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488 University Ave · Toronto

488 University

Condo — exempt from RentSafeTO inspections & signs
No City rating
This building has no RentSafeTO score — and never will under current rules.

The City's evaluation program covers purpose-built rental buildings only. Condos are exempt, so no inspection score and no colour-coded sign exist for this address. Resident reviews are the only record. Why condos have no signs →

Our read — from public records & cited coverage
  • Subject of a dedicated 2025 'worst building' Reddit thread: residents report valet-only parking, guest amenity fees, a split/transfer elevator design requiring a mid-tower change, echoey narrow layouts, and recurring leaks
  • The same thread credits exceptional views, balconies, and a 'world class' gym - a building where the amenity sheet and the daily experience diverge

Building facts

Managed by
Duka Property Management
Ward
University-Rosedale
The City holds little to no data for this building — condos are exempt from RentSafeTO, so facts like elevator counts, heating type, and amenities are never filed. Know this building? Add what you know in a review below or tell us directly — we'll publish verified facts here.

Short-term rentals

0 active short-term-rental registrations at this address. High counts can mean hotel-style turnover in hallways and elevators.

Source: City of Toronto Open Data, Short Term Rentals Registration (refreshed daily).

Links & coverage


Resident reviews

No published resident reviews yet. If you've lived at 488 University, you know things no dataset does — two minutes of your experience saves the next renter months of regret.

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Elevator wait times
Pests
Noise
Heat & hot water
Management
Deposit / key money returned
Were the elevators out of service in the past month?

Known issues worth flagging if you have first-hand knowledge: Kitec plumbing, special assessments, chronic elevator outages, pest treatments, heat/water interruptions, short-term-rental churn.

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