397 Front St W
397 Front St W is in Harbourfront-CityPlace. 645 homes is under review 143 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- An open by-law order for property standards (order issued Oct 9, 2026).
- 645 homes is under review, 143 m away.
- 16 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 7 involved pedestrians.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M5V.
01What’s planned near 397 Front St W
16 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): 15 in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 145-storey building · 435 homes and shops401-409 King St W and 1 more address · 112 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building435 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for a 45-storey mixed use building consisting of a 12-storey podium containing 17,622 square metres of hotel and commercial/retail space, as well as 435 residential units in a 33-storey tower above.File 19 264673 STE 10 SA · submitted Dec 24, 2019 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 2435 homes401-409 King St W and 1 more address · 112 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units435 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Condominium for 435 units.File 21 234412 STE 10 CD · submitted Nov 4, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 366-storey building with shops277 Wellington St W · 143 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control application for a new 66-storey mixed use building (residential with office and retail).File 20 233433 STE 10 SA · submitted Dec 23, 2020 · City record and how to comment
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits nearby
- Move out of display vehicles · 255 Front St W
OtherFeb 21 to Feb 22 · 6 pm to 5 am
555 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 397 Front St W
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Niagara St, Portland St to Bathurst 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 397 Front St W
Police recorded 321 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Harbourfront-CityPlace compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 205 near this address | 15% higher883 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 23 near this address | About the same57 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 70 near this address | 25% lower142 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 12 near this address | 39% lower48 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 11 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
16 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 7 involved pedestrians, 6 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Spadina Ave and Front St W. Harbourfront-CityPlace has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- F G Gardiner Xy W at Spadina Ave · Driver, seriously injured · Jun 14, 2026 · 485 m
- Adelaide St W at Spadina Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Mar 3, 2026 · 482 m
- 11 Brunel Crt at Fort York Blvd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 27, 2025 · 328 m
- King St W at Spadina Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Feb 12, 2025 · 330 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 | 4 | 11 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 45 | 196 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 54 | 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.
04Getting around from 397 Front St W
The nearest subway station is St Andrew Station (Line 1), about a 14‑minute walk (0.9 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 510, 504 and 503 streetcars, with about 2,584 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.1 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 14 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 510 | 746 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 504 | 1,782 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 503 | 881 | 7.2 | 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: 10 Portland St
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2 ports. Next: 10 Soho St, 800 m.673 m - Indoor bike station: Union Station
Secure parking for 160 bikes.945 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 397 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): five licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 22, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jul 17, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection May 28, 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 397 Front St W
There are 6 parks and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Harrison Pool, 955 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Clarence Square Park · dog off-leash area · 25 Clarence Sq · 164 m
- Northern Linear Park · 180 Queens Wharf Rd · 194 m
- Draper Park · 19 Draper St · 345 m
- Isabella Valancy Crawford Park · 299 Front St W · 376 m
- Canoe Landing Community Recreation Centre · basketball court, outdoor track, playground, sports field · 45 Fort York Blvd · 378 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
- Canoe Landing Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
The City is improving the off-leash area in Canoe Landing Park.In progress · 425 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 · 463 m - Victoria Memorial Square Park Improvements
The City is improving Victoria Memorial Square Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 552 m - Lower Garrison Creek Park
A new park is coming to Spadina-Fort York as part of a subdivision development at CityPlace.In progress · 611 m - 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 · 616 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 397 Front St W
There are no building orders or heritage listing on record for 397 Front St W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Dec 30, 2025
Source: Building Permits · 2 on record
- Property standards, opened Oct 9, 2026: still open
- Property standards, opened Oct 9, 2026: still open · order or notice issued Oct 23, 2026
- Property standards, opened Jul 5, 2026: closed
- Heat, opened Jun 28, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration
Permit history: 2 projects from 2 permits
- Balcony/Guard Repairs · inspection · issued Jun 1, 2022
Concrete repairs and waterproofing replacement on the bottom half of the exterior ramp · Permit 22 149695 - Alter: Boiler/Furnace/AC Replacement · completed Jun 8, 2026
3 Boiler upgrade on penthouse · Permit 05 162045
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: 24 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 397 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.
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.
Bao House Fort York (restaurant or bar), Infinity Mart (take-out or food shop).
352 Front Street West (77 m), 320 Front Street West (238 m), 15 Fort York Boulevard (309 m), and 3 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (4)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Spadina Ave | Rezoning approved | 9 | 267 m |
| 315 Front St W | Rezoning approved | 32 | 345 m |
| 315 Front St W | Rezoning approved | 16 | 345 m |
| 353 Adelaide St W | Rezoning approved | 10 | 482 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
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
1,166 tickets in 2025 on Front St W between numbers 347 and 447: 619 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 236 for standing 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 397 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.
10Risks and environment at 397 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.
11The 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/397-front-st-w#sec-history
