330 University Ave
330 University Ave is in Kensington-Chinatown, on the City's Heritage Register. A 64‑storey building with 704 homes and shops is under review 249 m away and Duncan St is due for road repairs in 2027.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is individually designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (Part IV).
- A 64-storey building with 704 homes and shops is under review, 249 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Kensington-Chinatown were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 10 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 5 involved pedestrians.
- Duncan St, 280 m away, is due for road repairs in 2027.
01What’s planned near 330 University Ave
At this address: a rezoning, under review by City planners. 9 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk) including this address: five in progress, three decided recently and one inactive. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1RezoningThis address 190 Simcoe St and 2 more addressesRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners have been reviewing it since August. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed development for the Canada Life Campus include: Retention of the existing office buildings with minor alterations at 330 University Avenue, 180 Simcoe Street, and 180 Queen Street West. Demolition of the office building and…Public notice · Sep 18, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 330 University Avenue, 180 Queen Street West, 180, 190, and 206 Simcoe Street and 17 St. Patrick Street. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 26 221979 STE 10 OZ · submitted Aug 18, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 241-storey building with shops63 Centre Ave and 7 more addresses · 131 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners have been reviewing it since 2022. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site plan application for a 41-storey mixed use building, comprising of a 6-storey podium, on top of which is a 35-storey tower. The proposed building will contain retail uses at-grade, along with non-residential use between the 2nd and…File 22 204654 STE 10 SA · submitted Sep 16, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 8 addresses
63 Centre Ave · 181 Dundas St W · 183 Dundas St W · 185 Dundas St W · 187 Dundas St W · 189 Dundas St W · 191 Dundas St W · 195 Dundas St W
- 3Two towers, up to 72 storeys with shops180 Dundas St W and 1 more address · 186 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners have been reviewing it since 2022. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for two 72-storey towers with a height of 228 metres to the top of the mechanical penthouse.A three-storey base podium connects the two towers. The existing 25-storey commercial office building on the southeast corner…File 22 162241 STE 11 SA · submitted Jun 14, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 4Subdivision250 Dundas St W · 232 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners have been reviewing it since 2021. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of Subdivision for 4 blocks.File 21 234749 STE 11 SB · submitted Nov 5, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 564-storey building · 704 homes and shops505 University Ave · 249 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building704 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2022. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The redevelopment proposes a 64-storey mixed-use building with a 12-storey office podium and is inclusive of four levels of below-grade parking with a total of 171 parking spaces. The redevelopment proposes 704 dwelling units, resulting…File 22 198151 STE 11 SA · submitted Aug 31, 2022 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 6Condominium234 Simcoe St · 154 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
It has been approved.
Standard Draft Plan of Condominium for 17 non-residential units.File 24 135230 STE 10 CD · submitted Apr 11, 2024 · City record and how to comment - 757-storey building with shops250 Dundas St W · 232 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City Council approved it.
Combined Official Plan Amendment (OPA) & Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) application for an increase in height from 49 to 57-storeys, a reduction in the required non-residential gross floor area, and a new 740 square metre open space.Public notice · Dec 9, 2024Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 250 Dundas Street West. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 230187 STE 11 OZ · submitted Oct 23, 2024 · City record and how to comment
- 864-storey building · 704 homes and shops505 University Ave · 249 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built704 homes
The Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB) approved it.
Official Plan Amendment application to permit a 64-storey mixed-use building, containing 704 dwelling units, 25,100 square metres of office and 600 square metres of retail gross floor area. A concurrent Zoning Amendment application for…File 24 118172 STE 11 OZ · submitted Feb 23, 2024 · City record and how to comment
Inactive
- 949-storey building · 441 homes and shops250 Dundas St W · 232 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building441 homes
Inactive: no recent activity on this file. The City hasn’t closed it, but it isn’t moving.
