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Address report · Ward 13 Toronto Centre

517 Richmond St E

517 Richmond St E is in Moss Park. A 46‑storey building with 419 homes and shops is under appeal 216 m away.

Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Key findings
  • A public hearing on Dec 9 about a minor variance at 550 Adelaide St E, 91 m away.
  • A 46-storey building with 419 homes and shops is under appeal, 216 m away.
  • Assaults, break-ins and robberies in Moss Park were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
  • 8 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians.
Planning proposals7within 250 m
Major crimes339within 500 m, 12 months
Nearest transit64 mBus 65
ZoningCRCommercial Residential · up to 72 m tall
King StQueen StRichmond StSherbourne StAdelaide StParliament StEastern AveWilkins AvePower StSackville StTrinity StBerkeley StSt Paul StErin StOntario StGilead PlDerby StPrincess StSeaton St1234567Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)Queen StRichmond StKing StParliament StAdelaide StShuter StPower StTrefann StBerkeley StErin StOntario StDerby StPrincess St1234567Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)
The red dot is 517 Richmond St E. The circle shows 250 metres, about a 3-minute walk. Numbers match the proposals in section 01.

01What’s planned near 517 Richmond St E

7 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): seven in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 95% of Toronto addresses.

Dec
9
Nearby · 91 mCommittee of Adjustment hearing: Minor variance at 550 Adelaide St E9:30 a.m. · File A0674/26TEY
Nov
4
Nearby · 196 mCommittee of Adjustment hearing: Split the lot at 90 Ontario StTBA · File B0056/26TEY

In progress

  1. 1
    Subdivision
    80 B Power St and 10 more addresses · 84 m away
    Subdivision: 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 3 blocks.
    All 11 addresses

    80 B Power St · 161 Parliament St · 167 Parliament St · 80 Power St · 90 Power St · 92 Power St · 94 Power St · 351 Queen St E · 363 Queen St E · 371 Queen St E · 373 Queen St E

    File 21 235160 STE 13 SB · submitted Nov 7, 2021 · City record and how to comment
  2. 2
    Minor variance
    550 Adelaide St E · 91 m away
    Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks

    A public hearing is set for Dec 9, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.

    To alter the development standards as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1306-2023, by increasing the maximum residential gross floor area from 19,800 m² to 24,000 m², the total gross floor area (for residential and…
    File A0674/26TEY · submitted Aug 28, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
  3. 3
    25-storey building · 206 homes
    301 Queen St E and 4 more addresses · 173 m away
    Site plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
    206 homes

    City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.

    INACTIVE Site Plan application for a 25-storey mixed-use building: 206 dwelling units, 6 levels of below-grade parking, total combined GFA 15,711 sq. m.
    All 5 addresses

    301 Queen St E · 305 Queen St E · 311 Queen St E · 315 Queen St E · 317 Queen St E

    File 16 161258 STE 28 SA · submitted May 25, 2016 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
  1. 4
    Split the lot
    90 Ontario St · 196 m away
    Committee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines

    A public hearing is set for Nov 4, 2027 at TBA. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.

    To obtain consent to sever the property into two lots (Building B and Building C) and to create new reciprocal stratified easements/rights-of-way.
    File B0056/26TEY · submitted Sep 23, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
  2. 5
    Site plan
    494 Richmond St E · 201 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.

    The Proposed Development will consist of approximately 35,250 square metres of total gross floor area, including about 400 square metres of commercial uses at-grade, for a total FSI of 10.1. Residential uses are located in the podium and…
    File 23 173470 STE 13 SA · submitted Jul 12, 2023 · City record and how to comment
  3. 6
    46-storey building · 419 homes and shops
    126 Parliament St and 4 more addresses · 216 m away
    Site plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
    419 homes

    It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.

    Site Plan Application for a 46 storey (156.3 metres including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with 419 dwelling units and 328 square metres of commercial uses at grade.
    All 5 addresses

    126 Parliament St · 128 Parliament St · 130 Parliament St · 134 Parliament St · 529 Richmond St E

    File 23 188919 STE 13 SA · submitted Aug 14, 2023 · City record and how to comment
  4. 7
    Minor variance
    285 Shuter St · 245 m away
    Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks

    The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.

    File A0445/26TEY · submitted May 22, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre

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

  • 49 Ontario · 49 Ontario St
    Continuous concrete pour · DCC 49 Ontario East
    May 12 to Nov 12 · 7 am to 10 pm
    165 m away
  • Rekai Cherry Place Campus of Care · 55 Eastern Ave
    Construction · Multiplex Construction Canada
    Aug 12, 2026 to July 15, 2027 · 7 pm to 9 am
    494 m away
  • Private event · 49 Ontario St
    Construction · DCC 49 Ontario East
    Sept 30, 2026 to Sept 5, 2027 · 7 am to 10 pm
    165 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 517 Richmond St E

3 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road repairs on Regent St, Shuter St to Sutton Ave, Q3 2025 to Q3 2027.

