300 Seaton St
300 Seaton St is in Moss Park, on the City's Heritage Register. A 39‑storey building with 378 homes is under appeal 168 m away and Gerrard St E is due to be rebuilt in 2027.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is in a Heritage Conservation District (Cabbagetown Southwest) (Part V).
- A 39-storey building with 378 homes is under appeal, 168 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins and robberies in Moss Park were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 13 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 10 involved pedestrians.
- Gerrard St E, 61 m away, is due to be rebuilt in 2027.
01What’s planned near 300 Seaton St
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Add a storey255 Seaton St · 157 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on May 12, 2021. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a third storey addition, a rear third storey balcony, a rear deck, a front porch, a front walkout and a secondary suite in the basement.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on May 31, 2021. Status: motion decision.
File A1216/20TEY · submitted Dec 31, 2020 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 239-storey building · 378 homes383 Sherbourne St · 168 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building378 homes
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The proposal will introduce a 39 storey residential building representing an F.S.I. of 13.58 and lot coverage of 69%. The total GFA will be 20,328 sq. m. incorporating 378 units, and 1,384 sq. m. of indoor and outdoor amenity space.File 23 170463 STE 13 SA · submitted Jul 6, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 335-storey building with shops405 Sherbourne St · 206 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 for a 35-storey (112.6) metre building (excluding mechanical penthouse) 25,069 square metres of residential gross floor area and 388 square metres of non-residential gross floor area and a landscaped…File 26 126970 STE 13 SA · submitted Mar 9, 2026 · 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
- TCHC Rental Building 4A · 325 Gerrard St E
Construction · Metro Toronto HousingApr 1, 2026 to Apr 1, 2027 · 6 am to 11 pm
513 m away - Regent Park Tower 4A · 325 Gerrard St E
Continuous concrete pour · Deltera ContractingAug 24, 2026 to Feb 27, 2027
513 m away - Hoem2 · 300 Sherbourne St
Construction · Reliance ConstructionSept 2 to Dec 31 · 7 am to 7 pm
194 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 300 Seaton St
6 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road rebuild on Gerrard St E, Sea to N St | To: Ontario St, Q1 2027 to Q1 2028.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Priority Lead Water Replacement (New Service) at 239 Gerrard St E · 141 m · May 14, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026
- Enbridge Gas · NEW SERVICE - Gas Service Installation at 294 Sherbourne St · 206 m · May 22, 2026 to Nov 22, 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 300 Seaton St
Police recorded 434 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 | 310 near this address | 190% higher2,227 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 29 near this address | 112% higher167 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 73 near this address | 85% higher350 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 17 near this address | About the same65 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 5 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
13 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 10 involved pedestrians, 2 involved cyclists and 3 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 · 414 m
- Sherbourne St at Dundas St E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 26, 2026 · 414 m
- Sherbourne St at Dundas St E · E-scooter or e-bike rider, seriously injured · May 27, 2026 · 414 m
- Parliament St at Gerrard St · Pedestrian, killed · May 22, 2026 · 331 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 | 1 | 14 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 20 | 209 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 37 | 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 300 Seaton St
The nearest subway station is College Station (Line 1), about a 15‑minute walk (1.0 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 506 streetcar and the 75 and 65 buses, with about 2,932 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.0 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | more than most routes |
| 75 | 449 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 65 | 303 | 3.6 | about typical |
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, 177 m.177 m - Indoor bike station: City Hall
Secure parking for 300 bikes.1.4 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 300 Seaton 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.
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: National Ballet School - Margaret Mccain Acedemic Centre, Le College Francais - Carlton Campus, National Ballet School, National Ballet School - The Shoe Room, 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): seven licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Mar 17, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 6, 2026: pass (fail to maintain floors in a sanitary condition).
Last health inspection Jan 29, 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 300 Seaton St
There are 7 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Wellesley Community Centre, 689 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Winchester Square Park · 474 Ontario St · 251 m
- Allan Gardens · dog off-leash area, playground, washroom · 160 Gerrard St E · 258 m
- Anniversary Park · 410 Parliament St · 297 m
- Montague Parkette · 30 Homewood Ave · 391 m
- Winchester Park · ball diamond · 530 Ontario St · 409 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
- 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 · 297 m - St. James Town Open Space Redesign
A new park is coming to St. James Town. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 724 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 · 739 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 · 778 m - Barbara Hall Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
The City is improving the off-leash area in Barbara Hall Park. The new off-leash area will replace the existing one at the southwest corner of the park and will be similar in size.In progress · 909 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 300 Seaton St
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 2 on record
- Zoning, opened Apr 23, 2026: closed
- Zoning, opened Oct 10, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 1 project from 2 permits
- Building work · completed Nov 21, 2022
finish basement with walk-out stair · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 212383
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: 10 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 300 Seaton St
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
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 98% of 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.
Robertson House (160 m), La Passerelle I.D.E. L'Agapanthe (211 m), 213 Carlton Street (231 m), and 5 more.
All new business licences in Moss Park (5)
- Shoppers Drug Mart · Take-out or food shop · 275 Queen St E · 857 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 · 565 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
- Icha Tea · Restaurant or bar · 8 Eastern Ave · 1325 m · licensed Aug 14, 2026
- Cosette Coffee · Restaurant or bar · 489 King St E · 1228 m · licensed Aug 12, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (8)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355 Sherbourne St | Rezoning approved | 132 | 151 m |
| 209 Carlton St | Building permit issued | 4 | 214 m |
| 405 Sherbourne St | Rezoning approved | 91rent-geared-to-income | 339 m |
| 306 Gerrard St E | Rezoning approved | 119rent-geared-to-income | 378 m |
| 349 George St | Rezoning approved | 70supportive | 425 m |
| 393 Dundas St E | Building permit applied for | 12supportive | 443 m |
| 591 Dundas St E | Rezoning approved | 501 | 466 m |
| 325 Gerrard St E | Under construction | 136 | 466 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 239-255 Dundas Street East · 8 rental homes to be demolished, 8 replaced · 489 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
232 tickets in 2025 on Seaton St between numbers 250 and 350: 155 for parking without a permit, 39 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Cabbagetown BIA, about 10 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 300 Seaton 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 300 Seaton 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/300-seaton-st#sec-history
