299 George St
299 George St is in Moss Park, on the City's Heritage Register. A 60‑storey building is under review 226 m away and Pembroke St is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is in a Heritage Conservation District (Garden District) (Part V).
- A 60-storey building is under review, 226 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins and robberies in Moss Park were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 23 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 18 involved pedestrians.
- Pembroke St, 95 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
01What’s planned near 299 George St
5 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 110-storey building309 George St and 8 more addresses · 87 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.
Lift the Hold application related to a new 10-storey building, containing 80 emergency shelter beds, 100 transitional shelter beds, 124 long-term care beds, 70 supportive housing units, and a 2,269 square metre community hub. The proposal…File 25 239940 STE 13 OZ · submitted Oct 15, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 9 addresses
309 George St · 311 George St · 315 George St · 319 George St · 325 George St · 335 George St · 339 George St · 345 George St · 349 George St
- 210-storey building with shops294 Sherbourne St and 2 more addresses · 117 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Condominium for one residential unit and one commercial unit within the proposed 10-storey student residence building.File 21 230765 STE 13 CD · submitted Oct 26, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 310-storey building with shops211 Gerrard St E and 2 more addresses · 221 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 10-storey mixed use building with 60 purpose-built rental units and commercial uses at grade.File 25 187962 STE 13 SA · submitted Jul 4, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
Decided recently
- 5Addition291 Jarvis St · 84 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jul 8, 2026.
To obtain consent for the purpose of a stratified lot addition (air-rights) above an elevation of 119 m of the property municipally known as 285-291 Jarvis Street.File B0033/26TEY · submitted Apr 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
- TMU Student Wellbeing Centre · 137 Bond St
Construction · PomerleauAug 30 to Dec 31 · 6 am to 9 pm
406 m away - Hoem2 · 300 Sherbourne St
Construction · Reliance ConstructionSept 2 to Dec 31 · 7 am to 7 pm
229 m away - TMU Student Wellbeing Centre · 137 Bond St
Construction · PomerleauOct 5 to Dec 31 · 6 am to 11 pm
406 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 299 George St
9 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Pembroke St, Dundas St E to Glenholme Pl, 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Bell · Pit 3mx3m at 320 George St · 38 m · May 16, 2026 to Nov 16, 2026
- Enbridge Gas · NEW SERVICE - Gas Service Installation at 294 Sherbourne St · 221 m · May 22, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026
- Toronto Hydro · Ground Rod Installation at 300 George St · 78 m · Jul 2, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027
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 299 George St
Police recorded 637 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 | 468 near this address | 190% higher2,227 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 42 near this address | 112% higher167 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 78 near this address | 85% higher350 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 27 near this address | About the same65 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 22 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
23 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 18 involved pedestrians, 3 involved cyclists and 5 were fatal. Most were on Dundas St E and Sherbourne St. Moss Park ranks 13th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Dundas St E at Sherbourne St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Aug 30, 2026 · 234 m
- Frank Natale Ln at Mutual St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Aug 29, 2026 · 237 m
- Sherbourne St at Dundas St E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 26, 2026 · 234 m
- Sherbourne St at Dundas St E · E-scooter or e-bike rider, seriously injured · May 27, 2026 · 234 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 | 3 | 14 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 50 | 209 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 79 | 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 299 George St
The nearest subway station is TMU Station (Line 1), about a 10‑minute walk (0.6 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by the 505 and 506 streetcars and the 75 bus, with about 2,920 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.6 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | 1,492 | 8.7 | more than most routes |
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | more than most routes |
| 75 | 449 | 4.7 | 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: 186 Carlton St
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port. Next: 188 Carlton St, 536 m.529 m - Indoor bike station: City Hall
Secure parking for 300 bikes.1.0 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 299 George St
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.
Grades 7–8 schools
These schools start at Grade 7, after the Grade 6 tests, so they have no Grade 6 results.
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: Le College Francais - Carlton Campus, Taie International Institute School, National Ballet School - Margaret Mccain Acedemic Centre, National Ballet School, National Ballet School - Betty Oliphant Theatre and 4 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and three EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 29, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection May 5, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 6, 2026: pass (fail to maintain floors in a sanitary condition).
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 299 George St
There are 5 parks, 3 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is John Innes Community Recreation Centre, 466 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Arena Gardens · playground · 78 Mutual St · 350 m
- Allan Gardens · dog off-leash area, playground, washroom · 160 Gerrard St E · 350 m
- John Innes Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 150 Sherbourne St · 466 m
- Moss Park · basketball court, playground, tennis court · 150 Sherbourne St · 467 m
- 45 Dalhousie St Park · 45 Dalhousie St · 489 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
- 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 · 465 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 · 502 m - Anniversary Park Improvements
The City is improving Anniversary Park with the help of community feedback! The proposed improvements may include additional seating, water bottle filler, and new plantings.In progress · 637 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 · 718 m - New Park at 114 Church Street
A new park is coming to 114 Church St. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 769 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 299 George St
There are no building orders, by-law investigations or short-term rental registration on record for 299 George St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 1 on record
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Demolition · completed Feb 16, 2023
Proposal to demolish existing vacant detached 3 storey rooming house due to the buildings aging condition and its limited ability to provide emergency shelter.This will allow for development of a… · Permit 14 116453
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 299 George St
I (Institutional General) zoning allows institutions such as community facilities. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 80
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.
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.
Dixon Hall 354 George St (95 m), Street Haven (125 m), TSSS Seaton House (136 m), and 5 more.
All new business licences in Moss Park (5)
- Shoppers Drug Mart · Take-out or food shop · 275 Queen St E · 672 m · licensed Oct 23, 2026
- Masala Guys · Take-out or food shop · 234 Parliament St · 681 m · licensed Oct 11, 2026
- Infinity Vape · Vape shop · 200 Dundas St E · 154 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
- Icha Tea · Restaurant or bar · 8 Eastern Ave · 1252 m · licensed Aug 14, 2026
- Cosette Coffee · Restaurant or bar · 489 King St E · 1210 m · licensed Aug 12, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (5)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 349 George St | Rezoning approved | 70supportive | 20 m |
| 355 Sherbourne St | Rezoning approved | 132 | 470 m |
| 393 Dundas St E | Building permit applied for | 12supportive | 473 m |
| 65 Dundas St E | Occupied | 188supportive | 482 m |
| 65 Dundas St E | Occupied | 92supportive | 482 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 239-255 Dundas Street East · 8 rental homes to be demolished, 8 replaced · 142 m · approved Jun 26, 2024 · 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
162 tickets in 2025 on George St between numbers 249 and 349: 89 for parking without a permit, 49 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
Cabbagetown BIA, about 290 m away. 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 299 George St. 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 299 George St
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/299-george-st#sec-history
