259 Queens Quay W
259 Queens Quay W is in Harbourfront-CityPlace. It's inside a TRCA flood hazard area.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Inside a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area: ask about flood insurance.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M5V.
01What’s planned near 259 Queens Quay W
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one 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
- 1Site plan255 Bremner Blvd and 1 more address · 126 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners have been reviewing it since 2018. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed amendment to the approved site plan application for the Hydro Station (File No. 11 229840 STE 20 SA) to make the temporary driveway access from Lower Simcoe into a permanent access for the site.File 18 271208 STE 10 SA · submitted Dec 21, 2018 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
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
- Q Tower · 200 Queens Quay W
Continuous concrete pour · Rockwell Toronto ConstructionAug 28, 2026 to Feb 26, 2027
442 m away - Q Tower · 200 Queens Quay W
Construction · Rockwell Toronto ConstructionOct 9, 2026 to Feb 27, 2027 · 6 am to 5 pm
442 m away - New Year's Eve · 339 Queens Quay W
Amplified sound · in HTO ParkDec 31, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 · 10 pm to 1 am
221 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 259 Queens Quay W
Police recorded 71 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Harbourfront-CityPlace 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 39 near this address | 15% higher883 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 near this address | About the same57 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 19 near this address | 25% lower142 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 3 near this address | 39% lower48 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 5 near this address | 75% lower57 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 Harbourfront-CityPlace
Traffic safety
7 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Rees St and York St. 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 · 220 m
- Queens Quay W at York St · Driver, seriously injured · Oct 25, 2025 · 495 m
- Queens Qy W at Rees St · Passenger, seriously injured · Jul 1, 2025 · 123 m
- Gardiner Xwy W at York St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · May 26, 2024 · 444 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 | 16 | 196 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 16 | 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 259 Queens Quay W
The nearest subway station is Union Station (Line 1), about a 15‑minute walk (1.0 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 3 TTC stops served by the 510 and 509 streetcars, with about 780 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 0.9 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 510 | 746 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 509 | 253 | 2.7 | fewer 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: 40 York St
City-run (Green P): 12 Level 2 ports. Next: 2 Church St, 1.4 km.861 m - Indoor bike station: Union Station
Secure parking for 80 bikes.723 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 259 Queens Quay W
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): one licensed child care centre and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 8, 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 259 Queens Quay W
There are 7 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is One Yonge Community Recreation Centre, 1.2 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Hto Park · beach · 339 Queens Quay W · 185 m
- Rees Street Parkette · playground · 238 Queens Quay W · 213 m
- Peter Street Basin Park · 370 Queens Quay W · 288 m
- Hto Park West · 375 Queens Quay W · 353 m
- Roundhouse Park · playground · 255 Bremner Blvd · 360 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 · 196 m - New Park at Spadina Pier
A new park is coming to Spadina Pier, located in the Bathurst Quay neighbourhood.In progress · 781 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 · 849 m - Canoe Landing Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
The City is improving the off-leash area in Canoe Landing Park.In progress · 856 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 · 912 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 259 Queens Quay W
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 259 Queens Quay W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 5 on record
Permit history: 3 projects from 5 permits
- Canopy w/o Enclosure · inspection · issued Apr 5, 2017
Proposal to construct a canopy on south elevation of existing Toronto Police Marine Unit building. · Permit 17 137936 - Alter: Boiler/Furnace/AC Replacement · permit issued · issued Dec 2, 2015
replace gas-fired infra red heaters, boiler plant, dhw heaters, indoor air handler, exhaust fans · Permit 15 240766 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 8, 2026
Interior alterations to existing marine unit of Toronto Police - (Police Station no Detention) - Convert existing mixed use space to Dry storage equ room and decontamination room · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 09 181134
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: 3 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 259 Queens Quay W
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 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.
Bao House Fort York (restaurant or bar), Infinity Mart (take-out or food shop).
11 Mariner Terrace (478 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 263 Queens Quay E | Early planning | 199 | 101 m |
| 260 Queens Quay E | Early planning | 48 rent-geared-to-income | 159 m |
| 200 Queens Quay W | Under construction | 78 | 442 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
850 tickets in 2025 on Queens Quay W between numbers 209 and 309: 501 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 169 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
The Waterfront 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 259 Queens Quay W. 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 259 Queens Quay W
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 12, 2026.