138 Princess St
138 Princess St is in Moss Park. A 42‑storey building with 449 homes and shops is under appeal 193 m away and George St is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 6 fire code violations in open inspections (most recent opened Sep 24, 2026).
- In the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood heritage conservation district: exterior changes need heritage approval.
- A 42-storey building with 449 homes and shops is under appeal, 193 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins and robberies in Moss Park were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 9 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians.
01What’s planned near 138 Princess St
14 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): 14 in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Subdivision427 Adelaide St E and 6 more addresses · 75 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of Subdivision for 5 development blocks.File 21 226321 STE 13 SB · submitted Oct 15, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 7 addresses
427 Adelaide St E · 435 Adelaide St E · 254 King St E · 256 King St E · 260 King St E · 266 King St E · 157 Princess St
- 240-storey building with shops427 Adelaide St E and 6 more addresses · 75 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for two mixed-use towers having heights of 38 and 40 storeys. The proposed non-residential gross floor area is 5,490 square metres, and the proposed residential gross floor area is 62,695 square metres. A total of 819…File 21 226317 STE 13 SA · submitted Oct 15, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 7 addresses
427 Adelaide St E · 435 Adelaide St E · 254 King St E · 256 King St E · 260 King St E · 266 King St E · 157 Princess St
- 343-storey building · 380 homes and shops69 Ontario St and 5 more addresses · 76 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built380 homes23,139 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 43-storey mixed-use building that includes 278 square metres of retail space on the ground floor and 380 dwelling units above.File 19 265929 STE 13 OZ · submitted Dec 31, 2019 · City record and how to commentAll 6 addresses
69 Ontario St · 71 Ontario St · 75 Ontario St · 429 Richmond St E · 431 Richmond St E · 455 Richmond St E
- 438-storey building · 354 homes69 Ontario St and 5 more addresses · 76 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units354 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft plan of standard condominium for 354 dwelling units, 76 parking spaces, in a proposed 38-storey mixed-use building.File 21 235323 STE 13 CD · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 6 addresses
69 Ontario St · 71 Ontario St · 75 Ontario St · 429 Richmond St E · 431 Richmond St E · 455 Richmond St E
- 543-storey building · 380 homes and shops69 Ontario St and 5 more addresses · 76 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building380 homes
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Site Plan Application for a 43-storey mixed-use building that includes 278 square metres of retail space on the ground floor and 380 dwelling units above.File 23 187639 STE 13 SA · submitted Aug 11, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 6 addresses
69 Ontario St · 71 Ontario St · 75 Ontario St · 429 Richmond St E · 431 Richmond St E · 455 Richmond St E
- 6181 homes102 Berkeley St · 117 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units181 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Condominium for 181 units.File 21 235248 STE 13 CD · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 735-storey building · 257 homes and shops102 Berkeley St · 117 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building257 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed 35-storey (119.45 metres including the mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 120 square metres of ground level retail uses and 257 dwelling units above and a 213 square metre park.File 23 186575 STE 13 SA · submitted Aug 10, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 825-storey building · 446 homes and shops245 Queen St E and 2 more addresses · 151 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building446 homes60,739 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for a 25-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 24,936 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 35,803 square metres. A total of 446 residential dwelling units, and 180…File 21 169132 STE 13 SA · submitted Jun 11, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 942-storey building · 449 homes and shops298 King St E · 193 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building449 homes
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Site Plan Application for a 42-storey (139.90 metres including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with 1,188 square metres of commercial uses at grade and 449 dwelling units.File 23 188669 STE 13 SA · submitted Aug 14, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 10Site plan494 Richmond St E · 202 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The Proposed Development will consist of approximately 35,250 square metres of total gross floor area, including about 400 square metres of commercial uses at-grade, for a total FSI of 10.1. Residential uses are located in the podium and…File 23 173470 STE 13 SA · submitted Jul 12, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 1125-storey building · 206 homes301 Queen St E and 4 more addresses · 211 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building206 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
INACTIVE Site Plan application for a 25-storey mixed-use building: 206 dwelling units, 6 levels of below-grade parking, total combined GFA 15,711 sq. m.File 16 161258 STE 28 SA · submitted May 25, 2016 · look it up on the City’s Application Information CentreAll 5 addresses
301 Queen St E · 305 Queen St E · 311 Queen St E · 315 Queen St E · 317 Queen St E
- 1229-storey building · 240 homes and shops550 Adelaide St E · 214 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building240 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Application for a 29-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 1012.2 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 19248.9 square metres. 240 residential dwelling units are proposed.File 22 204774 STE 13 SA · submitted Sep 16, 2022 · 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
- I Hear Market Street / Winter Market on Market St · 92 Front St E
Amplified soundMay 10, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027 · 9 am to 11 pm
438 m away - 49 Ontario · 49 Ontario St
Continuous concrete pour · DCC 49 Ontario EastMay 12 to Nov 12 · 7 am to 10 pm
237 m away - Private event · 49 Ontario St
Construction · DCC 49 Ontario EastSept 30, 2026 to Sept 5, 2027 · 7 am to 10 pm
237 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.
02Street work near 138 Princess St
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on George St, King St E to Adelaide St E, Q2 2025 to Q2 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 49 Ontario St · 237 m · Jul 20, 2026 to Dec 30, 2026
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 138 Princess St
Police recorded 237 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Moss Park compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 147 near this address | 190% higher2,227 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 18 near this address | 112% higher167 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 51 near this address | 85% higher350 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 12 near this address | About the same65 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 9 near this address | 64% lower82 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Moss Park
Traffic safety
9 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians and 2 involved cyclists. Most were on Front St E and Queen St E. Moss Park has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Queen St E at Berkeley St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 6, 2026 · 482 m
- Richmond St E at Jarvis St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 6, 2026 · 496 m
- Ontario St at Queen St E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 31, 2025 · 435 m
- 39 Parliament St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 6, 2024 · 457 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 | Moss Park, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 14 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 46 | 209 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 38 | 400 | 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.
