445 Jarvis St
445 Jarvis St is in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town. A 58‑storey building with 818 homes and shops is under appeal 239 m away and Wellesley St E is due for road repairs in 2026.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 58-storey building with 818 homes and shops is under appeal, 239 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; 7 involved pedestrians.
- Wellesley St E, 228 m away, is due for road repairs in 2026.
01What’s planned near 445 Jarvis St
7 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): five in progress and two decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 95% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 156-storey building · 579 homes440 Jarvis St and 2 more addresses · 181 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building579 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for a 56-storey mixed-use building. The proposed building contains a total of 579 dwelling units, of which 36 are rental replacement units, and a total of approximately 4,739 square metres of institutional space for the…File 25 228933 STE 13 SA · submitted Sep 22, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 256-storey building · 579 homes440 Jarvis St and 2 more addresses · 181 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built579 homes39,450 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Combined Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment for a 56-storey mixed-use building. The proposed building contains a total of 579 dwelling units, of which 36 are rental replacement units, and a total of approximately 4,739 square metres…Public notice · Aug 22, 2025Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 110 and 114 Maitland Street and 440 Jarvis Street. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 187527 STE 13 OZ · submitted Jul 3, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 363-storey building2 Earl St and 3 more addresses · 239 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 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
- 458-storey building · 818 homes and shops110 Earl Pl and 5 more addresses · 239 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building818 homes
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Site Plan Control application for a 58-storey residential building containing 818 dwelling units (including 31 rental replacement units) and 96.8 square metres of retail space on the ground floor.File 22 185924 STE 13 SA · submitted Aug 4, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 6 addresses
110 Earl Pl · 112 Earl Pl · 114 Earl Pl · 116 Earl Pl · 118 Earl Pl · 120 Earl Pl
- 558-storey building · 818 homes and shops110 Earl Pl and 5 more addresses · 239 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built818 homes43,300 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposed 58-storey residential building containing 818 dwelling units (including 31 rental replacement units) and 96.8 square metres of retail space on the ground floor.File 22 185925 STE 13 OZ · submitted Aug 4, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 6 addresses
110 Earl Pl · 112 Earl Pl · 114 Earl Pl · 116 Earl Pl · 118 Earl Pl · 120 Earl Pl
Decided recently
- 663-storey building2 Earl St and 3 more addresses · 239 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 - 763-storey building · 590 homes2 Cawthra Sq · 249 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built590 homes40,017 m² of floor space
City Council approved it.
The application proposes to demolish the buildings at 2-12 Cawthra Square and to redevelop the site with a 63-storey residential tower with a gross floor area of 40,024 sq.m. The proposal would add 590 Units and 14 rental replacement units.Public notice · Jun 12, 2025Notice of Public Meeting - Request to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law - 2-12 Cawthra Square. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 23 140427 STE 13 OZ · submitted May 2, 2023 · 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
- Hoem2 · 300 Sherbourne St
Construction · Reliance ConstructionSept 2 to Dec 31 · 7 am to 7 pm
552 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 445 Jarvis St
11 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: laneway rebuild on Alexander Pl, Alexander St to Maitland St, Q2 to Q4 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 460 Jarvis St · 205 m · Jun 17, 2026 to Dec 17, 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 445 Jarvis St
Police recorded 450 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 | 27 near this address | 85% higher145 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 60 near this address | 70% higher321 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 341 near this address | 40% higher1,079 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 10 near this address | 59% lower92 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 12 near this address | 62% lower23 vs 61 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 Cabbagetown-South St.James Town
Traffic safety
11 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 7 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 Jarvis St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 5, 2025 · 245 m
- Sherbourne St at Gerrard St E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · May 9, 2025 · 421 m
- Wood St at Church St · Driver, seriously injured · Apr 2, 2025 · 298 m
- Jarvis St at Wellesley St E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Dec 9, 2024 · 236 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 | 41 | 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 445 Jarvis St
The nearest subway station is Wellesley Station (Line 1), about a 9‑minute walk (0.6 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 506 streetcar and the 75 and 94 buses, with about 2,328 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.2 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | more than most routes |
| 75 | 449 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 94 | 364 | 4.2 | about typical |
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, 389 m.382 m - Indoor bike station: City Hall
Secure parking for 300 bikes.1.4 km
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 445 Jarvis 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.
Grades 7–8 schools
These schools start at Grade 7, after the Grade 6 tests, so they have no Grade 6 results.
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): four licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 24, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Apr 2, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 16, 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 445 Jarvis St
There are 9 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Wellesley Community Centre, 411 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Montague Parkette · 30 Homewood Ave · 136 m
- Allan Gardens · dog off-leash area, playground, washroom · 160 Gerrard St E · 341 m
- Wellesley-Magill Park · 125 Homewood Ave · 353 m
- Bleecker Parkette · 149 Bleecker St · 378 m
- Barbara Hall Park · dog off-leash area, playground · 519 Church St · 392 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
- 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 · 386 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 · 411 m - 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 · 537 m - New Park at 15 Wellesley Street East
A new park is coming to 15 Wellesley St. E., directly across from the Wellesley subway station.In progress · 554 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 · 718 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 445 Jarvis St
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 445 Jarvis St.
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 445 Jarvis St
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
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 more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
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.
Turning Point Youth Services (253 m), Fife House Sherbourne St (374 m), Fred Victor Mary Sheffield House (410 m), and 3 more.
All new business licences in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town (4)
- Little Bee · Take-out or food shop · 140 Carlton St · 188 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- The Fade Club · Salon or personal services · 457 Parliament St · 756 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Laundry On Carlton · Laundromat or dry cleaner · 252 1/2 Carlton St · 738 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Fair Trade Jewellery Company · Jewellery or gold buyer · 576 Parliament St · 678 m · licensed Sep 15, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (4)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 405 Sherbourne St | Rezoning approved | 91 rent-geared-to-income | 279 m |
| 355 Sherbourne St | Rezoning approved | 132 | 379 m |
| 215 Wellesley St E | Under construction | 48 supportive | 435 m |
| 34 Maitland St | Rezoning approved | 10 | 452 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (4)
- 6 and 8 Earl Street · 7 rental homes to be demolished, 9 replaced · 483 m · approved Feb 4, 2026 · City report
- 6,8 and 12 Cawthra Square · 11 rental homes to be demolished, 11 replaced · 378 m · approved Jul 23, 2025 · City report
- 561 Jarvis and 102-120 Earl Place · 31 rental homes to be demolished, 31 replaced · 454 m · approved Jun 26, 2024 · City report
- 34-42 Maitland Street · 55 rental homes to be demolished, 55 replaced · 452 m · approved Apr 17, 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 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
769 tickets in 2025 on Jarvis St between numbers 395 and 495: 327 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 224 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
Church-Wellesley Village BIA, about 180 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, 3,559 service requests came from postal area M4Y, which includes 445 Jarvis St. The most common:
| Property standards | 406 | |
| Injured wildlife | 188 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 146 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 129 | |
| Illegal dumping | 96 | |
| Missed oversized pickup (apartments) | 88 |
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 445 Jarvis St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 23 tests, May 22, 2014 to Sep 20, 2024
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 11: recycling and green bin. Nov 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. 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 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/445-jarvis-st#sec-history
