Brewin Housing Co-Op Inc

What you should know about Brewin Housing Co-Op Inc

The Peggy & Andrew Brewin Housing Co-operative (address: 77 Charles St. E., Toronto) is a member-run non‑profit housing co‑op established in 1995. The property comprises 78 units split between a four‑storey walk‑up and a 70‑unit high‑rise. Unit mix includes bachelor, one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom layouts; the walk‑up contains four three‑bedrooms and four one‑bedrooms and is plumbed to accept in‑unit washers/dryers (electricity for these appliances is charged separately). The high‑rise offers bachelors, one‑ and two‑bedrooms (some with balconies) and provides a common laundry room; individual in‑unit laundry is not accommodated in the high‑rise. The co‑op reports eight wheelchair‑accessible units (six one‑bedrooms and two two‑bedrooms) and several units modified for residents who are deaf. Location and access: the co‑op is centrally located within a short walk (approximately five minutes) of the Bloor–Yonge subway station and nearby grocery and retail services, positioning it close to transit and urban amenities. Governance and community: the co‑op operates under standard cooperative principles of democratic management. Members collectively own the co‑op, elect a board of directors from among residents, and participate in the governance and operation of the community. Participation by able‑bodied members is expected, as volunteer involvement is integral to daily operations. Member rights summarized on the site include voting on the annual budget, electing and running for the board, receiving audited financial statements, and security of tenure subject to by‑law compliance. The co‑op is affiliated with the Co‑operative Housing Federation of Toronto (CHFT) and links to broader cooperative resources are provided. Application process and occupancy: the co‑op is accepting applications for market units. Prospective members submit an application form by email and are placed on a waiting list; selection is based on available unit type, followed by an interview conducted by at least two co‑op members and final review by the board. Applicants requiring rent‑geared‑to‑income (RGI) assistance are directed to contact the City of Toronto RGI program. Fees and services: the website lists monthly housing charge ranges by unit type (examples shown: bachelor roughly $767–$896, one‑bedroom roughly $953–$1,049, two‑bedroom roughly $1,156–$1,265, three‑bedroom roughly $1,461–$1,535) — two slightly different rate tables appear on the site. Hydro and gas are reported as included in the monthly charge; members pay for cable and phone. Floor plans, site plans and relevant bylaws/policies are available for download on the co‑op’s site. Contact information (phone and email) is provided for applications and inquiries.