222 Bremner Blvd
222 Bremner Blvd is in Harbourfront-CityPlace, on the City's Heritage Register. A 65‑storey building with shops is under review 154 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
- A 65-storey building with shops is under review, 154 m away.
- 17 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 8 involved pedestrians.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M5V.
01What’s planned near 222 Bremner Blvd
6 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): six in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 93% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Site plan171 Front St W · 3 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.
InactiveFile 14 122781 STE 20 SA · submitted Feb 27, 2014 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 265-storey building with shops53 Simcoe St and 2 more addresses · 154 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.
Combined Official Plan Amendment (OPA) & Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) application for a proposal to amend By-law 1015-2022, the proposed 65-storey residential tower with ground floor retail. The proposal includes 54,010 sqaure metres of…Public notice · Nov 15, 2024Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 145 Wellington Street West and 53-55 Simcoe Street. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 229071 STE 10 OZ · submitted Oct 21, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 352-storey building with shops145 Wellington St W · 154 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 Control Application to facilitate a new mixed-use building comprised of a 13-storey podium, and a 52-storey residential tower above. Proposal includes 14,662 m² non-residential floor area and 472 new purpose-built rental units.…File 20 191102 STE 10 SA · submitted Sep 8, 2020 · 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
- Forma Tower · 266 King St W
Construction · EllisDonFeb 1, 2026 to Feb 1, 2027 · 7 to 7 am
570 m away - Q Tower · 200 Queens Quay W
Continuous concrete pour · Rockwell Toronto ConstructionAug 28, 2026 to Feb 26, 2027
334 m away - Forma by Frank Gehry · 266 King St W
Continuous concrete pour · GG DuncanSept 2, 2026 to Feb 27, 2027
570 m away - Q Tower · 200 Queens Quay W
Construction · Rockwell Toronto ConstructionOct 9, 2026 to Feb 27, 2027 · 6 am to 5 pm
334 m away - FORMA East Tower · 266 King St W
Construction · EllisDonNov 3, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 · 6 am to 11 pm
570 m away - Move out of display vehicles · 255 Front St W
OtherFeb 21 to Feb 22 · 6 pm to 5 am
230 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.
02Safety near 222 Bremner Blvd
Police recorded 258 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.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Harbourfront-CityPlace compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 161 near this address | 15% higher883 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 19 near this address | About the same57 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 51 near this address | 25% lower142 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 13 near this address | 39% lower48 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 14 near this address | 75% lower57 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Harbourfront-CityPlace
Traffic safety
17 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 8 involved pedestrians, 2 involved cyclists and 2 were fatal. Most were on York St and Lake Shore Blvd W. Harbourfront-CityPlace has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- F G Gardiner Xy W at Rees St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Sep 5, 2026 · 352 m
- Queens Quay W at York St · Driver, seriously injured · Oct 25, 2025 · 449 m
- York St at Harbour St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 19, 2025 · 361 m
- Queens Qy W at Rees St · Passenger, seriously injured · Jul 1, 2025 · 439 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 | Harbourfront-CityPlace, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 11 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 38 | 196 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 29 | 231 | 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.
03Getting around from 222 Bremner Blvd
The nearest subway station is Union Station (Line 1), about a 7‑minute walk (0.5 km). There are no TTC stops within a 5‑minute walk. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 0.4 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 7 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 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.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 40 York St
City-run (Green P): 12 Level 2 ports. Next: 2 Church St, 1.0 km.325 m - Indoor bike station: Union Station
Secure parking for 80 bikes.290 m
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
04Schools and child care near 222 Bremner Blvd
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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): five licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 8, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 6, 2026: pass (fail to provide current written policies on infection prevention and control).
Last health inspection Jan 28, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 222 Bremner Blvd
There are 9 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is One Yonge Community Recreation Centre, 867 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Olympic Park · 222 Bremner Blvd · 27 m
- Roundhouse Park · playground · 255 Bremner Blvd · 183 m
- Bobbie Rosenfeld Park · 294 Bremner Blvd · 239 m
- Simcoe Park · 240 Front St W · 294 m
- Rees Street Parkette · playground · 238 Queens Quay W · 342 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
- Rees Street Park
A new park is coming to 318 Queens Quay. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 504 m - Toronto Island Park Projects
Following City Council’s adoption of the Toronto Island Park Plan in July 2024, the City is moving forward with projects to enhance and protect the park over time, guided by the plan’s long-term vision.In progress · 771 m - Ferry Fleet Replacement
The City is improving access to Toronto Island Park by beginning to replace its ferry fleet with electric vessels, building supporting electrical infrastructure at Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and reviewing all existing operational practices.In progress · 804 m - New Park at 229 Richmond Street West
A new 2,600m2 park is coming to 229 Richmond St. W. The park site is currently leased to a restaurant and used as an outdoor patio.In progress · 835 m - New Park at 50 Queens Quay East
A new park is coming to 50 Queens Quay E. near One Yonge Community Recreation Centre, as part of the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan.In progress · 954 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.
