35 Church St
35 Church St is in Downtown Yonge East, on the City's Heritage Register. An 80‑storey building with 816 homes and shops is under review 210 m away and Colborne St is due to be rebuilt in 2027.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is in a Heritage Conservation District (St-Lawrence Neighbourhood) (Part V).
- An 80-storey building with 816 homes and shops is under review, 210 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Downtown Yonge East were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 14 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 8 involved pedestrians.
- Colborne St, 26 m away, is due to be rebuilt in 2027.
01What’s planned near 35 Church St
10 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): eight in progress and two decided recently. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 165-storey building · 600 homes and shops110 Adelaide St E and 2 more addresses · 49 m away2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan600 homes37,100 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The application proposes to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit a 65-storey mixed use building containing 600 residential dwelling units, 330 square metres of office space, and 400 square metres of retail space.All 3 addresses
File 20 120404 STE 13 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Feb 28, 2020 · City record and how to commentFile 22 186104 STE 13 SA (site plan) · submitted Aug 4, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 259-storey building · 480 homes and shops86 Lombard St and 1 more address · 118 m away2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan480 homes38,672 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 59-storey mixed-use building containing 480 dwelling units, 4,321 square metres of office space, and 616 square metres of retail space.. A Site Plan Application (22 192721 STE 13 SA) has…All 2 addresses
File 22 192723 STE 13 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Aug 18, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 22 192721 STE 13 SA (site plan) · submitted Aug 18, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 3Site plan61 Front St W · 125 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building3,373 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2023. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The Project includes:· Construction of two new platforms, with canopies, stairs and elevators; and· A new concourse area below the new platforms that will connect the York, Bay and VIA Concourses, Union Square and the Scotiabank Galleria…File 23 106987 STE 10 SA · submitted Jan 25, 2023 · City record and how to comment
- 463-storey building · 370 homes59 Adelaide St E and 3 more addresses · 146 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built369 homes24,874 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2025. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Combined Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment for a new 63-storey mixed-use building, containing approximately 370 dwelling units.Public notice · Jan 16, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 59, 61, 63, and 65 Adelaide Street East. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 259679 STE 13 OZ · submitted Nov 28, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
59 Adelaide St E · 61 Adelaide St E · 63 Adelaide St E · 65 Adelaide St E
- 5Subdivision114 Church St and 2 more addresses · 176 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 2 blocks.File 21 228105 STE 13 SB · submitted Oct 20, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 680-storey building · 816 homes and shops23 Toronto St · 210 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building816 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2023. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control application to permit a 80 storey mixed use building containing 816 residential dwelling units, 1,599 square metres of retail space, 2,620 square metres of office, and 49 car parking spaces.File 23 138419 STE 13 SA · submitted Apr 26, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 756-storey building · 394 homes and shops15 Toronto St · 219 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building394 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2022. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control application proposes to permit a 56-storey mixed use building containing 394 residential dwelling units, 148 square metres of retail space, and 0 car parking spaces.File 22 185153 STE 13 SA · submitted Aug 3, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 861-storey building · 691 homes and shops119 Church St and 1 more address · 233 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building691 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2022. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal for a 61 storey mixed-use building containing 691 dwelling units, 43,404 m² of residential GFA, and 464 m² of retail GFA.File 22 186083 STE 13 SA · submitted Aug 4, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
Decided recently
- 948-storey building · 592 homes114 Church St and 2 more addresses · 176 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units592 homes
It has been approved.
Standard condominium application to create 592 residential units within a 48-storey mixed-use building. There will be 4 levels of below grade parking.File 25 124489 STE 13 CD · submitted Mar 4, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 1039-storey building · 516 homes125 George St · 249 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units516 homes
It has been approved.
Draft Plan of Condominium for 39-storey mixed-use development with four levels of underground parking, and containing 516 residential dwelling units.File 26 167726 STE 13 CD · submitted May 26, 2026 · 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
- 6 Adelaide St E · 6 Adelaide St E
Construction · Palmark ConstructionApr 14 to Dec 31 · 8 am to midnight
378 m away - 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
149 m away - Residences of Queen Church Inc. · 60 Queen St E
Continuous concrete pour · Residences of Queen ChurchJune 9 to Dec 30
475 m away - Old Town Toronto Cavalcade Of Lights · 35 Wellington St E
Amplified sound · in Berczy ParkFri, Nov 27 · 5:30 to 6:30 pm
171 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 35 Church St
8 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road rebuild on Colborne St, Leader Lane to Church St, Q3 2025 to Q3 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 35 Church St
Police recorded 335 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.
Downtown Yonge East 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 | 208 near this address | 207% higher2,361 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 22 near this address | 83% higher143 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 28 near this address | 64% higher100 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 69 near this address | 45% higher275 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 8 near this address | 66% lower76 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 Downtown Yonge East
Traffic safety
14 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 8 involved pedestrians, 2 involved cyclists and 3 were fatal. Most were on Yonge St and Richmond St E. Downtown Yonge East has more of these collisions per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto.
