186 St George St
186 St George St is in the Annex, on the City's Heritage Register. A 28‑storey building with 398 homes is under appeal 240 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
- A 28-storey building with 398 homes is under appeal, 240 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 in the Annex were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 186 St George St
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), both in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Minor variance145 St George St · 83 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 Sep 3, 2025. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific By-law 750-2023) for the 12-storey apartment building by increasing building heights and gross floor area, and reducing building setbacks and amenity gross floor area. A…File A0293/25TEY · submitted Apr 24, 2025 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 228-storey building · 398 homes145 St George St · 240 m away2 City files for one project: Site plan · Subdivision398 homes · affordable rental
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Site plan application to facilitate the development of the site for a 96-metre (28-storey) mixed-use building containing 398 dwelling units (including 130 rental replacement units and 12 new affordable units), and a maximum of 150 square…File 21 155930 STE 11 SA (site plan) · submitted May 17, 2021 · City record and how to commentFile 21 220624 STE 11 SB (subdivision) · submitted Oct 1, 2021 · City record and how to comment
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
- University of Toronto Academic Tower · 100 Devonshire Pl
Construction · PomerleauJune 1 to Dec 31 · 6 am to 6 pm
345 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 186 St George 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.
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 186 St George St
Police recorded 216 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
The Annex 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 25 near this address | 104% higher387 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 near this address | 88% higher114 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 169 near this address | 41% higher1,081 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 8 near this address | About the same81 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 5 near this address | 48% lower117 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Annex
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians, 2 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Bernard Ave and St George St. Annex has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- 20 Prince Arthur Ave · Pedestrian, killed · Apr 12, 2026 · 424 m
- Bernard Ave at Bedford Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 2, 2025 · 482 m
- St George St at Sussex Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Dec 9, 2024 · 464 m
- Spadina Rd at Bernard Ave · Driver, seriously injured · Oct 14, 2024 · 418 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 | Annex, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 31 | 205 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 21 | 232 | 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 186 St George St
The nearest subway station is St George Station (Line 1 and 2), about a 3‑minute walk (0.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 506 and 510 streetcars and the 127 and 26 buses, with about 1,646 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 3.1 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1, 2 · about 3 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 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 |
| 510 | 746 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 127 | 139 | 3.9 | about typical |
| 26 | 219 | 6.2 | 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: 19 Spadina Rd
City-run (Green P): 6 Level 2 ports. Next: 74 Yorkville Ave, 803 m.298 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 186 St George 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: Howlett Academy School, Taddle Creek Montessori School, The Shire School, University Of Toronto Schools, Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School & Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre and 7 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): nine licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection May 20, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection May 21, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 9, 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 186 St George St
There are 7 parks and 3 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Hillcrest Community Centre, 1.7 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Huron Street Playground · dog off-leash area, playground · 495 Huron St · 81 m
- Taddle Creek Park · playground · 40 Bedford Rd · 191 m
- Bloor-Bedford Parkette · 248 Bloor St W · 258 m
- Paul Martel Park · 10 Madison Ave · 263 m
- Huron-Washington Parkette · playground · 420 Huron St · 330 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
- Huron-Washington Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground at Huron-Washington Parkette. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 345 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 · 562 m - Queen's Park North Revitalization
The City is proposing enhancements to Queen's Park, building on improvements completed in 2019.In progress · 754 m - New Park at Macpherson Avenue
A new park is coming to Macpherson Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 849 m - Ramsden Park Ice Rink Improvements
The City is improving the artificial ice rink at Ramsden Park with state-of-good-repair upgrades to the building’s change rooms and washrooms, as well as repairs to the rink’s refrigeration systems and dasher boards.In progress · 1.1 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 186 St George St
There are no by-law investigations or short-term rental registrations on record for 186 St George St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 15 on record
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 6 projects from 15 permits
- Interior Alterations · revision issued · issued Feb 20, 2024
Rev - Rev. 1 23 227865 bld 00 ba - Fire alarm, hvac, sprinklers; · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 227865 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 19, 2023
Proposal for interior alterations to basement unit in existing office building, scope of work includes hvac and electrical. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 124449 - Interior Alterations · completed Jan 24, 2018
Proposed interior alterations to existing office space for *ONTARIO COLLEGE OF PHARMACISTS* on the ground floor. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 197018 - Interior renovation, plumbing and more · completed Jul 18, 2023
SEE HVAC FOR DWGS - Plumbing - Interior alterations to ground floor for office space. Tenant - "Ontario College of Pharmacists". Note: See active int demo permit. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 11 323080 - Interior Demolition · completed Jun 12, 2023
Proposal for interior demolition to existing office space on the basement level. No HVAC/elctrical work. · Permit 11 289946 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 19, 2023
Revision to existing building permit - Revision to change room usage from procedure and recovery room to office space.Interior alterations to the main floor medical office area. This proposal… · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 10 218421
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: 11 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 186 St George St
CR (Commercial Residential) zoning allows shops and offices on the ground floor with homes above, typical of main streets. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 40
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Zone label (x)
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 about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
McDonald's (restaurant or bar), Royal Cut Father and Son Barbershop (salon or personal services), First House (salon or personal services), and 15 more.
1 Bedford Road (293 m), 200 Bloor Street West (435 m).
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
YMCA Sprott House (407 m), Native Child & Family - Spadina (426 m).
All new business licences in Annex (18)
- McDonald's · Restaurant or bar · 826 Yonge St · 1107 m · licensed Nov 4, 2026
- Royal Cut Father and Son Barbershop · Salon or personal services · 122-124 Cumberland St · 726 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- First House · Salon or personal services · 188 Davenport Rd · 793 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Lisa Dinh Hair Studio · Salon or personal services · 651 Dupont St · 1651 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Agora Yorkville · Restaurant or bar · 105 Scollard St · 762 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Yk Beauty Bar · Salon or personal services · 800 Bathurst St · 957 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
- Mom's Recipes · Restaurant or bar · 136 Avenue Rd · 667 m · licensed Sep 25, 2026
- Sammie's Sandwiches · Restaurant or bar · 594 Bloor St W · 1084 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Hello Nori · Restaurant or bar · 1250 Bay St · 879 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Angora Studio · Salon or personal services · 2A Gibson Ave · 1257 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Black and White Gentlemen's Barbershop · Salon or personal services · 369 Davenport Rd · 725 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Target Park · Parking lot · 44 Walmer Rd · 489 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (2)
- 409 Huron Street · 40 rental homes to be demolished, 40 replaced · 284 m · approved Feb 4, 2026 · City report
- 145 St. George Street · 130 rental homes to be demolished, 142 replaced · 83 m · approved Jul 19, 2023 · City report
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 10, 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
1,507 tickets in 2025 on St George St between numbers 136 and 236: 858 for unpaid parking, 239 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Bloor Annex BIA, about 230 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, 5,567 service requests came from postal area M5R, which includes 186 St George St. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 311 | |
| Property standards | 249 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 194 | |
| Injured wildlife | 175 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 155 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 152 |
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 186 St George St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 253 tests, Jan 22, 2014 to Aug 27, 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: Annex
Annex had 29,300 residents in 2021. The median household income was $85,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 59% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 32% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (2.5%), Spanish (2.2%) and Cantonese (1.8%). 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 the Annex compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Nov 24: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
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 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/186-st-george-st#sec-history








