155 College St
155 College St is in Kensington-Chinatown, on the City's Heritage Register. A 9‑storey building is under review 119 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
- A 9-storey building is under review, 119 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Kensington-Chinatown were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 9 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians.
01What’s planned near 155 College St
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 19-storey building150 College St · 119 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building25,387 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The proposed development has a height of 9-storeys above-grade (41.4 metres to the top of the main building) with additional rooftop mechanical penthouses and projecting elements (55.4 metres to the highest point of these elements). The…File 26 131356 STE 11 SA · submitted Mar 18, 2026 · City record and how to comment - 2Second suite241 Beverley St · 231 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Oct 22, 2014. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To alter the existing three-storey converted building containing three dwelling units by constructing a front basement walkout, and converting the basement into a fourth dwelling unit.File A0533/14TEY · submitted May 28, 2014 · 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 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
- 481 University · 481 University Ave
Continuous concrete pour · EllisDonMay 28, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 · 7 am to midnight
579 m away - We Walk UHNITED · 201 Elizabeth St
Amplified soundSat, May 29 · 8 am to 12:30 pm
507 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 155 College St
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m. The work below was due earlier and is still on the City’s list.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Box and Rod repair at 74 Henry St · 179 m · Jun 17, 2026 to Dec 17, 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 155 College St
Police recorded 94 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 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Kensington-Chinatown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 near this address | 261% higher219 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 61 near this address | 163% higher2,018 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 146% higher193 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 20 near this address | 134% higher443 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 5 near this address | 47% lower118 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 Kensington-Chinatown
Traffic safety
9 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians, 5 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on College St and Huron St. Kensington-Chinatown has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- College St at Huron St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Nov 17, 2025 · 416 m
- College St at Huron St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jun 28, 2025 · 443 m
- College St at St George St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Dec 18, 2024 · 238 m
- 149 College St at McCaul St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Sep 27, 2024 · 92 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 | Kensington-Chinatown, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 28 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 20 | 442 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 19 | 944 | 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 155 College St
The nearest subway station is Queen's Park Station (Line 1), about a 3‑minute walk (0.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by the 506 streetcar and the 13 bus, with about 1,806 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.8 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | more than most routes |
| 13 | 154 | 4.1 | 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: 91 Elizabeth St
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 9 Wellesley St W, 867 m.533 m - Indoor bike station: City Hall
Secure parking for 300 bikes.1.0 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 155 College 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: Ronald Mcdonald House, Braemar College Private Secondary School, Cornerstone Preparatory School - Main Campus, The Ymca Academy Secondary School, Westside Montessori Elementary School. 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 Jan 27, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Oct 19, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 23, 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 155 College St
There are 3 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Harrison Pool, 902 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- McCaul-Orde Parkette · 235 Mc Caul St · 156 m
- Julius Deutsch Park · outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 40 Cecil St · 440 m
- Lillian H. Smith Park · 180 Huron St · 468 m
- Gallery Park · 129 McCaul St E · 521 m
- Glasgow Street Parkette · 11 Glasgow St · 522 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 on Dundas Street West
A new park is coming to 129 McCaul St as part of the Relic Linear Park System. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 529 m - New Park on St. Patrick Street
A new park is coming to 234 Simcoe St as part of the Relic Linear Park System. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 704 m - Queen's Park North Revitalization
The City is proposing enhancements to Queen's Park, building on improvements completed in 2019.In progress · 736 m - New Park at 15 Wellesley Street East
A new park is coming to 15 Wellesley St. E., directly across from the Wellesley subway station.In progress · 981 m - New Park at 51 Sussex Avenue
A new park is coming to 51 Sussex Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.0 km
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 155 College St
There are no building orders, by-law investigations or short-term rental registrations on record for 155 College St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 36 on record
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 36)
- Heating and cooling · permit issued · issued Jun 16, 2026
HVAC Replacement · Permit 26 160948 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued May 13, 2026
Proposed interior alterations on the ground-floor in the area of rooms 128, 130, 132, 140 and 142 and related hvac work. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 138378 - Interior Alterations · revision issued · issued Apr 7, 2026
Rev 01 - Proposed amendments to plan and two new meeting pods.Proposed interior alterations at 5th floor rooms 548, 550, 551, 552, 565 & 567 · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 135222 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Mar 23, 2026
Alterations to the two washrooms on the first floor of the Health Sciences Building - P999-24-045 · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 126556 - Other(FS) · completed Feb 18, 2026
Proposal to replace Existing Fire Pump · Permit 26 113694 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · permit issued · issued Apr 2, 2024
Interior parking garage rehabilitation and University of Toronto underground tunnel concrete repairs · Permit 24 125111 - Interior Alterations · completed Feb 26, 2026
Interior alterations to study room area and staff area at 4th floor · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 170390 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 8, 2022
Proposal for interior alterations to first floor classroom of existing university · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 128240 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 17, 2020
Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 5th floor. Room 500 and 527, Dalla Lana Building, University of Toronto · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 239433 - Interior Alterations · completed Sep 25, 2019
Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 7th floor. U of T Building, Dalla Lana School of Public Health · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 225582 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Dec 5, 2018
Proposed installation of backflow prevention device in University of Toronto Health Science Building. · Permit 17 205835 - Heating and cooling · completed Jan 26, 2017
HVAC - Applicant proposed to covert an office space into 3 new office with a demising walls · Permit 16 210162
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: 4 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 155 College 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. Most Toronto addresses (74%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Kuya's Vape (vape shop), The University Club of Toronto (entertainment venue), Tim Hortons (restaurant or bar), and 21 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Kensington-Chinatown (24)
- Kuya's Vape · Vape shop · 167 Augusta Ave · 955 m · licensed Dec 1, 2026
- The University Club of Toronto · Entertainment venue · 380 University Ave · 763 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Tim Hortons · Restaurant or bar · 700 University Ave · 135 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Qing Shu Hot Pot (Dt) · Restaurant or bar · 442 Dundas St W · 656 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Green Drip · Restaurant or bar · 283 College St · 668 m · licensed Oct 28, 2026
- Sultans Mediterranean Grill · Take-out or food shop · 700 University Ave · 135 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Tres Piggies · Take-out or food shop · 72 Kensington Ave · 825 m · licensed Oct 17, 2026
- C2y Hair Salon · Salon or personal services · 222 Spadina Ave · 994 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Papparoti Café & Bakery · Restaurant or bar · 202 Queen St W · 998 m · licensed Oct 11, 2026
- Ba Ngoai-Vietnamese Home Kitchen · Restaurant or bar · 47 Baldwin St · 385 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
- Hattendo · Restaurant or bar · 13 Baldwin St · 341 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Hup · Restaurant or bar · 285 College St · 675 m · licensed Oct 5, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191 College St | Rezoning approved | 408 | 169 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 9, 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
316 tickets in 2025 on College St between numbers 105 and 205: 253 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 50 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,311 service requests came from postal area M5T, which includes 155 College St. The most common:
| Graffiti on private property | 398 | |
| Property standards | 272 | |
| Illegal dumping | 183 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 166 | |
| Encroachment on City property | 144 | |
| Injured wildlife | 125 |
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 155 College St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 85 tests, Feb 20, 2014 to Sep 11, 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: Kensington-Chinatown
Kensington-Chinatown had 18,120 residents in 2021. The median household income was $62,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 68% 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 50% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (12.7%), Cantonese (10.9%) and Spanish (2.2%). 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 Kensington-Chinatown compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Councillor: Dianne Saxe, Ward 11 University-Rosedale · Councillor_Saxe@toronto.ca · 416-392-4009
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/155-college-st#sec-history








