287 Richmond St E
287 Richmond St E is in Moss Park. A 40‑storey building with 693 homes and shops is under review 198 m away and George St (To) is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Nov 4 about a proposal to split the lot at 90 Ontario St, 249 m away.
- A 40-storey building with 693 homes and shops is under review, 198 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins and robberies in Moss Park were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 11 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 6 involved pedestrians.
- George St (To), 195 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 287 Richmond St E
8 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): seven in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 96% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 138-storey building · 355 homes and shops225 Queen St E and 5 more addresses · 82 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building355 homes
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposed 38-storey mixed-use building containing 355 dwelling units and 455 square metres of retail space.File 21 235109 STE 13 SA · submitted Nov 7, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 6 addresses
225 Queen St E · 227 Queen St E · 229 Queen St E · 120 Sherbourne St · 122 Sherbourne St · 134 Sherbourne St
- 2Site plan150 Sherbourne St · 82 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building7,544 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control application for a 7,544.3 square metres City of Toronto community centre to replace the existing John Innes Community Centre.File 24 106375 STE 13 SA · submitted Jan 19, 2024 · City record and how to comment - 3Site plan150 Sherbourne St · 82 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building13,857 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed underground transit station for the Ontario Line at Moss Park.File 23 124235 STE 13 SA · submitted Mar 17, 2023 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 8Consent125 George St · 131 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Oct 14, 2026.
To obtain consent to create a new stratified easement/right-of-way.File B0043/26TEY · submitted Jun 2, 2026 · 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 is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits nearby
- I Hear Market Street / Winter Market on Market St · 92 Front St E
Amplified soundMay 10, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027 · 9 am to 11 pm
441 m away - 49 Ontario · 49 Ontario St
Continuous concrete pour · DCC 49 Ontario EastMay 12 to Nov 12 · 7 am to 10 pm
292 m away - Residences of Queen Church Inc. · 60 Queen St E
Continuous concrete pour · Residences of Queen ChurchJune 9 to Dec 30
479 m away - Private event · 49 Ontario St
Construction · DCC 49 Ontario EastSept 30, 2026 to Sept 5, 2027 · 7 am to 10 pm
292 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 287 Richmond St E
4 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on George St (To), King St E to Adelaide St E, Q2 2025 to Q2 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Ontario Transit Group · Water service connection at 138 Sherbourne St · 176 m · May 4, 2026 to Dec 31, 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 287 Richmond St E
Police recorded 458 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Moss Park compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 319 near this address | 190% higher2,227 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 31 near this address | 112% higher167 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 75 near this address | 85% higher350 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 19 near this address | About the same65 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 14 near this address | 64% lower82 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Moss Park
Traffic safety
11 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 6 involved pedestrians, 2 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Queen St E and Richmond St E. Moss Park ranks 13th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Queen St E at Berkeley St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 6, 2026 · 409 m
- Richmond St E at Church St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Mar 26, 2026 · 467 m
- Richmond St E at Jarvis St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 6, 2026 · 254 m
- Ontario St at Queen St E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 31, 2025 · 302 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 | Moss Park, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 14 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 48 | 209 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 60 | 400 | 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 287 Richmond St E
The nearest subway station is Queen Station (Line 1), about a 12‑minute walk (0.8 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 13 TTC stops served by the 504, 501 and 503 streetcars and the 75 bus, with about 6,193 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.2 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 12 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.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | 1,782 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | more than most routes |
| 75 | 449 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 503 | 881 | 7.2 | 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: 2 Church St
City-run (Green P): 24 Level 2, 4 fast ports. Next: Yonge Street at Dundas St, 974 m.781 m - Indoor bike station: City Hall
Secure parking for 300 bikes.1.1 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 287 Richmond St E
