A building with 4 dwellings (2 storeys), built in 1929, on a 265 m² lot. 2 building permits since 1990. Listed in the inventory of heritage buildings built before 1940. Assessed higher than 63% of the houses and plexes on avenue Ouellette.
2025-04: 6 dwellings not compliant, 102 non-compliances, file under review; 2025-04: 6 dwellings not compliant, 80 non-compliances, file under review; 2025-04: 6 dwellings not compliant, 89 non-compliances, file under review; 2025-04: 7 dwellings not compliant, 143 non-compliances, file under review; 2025-04: 6 dwellings not compliant, 108 non-compliances, file under review; 2016-12: 1 dwellings not compliant, 32 non-compliances, file closed; 2015-03: 2 dwellings not compliant, 26 non-compliances, file closed; 2013-09: 5 dwellings not compliant, 29 non-compliances, file closed; ….
What it means
The City blurs the location of these inspections to protect privacy, so a file cannot be tied to one building. Several files nearby point to older rental buildings with maintenance problems in the area (mould, pests, heating, water infiltration).
What to do
Ask the seller whether the City ever inspected this building and for the reports and proof of repairs.
The full report explains every finding like this one.
Check
In the inventory of heritage buildings built before 1940
What it means and what to ask
What the record says
What it means
What to do
What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller and the notary: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.
Welcome tax estimated with the City of Montréal’s 2026 brackets on the assessed value; the notary calculates it on the higher of the price and the adjusted value.
In the full report: incidents reported to the SPVM within 300 m over the last 12 months, by type.
Break-ins
Theft from vehicles
Vehicle theft
Mischief
Robbery
Building activity nearby
Construction permits within 300 m, 2 years1
Demolition permits within 300 m, 2 years0
In Lachine, the borough issued 64 construction permits and 19 demolition permits in the last two years. About the borough
Street and trees
City trees in front3 · Red Ash, Norway Spruce
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Questions about 72-78 avenue Ouellette
What is 72-78 avenue Ouellette assessed at?
$730,000 on the 2026-2027-2028 assessment roll. The previous roll had it at $555,400. More
How much is the welcome tax for 72-78 avenue Ouellette?
About $9,949 on its assessed value of $730,000. The tax is calculated on the highest of the price paid, the value in the deed and the adjusted assessed value, so the real amount may be higher. More
When was 72-78 avenue Ouellette built?
In 1929, according to the assessment roll.
How many dwellings does 72-78 avenue Ouellette have?
4 dwellings, according to the assessment roll.
Is 72-78 avenue Ouellette in a flood zone?
No. It is not in a flood zone mapped by the Quebec government. More
Does 72-78 avenue Ouellette have a notice of deterioration?
No. The Ville de Montréal has registered no notice of deterioration on this building. More
Is 72-78 avenue Ouellette a heritage building?
It is in the City’s inventory of buildings built before 1940. It is not protected, but some work may need a review. More
Can 72-78 avenue Ouellette be rented short term (Airbnb)?
No. The City of Montréal does not allow short-term rentals to tourists in this borough, even in a principal residence. More
What building permits has 72-78 avenue Ouellette had?
The City has issued 2 permits since 1990. The latest, from Jul 2009: bâtiment accessoire. More
Checked against Montréal open data and the Quebec assessment roll on October 25, 2026. Lot outlines come from the City’s assessment units and have no legal value; the certificate of location decides.
