444 Sherbourne St
444 Sherbourne St is in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town. A 69‑storey building with 823 homes is under appeal 217 m away and Wellesley St E is due for road repairs in 2026.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 69-storey building with 823 homes is under appeal, 217 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins and robberies in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 11 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 8 involved pedestrians.
- Wellesley St E, 87 m away, is due for road repairs in 2026.
01What’s planned near 444 Sherbourne St
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three in progress and one decided recently. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 169-storey building · 823 homes137 Isabella St and 1 more address · 217 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built809 homes47,520 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 for a 69-storey residential building containing 823 dwelling units. The existing 7-storey apartment building and 3-storey single detached dwelling on the site would be demolished. The 61 demolished rental units…Public notice · Dec 23, 2025Notice of Public Meeting - Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion - 137 and 141 Isabella Street. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 119153 STE 13 OZ · submitted Feb 26, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 263-storey building4 Earl St and 2 more addresses · 238 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners have been reviewing it since 2024. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Application to permit a 63-storey residential building including a total of 50,580.8 square metres of residential gross floor area which will result in a total of 730 total dwelling units.The proposal includes two (2)…File 24 216579 STE 13 SA · submitted Sep 23, 2024 · City record and how to comment - 3Three towers, up to 47 storeys · 620 homes and shops240 Wellesley St E · 242 m away2 City files for one project: Site plan · Subdivision620 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2022. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval application to permit three new buildings on the lands, comprising a 47-storey mixed-use building with 5,770 square metres of non-residential uses in the lower floors and 620 dwelling units, a 21-storey building with…File 22 139297 STE 13 SA (site plan) · submitted Apr 27, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 24 220078 STE 13 SB (subdivision) · submitted Sep 30, 2024 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 463-storey building4 Earl St and 2 more addresses · 238 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built709 homes48,755 m² of floor space
City Council approved it.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 63-storey (207-metre, excluding mechanical penthouse) building, containing 709 total dwelling units (including 7 replacement rental units). An Official Plan Amendment is required to…Public notice · Feb 18, 2026Notice of Adoption of Official Plan Amendment 878 - 5 Huntley Street and 2-8 Earl Street and a portion of 10 Earl Street. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 140234 STE 13 OZ · submitted Apr 24, 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
- 591 Sherbourne · 591 Sherbourne St
Continuous concrete pour · 591 Sherbourne StreetAug 5, 2026 to Feb 5, 2027
550 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 444 Sherbourne St
7 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road repairs on Wellesley St E, Homewood Ave to Sherbourne St, Q1 to Q4 2026.
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 444 Sherbourne St
Police recorded 446 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.
Cabbagetown-South St.James Town 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 30 near this address | 85% higher145 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 70 near this address | 70% higher321 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 325 near this address | 40% higher1,079 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 11 near this address | 59% lower92 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 10 near this address | 62% lower23 vs 61 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 Cabbagetown-South St.James Town
Traffic safety
11 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 8 involved pedestrians and 2 involved cyclists. Most were on Wellesley St E and Jarvis St. Cabbagetown-South St.James Town has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- Wellesley St E at Parliament St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Aug 3, 2026 · 479 m
- Wellesley St E at Jarvis St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 5, 2025 · 295 m
- Sherbourne St at Gerrard St E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · May 9, 2025 · 465 m
- Jarvis St at Wellesley St E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Dec 9, 2024 · 293 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 | Cabbagetown-South St.James Town, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 18 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 40 | 245 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 55 | 372 | 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 444 Sherbourne St
The nearest subway station is Sherbourne Station (Line 2), about a 11‑minute walk (0.7 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by the 506 streetcar and the 75 and 94 buses, with about 1,903 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.4 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 449 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 94 | 364 | 4.2 | about typical |
| 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: 186 Carlton St
