214 College St
214 College St is in University, on the City's Heritage Register. There is 1 planning proposal within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is individually designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (Part IV).
- Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in University were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 8 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians.
01What’s planned near 214 College St
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Second suite241 Beverley St · 144 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
- 333 College Student Residences · 333 College St
Continuous concrete pour · Hsre Parallax I LPOct 15, 2026 to Apr 11, 2027
481 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 214 College St
5 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: laneway rebuild on Douglas Campbell Lane, near College St, 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Zayo Canada Inc. · New Service - Conduit at 245 College St · 200 m · May 29, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026
- Toronto Water · Box and Rod repair at 74 Henry St · 176 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 214 College St
Police recorded 142 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 94% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
University 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 | 40 near this address | 285% higher730 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 74 near this address | 127% higher1,741 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 14 near this address | 100% higher122 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 4 near this address | 71% higher134 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 10 near this address | 19% lower183 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 University
Traffic safety
8 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians and 6 involved cyclists. Most were on College St and Huron St. University has more of these collisions per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto.
- College St at Huron St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Nov 17, 2025 · 101 m
- College St at Huron St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jun 28, 2025 · 127 m
- College St at St George St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Dec 18, 2024 · 97 m
- 149 College St at McCaul St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Sep 27, 2024 · 415 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 | University, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 37 | 855 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 44 | 389 | 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 214 College St
The nearest subway station is Queen's Park Station (Line 1), about a 8‑minute walk (0.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 506 and 510 streetcars, with about 2,005 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.0 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 8 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 |
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: 10 Soho St, 1.0 km.857 m - Indoor bike station: City Hall
Secure parking for 300 bikes.1.3 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 214 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: Braemar College Private Secondary School, Ronald Mcdonald House, Cornerstone Preparatory School - Main Campus, Westside Montessori Elementary School, University Of Toronto Schools and 1 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Jan 27, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 13, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection May 1, 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 214 College St
There are 4 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Harrison Pool, 998 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Lillian H. Smith Park · 180 Huron St · 175 m
- Julius Deutsch Park · outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 40 Cecil St · 250 m
- Glasgow Street Parkette · 11 Glasgow St · 270 m
- McCaul-Orde Parkette · 235 Mc Caul St · 379 m
- Sonya's Park · playground · 63 Oxford St · 527 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 · 668 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 · 785 m - Queen's Park North Revitalization
The City is proposing enhancements to Queen's Park, building on improvements completed in 2019.In progress · 822 m - 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 · 877 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 · 879 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 214 College St
There are no building orders, by-law investigations or short-term rental registrations on record for 214 College St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 18 on record
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 9 projects from 18 permits
- Solar Collector · permit issued · issued Aug 11, 2026
Proposal for rooftop solar installation · Permit 26 146619 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Feb 18, 2025
Interior Alterations to portions of Levels 1 through 3 to create office areas, exam rooms, multipurpose rooms as well as a new passenger elevator. The St George entrance work will include exterior… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 244058 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Dec 14, 2023
Proposal for interior alterations to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd levels of an existing university building to create shell space for future interior development by others - Koffler Student Centre,… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 220305 - Addition · completed Sep 25, 2024
Proposal for 2 storey addition onto existing 1 storey portion of buiding. Partial renovation of existing 3 storey Building. Shell space on portion of additon and renovation. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 138700 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Jun 7, 2021
Proposal to install 2 backflow prevention devices in existing U of T building · Permit 20 174278 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Aug 13, 2018
Proposal for interior alterations at UofT Koffler Student Centre - proposed meeting room and office. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 202638 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 29, 2022
Proposal for interior alterations to a classroom on the ground floor of existing university building - University of Toronto. Convenience address is 569 Spadina Crescent. · Permit 18 155333 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 28, 2017
Proposal for interior alterations to ground floor level of existing Student Life Centre - The Koffler Centre, "U of T" · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 194634 - Interior renovation and heating and cooling · inspection · issued Sep 21, 2009
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to ground floor and mezzanine level of existing university career centre/library for "U of T" (212 m²) including new doors, glazing, mezzanine finishes and… · Permit 09 153825
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: 7 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 214 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. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Compass Group Canada (restaurant or bar), Burger Crew (restaurant or bar), Bola Brading Hair Salon (salon or personal services), and 5 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Scott Mission (310 m).
All new business licences in University (8)
- Compass Group Canada · Restaurant or bar · 25 Devonshire Pl · 789 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- Burger Crew · Restaurant or bar · 382 College St · 712 m · licensed Oct 31, 2026
- Bola Brading Hair Salon · Salon or personal services · 396 College St · 748 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Red Lantern · Restaurant or bar · 515 Bloor St W · 1202 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
- The Dropp Laundromat · Laundromat or dry cleaner · 172 Harbord St · 865 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- The Infinite Bean Cafe · Restaurant or bar · 750 Spadina Ave · 994 m · licensed Sep 12, 2026
- Lumos Cafe · Restaurant or bar · 106 Harbord St · 699 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
- Casa Donato · Restaurant or bar · 660 Spadina Ave · 684 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191 College St | Rezoning approved | 408 | 171 m |
| 502 Spadina Ave | Rezoning approved | 109 supportive | 316 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 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
379 tickets in 2025 on College St between numbers 164 and 264: 185 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 160 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Chinatown BIA, about 220 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, 4,311 service requests came from postal area M5T, which includes 214 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 214 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: University
University had 6,435 residents in 2021. The median household income was $80,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 61% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 45% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% of workers commuted by transit and 34% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (6.1%), Cantonese (4.1%) and Portuguese (3.3%). 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 University 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/214-college-st#sec-history