- Yonge St at Richmond St W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 18, 2026 · 492 m
- Richmond St E at Church St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Mar 26, 2026 · 376 m
- Richmond St E at Jarvis St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 6, 2026 · 389 m
- Church St at Queen St E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 25, 2025 · 460 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 | Downtown Yonge East, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 17 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 53 | 627 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 71 | 548 | 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 35 Church St
The nearest subway station is King Station (Line 1), about a 5‑minute walk (0.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 19 TTC stops served by the 504, 503 and 501 streetcars and the 121 and 97 buses, with about 4,359 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 0.7 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | 1,782 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 503 | 881 | 7.2 | more than most routes |
| 121 | 159 | 3.6 | about typical |
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | more than most routes |
| 97 | 538 | 8.5 | 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: 2 Church St
City-run (Green P): 24 Level 2, 4 fast ports. Next: 40 York St, 870 m.319 m - Indoor bike station: Union Station
Secure parking for 160 bikes.810 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 35 Church 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: Keystone International Schools, Liberty Prep School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Feb 2, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 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 35 Church St
There are 5 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is One Yonge Community Recreation Centre, 610 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Toronto Sculpture Garden · 115 King St E · 63 m
- Market Lane Park · 149 King St E · 125 m
- Berczy Park · 35 Wellington St E · 177 m
- Courthouse Square Park · 10 Court St · 187 m
- St. James Park · playground · 120 King St E · 195 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
- Market Lane Park Improvements
The City is improving Market Lane Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 135 m - David Crombie Park Revitalization
The City is improving David Crombie Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 310 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 · 331 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 · 647 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 · 702 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 35 Church St
There are no by-law investigations or short-term rental registrations on record for 35 Church St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Feb 6, 2026
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 21 on record
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 12 projects from 21 permits
- Building work · completed Aug 26, 2026
Hydro vault repairs. · Permit 24 249211 - Fire Alarm · inspection · issued Oct 31, 2023
Proposing to modify the sequence of operations for the exisitng fire alarm panel to unitlize the two stage system. · Permit 23 205316 - Fire Alarm · completed Aug 14, 2026
install new fire alarm smoke detectors and connect to existing fire alarm zones · Permit 23 123065 - Interior Alterations · completed May 12, 2022
Den: Partition wall and door to enclode den, plastering, painting four walls and ceiling, door trim and baseboards. Close off existing storage access. Living: Door trim and baseboards for new… · Permit 22 135027 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Dec 5, 2025
Proposal for repairs of the parking garage roof slab (Podium Deck) · Permit 21 148304 - Interior Alterations · completed Feb 1, 2024
Proposed interior alterations to existing residential suite - Unit 508. · Permit 19 228242 - Fire Alarm · inspection · issued Jun 19, 2019
Install fire alarm replacement · Permit 19 153443 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Apr 15, 2019
Proposal for interior alterations to restaurant greater than 30 seats. Tenant- "Hot House" · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 123115 - Fixtures/Roof Drains: Other · completed Jun 20, 2019
REVISION - new drawings (incorrect drawings submitted originally)Proposed kitchen relocation, cap existing plumbing at main. Relocate sink & dishwasher to new location. Chase to be built to run… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 126264 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Oct 9, 2025
To erect and display one static illuminated wall sign.**HOT HOUSE** · Permit 18 261511 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Dec 21, 2018
To erect and display four static non-illuminated overhanging structure signs.**HOT HOUSE** · Permit 18 259309 - Canopy w/o Enclosure · completed Nov 21, 2025
Proposal to construct a canopy over the front entrance of an existing ground floor restaurant - "Hot House Restaurant". See also 18 214862 WNP. · Permit 18 241329
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: 15 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 35 Church St
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 about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Bloom Med Aesthetics (Downtown) (salon or personal services), Ali Baba Middle Eastern Cuisine (take-out or food shop), Caa Ed Mirvish Theatre (entertainment venue), and 8 more.
33 Yonge Street (293 m), 108-118 George Street, 234 Adelaide Street East (376 m), Public space at 160 The Esplanade (384 m), and 3 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Adelaide Resource Centre for Women (211 m), SA Gateway (355 m).
All new business licences in Downtown Yonge East (11)
- Bloom Med Aesthetics (Downtown) · Salon or personal services · 27 Carlton St · 1452 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Ali Baba Middle Eastern Cuisine · Take-out or food shop · 73 Queen St E · 448 m · licensed Oct 23, 2026
- Caa Ed Mirvish Theatre · Entertainment venue · 244 Victoria St · 817 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- A new jewellery or gold buyer · 437 Yonge St · 1479 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Eggslut · Restaurant or bar · 10 Dundas St E · 992 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Qishr Coffee House · Restaurant or bar · 21 Dundas Sq · 869 m · licensed Oct 2, 2026
- Carvery C + B Bakery · Restaurant or bar · 209 Victoria St · 740 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Arju Taste of Cananda · Restaurant or bar · 429 Yonge St · 1417 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- Pot Time Hot Pot Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 45 Carlton St · 1447 m · licensed Sep 14, 2026
- Wok Boyz · Restaurant or bar · 229 Church St · 834 m · licensed Sep 4, 2026
- Savors · Take-out or food shop · 335 Yonge St · 1065 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Toronto St | Rezoning approved | 13 | 210 m |
| 125 George St | Under construction | 7 | 436 m |
| 20 Front St W | Rezoning approved | 16 | 438 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
1,701 tickets in 2025 on Church St between numbers 0 and 85: 635 for unpaid parking, 546 for parking at prohibited times.
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, 1,093 service requests came from postal area M5E, which includes 35 Church St. The most common:
| Posters on City property | 107 | |
| Illegal dumping | 101 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 50 | |
| Injured wildlife | 47 | |
| Sidewalk cleaning | 40 | |
| Property standards | 38 |
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 35 Church St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 6 tests, Sep 8, 2017 to Jun 29, 2026
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: Downtown Yonge East
Downtown Yonge East had 17,700 residents in 2021. The median household income was $69,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 64% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 49% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% of workers commuted by transit and 43% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (8.0%), Cantonese (3.7%) and Spanish (3.0%). 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 Downtown Yonge East compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Councillor: Chris Moise, Ward 13 Toronto Centre · Councillor_Moise@toronto.ca · 416-392-7903
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/35-church-st#sec-history








