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168 Simcoe St

A property on the Heritage Register (Part V), outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas, with 9 active development applications within 250 metres.

Data as of Nov 7, 2026 · Every item lists its source

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Key findings
  • No fire code violations in open inspections.
  • On the Heritage Register (Part V).
  • Outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas.
  • 9 active development applications and 1 Committee of Adjustment application within 250 m.
RentSafe score—not a registered apartment building
Fire code violations0in open inspections
Applications10active within 250 m
Flood hazardOutsideTRCA mapping
Duncan StSimcoe StPearl StNelson StSheppard StJohn StWidmer StTemperance StMcCaul StSt Patrick StStephanie StRichmond St WUniversity AveAdelaide St WYork StBeverley StQueen St W12345678910Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)
The red circle shows the 250-metre radius used for “Nearby” items. Numbers match the applications listed below.

01The building

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
RentSafe evaluationNot a registered apartment buildingThis addressApartment Building Evaluation
Fire code inspectionsNo violations in open inspectionsThis addressResidential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Apr 30, 2026
Building orders and noticesNone on recordThis addressBuilding Construction/Demolition Violations
Building permits, last 5 years1 permitThis addressBuilding Permits · 9 on record
Short-term rentalRegistered (9 units)This addressShort Term Rentals Registration
Heritage statusPart V · King-Spadina HCD HCDThis addressHeritage Register
Recent permits (8)
  • Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Inspection · Oct 26, 2022
    Proposal for interior repairs to address waterproofing deterioration & leaking cracks at this below grade existing parking garage structure - P1, P2, P3 & P4 Levels. [No changes to the number of… · Permit 22 208679 BLD
  • Building Permit Related(MS) · Permit Issued · Feb 24, 2021
    HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing residential condo unit PH10 · Permit 20 224911 HVA
  • Fire Alarm · Permit Issued · Dec 22, 2020
    Proposal for the replacement of the fire alarm control panel with new. · Permit 20 221901 FSU
  • Interior Alterations · Permit Issued · Dec 10, 2020
    Proposal for interior alterations to existing residential condo unit PH10 · Permit 20 224911 BLD
  • Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection · Jun 28, 2011
    Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing residential penthouse suite #20, upper and lower floors. · Permit 11 206332 PLB
  • Building Permit Related(MS) · Inspection · Jun 28, 2011
    HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing residential penthouse suite #20, upper and lower floors.For plans see Plumbing file · Permit 11 206332 HVA
  • Interior Alterations · Inspection · Jun 20, 2011
    Proposal for interior alterations to existing residential penthouse suite #20, upper and lower floors. · Permit 11 206332 BLD
  • Alteration to Existing Building · Closed - Dormant · Nov 1, 2000
    Make interior alterations to p.h.10 on the 16th floor to remove 1 non-load bearing wall · Permit 00 160846 CMB

02Risks and the ground

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
River flood hazardOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Lake shoreline hazardOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
TRCA regulated areaOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Basement flooding study areaBFA42Your areaBasement Flooding Study Areas · the City divides all of Toronto into study areas; this names yours, not a risk level
Lead in tap water samples, postal area M5H0 of 2 above 0.01 ppmYour area · M5HNon Regulated Lead Sample · Jun 5, 2014 to Feb 16, 2020

TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.

