162 Queens Quay E
162 Queens Quay E is in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 9 planning applications nearby (five under review, four approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 15 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 9 planning applications within 250 m: five under review, four approved.
04The building
15 building permits in the last 5 years, for 7 projects. Together they added 463 new homes. 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.
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 10 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 28)
- Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jul 10, 2026
3 overhanging structure signs**P** · Permit 25 230412 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jul 28, 2025
3 overhanging structure signs**P** · Permit 25 198829 - Alternative Solution · completed May 8, 2025
Alternative Solution for the use of 3M Fire Barrier Duct Wrap 615 to protect portions of the standpipe riser piping in the southeast corner of the parking garage that extends from Level P4 to a… · Permit 25 155212 - Electromagnetic Locks · completed Oct 9, 2025
Proposal to install maglocking device · Permit 25 124044 - Building Permit Related(FS) · completed Nov 6, 2026
Proposal to install sprinkler system in building currently under construction ( 21 243990 BLD 00 BA) · Permit 24 107429 - Alternative Solution · completed Mar 24, 2023
Proposal for an alternative solution for 65mm standpipe hose connections ithin the exit stairs in lieu of traditional fire hose cabinets. · Permit 23 105631 - New Building · completed Oct 30, 2026
Proposal to construct a new 21 storey mixed use building with commercial at grade, residential above and 4 levels of underground garage. · 16 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 243990 - Demolition · completed May 1, 2022
Proposal to demolish the existing 1 storey sales office. See 19 128983 SA for future proposal. · Permit 21 107636 - Shoring · completed Dec 17, 2021
Proposal for soil remediation only · Permit 21 105148 - Certified Tents · completed Aug 25, 2025
1 certified temporary tent 40 x 60 ft. archtop frame tent - May 6th - May 8th 2017 Certified tent #14-251042 · Permit 17 155967
05Risks and environment
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.
In postal area M5A, 4 of 134 home tap-water samples (3.0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5A is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 9 samples here (6.7%) 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.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 4.2 km away, measured 1:00 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.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
01What’s changing nearby
9 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): five under review, four approved. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 1215 Lake Shore Blvd E · 142 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 to: establish and convey a portion of a new east-west local road to the City of Toronto; facilitate the realignment and widening of a section of Lower Sherbourne Street, and; divide the site into two lots for…File 17 180289 STE 28 SB · submitted Jun 14, 2017 · City record - 2215 Lake Shore Blvd E · 142 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.
Site Plan Application for Phase 1 of the 215 Lake Shore Boulevard E proposed development to permit two mixed use buildings with a total of three towers with heights of 54, 44, and 15 storeys, containing 1,261 units and 609.8 square metres…File 17 228459 STE 28 SA · submitted Sep 6, 2017 · City record - 3215 Lake Shore Blvd E · 142 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City Council approved it.
The application for Phase 2 of 215 Lake Shore Boulevard E proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a multi-tower mixed use development with a total of 1,383 residential dwelling units and 815 sq. metres of…File 21 110243 STE 10 OZ · submitted Jan 29, 2021 · City record - 4180 Queens Quay E · 218 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 buildings including three 15, 18 and 22 storey elements on 5-storey podiums with ground floor retail. The buildings are connected by a proposed mid-block Privately-Owned Publicly Accessibly Space…File 20 150180 STE 10 SA · submitted May 29, 2020 · City record - 5180 Queens Quay E · 218 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: 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.
Zoning By-law Amendment Application to lift the "H"" Holding Symbol that currently applies to the subject site.File 22 106787 STE 10 OZ · submitted Jan 24, 2022 · City record - 6180 Queens Quay E · 218 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
It has been approved.
INACTIVE Draft Plan of Subdivision application to facilitate dedication of a portion of the lands for road widening and realignmentFile 17 278451 STE 28 SB · submitted Dec 21, 2017 · City record - 7178 Queens Quay E · 218 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 buildings including three 15, 18 and 22 storey elements on 5-storey podiums with ground floor retail. The buildings are connected by a proposed mid-block Privately-Owned Publicly Accessibly Space…File 20 150180 STE 10 SA · submitted May 29, 2020 · City record - 8178 Queens Quay E · 218 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
It has been approved.
INACTIVE Draft Plan of Subdivision application to facilitate dedication of a portion of the lands for road widening and realignmentFile 17 278451 STE 28 SB · submitted Dec 21, 2017 · City record - 9178 Queens Quay E · 218 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: 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.
Zoning By-law Amendment Application to lift the "H"" Holding Symbol that currently applies to the subject site.File 22 106787 STE 10 OZ · submitted Jan 24, 2022 · City record
No homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
2 new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days: restaurant or bar (2).
New business licences nearby (2)
- Restaurant or bar · 12 Richardson St · 55 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 190 Queens Quay E · 239 m · licensed Oct 3, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 64 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 44 assaults, 11 break-ins, 5 thefts over $5,000, 3 robberies and 1 car theft. Per resident, in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands in 2025, assaults and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; car thefts were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 44 | 1060 above Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 11 | 164 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 1 | 25 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 3 | 96 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 78 above Toronto | 61 |
Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal: Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Includes reported incidents only.
03Getting around
The nearest subway station is King Station (Line 1), about a 15-minute walk (0.9 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by routes 75, 114 and 65, with about 1,343 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.0 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
07Schools and community
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.
- St Michael Catholic School · elementary · 376 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 150 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 83% met the standard in reading and 36% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School · elementary · 602 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 370 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 94% met the standard in reading and 50% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Paul Catholic School · elementary · 1.3 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 250 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 87% met the standard in reading and 50% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Inglenook Community School · secondary · 1.2 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 60 students. 50% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- St Michael's Choir (Sr) School · secondary · 1.4 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 105 students. 100% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Voice Integrative Private School, Keystone International Schools.
Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information and Student Demographics (2026); test results are EQAO results reported by the Ministry.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): four licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, two privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
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.
08Your neighbourhood
See the full St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands neighbourhood page, with rankings →
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.
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.
02City services
09Quick answers about 162 Queens Quay E
Is 162 Queens Quay E 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.
What is being built near 162 Queens Quay E?
There are 9 active planning applications within 250 metres (five under review, four approved). The closest is at 215 Lake Shore Blvd E, 142 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 162 Queens Quay E been renovated?
Yes. The City has 28 building permits on record, 15 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 162 Queens Quay E a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 162 Queens Quay E from the subway?
The nearest station is King Station (Line 1), 0.9 km away (about a 15-minute walk). 8 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 162 Queens Quay E?
The closest are St Michael Catholic School, Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School and Inglenook Community School. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information.
How much crime is there near 162 Queens Quay E?
Police recorded 64 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 44 assaults, 11 break-ins, 5 thefts over $5,000, 3 robberies and 1 car theft. Per resident, in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands in 2025, assaults and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; car thefts were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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