The site of our building is described in the Land Registry Office as being "composed of parts of Water Lots 16 and 17, part of the Walks and Gardens, part of the Bank of Toronto Bay" . Our building is located between the "Bank of Toronto Bay" and the "Water's Edge" of Lake Ontario as they were in 1841.
The plaque above was erected on our building in 2026 thanks to the St Lawrence Neighbourhood Association, the City of Toronto and Heritage Toronto.

INTRODUCTION

Learn about the New Town of York (MTCC 573), including a brief history of our neighbourhood and of our Corporation.

This page also provides a link to the Ontario Condominium Act, which governs all condominium corporations in the province. 

Our Declaration, By-laws and Rules must comply with the Act, we are also subject to all applicable Fire, Labour and Building Codes and other condominium-specific legislation, including the important Ontario Regulation 48/01.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Find contact information for the Property Manager, Resident Superintendent, and Emergency Assistance.

DECLARATION

The Declaration is a Condominium Corporation's foundational document - similar to its 'constitution' - and is prepared when a condominium is created. Declarations are registered on title at the Land Registry Office and must comply with the Condominium Act. Although amending Declarations is a complex and time-consuming process, our Declaration was amended in 2021 to reflect current standards and clarify or eliminate a number of inconsistencies - including the responsibility for the replacement of the windows.

BY-LAWS

The New Town of York currently has five By-laws, all of which are available on this page. By-laws must comply with both the Condominium Act and the Declaration. They are adopted by the Board of Directors but must be confirmed by a vote of the owners, typically requiring the support of more than 50% of all units. Once approved, they are registered on title at the Land Registry Office.

RULES

The Rules of the New Town of York are intended to promote a safe, secure, and enjoyable community for all residents. They govern the use of units and common elements, protect the Corporation's assets, and support the welfare of owners and residents. Rules must comply with the Condominium Act and the Declaration. Before new Rules take effect, owners are given a 30-day period during which they may requisition a meeting to overturn them by majority vote.

OWNER AND RESIDENT A–Z

This page provides practical information about living at the New Town of York and answers many frequently asked questions. Owners, residents, and prospective purchasers are encouraged to consult this resource before contacting the Superintendent, Property Manager, or a member of the Board.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Approximately once each month, the Board of Directors publishes Highlights, which are distributed by email to owners and residents. This page contains recent editions of Highlights as well as the Annual Reports presented by the Board at each Annual General Meeting.

LINKS TO LOCAL INFORMATION, ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES

Find links to the websites of local organizations and community groups, as well as the City of Toronto, the TTC, Toronto Hydro, and other useful public services.

USEFUL DOCUMENTS

This page contains documents distributed by the Board and Property Manager that remain of continuing interest to owners and residents. It also includes digital copies of the original 1981 sales brochures for the condominium.

In addition, the Corporation has scanned all original building plans that could be located. These "as-built" drawings should be used for general reference only. They are not always complete or fully accurate and do not reflect alterations made since construction. For example, the plans show clean-outs for the dryer and kitchen exhaust stacks that were never installed, and they continue to depict the swimming pool, which was permanently closed and filled in during 2025.

USEFUL FORMS

This page contains the Forms required for many common requests, including reserving the lounge or an elevator, applying for permission to do renovations or make alterations to your Unit, reporting rentals, and notifying the Corporation of changes in Unit occupancy.

PDF versions of all forms are available. Most require signatures and may need to be printed. Completed forms can be submitted either on paper to the Superintendent or electronically to the Property Manager, the Superintendent or a Board Member. 

BUILDING PLANS

The Corporation has also scanned all of the original BUILDING PLANS that we can locate.  It should be noted that the 'as built' plans are not completely accurate or in great detail and do not, of course, deal with any changes subsequently made to the building. (Examples are that the plans show that the dryer and kitchen vent stacks have clean-outs, though these were not installed during construction and that they continue to show the swimming pool, which was closed and filled in 2025.) 

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A 2015 aerial shot, courtesy of Edward Skira (UrbanToronto)

The above photograph was taken on The Esplanade at George Street in 1932.

Ariel view of our neighbourhood from early 1970's, New Town of York is on site of the red and white building east of the south St Lawrence Market.
There is a photo of this building, The Diner, on the Introduction and History page of this website.