166A Niagara St
166A Niagara St is in West Queen West. An 18‑storey building with 342 homes and shops was refused 53 m away and Walnut Ave is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- An 18-storey building with 342 homes and shops was refused, 53 m away.
- Break-ins in West Queen West were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Walnut Ave, 112 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M5V.
01What’s planned near 166A Niagara St
9 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): seven in progress and two decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 118-storey building with shops778 King St W and 4 more addresses · 53 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built373 homes24,840 m² of floor space
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 · 103 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 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 330-storey building689 King St W · 196 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.Public notice · Nov 6, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 689 King Street West. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 26 247458 STE 10 OZ · submitted Oct 1, 2026 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 818-storey building · 342 homes and shops778 King St W and 4 more addresses · 53 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building342 homes
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
- 94-storey building with shops191 Niagara St · 230 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building1,230 m² of floor space
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.
Noise permits nearby
- The Bentway Conservancy Winter skating season · 250 Fort York Blvd
Amplified soundDec 12, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 · noon to 9 pm
457 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 166A Niagara St
7 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Walnut Ave, Welling to N St W | To: King St W, Q1 to Q4 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Priority Lead Water Replacement (New Service) at 76 Niagara St · 211 m · May 6, 2026 to Nov 6, 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 166A Niagara St
Police recorded 103 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.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | West Queen West compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 27 near this address | 37% higher259 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 60 near this address | 23% lower589 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 3 near this address | 34% lower52 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 6 near this address | 63% lower84 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 near this address | 68% lower19 vs 61 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 West Queen West
Traffic safety
9 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 6 involved pedestrians and 3 involved cyclists. Most were on Bathurst St and Niagara St. West Queen West ranks 25th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Front St W at Portland St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Aug 2, 2026 · 399 m
- 700 King St W at Bathurst St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 20, 2026 · 249 m
- Strachan Ave at East Liberty St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Mar 5, 2025 · 496 m
- King St W at Stafford St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Aug 15, 2024 · 375 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 | West Queen West, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 8 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 18 | 114 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 25 | 175 | Lower 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 166A Niagara St
The nearest subway station is St Andrew Station (Line 1), about a 28‑minute walk (1.8 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 4 TTC stops served by the 504, 511 and 503 streetcars, with about 2,271 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Exhibition GO, 1.3 km away, with 74 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 28 min walk
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. 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 |
| 511 | 519 | 3.9 | about typical |
| 503 | 881 | 7.2 | 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: 10 Palmerston Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 10 Portland St, 805 m.595 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 166A Niagara 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: Discovering Minds Montessori 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 Feb 9, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 9, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jul 17, 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 166A Niagara St
There are 7 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Stanley Park South-Toronto, 232 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Stanley Park South-Toronto · ball diamond, dog off-leash area, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, pickleball court · 700 Wellington St W · 232 m
- South Stanley Park Extension · 801 Wellington St W · 274 m
- Ordnance Park · 10 Ordnance St · 314 m
- Stanley Park North-Toronto · basketball court, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground, washroom · 890 King St W · 331 m
- Garrison Common · 100 Garrison Rd · 399 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
- Stanley Park North-Toronto Washroom Improvements
The City is upgrading the washroom building with new gender-inclusive and accessible washrooms that will operate year-round. The improvements also include new exterior and interior finishes. Construction is anticipated to begin in fall 2026 and be completed by the end of 2027.In progress · 301 m - New Park at 801 Wellington Street West
A new park is coming to 801 Wellington St. W. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 310 m - New Park at 10 Ordnance Street
A new park is coming to 10 Ordnance Street. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 361 m - Victoria Memorial Square Park Improvements
The City is improving Victoria Memorial Square Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 474 m - Lower Garrison Creek Park
A new park is coming to Spadina-Fort York as part of a subdivision development at CityPlace.In progress · 525 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 166A Niagara St
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 166A Niagara St.
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: 14 with a green roof and 1 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 166A Niagara 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.
Ali Shawarma (restaurant or bar), Orchard Kitchen (restaurant or bar), Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar (salon or personal services), and 8 more.
751 King Street West (91 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
TSSS Fort York Residence (289 m), St. Felix Ctr - Adelaide Shelter (308 m).
All new business licences in West Queen West (11)
- Ali Shawarma · Restaurant or bar · 901 King St W · 418 m · licensed Oct 31, 2026
- Orchard Kitchen · Restaurant or bar · 700 King St W · 329 m · licensed Oct 23, 2026
- Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar · Salon or personal services · 823 Queen St W · 514 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
- Imacookie · Take-out or food shop · 28 Bathurst St · 333 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Persona Studio · Salon or personal services · 927 Queen St W · 651 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Impact Kitchen King · Take-out or food shop · 70 Bathurst St · 296 m · licensed Oct 3, 2026
- Woolshed Coffee Company · Take-out or food shop · 847 Adelaide St W · 469 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Muang Thai Kitchen and Bar · Restaurant or bar · 791 King St W · 123 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Tim Hortons · Restaurant or bar · 1005 King St W · 677 m · licensed Sep 25, 2026
- Strnd Hair Extension Studio · Salon or personal services · 777 Richmond St W · 438 m · licensed Sep 4, 2026
- Dark Horse Espresso Bar · Restaurant or bar · 64 Bathurst St · 295 m · licensed Sep 3, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (4)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tecumseth St | Rezoning approved | 28 | 140 m |
| 805 Wellington Ave | Application under review | 81supportive | 349 m |
| 950 King St W | Under construction | 40 | 464 m |
| 152 Bathurst St | Rezoning approved | 9 | 493 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
464 tickets in 2025 on Niagara St between numbers 116 and 216: 342 for parking without a permit, 34 for parking in an accessible space without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
CityPlace and Fort York BIA, about 240 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, 5,226 service requests came from postal area M5V, which includes 166A Niagara St. The most common:
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 525 | |
| Injured wildlife | 292 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 209 | |
| Property standards | 209 | |
| Posters on City property | 208 | |
| Illegal dumping | 143 |
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 166A Niagara St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 32 tests, May 22, 2014 to Aug 26, 2025
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: 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.
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 West Queen West compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/166a-niagara-st#sec-history







