140 Bay St
140 Bay St is in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands. A 68‑storey building with 836 homes and shops is under review 165 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- In the Union Station heritage conservation district: exterior changes need heritage approval.
- A 68-storey building with 836 homes and shops is under review, 165 m away.
- Assaults and thefts over $5,000 in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 17 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 8 involved pedestrians.
01What’s planned near 140 Bay St
12 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): ten in progress and two decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 164-storey building with shops187 Bay St and 6 more addresses · 44 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 a 64-storey non-residential building having a gross floor area of 163,201.0 square metres.File 21 204526 STE 13 SA · submitted Aug 26, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 7 addresses
187 Bay St · 199 Bay St · 25 King St W · 21 Melinda St · 18 Wellington St W · 30 Wellington St W · 56 Yonge St
- 240-storey building with shops20 Front St W and 1 more address · 118 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Site Plan application for a 40-storey mixed-use building that would integrate the existing designated heritage building into the base of the tower and would contain approximately 625 square metres of retail space on the ground floor and…File 23 186068 STE 13 SA · submitted Aug 9, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 365-storey building with shops56 Yonge St and 1 more address · 120 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.
Proposed redevelopment of the 12-storey office building at 60 Yonge Street with a 65-storey mixed-use building that includes a 5-storey base building, topped with a 61-storey residential tower, for an overall building height of 246.2…File 25 140807 STE 13 SA · submitted Apr 7, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
Decided recently
- 1152-storey building with shops20 Front St W and 1 more address · 118 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built480 homes35,143 m² of floor space
City Council approved it.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for 52-storey mixed-use building that would integrate the existing designated heritage building into the base of the tower and would contain approximately 546 square metres of retail…Public notice · Jun 11, 2024Notice of Public Meeting - Request to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law - 20-22 Front Street West. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 23 143181 STE 13 OZ · submitted May 8, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 1249-storey building1 Front St W · 170 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City Council approved it.
Combined Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment for a 2 tower mixed-use building (45 and 49 storeys) atop the historic Dominion Public Building. There are no proposed changes to the built form permitted by previously-approved OPA 507 and…Public notice · Oct 24, 2025Notice of Public Meeting - Request to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law - 1 Front Street West. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 183122 STE 10 OZ · submitted Jun 24, 2025 · City record and how to comment
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits nearby
- 6 Adelaide St E · 6 Adelaide St E
Construction · Palmark ConstructionApr 14 to Dec 31 · 8 am to midnight
590 m away - Q Tower · 200 Queens Quay W
Continuous concrete pour · Rockwell Toronto ConstructionAug 28, 2026 to Feb 26, 2027
585 m away - Q Tower · 200 Queens Quay W
Construction · Rockwell Toronto ConstructionOct 9, 2026 to Feb 27, 2027 · 6 am to 5 pm
585 m away - Old Town Toronto Cavalcade Of Lights · 35 Wellington St E
Amplified sound · in Berczy ParkFri, Nov 27 · 5:30 to 6:30 pm
435 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 140 Bay St
8 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: laneway rebuild on Yonge St, Welling to N St W | To: Melinda St, Q2 to Q4 2027.
