151 Niagara St
151 Niagara St is in West Queen West, on the City's Heritage Register. There are 8 planning proposals within 250 m, including 1,225 homes and shops (under review). Streetcars stop 202 m away.
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
- 1,225 homes and shops is under review, 248 m away (133 Niagara St).
- Break-ins in West Queen West were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Streetcars 503 and 504 stop 202 m away; the nearest subway is 1.8 km.
- The nearest elementary school is Niagara Street Junior Public School, 329 m away.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M5V.
01What’s planned near 151 Niagara St
8 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): six 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
- 118-storey building with shops778 King St W and 4 more addresses · 31 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Zoning By-law amendment to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for an 18-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 714 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 24,126 square metres. 373…File 21 237249 STE 10 OZ · submitted Nov 12, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
778 King St W · 780 King St W · 782 King St W · 786 King St W · 788 King St W
- 2Addition191 Niagara St · 139 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on May 8, 2024. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To alter the existing one-storey commercial building by constructing complete second, third, and fourth storey additions with rear decks and a rooftop common amenity space. A total of 3 parallel parking spaces will be provided on-site.File A1082/23TEY · submitted Dec 22, 2023 - 330-storey building689 King St W · 173 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed 30-storey mixed-use development, comprised of hotel uses on the first 13-storeys, including a restaurant and 251 hotel suites, and residential uses above, between levels 14-30, including a total of 160 purpose-built rental units.File 26 247458 STE 10 OZ · submitted Oct 1, 2026 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 718-storey building · 342 homes and shops778 King St W and 4 more addresses · 31 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It was refused.
Site Plan Control application for an 18-storey mixed use building with 714 square metres of grade related retail and 342 residential units above covering a total gross floor area of 24,840 square metres. Related rezoning application (21…File 23 187462 STE 10 SA · submitted Aug 11, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
778 King St W · 780 King St W · 782 King St W · 786 King St W · 788 King St W
- 84-storey building with shops191 Niagara St · 199 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
A Site Plan Application to build a 3-storey addition to the existing 1-storey building for a total of 4 storeys onsite. The proposed use will be office space for a total gross floor area of 2,086.83 square metres.There is an associated…File 23 207902 STE 10 SA · submitted Sep 27, 2023 · 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.
02Safety near 151 Niagara St
Police recorded 107 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 40). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 months | West Queen Westper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 62 | 589 | 768West Queen West is lower |
| Break-ins | 27 | 259 | 190West Queen West is higher |
| Car thefts | 8 | 84 | 225West Queen West is lower |
| Robberies | 3 | 52 | 79West Queen West is lower |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 19 | 61West Queen West is lower |
Thick bar: West Queen West. Thin grey bar: Toronto. Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for West Queen West
03Getting around from 151 Niagara St
The nearest subway station is St Andrew Station (Line 1), about a 29-minute walk (1.8 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 4 TTC stops served by routes 504, 511 and 503, with about 2,271 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Exhibition GO, 1.2 km away, with 74 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 29 min walk
Nearest stop: King St West at Tecumseth St, plus 1 more stop for these routes within 250 m.
Nearest stop: Bathurst St at Niagara St.
Source: GO Transit · 74 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
04Schools and families near 151 Niagara St
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
Share of students meeting the provincial standard; the red tick is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Discovering Minds Montessori School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): three licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, one privately owned public space and two shelters or respite sites.
34 Bathurst St · 72 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
222 Niagara St · 152 spaces · toddler, preschool, kindergarten, school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
21 Western Battery Rd · 49 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
A publicly-accessible courtyard and pedestrian mews with pedestrian access from King Street West. The mews is open and accessible between 8:00am and 9:00pm, 365
38 Bathurst St · Men · 114 beds
629 Adelaide St W · Mixed Adult · 49 beds
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
05The building at 151 Niagara St
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
2 building permits in the last 5 years, for 1 project. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
Source: Building Permits · 4 on record
It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation. Owners must give the City 60 days' notice before demolition.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 3 projects from 4 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed Jun 9, 2026
Proposal for interior alterations to construct a bathroom and closet on the second floor. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 220246 - Unknown · completed Sep 18, 2026
Install fixtures in basement - 1 wash basin, 1 water closet, 1 bath tub; relocate 1 2-Compt. Sink, 1 dishwasher, 1 washing machine. Cost included in 401544 · Permit 97 019733 - Unknown · completed Sep 18, 2026
Make interior alterations in basement and construct uncovered platform at rear. · Permit 97 019730
06Around 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.
Shoppers Drug Mart (take-out or food shop), Muang Thai Kitchen and Bar (restaurant or bar), Greedy Goose Kitchen & Bar (restaurant or bar).
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, and Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown).
07Risks and environment at 151 Niagara St
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
In postal area M5V, 3 of 32 home tap-water samples (9.4%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5V is higher than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 4 samples here (12%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 32 tests, May 22, 2014 to Aug 26, 2025
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 3.9 km away, measured 4:00 PM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
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.
08The neighbourhood: West Queen West
West Queen West had 13,170 residents in 2021. The median household income was $101,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 46% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 38% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 28% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (3.9%), Cantonese (3.4%) and Portuguese (3.1%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in the former City of Toronto was $2,457, up 6% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.2% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Former City of Toronto | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How West Queen West compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →09Quick answers about 151 Niagara St
What is being built near 151 Niagara St?
There are 8 planning proposals within 250 metres (six in progress and two decided recently). The largest is 1,225 homes and shops at 133 Niagara St, 248 m away (under review). Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is the area around 151 Niagara St safe?
Police recorded 107 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 62 assaults, 27 break-ins, 8 car thefts, 7 thefts over $5,000 and 3 robberies. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 40). Per resident, in West Queen West in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; assaults, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How do you get around from 151 Niagara St?
The nearest subway station is St Andrew Station (Line 1), 1.8 km away (about a 29-minute walk). Nearby: 503 Kingston Rd and 504 King at King St West at Tecumseth St, 202 m; 511 Bathurst at Bathurst St at Niagara St, 316 m. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What schools are near 151 Niagara St?
The closest are Niagara Street Junior Public School, St Mary Catholic School and City School. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What neighbourhood is 151 Niagara St in?
151 Niagara St is in West Queen West, one of the City of Toronto's 158 official neighbourhoods, in Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York. West Queen West had 13,170 residents in 2021, with a median household income of $101,000. Source: City of Toronto neighbourhoods; 2021 Census, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What is rent like near 151 Niagara St?
In October 2025, a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in the former City of Toronto averaged $2,457 a month. That's an average across all tenants, including long-term ones; new listings usually cost more. Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Has 151 Niagara St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 4 building permits on record, 2 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 151 Niagara St in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 151 Niagara St a heritage property?
Yes. It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation. Owners must give the City 60 days' notice before demolition. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Who is the city councillor for 151 Niagara St?
Ausma Malik, councillor for Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York. Email Councillor_Malik@toronto.ca or call 416-392-4044. Source: City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 8, 2026.
When is garbage day at 151 Niagara St?
Collection is on Tuesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 10, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, as of Nov 8, 2026.
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