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253 King St E

A property on the Heritage Register (Part V), outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas, with 15 active development applications within 250 metres.

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

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Key findings
  • On the Heritage Register (Part V).
  • Outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas.
  • 15 active development applications and 0 Committee of Adjustment applications within 250 m.
RentSafe score—not a registered apartment building
Fire code violations—no inspection records
Applications15active within 250 m
Flood hazardOutsideTRCA mapping
The EsplanadeHahn PlFrederick StGeorge St SPrincess StScadding AveGeorge StOntario StBerkeley StLombard StLower Sherbourne StJarvis StFront St EAdelaide St EKing St ESherbourne StParliament StRichmond St E123456789101112Map 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 inspection recordsThis addressResidential Fire Inspection Results
Building orders and noticesNone on recordThis addressBuilding Construction/Demolition Violations
Building permits, last 5 years0 permitsThis addressBuilding Permits · 4 on record
Short-term rentalNot registeredThis addressShort Term Rentals Registration
Heritage statusPart V · St-Lawrence Neighbourhood HCDThis addressHeritage Register
Recent permits (4)
  • Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection · Apr 18, 2017
    Plumbing - Applicant for interior alteration to the existing Nail Salon. · Permit 17 131274 PLB
  • Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed · Apr 18, 2017
    HVAC - Applicant for interior alteration to the existing Nail Salon. · Permit 17 131274 HVA
  • Interior Alterations · Inspection · Apr 4, 2017
    Applicant for interior alteration to create nail salon.-"D" occupancy with an occupant load of not more than 10 people. [AS] · Permit 17 131274 BLD
  • Demolition · Closed · Sep 11, 2012
    PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS APPLICATION IS FOR BOTH 253 and the convenience address of 255 KING ST E. One Building with 2 addresses. Please also note that this application is associated with 251 King St E. · Permit 12 130211 DEM

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 areaBFA62Your 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 M5A4 of 104 above 0.01 ppmYour area · M5ANon Regulated Lead Sample · May 21, 2014 to Oct 15, 2026

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
    348 Richmond St E · 89 m · Site Plan · Under Review
    Site Plan Approval for a 25-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 24,936 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 35,803 square metres. A total of 446 residential dwelling units, and 180…
    File 21 169132 STE 13 SA · submitted Jun 11, 2021 · City record
  2. 2
    427 Adelaide St E · 109 m · Site Plan · Under Review
    Site Plan Approval for two mixed-use towers having heights of 38 and 40 storeys. The proposed non-residential gross floor area is 5,490 square metres, and the proposed residential gross floor area is 62,695 square metres. A total of 819…
    File 21 226317 STE 13 SA · submitted Oct 15, 2021 · City record
  3. 3
    427 Adelaide St E · 109 m · Subdivision · Under Review
    Draft Plan of Subdivision for 5 development blocks.
    File 21 226321 STE 13 SB · submitted Oct 15, 2021 · City record
  4. 4
    69 Ontario St · 115 m · Official Plan / Rezoning · OMB Appeal
    Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 43-storey mixed-use building that includes 278 square metres of retail space on the ground floor and 380 dwelling units above.
    File 19 265929 STE 13 OZ · submitted Dec 31, 2019 · City record
  5. 5
    69 Ontario St · 115 m · Site Plan · OMB Appeal
    Site Plan Application for a 43-storey mixed-use building that includes 278 square metres of retail space on the ground floor and 380 dwelling units above.
    File 23 187639 STE 13 SA · submitted Aug 11, 2023 · City record
  6. 6
    69 Ontario St · 115 m · Condominium · Under Review
    *** Draft plan of standard condominium for 354 dwelling units, 76 parking spaces, in a proposed 38-storey mixed-use building.
    File 21 235323 STE 13 CD · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record
  7. 7
    435 Adelaide St E · 118 m · Subdivision · Under Review
    Draft Plan of Subdivision for 5 development blocks.
    File 21 226321 STE 13 SB · submitted Oct 15, 2021 · City record
  8. 8
    435 Adelaide St E · 118 m · Site Plan · Under Review
    Site Plan Approval for two mixed-use towers having heights of 38 and 40 storeys. The proposed non-residential gross floor area is 5,490 square metres, and the proposed residential gross floor area is 62,695 square metres. A total of 819…
    File 21 226317 STE 13 SA · submitted Oct 15, 2021 · City record
  9. 9
    71 Ontario St · 125 m · Official Plan / Rezoning · OMB Appeal
    Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 43-storey mixed-use building that includes 278 square metres of retail space on the ground floor and 380 dwelling units above.
    File 19 265929 STE 13 OZ · submitted Dec 31, 2019 · City record
  10. 10
    71 Ontario St · 125 m · Condominium · Under Review
    *** Draft plan of standard condominium for 354 dwelling units, 76 parking spaces, in a proposed 38-storey mixed-use building.
    File 21 235323 STE 13 CD · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record
  11. 11
    71 Ontario St · 125 m · Site Plan · OMB Appeal
    Site Plan Application for a 43-storey mixed-use building that includes 278 square metres of retail space on the ground floor and 380 dwelling units above.
    File 23 187639 STE 13 SA · submitted Aug 11, 2023 · City record
  12. 12
    75 Ontario St · 126 m · Condominium · Under Review
    *** Draft plan of standard condominium for 354 dwelling units, 76 parking spaces, in a proposed 38-storey mixed-use building.
    File 21 235323 STE 13 CD · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record

Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications · 27 registered short-term rentals within 250 m.

04City services

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
Garbage dayNovember 18, 2026This addressCollection calendar Wednesday 1
Next recyclingNovember 11, 2026This addressSolid Waste Collection Schedule
City councillorChris MoiseWard 13Councillor_Moise@toronto.ca · 416-392-7903

05Quick answers about 253 King St E

Is 253 King St E in a flood plain?

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

What is being built near 253 King St E?

15 active development applications within 250 metres, the closest at 348 Richmond St E (89 m). Source: Development Applications.

When is garbage day at 253 King St E?

Collection calendar Wednesday 1. Next garbage pickup: Nov 18, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.

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

06From the archives

King St. E., e. of Jarvis St., s. side, e. of Berkeley St., showing East Toronto Brewery
King St. E., e. of Jarvis St., s. side, e. of Berkeley St., showing East Toronto Brewery , 1861. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. 21 m away.
King St E., north side, east of Sherbourne, window display
King St E., north side, east of Sherbourne, window display, 1979. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 65, Item 113. 28 m away.
CIBC building at northeast corner of King St East and Sherbourne
CIBC building at northeast corner of King St East and Sherbourne, 1978. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 52, Item 97. 28 m away.
King St E., north side, east of Sherbourne
King St E., north side, east of Sherbourne, 1979. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 65, Item 109. 28 m away.
King St E., north side, east of Sherbourne, window display
King St E., north side, east of Sherbourne, window display, 1979. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 65, Item 116. 28 m away.
View of King Street East, looking west from Sherbourne Street
View of King Street East, looking west from Sherbourne Street, 1977. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 73, Item 59. 28 m away.
View of King Street East across Sherbourne Street
View of King Street East across Sherbourne Street, 1979. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 73, Item 60. 28 m away.
King St E., north side, east of Sherbourne, window display
King St E., north side, east of Sherbourne, window display, 1980. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 65, Item 117. 28 m away.
Corner of Sherbourne St. and King St., looking north-east to the bank at 226 King St. E.
Corner of Sherbourne St. and King St., looking north-east to the bank at 226 King St. E., 1972. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 2032, Series 841, File 8, Item 6. 28 m away.

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