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 140 Bay St
Police recorded 466 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 333 near this address | 38% higher1,060 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 33 near this address | 29% higher78 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 18 near this address | 23% higher96 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 71 near this address | 14% lower164 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 11 near this address | 89% lower25 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands
Traffic safety
17 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 8 involved pedestrians, 3 involved cyclists and 2 were fatal. Most were on York St and Bay St. St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Harbour St at Bay St · Driver, seriously injured · Apr 24, 2026 · 391 m
- York St at Harbour St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 19, 2025 · 496 m
- Bay St at Front St W · Cyclist, seriously injured · Aug 16, 2025 · 99 m
- Front St W at Bay St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 31, 2025 · 78 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 | St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 42 | 473 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 47 | 249 | 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 140 Bay St
The nearest subway station is Union Station (Line 1), about a 2‑minute walk (0.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 15 TTC stops served by the 504 and 503 streetcars and the 114, 19 and 97 buses, with about 3,079 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 0.1 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 2 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 |
| 114 | 251 | 3.0 | fewer than most routes |
| 503 | 881 | 7.2 | more than most routes |
| 19 | 170 | 4.9 | more than most routes |
| 97 | 538 | 8.5 | more than most routes |
| 510 | 746 | 4.7 | more 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: 2 Church St, 496 m.331 m - Indoor bike station: Union Station
Secure parking for 160 bikes.246 m
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 140 Bay 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: 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 no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 18, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 28, 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 140 Bay St
There is 1 park and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is One Yonge Community Recreation Centre, 444 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Berczy Park · 35 Wellington St E · 429 m
- One Yonge Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 24 Freeland St · 444 m
- Love Park · dog off-leash area · 96 Queens Quay W · 524 m
- Olympic Park · 222 Bremner Blvd · 554 m
- 50 Queens Quay East Park · dog off-leash area, outdoor dry pad, pickleball court · 50 Queens Quay E · 580 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 50 Queens Quay East
A new park is coming to 50 Queens Quay E. near One Yonge Community Recreation Centre, as part of the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan.In progress · 574 m - Ferry Fleet Replacement
The City is improving access to Toronto Island Park by beginning to replace its ferry fleet with electric vessels, building supporting electrical infrastructure at Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and reviewing all existing operational practices.In progress · 633 m - Toronto Island Park Projects
Following City Council’s adoption of the Toronto Island Park Plan in July 2024, the City is moving forward with projects to enhance and protect the park over time, guided by the plan’s long-term vision.In progress · 649 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 · 741 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 · 774 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 140 Bay St
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 140 Bay St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 5 on record
Permit history: 2 projects from 5 permits
- Building work · completed Jan 26, 2022
Toronto Hydro is decomissioning a vault and ducts on Union Station property and would like approval to install new ducts and secondary cable to re-supply the TTC streetcar loop. · Permit 22 104782 - Sign · revision issued · issued Dec 2, 2021
Revision 01 - to change to ELS designProposal to replace existing emergency diesel generator with new natural gas generator · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 112911
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 12 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 140 Bay St
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.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Hair TV Studio (salon or personal services), Touche (salon or personal services), Arvento Pizza (take-out or food shop), and 9 more.
45 and 141 Bay Street (100 m), 161 Bay Street (130 m), 79 Wellington Street West (221 m), and 12 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands (12)
- Hair TV Studio · Salon or personal services · 145 Front St E · 935 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Touche · Salon or personal services · 455 Front St E · 1988 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Arvento Pizza · Take-out or food shop · 25 York St · 277 m · licensed Oct 28, 2026
- Le Meridien Toronto Pinnacle Hotel · Entertainment venue · 1 Yonge St · 505 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Billy's Bodega · Restaurant or bar · 55 Mill St · 1668 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Indigo Park · Parking lot · 141 Bay St · 108 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026
- Epic On the Go · Take-out or food shop · 81 Bay St · 151 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
- Pur & Simple · Restaurant or bar · 1 York St · 472 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
- Pizzaville · Restaurant or bar · 190 Queens Quay E · 1140 m · licensed Oct 3, 2026
- D'luxury Spa & Lounge · Salon or personal services · 16 Lower Jarvis St · 705 m · licensed Sep 15, 2026
- Dear Saigon · Take-out or food shop · 65 Front St W · 99 m · licensed Sep 1, 2026
- Divino · Take-out or food shop · 23 Merchants' Wharf · 1197 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Front St W | Rezoning approved | 16 | 171 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 8, 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
215 tickets in 2025 on Bay St between numbers 90 and 190: 211 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 3 for standing where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Financial District 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, 1,733 service requests came from postal area M5J, which includes 140 Bay St. The most common:
| Illegal dumping | 186 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 153 | |
| Posters on City property | 96 | |
| Injured wildlife | 64 | |
| Taxi or limo complaint | 63 | |
| Sidewalk cleaning | 61 |
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 140 Bay St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 15 tests, Dec 13, 2014 to Mar 9, 2020
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: St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands
St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands had 31,285 residents in 2021. The median household income was $87,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 60% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 22% 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 (5.7%), Spanish (2.8%) and Cantonese (2.8%). 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 St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/140-bay-st#sec-history








