221 Berkeley St
221 Berkeley St is in Moss Park, on the City's Heritage Register. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 5 planning applications nearby (one under review, one approved, one hearing on Nov 25, two others).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 5 planning applications within 250 m: one under review, one approved, one hearing on Nov 25, two others.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation. Owners must give the City 60 days' notice before demolition.
Permit history: 3 projects from 9 permits
- Addition · completed Sep 9, 2026
Proposal for interior ground floor kitchen renovations, window enlargements, second storey addition over existing rear single storey extension, conversion of attic to a third storey with new roof,… · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 101677 - Addition · completed Jan 5, 2026
Proposed ground floor kitchen renovations & window enlargements, second storey addition over existing rear single storey extension, conversion of attic to a third storey with new roof and front and… · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 263283 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 24, 2019
Remove an intiror partition and support ceiling with new beam + posts that go to new pier footings inthe basement + finish with drywall and paint · Permit 19 129373
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, 3.2 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
5 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): one under review, one approved, one hearing on Nov 25, two others. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 1401 Dundas St E · 134 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 a 14-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 291.6 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 8518.90 square metres. A total of 137 residential dwelling units are proposed.File 21 227303 STE 13 SA · submitted Oct 18, 2021 · City record - 2401 Dundas St E · 158 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 770-2023), for the 10-storey (39.95 m, including the mechanical penthouse) approved mixed-use building with a two-level underground parking garage, by…File A0705/26TEY · submitted Oct 5, 2026 - 3271 Ontario St · 162 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 Feb 15, 2017.
To convert the existing two-storey duplex into a triplex by constructing third and fourth storey additions.File A1069/16TEY · submitted Nov 2, 2016 - 4500 Dundas St E · 179 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City Council approved it.
Proposed 35-storey mixed use building (122.2 metres, including mechanical penthouse), containing 413 dwelling units and a minimum of 200 square metres of non-residential gross floor area.File 26 122451 STE 13 OZ · submitted Feb 27, 2026 · City record - 5285 Shuter St · 189 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
File A0445/26TEY · submitted May 22, 2026
29 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
5 licensed rooming houses within 250 m. Rooming houses rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms; the City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
2 new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days: take-out or food shop (2).
New business licences nearby (2)
- Take-out or food shop · 234 Parliament St · 78 m · licensed Oct 11, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 181 Parliament St · 247 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 519 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 380 assaults, 68 break-ins, 37 robberies, 19 car thefts and 15 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Moss Park in 2025, assaults, break-ins and robberies 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 | Moss Park, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 380 | 2227 above Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 68 | 350 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 19 | 82 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 37 | 167 above Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 15 | 65 close to 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 Queen Station (Line 1), about a 18-minute walk (1.2 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 14 TTC stops served by routes 505, 501, 65, 506 and 75, with about 5,559 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.8 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.
- Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School · elementary · 368 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 420 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 80% met the standard in reading and 30% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- École élémentaire Gabrielle-Roy · elementary · 462 mViamonde (French public) · Public · grades JK-6 · 270 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 100% met the standard in reading and 88% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Paul Catholic School · elementary · 468 mTCDSB · 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 · 698 mTDSB · 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 · 960 mTCDSB · 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: Liberty Prep School, Voice Integrative Private School.
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): ten licensed child care centres, six EarlyON centres, one privately owned public space and five 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 Moss Park neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Moss Park had 21,490 residents in 2021. The median household income was $65,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 65% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% 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 (3.4%), Cantonese (3.1%) and Spanish (2.9%). 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
Next: November 11: recycling and green bin. November 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 221 Berkeley St
Is 221 Berkeley St 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 221 Berkeley St?
There are 5 active planning applications within 250 metres (one under review, one approved, one hearing on Nov 25, two others). The closest is at 401 Dundas St E, 134 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 221 Berkeley St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 9 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 221 Berkeley St a heritage property?
Yes. It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation. Owners must give the City 60 days' notice before demolition. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 221 Berkeley St from the subway?
The nearest station is Queen Station (Line 1), 1.2 km away (about a 18-minute walk). 14 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 221 Berkeley St?
The closest are Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School, École élémentaire Gabrielle-Roy 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 221 Berkeley St?
Police recorded 519 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 380 assaults, 68 break-ins, 37 robberies, 19 car thefts and 15 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Moss Park in 2025, assaults, break-ins and robberies 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.
When is garbage day at 221 Berkeley St?
Collection is on Wednesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 18, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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