491 Bay St
491 Bay St is in Yonge-Bay Corridor. An 85‑storey building with 1,709 homes and shops is under review 176 m away and Foster Pl is due for road repairs in 2027.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- An 85-storey building with 1,709 homes and shops is under review, 176 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Yonge-Bay Corridor were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 14 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 9 involved pedestrians.
- Foster Pl, 112 m away, is due for road repairs in 2027.
01What’s planned near 491 Bay St
12 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): 11 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
- 1Subdivision595 Bay St and 2 more addresses · 50 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of Subdivision for 2 development blocks.File 21 235333 STE 11 SB · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
595 Bay St · 304 Yonge St · 306 Yonge St
- 225-storey building · 224 homes and shops595 Bay St and 1 more address · 50 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built317 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 · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 330-storey building · 216 homes and shops15 Elm St and 1 more address · 136 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built216 homes13,844 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 application to permit a 30-storey mixed-use building, containing 216 dwelling units and 320 square metres of non-residential GFA. The site includes a listed property on the Heritage Register which is proposed to be…File 22 202864 STE 11 OZ · submitted Sep 13, 2022 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 1243-storey building604 Bay St and 1 more address · 132 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 2 addresses
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
- 6 Adelaide St E · 6 Adelaide St E
Construction · Palmark ConstructionApr 14 to Dec 31 · 8 am to midnight
557 m away - 481 University · 481 University Ave
Continuous concrete pour · EllisDonMay 28, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 · 7 am to midnight
422 m away - Residences of Queen Church Inc. · 60 Queen St E
Continuous concrete pour · Residences of Queen ChurchJune 9 to Dec 30
592 m away - 8 Elm Condos · 8 Elm St
Construction · 8Elm Development Limited PartnershipJuly 1 to Dec 31 · 6 am to 9 pm
420 m away - 8 Elm Condos · 8 Elm St
Continuous concrete pour · 8Elm Development Limited PartnershipJuly 1 to Dec 31 · 7 am to 11 pm
420 m away - TMU Student Wellbeing Centre · 137 Bond St
Construction · PomerleauAug 30 to Dec 31 · 6 am to 9 pm
518 m away - 8 Elm · 8 Elm St
Construction · 8elm Development Limited PartnershipSept 10 to Nov 12 · 7 to 11 pm
420 m away - TMU Student Wellbeing Centre · 137 Bond St
Construction · PomerleauOct 5 to Dec 31 · 6 am to 11 pm
518 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 491 Bay St
5 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road repairs on Foster Pl, Elizabeth St ( to ) | To: Elizabeth St (To), Q1 to Q4 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 595 Bay St · 219 m · Jun 16, 2026 to Dec 16, 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 491 Bay St
Police recorded 695 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 | Yonge-Bay Corridor compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 509 near this address | 338% higher3,361 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 56 near this address | 282% higher300 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 48 near this address | 246% higher210 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 65 near this address | 191% higher552 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 17 near this address | 28% lower162 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 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
14 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 9 involved pedestrians, 1 involved cyclists and 2 were fatal. Most were on Yonge St and Richmond St W. Yonge-Bay Corridor ranks 8th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Yonge St at Richmond St W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 18, 2026 · 427 m
- Queen St W at University Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · May 7, 2026 · 483 m
- Bond St at Dundas St E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 9, 2024 · 431 m
- Dundas St E at Yonge St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 8, 2023 · 260 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 | 2 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 92 | 720 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 89 | 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 491 Bay St
The nearest subway station is TMU Station (Line 1), about a 5‑minute walk (0.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 16 TTC stops served by the 505 and 506 streetcars and the 19 and 97 buses, with about 3,365 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 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | 1,492 | 8.7 | more than most routes |
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | more than most routes |
| 19 | 170 | 4.9 | more than most routes |
| 97 | 538 | 8.5 | 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, 171 m.171 m - Indoor bike station: City Hall
Secure parking for 300 bikes.171 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 491 Bay 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: Keystone International Schools, Taie International Institute School, Cornerstone Preparatory School - Main Campus, Ronald Mcdonald House, Le College Francais - Carlton Campus. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 27, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Oct 19, 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 491 Bay St
There are 5 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Harrison Pool, 731 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Larry Sefton Park · 500 Bay St · 64 m
- Trinity Square · 19 Trinity Sq · 86 m
- Toronto City Hall · 100 Queen St W · 120 m
- Nathan Phillips Square · playground, washroom · 100 Queen St W · 180 m
- Cloud Gardens · 14 Temperance St · 427 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 · 520 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 · 640 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 · 684 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 · 807 m - Market Lane Park Improvements
The City is improving Market Lane Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 952 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 491 Bay St
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 491 Bay 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: 17 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 491 Bay 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 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), The Daily Dumpling Wonton (take-out or food shop), Mimuchas Place (take-out or food shop), and 19 more.
532-570 Bay Street (108 m), 20 Edward Street (321 m), 2 Queen Street East (365 m), and 2 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Yonge-Bay Corridor (22)
- Pokerrito · Take-out or food shop · 145 King St W · 762 m · licensed Nov 10, 2026
- The Daily Dumpling Wonton · Take-out or food shop · 181 Bay St · 833 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- Mimuchas Place · Take-out or food shop · 123 Queen St W · 320 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Shawarma Royale · Restaurant or bar · 366 Yonge St · 468 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Jacked Up Coffee · Take-out or food shop · 120 Adelaide St W · 474 m · licensed Nov 4, 2026
- Concord Room · Restaurant or bar · 40 Temperance St · 425 m · licensed Nov 1, 2026
- Galbi BBQ Rice Bowl · Take-out or food shop · 444 Yonge St · 705 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
- Marry Me Mochi Eaton Centre · Take-out or food shop · 220 Yonge St · 233 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Impark · Parking lot · 1 Dundas St W · 211 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Flamin Skewer · Take-out or food shop · 145 King St W · 762 m · licensed Oct 10, 2026
- Rosie's Burgers · Take-out or food shop · 100 King St W · 618 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
- Cheezaatar · Take-out or food shop · 384 Yonge St · 589 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 610 Bay St | Under construction | 210 | 246 m |
| 65 Dundas St E | Occupied | 188supportive | 406 m |
| 65 Dundas St E | Occupied | 92supportive | 406 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 8, 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
141 tickets in 2025 on Bay St between numbers 441 and 541: 73 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 31 for parking in an accessible space without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Downtown Yonge 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, 1,098 service requests came from postal area M5G, which includes 491 Bay St. 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 491 Bay St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 2 tests, Jun 17, 2014 to Apr 17, 2015
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.
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 →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/491-bay-st#sec-history
