My Address in Toronto · 40 Alexander St, Toronto · Data as of Nov 9, 2026
Address report · Ward 13 Toronto Centre
40 Alexander St
40 Alexander St is in Church-Wellesley, in a registered apartment building built in 1963 with 244 units. There are 17 planning proposals within 250 m, including a 63‑storey building with 590 homes (approved). Wellesley Station is a 4‑minute walk.
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
This building scored 86 out of 100 when last evaluated (Nov 7, 2025). That's lower than 82% of evaluated buildings in Toronto.
6 building permits in the last 5 years.
A 63-storey building with 590 homes was approved, 229 m away (6 Cawthra Sq and 3 more addresses).
Assaults and thefts over $5,000 in Church-Wellesley were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
Wellesley Station (Line 1) is about a 4-minute walk.
The nearest elementary school is Church Street Junior Public School, 229 m away.
RentSafe score86out of 100
Fire code violations0in open inspections
Planning proposals12within 250 m
Major crimes621within 500 m, 12 months
The red dot is 40 Alexander St. The circle shows 250 metres, about a 3-minute walk. Numbers match the proposals in section 01.
01What’s planned near 40 Alexander St
17 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): 14 in progress and three decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
In progress
1
36-storey building · 409 homes and shops
66 Wellesley St E · 37 m away
Site 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.
Proposal for the redevelopment of the subject site with a 36-storey purpose built rental mixed-use tower atop a 5-storey podium with 409 residential rental units and retail at grade.
Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
OPA and Rezoning application to permit a 12-storey mixed-use building (38.5 m plus mechanical penthouse) consisting of 225 square metres of retail uses at grade and 127 dwelling units above. A total of 96 bicycle parking spaces and 20…
Site plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Site Plan Approval for a 28 storey, mixed-use building with a total of 17,523.3 m2 of gross floor area, comprised of 16,903.4 m2 of residential GFA and 619.9 m2 of non-residential GFA. Approximately 258 residential dwelling units are…
Site plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Site Plan Approval for a 48 storey mixed use building and restoration to the heritage protected properties at 508-510 Church St. Approximately 4390 square metres of non-residential space. A community space is proposed with 574 dwelling…
All 5 addresses
506 Church St · 508 Church St · 510 Church St · 512 Church St · 516 Church St
Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Combined Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendement to construct a 48 storey mixed use building and restoration to the heritage protected properties at 508-510 Church St. Approximately 4390 square metres of non-residential…
All 5 addresses
506 Church St · 508 Church St · 510 Church St · 512 Church St · 516 Church St
Site plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
A 14-storey mixed-use building having a residential gross floor area of 12,008 square metres, and a non-residential gross floor area of 810 square metres. A total of 160 residential dwelling units and 31 below grade parking spaces are…
All 5 addresses
506 Church St · 508 Church St · 510 Church St · 512 Church St · 516 Church St
Site 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.
Proposed 49-storey tower with 439 dwelling units that incorporates the street-facing volume of the heritage designated 37 Maitland Street structure into the new building podium.
Site 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 Approval for a 68 storey mixed-use building. There will be 679 dwelling unit and 45,139 square meters of GFA, including 455 square meters of retail at grade.
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.
02Safety near 40 Alexander St
Police recorded 621 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.
Major crime
Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months
Church-Wellesley compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025
◄ LowerTorontoHigher ►
Thefts over $5,000
21 near this address
75% higher107 vs 61 per 100,000
Assaults
430 near this address
65% higher1,265 vs 768 per 100,000
Robberies
39 near this address
19% higher93 vs 79 per 100,000
Break-ins
117 near this address
23% lower146 vs 190 per 100,000
Car thefts
14 near this address
79% lower47 vs 225 per 100,000
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Church-Wellesley
03Getting around from 40 Alexander St
The nearest subway station is Wellesley Station (Line 1), about a 4‑minute walk (0.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 13 TTC stops served by the 506 streetcar and the 94, 97 and 19 buses, with about 1,907 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.0 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Nearest subway station
Wellesley Station256 m
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 4 min walk
Bus
97 Yonge150 m
Nearest stop: Yonge St at Alexander St, plus 4 more stops for this route within 250 m.
Bus
94 Wellesley231 m
Nearest stop: Wellesley Station, plus 1 more stop for this route within 250 m.
Streetcar
506 Carlton255 m
Nearest stop: Wellesley St East at Yonge St.
Bus
19 Bay360 m
Nearest stop: Bay St at Grosvenor St.
Nearest GO train station
Union Station GO2.0 km
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.
04Schools and child care near 40 Alexander 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.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: The Ymca Academy Secondary School, National Ballet School - Maison Staines House & Salle Currie Hall, Taie International Institute School, National Ballet School - Betty Oliphant Theatre, National Ballet School - The Shoe Room and 4 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and three EarlyON centres.
