Address report

640 Sheppard Ave E

A registered apartment building built in 1970 with a RentSafe score of 94, outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas, with no active development applications within 250 metres.

Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source

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Key findings

RentSafe evaluation score of 94 out of 100 (evaluated Jul 29, 2025).
4 fire code violations recorded in open inspections (most recent opened Oct 7, 2026).
Outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas.
0 active development applications and 1 Committee of Adjustment application within 250 m.

RentSafe score94out of 100

Fire code violations4in open inspections

Applications1active within 250 m

Flood hazardOutsideTRCA mapping

The red circle shows the 250-metre radius used for “Nearby” items. Numbers match the applications listed below.

01The building

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of

RentSafe evaluation94 / 100This addressApartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Jul 29, 2025

Building19 storeys · 128 units · built 1970This addressApartment Building Evaluation

Fire code inspections4 violations in open inspectionsThis addressResidential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Oct 7, 2026

Building orders and noticesNone on recordThis addressBuilding Construction/Demolition Violations

Building permits, last 5 years0 permitsThis addressBuilding Permits · 17 on record

Short-term rentalNot registeredThis addressShort Term Rentals Registration

Heritage statusNot on the Heritage RegisterThis addressHeritage Register

Open fire code items (4)

1.1.2.1./6.3.2.2. Records of Test (Fire Alarm) · opened Oct 7, 2026
1.1.2.1./6.2.7.5. Records of Test (Fire Extinguishers) · opened Oct 7, 2026
1.1.2.1./6.3.3.8. - Records of Test (Smoke Alarms) · opened Oct 7, 2026
Maintenance of closures · opened Oct 7, 2026

Recent permits (8)

Building Permit Related(MS) · Application Acceptable · Sep 21, 2026
HVAC - Proposal to convert existing common area into new 1 bedroom unit. · Permit 26 241125 HVA
Building Permit Related(PS) · Application Acceptable · Sep 21, 2026
Plumbing - Proposal to convert existing common area into new 1 bedroom unit. · Permit 26 241125 PLB
Interior Alterations · Application Acceptable · Sep 21, 2026
Proposal to convert existing common area into new 1 bedroom unit. · Permit 26 241125 BLD
Other(BA) · Permit Issued · Oct 22, 2021
Adding a barrier free accessible ramp to the rear entrance of the existing building @ 642 Sheppard Ave East. Accessible ramp is to be constructed above "roof" of the existing underground parking. · Permit 21 206147 BLD
Interior Alterations · Closed · Nov 13, 2017
Revision 01 - Revise interior floor layout as per bubbled drawings.Convert the existing guest suite on the main floor to two residential dwelling units, Guest Unit 1 & Guest Unit 2 · Permit 16 240101 BLD
Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed · Oct 17, 2017
REVISION 01 - Revise number of plumbing fixtures to add two new dishwashers.Plumbing - Convert the existing guest suite on the main floor to two residential dwelling units, Guest Unit 1 & Guest Unit 2 · Permit 16 240101 PLB
Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed · Mar 7, 2017
HVAC - Convert the existing guest suite on the main floor to two residential dwelling units, Guest Unit 1 & Guest Unit 2 · Permit 16 240101 HVA
Interior Alterations · Closed · Feb 13, 2017
Convert the existing guest suite on the main floor to two residential dwelling units, Guest Unit 1 & Guest Unit 2 · Permit 16 240101 BLD

02Risks and the ground

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of

River flood hazardOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025

Lake shoreline hazardOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025

TRCA regulated areaOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025

Basement flooding study areaBFA27Your areaBasement Flooding Study Areas · the City divides all of Toronto into study areas; this names yours, not a risk level

Lead in tap water samples, postal area M2K0 of 17 above 0.01 ppmYour area · M2KNon Regulated Lead Sample · May 27, 2014 to Sep 11, 2025

TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.

03What’s changing nearby

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627 Sheppard Ave E · 176 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · OMB Appeal
To permit a one-storey temporary sales office. The sales office is currently being constructed without a building permit. Please be advised this property is the subject of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. 16…
File A0257/16NY · submitted Mar 11, 2016

Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications · 0 registered short-term rentals within 250 m.

04City services

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of

Garbage dayNovember 13, 2026This addressCollection calendar Friday 2

Next recyclingNovember 20, 2026This addressSolid Waste Collection Schedule

City councillorShelley CarrollWard 17councillor_carroll@toronto.ca · 416-338-2650

05Quick answers about 640 Sheppard Ave E

Is 640 Sheppard Ave E in a flood plain?

No. It is outside TRCA's mapped flood and shoreline hazard areas. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.

Does 640 Sheppard Ave E have open fire code violations?

4 violations are recorded in open fire inspections, the most recent opened Oct 7, 2026. Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results.

What is being built near 640 Sheppard Ave E?

0 active development applications within 250 metres. Source: Development Applications.

When is garbage day at 640 Sheppard Ave E?

Collection calendar Friday 2. Next garbage pickup: Nov 13, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.

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06From the archives

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