Proposal for a 49-storey mixed-use building comprised of 441 residential dwelling units, including 26 affordable housing units. The proposal will have a non-residential gross floor area of 31,113 square metres, and a…File 20 211719 STE 11 SA · submitted Oct 27, 2020 · 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
496 m away - 481 University · 481 University Ave
Continuous concrete pour · EllisDonMay 28, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 · 7 am to midnight
392 m away - Forma by Frank Gehry · 266 King St W
Continuous concrete pour · GG DuncanSept 2, 2026 to Feb 27, 2027
496 m away - FORMA East Tower · 266 King St W
Construction · EllisDonNov 3, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 · 6 am to 11 pm
496 m away - Private event · 100 Queen St W
Amplified soundSat, Nov 28 · 6 to 11 pm
350 m away - Mayor's New Year Skate Party · 100 Queen St W
Amplified sound · in Multiple, see aboveSun, Jan 3 · 1 to 5 pm
350 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 330 University Ave
7 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road repairs on Duncan St, Nelson St to Richmond St W, Q1 to Q4 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 330 University Ave
Police recorded 392 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.
Kensington-Chinatown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 24 near this address | 261% higher219 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 291 near this address | 163% higher2,018 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 15 near this address | 146% higher193 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 51 near this address | 134% higher443 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 11 near this address | 47% lower118 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 Kensington-Chinatown
Traffic safety
10 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 5 involved pedestrians and 3 involved cyclists. Most were on Queen St W and Richmond St W. Kensington-Chinatown has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- King St W at Simcoe St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jun 30, 2026 · 498 m
- Queen St W at University Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · May 7, 2026 · 121 m
- Beverley St at Grange Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 24, 2025 · 482 m
- Duncan St at Richmond St W · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Sep 28, 2025 · 282 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 | Kensington-Chinatown, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 28 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 48 | 442 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 63 | 944 | 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 330 University Ave
The nearest subway station is Osgoode Station (Line 1), about a 2‑minute walk (0.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 501 and 505 streetcars, with about 1,621 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 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | more than most routes |
| 505 | 1,492 | 8.7 | 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: Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St W
City-run (Green P): 40 Level 2 ports. Next: Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St W, 342 m.342 m - Indoor bike station: City Hall
Secure parking for 300 bikes.342 m
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 330 University Ave
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: Cornerstone Preparatory School - Main Campus, Ronald Mcdonald House, Keystone International Schools. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): eight licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 20, 2026: pass (fail to provide a waste container for soiled diapers with a tight-fitting foot activated lid, leak proof plastic liner; fail to post information sheets).
Last health inspection Jan 23, 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 330 University Ave
There are 5 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Harrison Pool, 271 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- St. Patricks Square · 14 St Patricks Sq · 271 m
- Harrison Pool · 15 Stephanie St · 271 m
- Nathan Phillips Square · playground, washroom · 100 Queen St W · 320 m
- Toronto City Hall · 100 Queen St W · 355 m
- Grange Park · dog off-leash area, picnic site, playground, washroom · 26 Grange Rd · 383 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 Park on St. Patrick Street
A new park is coming to 234 Simcoe St as part of the Relic Linear Park System. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 222 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 · 345 m - New Park on Dundas Street West
A new park is coming to 129 McCaul St as part of the Relic Linear Park System. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 432 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 · 828 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 · 964 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 330 University Ave
There are no building orders, by-law investigations or short-term rental registrations on record for 330 University Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 84 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 84)
- Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Sep 17, 2026
Proposal for interior alterations to existing Group D Occupancy to construct 4 new private offices. Floor 1. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 221041 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 1, 2026