06The building at 222 Bremner Blvd
There are no building orders or short-term rental registrations on record for 222 Bremner Blvd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 63 on record
- Graffiti, opened Feb 6, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 63)
- Fire Alarm · permit issued · issued Mar 4, 2025
Replacement of the existing fire alarm control panel and data gathering panels. · Permit 25 114869 - Temporary Structures · completed Feb 5, 2024
Proposal for a temporary structure from Jan 29, 2024 to Feb 5, 2024 - "NHL Allstar", Metro Toronto Convention Centre · Permit 24 100882 - Building work · permit issued · issued Sep 11, 2023
Proposal for Enwave Simcoe Street Plant - Electrical Room Modifications (Enwave Energy Corporation) · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 182466 - Building work · permit issued · issued Sep 1, 2021
Provision of new equipment platform for electric boiler - Enwave Energy Corporation · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 202288 - Certified Tents · completed Jul 23, 2025
Proposed: 1 certified temporary tent. 30 x 60 archtop frame tent (cert#14 251040) with open walls installed - November 25th, 2020 - May 25th, 2021. Anchored with concrete blocks. · Permit 20 214452 - Sprinklers · completed Apr 28, 2021
Proposal for the installation and modification of sprinkler and standpipe systems in existing chiller plant. · Permit 20 135776 - Heating and cooling · permit issued · issued Jan 28, 2020
Proposal to construct a new platform to service the mechanical unit for a proposed hot water and heat recovery chiller plant · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 257346 - Temporary Structures · completed Oct 15, 2018
Temporary booth install of 2nd tier deck for trade show. Includes installing posts, cross beams and deck flooring/railing. For LIFT 2018 · Permit 18 149734 - Temporary Structures · completed Jul 26, 2018
Proposal to construct a tempoary aluminum display structure from Feb 5/18 to Feb 26/18 - "2018 International Autoshow - Mercedes Benz", Metro Convention Centre · Permit 17 276797 - Electromagnetic Locks · completed Nov 16, 2020
REV01: Revision to permit 17-217317 FSU. Proposal to remove 5 maglocks from level 600 and install 1 maglock on level 700. Maglock permit for 16 maglocks. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 217317 - Certified Tents · completed Oct 25, 2017
Install 1 - 40ft x 105ft Archtop Frame tent. (Cert #14 251042) Anchored with concrete blocks.INSTALLED - June 10th to 13th, 2017 - Roundhouse Park - Steamwhistle Brewery Event. · Permit 17 159271 - Alter: Boiler/Furnace/AC Replacement · inspection · issued Feb 1, 2017
Proposal to install a new chiller with circulating condenser water pumps, piping and wiring. · Permit 16 272011
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: 6 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 222 Bremner Blvd
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.
08Around 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.
Bao House Fort York (restaurant or bar), Infinity Mart (take-out or food shop).
16 York Street (198 m), 301 Front Street West (200 m), 123 Front Street West (282 m), and 4 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (5)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Queens Quay W | Under construction | 78 | 334 m |
| 315 Front St W | Rezoning approved | 32 | 379 m |
| 315 Front St W | Rezoning approved | 16 | 379 m |
| 260 Queens Quay E | Early planning | 48 rent-geared-to-income | 382 m |
| 263 Queens Quay E | Early planning | 199 | 481 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 9, 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
543 tickets in 2025 on Bremner Blvd between numbers 172 and 272: 377 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 65 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
Toronto Downtown West BIA, which includes this address. 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 222 Bremner Blvd. 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.
09Risks and environment at 222 Bremner Blvd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 32 tests, May 22, 2014 to Aug 26, 2025
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Harbourfront-CityPlace
Harbourfront-CityPlace had 28,135 residents in 2021. The median household income was $90,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 60% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 33% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (7.3%), Hindi (3.8%) and Spanish (3.8%). 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 Harbourfront-CityPlace compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Councillor: Ausma Malik, Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York · Councillor_Malik@toronto.ca · 416-392-4044
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/222-bremner-blvd#sec-history