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: Liberty Prep School, Keystone International Schools, Voice Integrative Private School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection May 5, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 26, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection May 20, 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 287 Richmond St E
There are 5 parks, 2 playgrounds and 2 community centres within 500 m. The nearest pool is John Innes Community Recreation Centre, 270 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Moss Park Arena · 140 Sherbourne St · 226 m
- Moss Park · basketball court, playground, tennis court · 150 Sherbourne St · 251 m
- John Innes Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 150 Sherbourne St · 270 m
- St. James Park · playground · 120 King St E · 354 m
- Market Lane Park · 149 King St E · 426 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 Parks in the Moss Park Neighbourhood
Two new parks are coming to the Moss Park neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 176 m - Moss Park Arena Improvements
The City is making upgrades to the building's interior, including the washroom, boardroom, snack bar, pro shop, Zamboni room and multipurpose rooms. Construction is expected to take place from summer 2027 to summer 2028.In progress · 228 m - Moss Park Park Improvements & John Innes Community Recreation Centre Replacement
The City is improving Moss Park and John Innes Community Recreation Centre to better serve all community members.In progress · 268 m - New Parks in the Moss Park Neighbourhood
Two new parks are coming to the Moss Park neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 283 m - Market Lane Park Improvements
The City is improving Market Lane Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 402 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 287 Richmond St E
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 287 Richmond St E. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 5 on record
Permit history: 3 projects from 5 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed Mar 6, 2017
Interior alterations to the residential part of suite 304, including kitchen layout and new bathroom fixtures. New built-in shelving and storage throughout · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 194509 - Interior renovation and plumbing · completed Dec 30, 2025
Plumbing - permit for interior alterations to existing Condo unit. Permit to combine units 103 and 104. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE REPLACING 05 107752 BLD. Applicant will be closing… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 10 224301 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Aug 25, 2025
Proposal to install a backflow preventor. · Permit 09 155184
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: 24 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 287 Richmond St E
CR (Commercial Residential) zoning allows shops and offices on the ground floor with homes above, typical of main streets. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 40
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (x)
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 almost all Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Shoppers Drug Mart (take-out or food shop), Masala Guys (take-out or food shop), Infinity Vape (vape shop), and 2 more.
108-118 George Street, 234 Adelaide Street East (176 m), 406 Adelaide Street East (201 m), 424-460 Adelaide Street East (251 m), and 3 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
SA Gateway (237 m), Maxwell Meighen Centre (248 m), Sojourn House Ontario St (294 m).
All new business licences in Moss Park (5)
- Shoppers Drug Mart · Take-out or food shop · 275 Queen St E · 254 m · licensed Oct 23, 2026
- Masala Guys · Take-out or food shop · 234 Parliament St · 587 m · licensed Oct 11, 2026
- Infinity Vape · Vape shop · 200 Dundas St E · 592 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
- Icha Tea · Restaurant or bar · 8 Eastern Ave · 735 m · licensed Aug 14, 2026
- Cosette Coffee · Restaurant or bar · 489 King St E · 793 m · licensed Aug 12, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (5)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 George St | Under construction | 7 | 131 m |
| 348 Richmond St E | Rezoning approved | 30 | 134 m |
| 261 Queen St E | Under construction | 13 | 219 m |
| 254 King St E | Rezoning approved | 190 | 265 m |
| 49 Ontario St | Under construction | 245 | 292 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 329-337 Queen Street East, 135R-141R and 139-141 Berkeley Street · 7 rental homes to be demolished, 7 replaced · 434 m · approved Jul 29, 2026 · City report
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 8, 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
620 tickets in 2025 on Richmond St E between numbers 237 and 337: 357 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 184 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Old Town Toronto 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, 7,360 service requests came from postal area M5A, which includes 287 Richmond St E. The most common:
| Property standards | 516 | |
| Illegal dumping | 307 | |
| Injured wildlife | 289 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 243 | |
| Posters on City property | 196 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 163 |
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 287 Richmond St E
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 134 tests, May 21, 2014 to Oct 15, 2026
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
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: Moss Park
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.
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 Moss Park compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/287-richmond-st-e#sec-history
