301 Front St W
301 Front St W is in Harbourfront-CityPlace, on the City's Heritage Register. A 65‑storey building with shops is under review 205 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is in a Heritage Conservation District (Union Station) (Part V).
- A 65-storey building with shops is under review, 205 m away.
- 10 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 5 involved pedestrians.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M5V.
01What’s planned near 301 Front St W
9 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): eight in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Site plan15 John St and 1 more address · 134 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.
File 23 137642 WET 05 SA · submitted Apr 25, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 2Site plan171 Front St W · 197 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.
InactiveFile 14 122781 STE 20 SA · submitted Feb 27, 2014 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 365-storey building with shops53 Simcoe St and 2 more addresses · 205 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.
Combined Official Plan Amendment (OPA) & Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) application for a proposal to amend By-law 1015-2022, the proposed 65-storey residential tower with ground floor retail. The proposal includes 54,010 sqaure metres of…Public notice · Nov 15, 2024Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 145 Wellington Street West and 53-55 Simcoe Street. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 229071 STE 10 OZ · submitted Oct 21, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 452-storey building with shops145 Wellington St W · 219 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 to facilitate a new mixed-use building comprised of a 13-storey podium, and a 52-storey residential tower above. Proposal includes 14,662 m² non-residential floor area and 472 new purpose-built rental units.…File 20 191102 STE 10 SA · submitted Sep 8, 2020 · City record and how to comment - 53-storey building301 Front St W · 222 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.
INACTIVE Revision to existing site plan agreement for changes to the exterior elevations, site details including gate and fencing work. Phase 1 of CN Tower lands re development - for new entertainment complex containing 3 storey Ripleys…File 12 154597 STE 20 SA · submitted Apr 16, 2012 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 6Split the lot325 Front St W · 230 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Dec 21, 2020. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To obtain consent to sever a portion of land for the purpose of a lot addition with a lower elevation starting at 87.5 m above mean sea level (air parcel).File B0077/20TEY · submitted Oct 20, 2020 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 7Split the lot325 Front St W · 230 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Dec 21, 2020. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To obtain consent to sever a portion of land for the purpose of lot additions with a lower elevation starting at 88.7 m above mean sea level.File B0079/20TEY · submitted Oct 20, 2020 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 8Split the lot325 Front St W · 230 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Dec 21, 2020. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To obtain consent to sever a portion of land for the purpose of lot additions with a lower elevation starting at 88.3 m above mean sea level (air parcel).File B0078/20TEY · submitted Oct 20, 2020 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 9Site plan55 John St · 238 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building186 m² of floor space
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Site Plan Approval for the relocation of Toronto Fire and Emergency Service Station 332 to the south side of Metro Hall.File 25 148717 STE 10 SA · submitted Apr 24, 2025 · City record and how to comment
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
- Forma Tower · 266 King St W
Construction · EllisDonFeb 1, 2026 to Feb 1, 2027 · 7 to 7 am
518 m away - Q Tower · 200 Queens Quay W
Continuous concrete pour · Rockwell Toronto ConstructionAug 28, 2026 to Feb 26, 2027
493 m away - Forma by Frank Gehry · 266 King St W
Continuous concrete pour · GG DuncanSept 2, 2026 to Feb 27, 2027
518 m away - Q Tower · 200 Queens Quay W
Construction · Rockwell Toronto ConstructionOct 9, 2026 to Feb 27, 2027 · 6 am to 5 pm
493 m away - FORMA East Tower · 266 King St W
Construction · EllisDonNov 3, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 · 6 am to 11 pm
518 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
559 m away - Move out of display vehicles · 255 Front St W
OtherFeb 21 to Feb 22 · 6 pm to 5 am
165 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 301 Front St W
Police recorded 226 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses. 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 | 138 near this address | 15% higher883 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 15 near this address | About the same57 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 47 near this address | 25% lower142 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 8 near this address | 39% lower48 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 18 near this address | 75% lower57 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 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
10 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 5 involved pedestrians, 3 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Lower Simcoe St and Rees 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 · 316 m
- Queens Qy W at Rees St · Passenger, seriously injured · Jul 1, 2025 · 416 m
- York St at Lake Shore Blvd W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 27, 2024 · 491 m
- Bremner Blvd at Van de Water Cres · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 17, 2023 · 281 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 | 41 | 196 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 28 | 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 301 Front St W
The nearest subway station is St Andrew Station (Line 1), about a 9‑minute walk (0.6 km). There are no TTC stops within a 5‑minute walk. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 0.6 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 9 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.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 40 York St
City-run (Green P): 12 Level 2 ports. Next: 10 Soho St, 974 m.441 m - Indoor bike station: Union Station
Secure parking for 80 bikes.485 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 301 Front St 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): six licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 6, 2026: pass (fail to provide current written policies on infection prevention and control).
