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10 Things People Don't Understand About Running a Subsidized Housing Building

10 Things People Don't Understand About Running a Subsidized Housing Building

Apr 24, 2026 (updated)·6 min read

Being a superintendent at a subsidized housing building in Toronto is nothing like people picture it. No, you don't live there, no, you're not on call 24/7 by choice, and yes, the phone still rings at 9 p.m. Here's the real picture from someone who's lived it.

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Building superintendent in Toronto, coding on the side. I write about building management, running, food, and everyday life.

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