10 Lower Spadina Ave
10 Lower Spadina Ave is in Harbourfront-CityPlace. A 49‑storey building with shops with 511 homes is under review at this address.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 49-storey building with shops with 511 homes is under review, at this address.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M5V.
01What’s planned near 10 Lower Spadina Ave
At this address: a 49‑storey building with shops with 511 homes, under review by City planners. 1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 149-storey building with shopsThis address 10 Lower Spadina Ave2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan511 homes32,363 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2024. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 49-storey mixed use building (not including mechanical penthouse), containing approximately 128 square metres of non-residential floor area at grade, and 511 apartment dwelling units.The proposed…Public notice · Dec 13, 2024Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 10 Lower Spadina Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 228228 STE 10 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Oct 18, 2024 · City record and how to commentFile 24 228193 STE 10 SA (site plan) · submitted Oct 18, 2024 · City record and how to comment
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits nearby
- New Year's Eve · 339 Queens Quay W
Amplified sound · in HTO ParkDec 31, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 · 10 pm to 1 am
309 m away
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits: permits that let a site go past the noise bylaw’s limits for a set time (amplified sound for an event, construction outside normal hours, a concrete pour). Upcoming and current permits within 600 m. Events run by individuals show their name only for street parties, festivals and markets.
02Safety near 10 Lower Spadina Ave
Police recorded 113 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 91% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Harbourfront-CityPlace compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 70 near this address | 15% higher883 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 near this address | About the same57 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 27 near this address | 25% lower142 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 4 near this address | 39% lower48 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 7 near this address | 75% lower57 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Harbourfront-CityPlace
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on F G Gardiner Xy W and Spadina Ave. Harbourfront-CityPlace has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- F G Gardiner Xy W at Spadina Ave · Driver, seriously injured · Jun 14, 2026 · 184 m
- 11 Brunel Crt at Fort York Blvd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 27, 2025 · 225 m
- Lower Spadina Ave at Lake Shore Blvd W · Motorcyclist and passenger, seriously injured · Sep 10, 2024 · 83 m
- Gardiner Xwy W at York St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · May 26, 2024 · 147 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | Harbourfront-CityPlace, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 11 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 26 | 196 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 24 | 231 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
03Getting around from 10 Lower Spadina Ave
The nearest subway station is St Andrew Station (Line 1), about a 20‑minute walk (1.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by the 510 and 509 streetcars, with about 1,348 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.3 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 20 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 510 | 746 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 509 | 253 | 2.7 | fewer than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 40 York St
City-run (Green P): 12 Level 2 ports. Next: 10 Portland St, 1.2 km.1.1 km - Indoor bike station: Union Station
Secure parking for 80 bikes.1.1 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
04Schools and child care near 10 Lower Spadina Ave
The closest public and Catholic schools. They may not be the ones assigned to this address; check with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) or Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Secondary schools
Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Jan 7, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 7, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jul 17, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 10 Lower Spadina Ave
There are 10 parks and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Stanley Park South-Toronto, 1.4 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Spadina Quay Wetlands · 441 Queens Quay W · 72 m
- Toronto Music Garden · 479 Queens Quay W · 172 m
- Hto Park West · 375 Queens Quay W · 183 m
- Southern Linear Park · 350 Lake Shore Blvd W · 202 m
- Peter Street Basin Park · 370 Queens Quay W · 255 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
Park projects nearby
- New Park at Spadina Pier
A new park is coming to Spadina Pier, located in the Bathurst Quay neighbourhood.In progress · 298 m - Canoe Landing Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
The City is improving the off-leash area in Canoe Landing Park.In progress · 360 m - Rees Street Park
A new park is coming to 318 Queens Quay. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 378 m - Lower Garrison Creek Park
A new park is coming to Spadina-Fort York as part of a subdivision development at CityPlace.In progress · 663 m - Victoria Memorial Square Park Improvements
The City is improving Victoria Memorial Square Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 812 m
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
06The building at 10 Lower Spadina Ave
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 10 Lower Spadina Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 37 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 10 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 37)
- Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jun 18, 2026
1 Wall Sign****cars.ca**** · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 140233 - Fire Alarm · completed Nov 9, 2021
Fire Alarm head end replacement and device for device. No modifications to existing system or wiring · Permit 20 174685 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 11, 2020
Proposal for interior alteration 4th floor of existing office space · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 248084 - Interior Alterations · completed May 13, 2019
Proposed Interior Alterations to an Existing Office Space at 4th Floor (Unit 400) bringing back to the existing Base Building Standards. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 115821 - Interior Alterations · completed Sep 25, 2018
Revision to add washroom to base permit re: alterations to existing office. "Advocis. · 6 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 274184 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 20, 2018
Proposal for interior alterations to the 6th and 7th floor of existing office building. Scope of work on the 6th floor is interior demolition of all partitions and ceiling bulkheads, finishes, and… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 278403 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed May 24, 2018
To erect and display one illuminated wall sign.**TRIBE** · Permit 17 250986 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed May 24, 2018
To erect and display one wall and one projecting static illuminated signs.**SUBWAY** · Permit 17 196443 - Interior Alterations · completed Jan 31, 2018
Proposal for change of use from offices to fitness center. Scope of work includes interior alterations to the ground floor (Suite 100) to construct a fitness studio including yoga and cycling rooms.… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 180674 - Interior Alterations · completed Sep 19, 2017
Proposal for interior alterations to Unit 200 of existing office building. Tenant is "Incendo Media" · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 163348
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 3 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 10 Lower Spadina Ave
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
Special areas
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
08Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Bao House Fort York (restaurant or bar), Infinity Mart (take-out or food shop).
15 Fort York Boulevard (249 m), 11 Mariner Terrace (259 m), 450-470 Lake Shore Boulevard West (403 m), and 1 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 263 Queens Quay E | Early planning | 199 | 472 m |
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown), POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Parking tickets on this block
1 ticket in 2025 on Lower Spadina Ave between numbers 0 and 60: 1 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
The Waterfront BIA, which includes this address. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,226 service requests came from postal area M5V, which includes 10 Lower Spadina Ave. The most common:
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 525 | |
| Injured wildlife | 292 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 209 | |
| Property standards | 209 | |
| Posters on City property | 208 | |
| Illegal dumping | 143 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
09Risks and environment at 10 Lower Spadina Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 32 tests, May 22, 2014 to Aug 26, 2025
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Harbourfront-CityPlace
Harbourfront-CityPlace had 28,135 residents in 2021. The median household income was $90,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 60% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 33% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (7.3%), Hindi (3.8%) and Spanish (3.8%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, up 6% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.2%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Central Toronto | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | +2% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | +4% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | +6% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | 0% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Harbourfront-CityPlace compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Nov 24: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Ausma Malik, Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York · Councillor_Malik@toronto.ca · 416-392-4044
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/10-lower-spadina-ave#sec-history