Last health inspection Jan 22, 2026: pass.
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 301 Front St W
There are 8 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Harrison Pool, 990 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Bobbie Rosenfeld Park · 294 Bremner Blvd · 113 m
- Isabella Valancy Crawford Park · 299 Front St W · 167 m
- Olympic Park · 222 Bremner Blvd · 177 m
- Roundhouse Park · playground · 255 Bremner Blvd · 219 m
- Simcoe Park · 240 Front St W · 240 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 · 429 m - New Park at 229 Richmond Street West
A new 2,600m2 park is coming to 229 Richmond St. W. The park site is currently leased to a restaurant and used as an outdoor patio.In progress · 757 m - New Park at 105 Spadina Avenue
A new 1,000 m2 park is coming to 105 Spadina Ave., at the southeast corner of Spadina Avenue and Adelaide Street.In progress · 788 m - Canoe Landing Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
The City is improving the off-leash area in Canoe Landing Park.In progress · 812 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 · 957 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 301 Front St W
There are no short-term rental registrations on record for 301 Front St W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 25 on record
- Property standards, opened May 18, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits
- Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Oct 20, 2021
Proposal for CN Tower Outdoor Observation Level 2 Renovation. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 204416 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 15, 2021
Proposal for interior renovation to a retail Gif shop at the base of the CN Tower finishes, ceilings and fixtures to be upgraded. · Permit 19 127512 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Mar 18, 2019
To erect and display two non-illuminated ground (totem pole) signs.****CN TOWER**** · Permit 19 120599 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 16, 2018
Proposal to change glass strength from originally approved permit #16-240799 "CN Tower - 3rd floor" · Permit 17 229159 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 16, 2018
Proposal for interior alterations to the 3rd floor observation level/deck of the CN Tower. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 210207 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 3, 2018
Proposal to replace existing windows on the 3rd floor observation level of the CN Tower, and adding new floor to ceiling height windows.Phase-2 · Permit 17 204688 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 16, 2017
Upgrade windows on Lookout Observation level to floor to ceiling - CN TOWER 3RD FLOOR · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 240799 - Addition(s) · completed Mar 24, 2026
Proposal to construct a 1 storey Security Screening Area building prior to entrance to the CN Tower.(See PB Folder #15-241401 for Development Levy charges) · Permit 15 235757 - Certified Tents · completed Mar 19, 2018
Proposal to install 1 certified temporary tent, 1 _ 30 ft x 30 ft Archtop Frame Tent (Cert # 14 251040) May 18th to November 2nd, 2015. Use of tent area: Security Screening Area prior to entrance to… · Permit 15 157425 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · permit issued · issued Oct 15, 2012
permit to install one backflow device in basement of CN TOWER · Permit 12 248503 - Building work · completed Dec 15, 2025
Revision: Proposed alterations to building permit.Proposed landscaping improvements along Front Street West, Rogers Centre and the CN Tower. Proposal also includes a new 3 storey building which is… · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 12 141872 - Interior Alterations · completed Jan 15, 2026
Proposed interior alterations to electrical room (SkyPod Level 1) to alter steel platform for condenser units. CN Tower. · Permit 11 327235
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: 11 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 301 Front St 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 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.
Bao House Fort York (restaurant or bar), Infinity Mart (take-out or food shop).
301 Front Street West (1 m), 300 Front Street West (224 m), 155 and 181 Wellington Street West (322 m), and 7 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (5)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 315 Front St W | Rezoning approved | 32 | 195 m |
| 315 Front St W | Rezoning approved | 16 | 195 m |
| 260 Queens Quay E | Early planning | 48 rent-geared-to-income | 385 m |
| 263 Queens Quay E | Early planning | 199 | 450 m |
| 200 Queens Quay W | Under construction | 78 | 493 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 9, 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
986 tickets in 2025 on Front St W between numbers 251 and 351: 649 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 137 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
Toronto Downtown West 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 301 Front St 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 301 Front St 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 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/301-front-st-w#sec-history
