Plex & multi-unit management in East York.
East York is a former borough of small houses on modest lots: 1940s brick bungalows, storey-and-a-half cottages and pairs of semis, most of them within walking distance of a Line 2 station. That combination has made it one of Toronto's busiest areas for basement suites and quiet conversions to triplexes. Rebuilds now often go up as purpose-built plexes. We manage the old conversions and the new builds alike.
East York, specifically.
Plex & multi-unit management in East York: the local picture
The core plex streets run north of the Danforth between Pape and Woodbine: Pape Village, Woodbine Heights, Danforth Village and the blocks around Cosburn and Mortimer. Donlands, Greenwood, Coxwell and Woodbine stations put most houses a short walk from Line 2, and the Danforth supplies the shops. Michael Garron Hospital at Coxwell and Sammon is a major employer, and nurses and support staff rent nearby. Streets toward Leaside carry larger houses, while the towers of Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park form a separate apartment market.
Much of East York lies in Ward 19, Beaches-East York, and part sits in Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth; both were included when Council approved six-unit residential buildings for nine wards in June 2025. That makes an East York bungalow lot one of the more realistic places in the city to replace a single house with a small walk-up. Public laneways are rare here, so rear units are usually garden suites. Any conversion still needs building permits, fire separation between suites and interconnected alarms, and the lease must say who pays hydro, gas and water when meters are shared.
What's included
- Unit-by-unit leasing. Staggered renewals and turnovers, planned in advance.
- Common areas. Hallways, laundry, lighting, garbage and recycling schedules.
- Building systems. Shared boilers, water heaters, fire safety and alarms.
- Utility allocation. Clear lease terms for shared or separately metered utilities.
- Consolidated reporting. Every unit on one statement, with per-unit ledgers.
- Capital planning. Roof, windows, boiler — budgeted before they become emergencies.
Neighbourhoods we cover
Are sixplexes allowed in East York?
In much of it, yes. Council's June 2025 decision opened six-unit residential buildings to nine wards, among them Ward 19 Beaches-East York and Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. Western parts of the former borough fall in other wards, so check the ward and zoning for your exact address.
Who pays utilities in a converted East York duplex?
It depends on the meters and the lease. With one hydro and gas meter, the landlord often includes utilities in rent, or the lease sets a fixed split. Changing that arrangement for a sitting tenant generally needs their agreement, so we set it correctly at the start of each tenancy.
Hand us the keys.
Tell us about your property. We'll walk it, price it, and send a plain-language proposal — no obligation.