Interior alteration of floors 11 to 17. Including boardroom,meeting rooms, lounges, offices and corridors. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 140528 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 23, 2025
Interior alteration to an existing office - Unit 110 - Canada Life · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 135663 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Jun 25, 2025
Proposal to replace 6" backflow preventer · Permit 24 215629 - Sprinklers · inspection · issued Oct 10, 2024
Proposal for replacing of sprinkler pump and control panel · Permit 24 217761 - Fire Alarm · permit issued · issued Jun 20, 2022
Proposal to replace the fire alarm system throughout the existing building including main fire alarm control panel, data gathering panels and all field devices. · Permit 22 141718 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jan 19, 2023
To erect and display three illuminated wall sign.****CANADA LIFE**** · Permit 21 233028 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 10, 2023
Proposal for interior alteration to the washrooms on the following floors 7th, 8th and 9th · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 199869 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Dec 23, 2020
To erect and display one illuminated ground sign displaying static copy. Erected at the east frontage of the property. Containing only one sign face. ****CANADA LIFE**** · Permit 20 139649 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 25, 2020
REV - 01 Minor changes and new electrical work.Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space - floor 4. · Permit 18 270279 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 22, 2020
Proposal for interior alterations to unit U10 on the 10th floor. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 118406 - Alternative Solution · completed Apr 7, 2020
Deadbolt and thumb-turn lockers on doors to address security lockdown measures · Permit 20 129096
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: 19 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 330 University Ave
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 (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 almost all Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Kuya's Vape (vape shop), The University Club of Toronto (entertainment venue), Tim Hortons (restaurant or bar), and 21 more.
145 Queen Street West (185 m), 10 Stephanie Street (251 m), 148,152,154 St. Patrick Street and 75 Mc Caul Street (258 m), and 5 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Kensington-Chinatown (24)
- Kuya's Vape · Vape shop · 167 Augusta Ave · 1111 m · licensed Dec 1, 2026
- The University Club of Toronto · Entertainment venue · 380 University Ave · 162 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Tim Hortons · Restaurant or bar · 700 University Ave · 858 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Qing Shu Hot Pot (Dt) · Restaurant or bar · 442 Dundas St W · 698 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Green Drip · Restaurant or bar · 283 College St · 1250 m · licensed Oct 28, 2026
- Sultans Mediterranean Grill · Take-out or food shop · 700 University Ave · 858 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Tres Piggies · Take-out or food shop · 72 Kensington Ave · 1111 m · licensed Oct 17, 2026
- C2y Hair Salon · Salon or personal services · 222 Spadina Ave · 830 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Papparoti Café & Bakery · Restaurant or bar · 202 Queen St W · 172 m · licensed Oct 11, 2026
- Ba Ngoai-Vietnamese Home Kitchen · Restaurant or bar · 47 Baldwin St · 668 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
- Hattendo · Restaurant or bar · 13 Baldwin St · 635 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Hup · Restaurant or bar · 285 College St · 1253 m · licensed Oct 5, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (5)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 University Ave | Application under review | 24 | 236 m |
| 250 Dundas St W | Rezoning approved | 34 | 390 m |
| 100 Simcoe St | Application under review | 28 | 393 m |
| 260 Adelaide St W | Rezoning approved | 254 | 409 m |
| 212 King St W | Rezoning approved | 11 | 455 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
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
1,690 tickets in 2025 on University Ave between numbers 280 and 380: 530 for standing where it’s not allowed, 482 for unpaid parking.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Queen Street West BIA, about 60 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, 1,098 service requests came from postal area M5G, which includes 330 University Ave. The most common:
| Property standards | 71 | |
| Illegal dumping | 65 | |
| Public spaces complaint | 63 | |
| Injured wildlife | 51 | |
| Damaged sidewalks | 47 | |
| Street furniture request | 41 |
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 330 University Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 2 tests, Jun 17, 2014 to Apr 17, 2015
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: Kensington-Chinatown
Kensington-Chinatown had 18,120 residents in 2021. The median household income was $62,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 68% 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 50% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (12.7%), Cantonese (10.9%) and Spanish (2.2%). 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 Kensington-Chinatown 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.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/330-university-ave#sec-history
