361 University Ave
361 University Ave is in Yonge-Bay Corridor, on the City's Heritage Register. A 64‑storey building with 704 homes and shops is under review 204 m away and Foster Pl is due for road repairs in 2027.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
- A 64-storey building with 704 homes and shops is under review, 204 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Yonge-Bay Corridor were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 9 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians.
- Foster Pl, 204 m away, is due for road repairs in 2027.
01What’s planned near 361 University Ave
9 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): seven in progress and two decided recently. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 141-storey building with shops63 Centre Ave and 7 more addresses · 56 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
- 2Two towers, up to 72 storeys with shops180 Dundas St W and 1 more address · 77 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
- 3Site plan100 Edward St · 183 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building515 homes36,835 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Site Plan Approval for mixed -use development plan consisting of two buildings over a common underground garage.File 16 136299 STE 27 SA · submitted Apr 6, 2016 · City record and how to comment
- 464-storey building · 704 homes and shops505 University Ave · 204 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 - 5Subdivision491 Bay St · 247 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 development Blocks.File 21 217139 STE 13 SB · submitted Sep 24, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 618-storey building with shops65 Elm St and 1 more address · 248 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built10,379 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since January. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed 18 storey building containing 234 hotel suites and retail space.Public notice · May 8, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 650 Bay Street and 55-67 Elm Street. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 26 101832 STE 11 OZ · submitted Jan 7, 2026 · City record and how to comment - 725-storey building · 224 homes and shops595 Bay St · 250 m away2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Subdivision317 homes21,974 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 25-storey mixed-use building, containing 224 dwelling units and 2,542 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The new development is located at the northeast corner of the…File 21 235326 STE 11 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to commentFile 21 235333 STE 11 SB (subdivision) · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 843-storey building604 Bay St and 2 more addresses · 104 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Site Plan Approval for a 15-storey building at 604-610 Bay Street and a 43-storey building at 130 Elizabeth Street. The proposed development integrates the designated heritage Coach Terminal building and includes 2,219 square metres of…File 25 197844 STE 11 SA · submitted Jul 22, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 964-storey building · 704 homes and shops505 University Ave · 204 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
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
- 481 University · 481 University Ave
Continuous concrete pour · EllisDonMay 28, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 · 7 am to midnight
298 m away - Private event · 100 Queen St W
Amplified soundSat, Nov 28 · 6 to 11 pm
176 m away - Mayor's New Year Skate Party · 100 Queen St W
Amplified sound · in Multiple, see aboveSun, Jan 3 · 1 to 5 pm
176 m away - St Patrick's Parade · 250 Yonge St
Amplified soundSun, Mar 14 · noon to 2 pm
456 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 361 University Ave
3 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road repairs on Foster Pl, near Elizabeth St, 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 361 University Ave
Police recorded 361 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.
Yonge-Bay Corridor 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 | 255 near this address | 338% higher3,361 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 21 near this address | 282% higher300 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 22 near this address | 246% higher210 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 50 near this address | 191% higher552 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 13 near this address | 28% lower162 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 Yonge-Bay Corridor
Traffic safety
9 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Richmond St W and Queen St W. Yonge-Bay Corridor has more of these collisions per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto.
- Queen St W at University Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · May 7, 2026 · 234 m
- Duncan St at Richmond St W · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Sep 28, 2025 · 463 m
- Adelaide St W at Private Lane 188 University Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · May 31, 2024 · 467 m
- Richmond St W at Bay St · Driver, seriously injured · Sep 3, 2023 · 456 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 | Yonge-Bay Corridor, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 51 | 720 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 57 | 593 | 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 361 University Ave
The nearest subway station is Osgoode Station (Line 1), about a 3‑minute walk (0.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 505, 501 and 506 streetcars and the 19 bus, with about 2,792 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.0 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | 1,492 | 8.7 | more than most routes |
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | more than most routes |
| 19 | 170 | 4.9 | more than most routes |
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | 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, 194 m.194 m - Indoor bike station: City Hall
Secure parking for 300 bikes.194 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 361 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 Oct 19, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 21, 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 361 University Ave