Licensed child care
YMCA Child Development Centre (Ymca)225 m
15 Breadalbane St · 144 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
Licensed child care
Church Street School Day Care Service231 m
83 Alexander St · 160 spaces · toddler, preschool, kindergarten, school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
Licensed child care
Shaawnaong Aboriginal Head Start319 m
30 College St · 16 spaces · preschool
EarlyON centre
Church Street EarlyON Child and Family Centre231 m
83 Alexander St · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
EarlyON centre
30 College EarlyON Centre319 m
30 College St · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
EarlyON centre
The 519 EarlyON Child and Family Centre344 m
519 Church St · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 40 Alexander St
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 40 Alexander St. Here is what the City does have.
RentSafe evaluation
86 / 100
RentSafe is the City's inspection program for apartment buildings with 3+ storeys and 10+ units. This building scored 86 out of 100 when last evaluated (Nov 7, 2025). That's lower than 82% of evaluated buildings in Toronto.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Nov 7, 2025
Building
19 storeys · 244 units · built 1963
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Fire code inspections
No violations in open inspections
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Jan 23, 2026
Building orders and notices
None open (1 closed)
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Building permits, last 5 years
6 permits
6 building permits in the last 5 years. For comparison, about 10% of Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
Source: Building Permits · 19 on record
Permit history: 12 projects from 19 permits
Building work · permit issued · issued Jun 24, 2026 Proposed Repair existing metal beam at top of Hydro vault box as required. Work to include removal of damaged/corroded material, preparation of surface, installation/repair of steel member, and… · Permit 26 179848
Garage Repair/Reconstruction · permit issued · issued Apr 14, 2026 Proposal for concrete and waterproofing repair work in B1 Level, replace expansion joints · Permit 26 138562
Garage Repair/Reconstruction · inspection · issued Jun 11, 2025 proposal for concrete repairs on two different areas on the parking garage ramp as per attached drawings · Permit 25 159454
Temporary Structures · completed Jul 9, 2024 REVISION - revised site planProposal to erect a temporary structure (Adidas Pride Entrance) on the street for Pride Toronto from June 17th to July 1st, 2024Convenience address is 62 Alexander St · Permit 24 163182
Interior Alterations · completed Oct 27, 2023 Installation of a fire hose cabinet in generator room · Permit 23 210775
Interior Alterations · completed Oct 30, 2023 Create a bin storage room in the P1 level of an existing apartment building · Permit 22 173864
Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Sep 29, 2023 Interior slab repairs and localized concrete repairs - Village Green · Permit 22 120966
Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Jun 10, 2022 Proposal for localized concrete repair to existing parking garage for residential building · Permit 18 136329
Sign Building Permit Related · completed Feb 13, 2018 In conjunction with apartment buildings on the premises, proposal to erect and display three non-illuminated ground signs on the north and south frontages. Each proposed sign contains two sign… · Permit 16 250862
Interior Alterations · completed Nov 7, 2023 Revision 01 - To basement drainage, fan coil unit fc-1 and fc-2 relocation, duct routing and fire separations and new rated ceiling system for cacf room as required based on as found site… · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 126550
Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Nov 8, 2023 installation of new radiator and generator equipment padsProposal for underground parking garage repairs in existing apartment building. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 15 193454
Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Jul 16, 2024 Proposal to install 1 backflow prevention device to an existing apartment building. Convenience address is 50 Alexander St. · Permit 09 187188
06Around the block
Short-term rentals44registered within 250 m
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
Licensed rooming houses0within 250 m
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
New storefront businesses14licensed in Church-Wellesley, last 90 days
Darvish Restaurant (restaurant or bar), Signature Beauty Lounge (salon or personal services), Caa Theatre (entertainment venue), and 11 more.
Public spaces (POPS)5privately owned, open to the public, within 500 m
21 Carlton Street (286 m), 40 College Street (349 m), 444 Yonge Street (364 m), and 2 more.
Shelters and respite sites5within 500 m
Turning Point Youth Services (342 m), Covenant House McGill St (413 m), Street Haven Downtown Hotel Program (450 m), and 2 more.