03What’s changing nearby

  1. 1
    330 University Ave · 48 m · Official Plan / Rezoning · Under Review
    Proposed development for the Canada Life Campus include: Retention of the existing office buildings with minor alterations at 330 University Avenue, 180 Simcoe Street, and 180 Queen Street West. Demolition of the office building and…
    File 26 221979 STE 10 OZ · submitted Aug 18, 2026 · City record
  2. 2
    206 Simcoe St · 108 m · Official Plan / Rezoning · Under Review
    Proposed development for the Canada Life Campus include: Retention of the existing office buildings with minor alterations at 330 University Avenue, 180 Simcoe Street, and 180 Queen Street West. Demolition of the office building and…
    File 26 221979 STE 10 OZ · submitted Aug 18, 2026 · City record
  3. 3
    190 Simcoe St · 109 m · Official Plan / Rezoning · Under Review
    Proposed development for the Canada Life Campus include: Retention of the existing office buildings with minor alterations at 330 University Avenue, 180 Simcoe Street, and 180 Queen Street West. Demolition of the office building and…
    File 26 221979 STE 10 OZ · submitted Aug 18, 2026 · City record
  4. 4
    180 Simcoe St · 125 m · Official Plan / Rezoning · Under Review
    Proposed development for the Canada Life Campus include: Retention of the existing office buildings with minor alterations at 330 University Avenue, 180 Simcoe Street, and 180 Queen Street West. Demolition of the office building and…
    File 26 221979 STE 10 OZ · submitted Aug 18, 2026 · City record
  5. 5
    180 Queen St W · 142 m · Official Plan / Rezoning · Under Review
    Proposed development for the Canada Life Campus include: Retention of the existing office buildings with minor alterations at 330 University Avenue, 180 Simcoe Street, and 180 Queen Street West. Demolition of the office building and…
    File 26 221979 STE 10 OZ · submitted Aug 18, 2026 · City record
  6. 6
    17 St Patrick St · 164 m · Official Plan / Rezoning · Under Review
    Proposed development for the Canada Life Campus include: Retention of the existing office buildings with minor alterations at 330 University Avenue, 180 Simcoe Street, and 180 Queen Street West. Demolition of the office building and…
    File 26 221979 STE 10 OZ · submitted Aug 18, 2026 · City record
  7. 7
    250 University Ave · 176 m · Subdivision · Under Review
    Draft Plan of Subdivision to create three blocks.
    File 21 215740 STE 10 SB · submitted Sep 21, 2021 · City record
  8. 8
    205 Queen St W · 185 m · Site Plan · Under Review
    Ontario Line Osgoode Station
    File 23 146691 STE 10 SA · submitted May 16, 2023 · City record
  9. 9
    234 Simcoe St · 219 m · Condominium · Draft Plan Approved
    Standard Draft Plan of Condominium for 17 non-residential units.
    File 24 135230 STE 10 CD · submitted Apr 11, 2024 · City record
  10. 10
    19 Duncan St · 229 m · Committee of Adjustment · Consent (severance) · Conditional Consent
    To obtain stratified consent to sever the existing 58-storey mixed-use development (comprised of commercial, office, hotel and residential uses) with four levels of below-grade parking into two stratified lots (residential and…
    File B0079/25TEY · submitted Dec 24, 2025

Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications · 130 registered short-term rentals within 250 m.

04City services

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
Garbage daySee calendarThis addressCollection calendar No Collection
City councillorAusma MalikWard 10Councillor_Malik@toronto.ca · 416-392-4044

05Quick answers about 168 Simcoe St

Is 168 Simcoe St in a flood plain?

No. It is outside TRCA's mapped flood and shoreline hazard areas. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.

Does 168 Simcoe St have open fire code violations?

No. The City's fire inspection records show no violations in open inspections. Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results.

What is being built near 168 Simcoe St?

9 active development applications within 250 metres, the closest at 330 University Ave (48 m). Source: Development Applications.

Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.

06From the archives

Corner of Simcoe St. and Richmond St., looking south-west
Corner of Simcoe St. and Richmond St., looking south-west, 1972. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 2032, Series 841, File 44, Item 18. 21 m away.
Simcoe St, south, from Richmond, showing condition of roadway after snowstorm, (Way Department)
Simcoe St, south, from Richmond, showing condition of roadway after snowstorm, (Way Department), 1929. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 16, Series 71, Item 7335. 21 m away.
Corner of Simcoe St. and Richmond St., looking north-west
Corner of Simcoe St. and Richmond St., looking north-west, 1972. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 2032, Series 841, File 44, Item 15. 21 m away.
Robertson, John, house, Simcoe St., e. side, s. of Richmond St. W.
Robertson, John, house, Simcoe St., e. side, s. of Richmond St. W. , 1912. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. 21 m away.
Corner of Simcoe St. and Richmond St., looking south-east
Corner of Simcoe St. and Richmond St., looking south-east, 1972. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 2032, Series 841, File 44, Item 17. 21 m away.
Robertson, John, house, Simcoe St., e. side, s. of Richmond St. W.
Robertson, John, house, Simcoe St., e. side, s. of Richmond St. W. , 1885. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. 21 m away.
Corner of Simcoe St. and Richmond St., looking north-east
Corner of Simcoe St. and Richmond St., looking north-east, 1972. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 2032, Series 841, File 44, Item 16. 21 m away.
225 Queen St W., detail of window
225 Queen St W., detail of window, 1981. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 70, Item 13. 69 m away.
225 Queen St W
225 Queen St W, 1981. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 70, Item 14. 69 m away.

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