There are 5 parks, 1 playground and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Harrison Pool, 437 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Nathan Phillips Square · playground, washroom · 100 Queen St W · 170 m
- Toronto City Hall · 100 Queen St W · 180 m
- Larry Sefton Park · 500 Bay St · 252 m
- Trinity Square · 19 Trinity Sq · 379 m
- Harrison Pool · 15 Stephanie St · 437 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 · 259 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 · 462 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 · 528 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 · 846 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 · 1.0 km
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 361 University Ave
There are no building orders or short-term rental registrations on record for 361 University Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 79 on record
- Property standards, opened Aug 19, 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 (most recent 25 of 79)
- Sprinklers · permit issued · issued Oct 23, 2026
Proposal for alterations to existing sprinkler system. · Permit 26 235232 - Temporary Structures · completed Oct 6, 2026
Proposal for temporary structure - RE: Nuit Blanche 2026 (Event) - Project Name: Rosa's Garden (Artist)Christie B-Type Truss Structure to Support Projection Screen and Equipment · Permit 26 241200 - Electromagnetic Locks · permit issued · issued Sep 14, 2026
Proposal to replace 113 existing electromagnetic locks throughout building. · Permit 26 191392 - Electromagnetic Locks · revision issued · issued Sep 25, 2025
REV 01 to replace page 13 of drawing set. Proposal for 121 mag locks to be replaced. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 229842 - Fire safety system · revision issued · issued Jun 27, 2024
Revision 1 - See list on the cover letter.Voluntary installation of sprinkler, fire alarm and geothermal infrastructure to facilitate future upgrades.Commissioning of existing unconnected sprinkler… · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 111620 - Electromagnetic Locks · inspection · issued Oct 7, 2022
add 3 maglocks and smoke detection to east vestibulLE (REFER TO 21 137460 ALT 00 AS) · Permit 21 132144 - Inside and Outside Drains · completed Feb 23, 2024
Replacing existing 416V MCCs with new 600V MCCs and change the MCC loads like to like without disturbing the existing system · Permit 22 135020 - Building work · permit issued · issued May 9, 2022
Replacing existing 416V MCCs with new 600V MCCs and change the MCC loads like to like without disturbing the existing system · Permit 22 135016 - Alternative Solution · completed May 31, 2021
Alternative Solution for Electronic Magnetic Locks on Doors with Panic Hardware_ Court House · Permit 21 137460 - Electromagnetic Locks · inspection · issued Dec 29, 2020
Proposal to install a maglock to door, 1-91A. · Permit 20 233361 - Fire Alarm · completed Mar 8, 2021
Revision #01 - Reprogram existing fire alarm panel from a two-stage to a single-stage. Proposal to replace the anninciator panel in new CACF room in the basement of existing courthouse building. · Permit 15 147254 - Alternative Solution · completed May 20, 2020
Alternative solution for a temporary fire alarm system with single stage pull station · Permit 20 111792
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.
08What can be built at 361 University Ave
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.
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.
Pokerrito (take-out or food shop), Blondies Pizza Bay Street (take-out or food shop), The Daily Dumpling Wonton (take-out or food shop), and 20 more.
145 Queen Street West (255 m), 532-570 Bay Street (290 m), 148,152,154 St. Patrick Street and 75 Mc Caul Street (360 m), and 3 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Yonge-Bay Corridor (23)
- Pokerrito · Take-out or food shop · 145 King St W · 631 m · licensed Nov 10, 2026
- Blondies Pizza Bay Street · Take-out or food shop · 598 Bay St · 373 m · licensed Nov 10, 2026
- The Daily Dumpling Wonton · Take-out or food shop · 181 Bay St · 830 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- Mimuchas Place · Take-out or food shop · 123 Queen St W · 286 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Shawarma Royale · Restaurant or bar · 366 Yonge St · 687 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Jacked Up Coffee · Take-out or food shop · 120 Adelaide St W · 396 m · licensed Nov 4, 2026
- Concord Room · Restaurant or bar · 40 Temperance St · 512 m · licensed Nov 1, 2026
- Galbi BBQ Rice Bowl · Take-out or food shop · 444 Yonge St · 883 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
- Marry Me Mochi Eaton Centre · Take-out or food shop · 220 Yonge St · 483 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Impark · Parking lot · 1 Dundas St W · 489 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Flamin Skewer · Take-out or food shop · 145 King St W · 631 m · licensed Oct 10, 2026
- Rosie's Burgers · Take-out or food shop · 100 King St W · 577 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 University Ave | Application under review | 24 | 363 m |
| 250 Dundas St W | Rezoning approved | 34 | 369 m |
| 610 Bay St | Under construction | 210 | 384 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
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
3,639 tickets in 2025 on University Ave between numbers 311 and 411: 1,395 for standing where it’s not allowed, 941 for unpaid parking.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Toronto Downtown West BIA, about 170 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 361 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 361 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: Yonge-Bay Corridor
Yonge-Bay Corridor had 12,645 residents in 2021. The median household income was $68,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 68% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 56% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 21% of workers commuted by transit and 56% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (14.7%), Cantonese (5.2%) and Arabic (4.8%). 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 Yonge-Bay Corridor 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/361-university-ave#sec-history
