07-09, RentSafeTO score: 78.
What parking options are available?
The building offers the following parking options: Underground Garage, Garage accessible thru buildg.
Is visitor parking available?
Yes, paid visitor parking is available.
Is bike parking available?
Yes, there are 30 indoor bike spots.
How many accessible parking spaces are there?
There are 1 accessible parking spaces available.
Is there a laundry room?
Yes, a laundry room is available. It is located on the Basement. There are 26 machines available. Hours: 7AM - 11PM.
Are storage lockers available?
No, storage lockers are not available.
Do units have balconies?
Yes, units in this building have balconies.
What type of air conditioning is provided?
No building-wide air conditioning is provided.
How is the building heated?
The building uses Electric heating.
What kind of windows are installed?
The building is equipped with Double Pane windows.
How many elevators are there?
There are 5 elevators in the building. The status is: Replaced.
Does the building have a fire safety plan?
Yes, the building has a fire alarm system and an approved fire safety plan.
Is there a sprinkler system?
Yes, the building has a sprinkler system, and test records are on file.
Does the building have emergency power?
No, this building does not have emergency power.
Is there an exterior fire escape?
No, there is no exterior fire escape.
Is there an intercom system?
Yes, the building has an intercom system for entry.
Is the building entrance accessible?
No, the building entrance is not listed as barrier-free.
Are there garbage chutes?
Yes, the building is equipped with garbage chutes.
Where is garbage stored?
Garbage storage is available outdoors.
What waste facilities are available?
The building provides: Recycling bins.
Are utilities metered separately?
Hydro is metered separately for each unit.
Is there a cooling room?
No, there is no designated cooling room.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are allowed.
Is this a non-smoking building?
No, this is not a non-smoking building.
Who manages the building?
This building is managed by Wellesley Parliament Square Ltd..
I have a problem in my apartment. What can I do?
Start by talking to your landlord or property owner. Whenever possible, submit your service request in writing. This can cover issues like plumbing problems, leaking ceilings, pests, lack of heat or water, or problems in common areas.
Landlords are required to respond promptly. For urgent issues—such as problems with electricity, gas, heat, water, or security—they must respond within 24 hours. For non-urgent issues, they have up to seven days to address the problem.
If your landlord doesn't respond or resolve the issue, you can contact 311 Toronto to create a service request. The city can then investigate under the RentSafeTO program. You can submit your request by phone, using the 311 mobile app, via the 311 website, or by email at 311@toronto.ca. For more information about service requests, complaints, and investigations, visit the City of Toronto's RentSafeTO for Tenants page.
After you report to 311, a bylaw enforcement officer may reach out for additional details, such as photos or a copy of your written request to the landlord. For urgent complaints, the city aims to respond within 24 hours; for non-urgent complaints, response time is typically 5–10 days. The officer can issue a Notice of Violation or Order to Comply. If the landlord still fails to act, the city can escalate the situation, including fines, court action, or performing remedial work with costs added to the property.
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