All new business licences in Church-Wellesley (14)
Darvish Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 639 Yonge St · 539 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
Signature Beauty Lounge · Salon or personal services · 30 Carlton St · 220 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
Caa Theatre · Entertainment venue · 651 Yonge St · 574 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
Tortoise & Hare · Salon or personal services · 645 Yonge St · 557 m · licensed Oct 14, 2026
Banh Mi Journey 7 · Take-out or food shop · 53 Bloor St E · 798 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
Sense Maker · Restaurant or bar · 595 Yonge St · 381 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
Yummy Korean Food Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 641 Yonge St · 549 m · licensed Sep 11, 2026
Bohem Dreme · Salon or personal services · 473 Church St · 189 m · licensed Sep 7, 2026
Sencha · Take-out or food shop · 527 Yonge St · 165 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
Holiday Inn · Parking lot · 30 Carlton St · 220 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
Bar Zunko · Entertainment venue · 675 Yonge St · 667 m · licensed Aug 25, 2026
The Halal Guys · Restaurant or bar · 8 Wellesley St E · 256 m · licensed Aug 18, 2026
Source: 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 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
07Risks and environment at 40 Alexander St
Flood and shoreline hazards
OutsideThis address
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Lead in tap-water tests, postal area M4Y
0% of tests above Ontario's limitYour area · M4Y
In postal area M4Y, 0 of 23 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). That's too few samples to compare with the rest of the city. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 0 samples here (0%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. Buildings with more than six units don't have lead service pipes.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 23 tests, May 22, 2014 to Sep 20, 2024
Air quality now
2 · Low riskYour area
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 1.8 km away, measured 9:00 PM EST Monday 9 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
08The neighbourhood: Church-Wellesley
Church-Wellesley had 22,320 residents in 2021. The median household income was $60,400, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 76% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 51% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 33% of workers commuted by transit and 37% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (10.0%), Spanish (3.5%) and Korean (3.1%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Residents (2021)22,320Church-Wellesley
Median household income$60,400typical neighbourhood $85,000
Households that rent76%typical neighbourhood 46%
Commute by transit33%typical neighbourhood 26%
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.
There are 17 planning proposals within 250 metres (14 in progress and three decided recently). The largest is a 63-storey building with 590 homes at 6 Cawthra Sq, 229 m away (approved). Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 9, 2026.
Is the area around 40 Alexander St safe?
Police recorded 621 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 430 assaults, 117 break-ins, 39 robberies, 21 thefts over $5,000 and 14 car thefts. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses. Per resident, in Church-Wellesley in 2025, assaults and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; break-ins and car thefts were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 9, 2026.
How do you get around from 40 Alexander St?
The nearest subway station is Wellesley Station (Line 1), 0.3 km away (about a 4-minute walk). Nearby: the 97 Yonge bus (stop at Yonge St and Alexander St, 150 m); the 94 Wellesley bus (stop at Wellesley Station, 231 m); the 506 Carlton streetcar (stop at Wellesley St East and Yonge St, 255 m). Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 9, 2026.
What schools are near 40 Alexander St?
The closest are Church Street Junior Public School, Collège français élémentaire and Native Learning Centre. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 9, 2026.
What neighbourhood is 40 Alexander St in?
40 Alexander St is in Church-Wellesley, one of the City of Toronto's 158 official neighbourhoods, in Ward 13 Toronto Centre. Church-Wellesley had 22,320 residents in 2021, with a median household income of $60,400. Source: City of Toronto neighbourhoods; 2021 Census, as of Nov 9, 2026.
What is rent like near 40 Alexander St?
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. In October 2025, a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation) averaged $2,457 a month. That's an average across all tenants, including long-term ones; new listings usually cost more. Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, as of Nov 9, 2026.
Does 40 Alexander St have open fire code violations?
No. The City's fire inspection records show no violations in open inspections. Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results, as of Nov 9, 2026.
Has 40 Alexander St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 19 building permits on record, 6 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 9, 2026.
Is 40 Alexander St in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025, as of Nov 9, 2026.
Is 40 Alexander St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 9, 2026.
Who is the city councillor for 40 Alexander St?
Chris Moise, councillor for Ward 13 Toronto Centre. Email Councillor_Moise@toronto.ca or call 416-392-7903. Source: City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 9, 2026.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
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10From the archives
1974 · 151 m awayView of building construction on west side of Yonge Street at GrosvenorCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 2, Item 831955 · 151 m awayFire Hall, Toronto, Yonge St., w. side, s. of Grosvenor St. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library1974 · 151 m awayView of west side of Grosvenor Street at Yonge StreetCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 2, Item 851974 · 151 m awayView of Grosvenor Street from Yonge StreetCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 2, Item 841874 · 151 m awayFire Hall, Toronto, Yonge St., w. side, s. of Grosvenor St. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library1938 · 154 m awayEast side of Yonge Street north of Alexander StreetCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1231, Item 20291954 · 154 m awayGrosvenor Hotel, Yonge St., s.e. corner Alexander St. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library1971 · 154 m awayView of Toronto Workshop Productions on Alexander Street, east of Yonge StreetCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 6, Item 261954 · 154 m awayAlexander St., s. side, looking e. from e. of Yonge St. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library
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