15 Bright St
15 Bright St is in Moss Park, on the City's Heritage Register. 143 homes is under review 117 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
- 143 homes is under review, 117 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; 3 involved pedestrians.
01What’s planned near 15 Bright St
5 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1143 homes471 Queen St E and 4 more addresses · 117 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units143 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** 143 dwelling units, 33 parking spaces*There is a concurrent Zoning By-law Amendment application which is currently under review/appealFile 21 235372 STE 13 CD · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
471 Queen St E · 473 Queen St E · 475 Queen St E · 477 Queen St E · 479 Queen St E
- 215-storey building477 Queen St E · 117 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.
The proposed development will be 15 storeys in height, plus mezzanine and mechanical penthouse along Queen Street East. Parking elevator access to four levels of below grade parking is proposedfrom the private east-west lane.…File 23 186758 STE 13 SA · submitted Aug 10, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 3Minor variance487 King St E · 164 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
**created in error** june 11, 2018 - Used for testing pat - CjovellFile · submitted Jun 20, 2012 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 5Minor variance498 Queen St E · 146 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To legalize and to maintain the conversion of a rooming house into eight residential dwelling units, within this lawfully existing building.File A0169/25TEY · submitted Mar 7, 2025 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
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
- Rekai Cherry Place Campus of Care · 55 Eastern Ave
Construction · Multiplex Construction CanadaAug 12, 2026 to July 15, 2027 · 7 pm to 9 am
271 m away - The RIV · 83 River St
Continuous concrete pour · Labatt River DevelopmentsSept 28, 2026 to Mar 27, 2027
493 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 15 Bright St
3 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road repairs on Regent St, Shuter St to Sutton Ave, Q3 2025 to Q3 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Water connection at 463 Queen St E · 88 m · Jun 22, 2026 to Dec 22, 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 15 Bright St
Police recorded 131 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 93% 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 | 75 near this address | 190% higher2,227 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 5 near this address | 112% higher167 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 31 near this address | 85% higher350 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 near this address | About the same65 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 11 near this address | 64% lower82 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 Moss Park
Traffic safety
9 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians, 2 involved cyclists and 2 were fatal. Most were on King St E and Queen St E. Moss Park ranks 13th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- King St E at St Lawrence St · Pedestrian, killed · Jul 31, 2026 · 203 m
- Queen St E at King St E · Cyclist, seriously injured · Apr 10, 2025 · 417 m
- Shuter St at Trefann St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 27, 2024 · 392 m
- Queen St E at Sackville St · Pedestrian, killed · Jul 18, 2024 · 191 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 | 28 | 209 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 25 | 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 15 Bright St
The nearest subway station is Queen Station (Line 1), about a 26‑minute walk (1.6 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by the 504, 501 and 503 streetcars and the 121 and 65 buses, with about 4,966 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.1 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 26 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 |
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | more than most routes |
| 503 | 881 | 7.2 | more than most routes |
| 121 | 159 | 3.6 | about typical |
| 65 | 303 | 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: 188 Carlton St
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port. Next: 186 Carlton St, 1.3 km.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 15 Bright 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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): five licensed child care centres and four EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 20, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 12, 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 15 Bright St
There are 13 parks, 5 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Pam McConnell Aquatic Centre, 630 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Bright Street Playground · playground · 50 Bright St · 64 m
- Percy Park · 12 Percy St · 150 m
- Sackville Playground · playground · 420 King St E · 166 m
- Orphan's Green · dog off-leash area · 51 Power St · 233 m
- Louis March Park · dog off-leash area, playground · 485 Shuter St · 294 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
- Corktown Common Neighbourhood New Off-Leash Area
After investigating four potential sites, the City will be installing a new dogs off-leash area (OLA) in the western portion of Underpass Park which is bounded by St. Lawrence Street, Eastern Avenue and the Eastern Avenue Diversion.In progress · 332 m - New Park at 1 Defries Street
A new park is coming to 1 Defries Street. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 557 m - Oak Street Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Oak Street Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 718 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 · 720 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 · 729 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 15 Bright St
There are no building permits, building orders, by-law investigations or short-term rental registration on record for 15 Bright St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Heritage Register
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: 22 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 15 Bright St
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
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 97% 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 2 more.
93-95 Berkeley Street and 112-124 Parliament Street (466 m), 591 Dundas Street East (493 m).
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.
Good Shepherd Centre (268 m), Good Shepherd Centre Barrett House (268 m).
All new business licences in Moss Park (5)
- Shoppers Drug Mart · Take-out or food shop · 275 Queen St E · 677 m · licensed Oct 23, 2026
- Masala Guys · Take-out or food shop · 234 Parliament St · 539 m · licensed Oct 11, 2026
- Infinity Vape · Vape shop · 200 Dundas St E · 1195 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
- Icha Tea · Restaurant or bar · 8 Eastern Ave · 333 m · licensed Aug 14, 2026
- Cosette Coffee · Restaurant or bar · 489 King St E · 154 m · licensed Aug 12, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 Eastern Ave | Application under review | 256 | 301 m |
| 373 Front St E | Occupied | 275 | 452 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 · 484 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 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
79 tickets in 2025 on Bright St between numbers 0 and 65: 44 for parking without a permit, 31 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Historic Queen East BIA, about 60 m away. 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 15 Bright 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 15 Bright St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 134 tests, May 21, 2014 to Oct 15, 2026
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
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 →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/15-bright-st#sec-history