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port. Next: 188 Carlton St, 355 m.355 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 444 Sherbourne 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: National Ballet School - The Shoe Room, National Ballet School - Betty Oliphant Theatre, National Ballet School, National Ballet School - Margaret Mccain Acedemic Centre, National Ballet School - Maison Staines House & Salle Currie Hall and 4 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): five licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Apr 2, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 16, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection May 9, 2025: 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 444 Sherbourne St
There are 7 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Wellesley Community Centre, 185 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Bleecker Parkette · 149 Bleecker St · 148 m
- Wellesley Community Centre · wi-fi · 495 Sherbourne St · 185 m
- Wellesley-Magill Park · 125 Homewood Ave · 186 m
- Winchester Park · ball diamond · 530 Ontario St · 237 m
- Montague Parkette · 30 Homewood Ave · 264 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
- St. James Town Open Space Redesign
A new park is coming to St. James Town. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 291 m - Barbara Hall Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
The City is improving the off-leash area in Barbara Hall Park. The new off-leash area will replace the existing one at the southwest corner of the park and will be similar in size.In progress · 465 m - Barbara Hall Park Improvements
The City is collaborating with the local Church-Wellesley Village community to develop a new vision and Master Plan for Barbara Hall Park.In progress · 506 m - St. James Town West Park Redesign
The City is improving St. James Town West Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 539 m - Anniversary Park Improvements
The City is improving Anniversary Park with the help of community feedback! The proposed improvements may include additional seating, water bottle filler, and new plantings.In progress · 727 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 444 Sherbourne St
There are no building permits, building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 444 Sherbourne St. Here is what the City does have.
- Graffiti, opened Apr 16, 2026: notice issued · order or notice issued Apr 24, 2026
- Graffiti, opened Apr 16, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
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: 9 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 444 Sherbourne St
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.
Little Bee (take-out or food shop), The Fade Club (salon or personal services), Laundry On Carlton (laundromat or dry cleaner), and 1 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
Fife House Sherbourne St (181 m), Turning Point Youth Services (364 m), Fred Victor Mary Sheffield House (407 m), and 2 more.
All new business licences in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town (4)
- Little Bee · Take-out or food shop · 140 Carlton St · 324 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- The Fade Club · Salon or personal services · 457 Parliament St · 639 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Laundry On Carlton · Laundromat or dry cleaner · 252 1/2 Carlton St · 586 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Fair Trade Jewellery Company · Jewellery or gold buyer · 576 Parliament St · 441 m · licensed Sep 15, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (5)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215 Wellesley St E | Under construction | 48 supportive | 184 m |
| 405 Sherbourne St | Rezoning approved | 91 rent-geared-to-income | 193 m |
| 355 Sherbourne St | Rezoning approved | 132 | 390 m |
| 209 Carlton St | Building permit issued | 4 | 471 m |
| 218 Carlton St | Occupied | 9 rent-geared-to-income | 452 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (5)
- 164-168 Isabella Street · 38 rental homes to be demolished, 38 replaced · 434 m · approved Jul 29, 2026 · City report
- 6 and 8 Earl Street · 7 rental homes to be demolished, 9 replaced · 381 m · approved Feb 4, 2026 · City report
- 137 and 141 Isabella Street · 61 rental homes to be demolished, 61 replaced · 385 m · approved Feb 4, 2026 · City report
- 6,8 and 12 Cawthra Square · 11 rental homes to be demolished, 11 replaced · 406 m · approved Jul 23, 2025 · City report
- 564-576 Sherbourne Street and 29-37 Linden Street · 23 rental homes to be demolished, 25 replaced · 499 m · approved Oct 9, 2024 · City report
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
851 tickets in 2025 on Sherbourne St between numbers 394 and 494: 778 for other parking offences, 32 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Cabbagetown BIA, about 280 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, 2,186 service requests came from postal area M4X, which includes 444 Sherbourne St. The most common:
| Property standards | 248 | |
| Injured wildlife | 77 | |
| Tree pruning | 56 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 49 | |
| Unreasonable and persistent noise | 47 | |
| Illegal dumping | 45 |
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 444 Sherbourne St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 86 tests, May 28, 2014 to May 4, 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: Cabbagetown-South St.James Town
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town had 11,020 residents in 2021. The median household income was $76,500, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 55% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% of workers commuted by transit and 38% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (3.2%), Pilipino, Filipino (2.9%) and Cantonese (1.6%). 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 Cabbagetown-South St.James Town compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 25: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
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/444-sherbourne-st#sec-history
