Project Overview

This project involved the full renovation of a century-old home in Downtown Toronto, where a traditional single-family property was transformed into a fully compliant legal 3-unit rental building. Like many older homes in Toronto, the property faced major challenges, including inefficient layout, outdated systems, and a basement with limited ceiling height and poor accessibility — making it unsuitable for rental use. Based on our experience with old home renovations in Toronto, we approached this project with a focus on structural upgrades, system redesign, and long-term investment value. The basement underwent full underpinning and foundation reinforcement to increase ceiling height and meet legal requirements. We redesigned the entire layout to create three self-contained units, each with functional living space, proper ventilation, and efficient heating and cooling systems. Electrical and plumbing systems were fully upgraded to comply with current building codes. The result is a high-performing multi-unit rental property that maximizes both livability and long-term return on investment — a common goal among Toronto homeowners looking to unlock the full potential of older properties. Project City: Toronto Contractor: Reno Compass Inc.