04Getting around from 138 Princess St
The nearest subway station is King Station (Line 1), about a 14‑minute walk (0.9 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 20 TTC stops served by the 504 and 503 streetcars and the 75, 65 and 121 buses, with about 5,954 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 14 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | 1,782 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 75 | 449 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 503 | 881 | 7.2 | more than most routes |
| 65 | 303 | 3.6 | about typical |
| 121 | 159 | 3.6 | about typical |
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: 2 Church St
City-run (Green P): 24 Level 2, 4 fast ports. Next: 51 Dockside Dr, 808 m.709 m - Indoor bike station: City Hall
Secure parking for 300 bikes.1.3 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 138 Princess St
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. Private schools within 1 km: Liberty Prep School, Voice Integrative Private School, Keystone International Schools. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 26, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Apr 27, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 26, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 138 Princess St
There are 7 parks, 3 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre, 227 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 230 the Esplanade · 227 m
- David Crombie Park · ball diamond, basketball court, dog off-leash area, playground · 131 The Esplanade · 262 m
- Princess Street Park · 18 A Princess St · 334 m
- Parliament Square Park · sports field · 44 Parliament St · 367 m
- St. Michael Catholic School · 50 George Street S · 426 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 Parks in the Moss Park Neighbourhood
Two new parks are coming to the Moss Park neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 89 m - New Parks in the Moss Park Neighbourhood
Two new parks are coming to the Moss Park neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 322 m - David Crombie Park Revitalization
The City is improving David Crombie Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 416 m - Market Lane Park Improvements
The City is improving Market Lane Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 457 m - Moss Park Arena Improvements
The City is making upgrades to the building's interior, including the washroom, boardroom, snack bar, pro shop, Zamboni room and multipurpose rooms. Construction is expected to take place from summer 2027 to summer 2028.In progress · 509 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.
07The building at 138 Princess St
There are no building orders or heritage listing on record for 138 Princess St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Sep 24, 2026
Source: Building Permits · 1 on record
- Zoning, opened Jul 21, 2025: closed
- Election signs, opened Apr 20, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration
Open fire code items (6)
- 2.8.3.4 Records · opened Sep 24, 2026
- 1.1.2.1./7.2.2.1. Records of Test (Elevator) · opened Sep 24, 2026
- 2.2.3.1 Damaged closures · opened Sep 24, 2026
- 2.7.1.7 Maintenance and lighting for exits · opened Sep 24, 2026
- 1.1.2.1./7.3.1.2. Records of Test (Smoke Control) · opened Sep 24, 2026
- 6.3.1.2 Monitoring · opened Sep 24, 2026
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Interior Alterations · completed Jan 14, 2026
Proposal for replacement of wall to enclose and provide access to existing vents and intakes for boiler. · Permit 22 134834
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: 16 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 138 Princess St
CR (Commercial Residential) zoning allows shops and offices on the ground floor with homes above, typical of main streets. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 40
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (x)
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.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Shoppers Drug Mart (take-out or food shop), Masala Guys (take-out or food shop), Infinity Vape (vape shop), and 1 more.
260 King Street East (105 m), 406 Adelaide Street East (183 m), 424-460 Adelaide Street East (184 m), and 3 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
Sojourn House Ontario St (379 m), SA Gateway (455 m), Maxwell Meighen Centre (487 m).
All new business licences in Moss Park (4)
- Shoppers Drug Mart · Take-out or food shop · 275 Queen St E · 406 m · licensed Oct 23, 2026
- Masala Guys · Take-out or food shop · 234 Parliament St · 709 m · licensed Oct 11, 2026
- Infinity Vape · Vape shop · 200 Dundas St E · 891 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
- Icha Tea · Restaurant or bar · 8 Eastern Ave · 558 m · licensed Aug 14, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (5)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 254 King St E | Rezoning approved | 190 | 116 m |
| 49 Ontario St | Under construction | 245 | 237 m |
| 348 Richmond St E | Rezoning approved | 30 | 326 m |
| 125 George St | Under construction | 7 | 384 m |
| 261 Queen St E | Under construction | 13 | 402 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 329-337 Queen Street East, 135R-141R and 139-141 Berkeley Street · 7 rental homes to be demolished, 7 replaced · 485 m · approved Jul 29, 2026 · City report
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 9, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
606 tickets in 2025 on Princess St between numbers 88 and 188: 290 for unpaid parking, 170 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Old Town Toronto 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, 7,360 service requests came from postal area M5A, which includes 138 Princess St. The most common:
| Property standards | 516 | |
| Illegal dumping | 307 | |
| Injured wildlife | 289 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 243 | |
| Posters on City property | 196 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 163 |
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.
10Risks and environment at 138 Princess St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 134 tests, May 21, 2014 to Oct 15, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
11The neighbourhood: Moss Park
Moss Park had 21,490 residents in 2021. The median household income was $65,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 65% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% of workers commuted by transit and 37% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (3.4%), Cantonese (3.1%) and Spanish (2.9%). 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 Moss Park compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 11: recycling and green bin. Nov 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Chris Moise, Ward 13 Toronto Centre · Councillor_Moise@toronto.ca · 416-392-7903
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/138-princess-st#sec-history