Road repairs
Regent St, Shuter St to Sutton Ave 356 m
Planned: Q3 2025 to Q3 2027
Road repairs
St Paul St, Sackville St to Ray Lane 392 m
Planned for Q3 2024 to Q4 2025; carried over and still listed.
Road repairs
Seaton St, Shuter St to Dundas St E 396 m
Planned for Q1 to Q3 2025; carried over and still listed.
Road repairs
Regent St, Sutton Ave to St David Walk 419 m
Planned: Q3 2025 to Q3 2027
Show 2 more projects
Road resurfacing
Princess St, 50m North of The Esplanade to Front St E 424 m
Planned for Q4 2024 to Q3 2025; carried over and still listed.
Road repairs
Regent St, St David Walk to St Bartholomew St 485 m
Planned: Q3 2025 to Q3 2027

Utility digs within 250 m

  • Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 106 Ontario St · 200 m · Jun 2, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026
  • Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 49 Ontario St · 165 m · Jul 20, 2026 to Dec 30, 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 517 Richmond St E

Police recorded 339 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 monthsMoss Park compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025
Assaults236 near this address190% higher2,227 vs 768 per 100,000
Robberies22 near this address112% higher167 vs 79 per 100,000
Break-ins55 near this address85% higher350 vs 190 per 100,000
Thefts over $5,00010 near this addressAbout the same65 vs 61 per 100,000
Car thefts16 near this address64% lower82 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 Moss Park

Traffic safety

8 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians, 2 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Queen St E and Parliament St. Moss Park has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.

  • Queen St E at Berkeley St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 6, 2026 · 153 m
  • Ontario St at Queen St E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 31, 2025 · 219 m
  • Shuter St at Trefann St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 27, 2024 · 339 m
  • Queen St E at Sackville St · Pedestrian, killed · Jul 18, 2024 · 340 m
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  • Parliament St at Front St E · Driver, seriously injured · Jun 22, 2023 · 332 m
  • Adelaide St E at Power St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Jun 21, 2022 · 160 m
  • Parliament St at Richmond St E · Driver, seriously injured · Jun 5, 2021 · 63 m
  • Eastern Ave at Gilead Pl · Driver and passenger, seriously injured · Apr 5, 2021 · 421 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 monthsWithin 500 mMoss Park, per 100,000 residentsCompared with other neighbourhoods
Shootings and firearm discharges214Higher than most
Bicycle thefts33209Higher than most
Thefts from vehicles34400Higher 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 517 Richmond St E

The nearest subway station is Queen Station (Line 1), about a 19‑minute walk (1.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 19 TTC stops served by the 504, 501 and 503 streetcars and the 65 and 75 buses, with about 7,360 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.6 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.

Nearest subway station
Queen Station 1.2 km

Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 19 min walk

Bus
65 Parliament 64 m
Nearest stop: Parliament St at Richmond St East, plus 3 more stops for this route within 250 m.
Streetcar
501 Queen 142 m
Nearest stop: Queen St East at Parliament St, plus 1 more stop for this route within 250 m.
Streetcars
503 Kingston Rd, 504 King 195 m
Nearest stop: King St East at Parliament St.
Bus
121 Esplanade-River 338 m
Nearest stop: Front St East at Parliament St.
Bus
75 Sherbourne 372 m
Nearest stop: Sherbourne St at Adelaide St East North Side.
Nearest GO train station
Union Station GO 1.6 km

Source: GO Transit · 354 train stops on a weekday

Bike Share stations
Berkeley St / Adelaide St E 104 m
12 docks. Also: Adelaide St E / Parliament St (115 m), Queen St E / Berkeley St (153 m).
Cycling routes
Richmond St E · separated bike lane 31 m
Also: Adelaide St E, separated bike lane (110 m); Shuter St, separated bike lane (300 m).
Permit parking
Area 7B This address
This street is in a City permit parking area: residents can buy a permit to park on the street overnight.

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?

RouteDelays reportedPer 1,000 tripsCompared with other TTC routes
5041,7827.1more than most routes
5012,04910.7more than most routes
653033.6about typical
5038817.2more than most routes
754494.7more than most routes
1211593.6about 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: 2 Church St
    City-run (Green P): 24 Level 2, 4 fast ports. Next: 51 Dockside Dr, 1.1 km.
    1.1 km
  • Indoor bike station: City Hall
    Secure parking for 300 bikes.
    1.5 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 517 Richmond St E

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.

St Paul Catholic School
319 m · TCDSB · grades JK-8 · 250 students
87%about the same as Toronto50%below Toronto
Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School
484 m · TDSB · grades JK-8 · 370 students
94%above Toronto50%below Toronto
Nelson Mandela Park Public School
544 m · TDSB · grades JK-8 · 385 students
76%below Toronto17%below Toronto

Secondary schools

Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.

Inglenook Community School
424 m · TDSB · grades 9-12 · 60 students
Small school: results can change a lot from year to year.
50%below Toronto
St Michael's Choir (Sr) School
1.1 km · TCDSB · grades 9-12 · 105 students
Small school: results can change a lot from year to year.
100%above Toronto

The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Liberty Prep School, Voice Integrative Private School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.

Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): six licensed child care centres and four EarlyON centres.

Licensed child care
Liberty Prep Parliament 92 m
162 Parliament St · 35 spaces · toddler, preschool
Last health inspection Mar 26, 2026: pass.
Licensed child care
Eyet Early Learning Centre (Tom's Place) 276 m
80 Sackville St · 52 spaces · toddler, preschool, kindergarten · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
Last health inspection Feb 20, 2026: pass.
Licensed child care
Centre Ward Early Learning Centre (Doodle All Daycare) 372 m
14 Eastern Ave · 97 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · fee subsidies
EarlyON centre
Sackville EarlyON Child and Family Centre 276 m
80 Sackville St · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
EarlyON centre
Market Lane EarlyON Child and Family Centre 483 m
246 The Esplanade · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
EarlyON centre
402 Shuter St. EarlyON Child and Family Centre 483 m
402 Shuter St · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
EarlyON centre
38 Regent EarlyON Child and Family Centre 490 m
38 Regent St · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
Show 1 more child care centre
Licensed child care
St. Lawrence Co-Operative Day Care School Age (230 The Esplanade) 490 m
230 The Esplanade · 74 spaces · preschool, kindergarten · in the $10-a-day program
Last health inspection Feb 26, 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 517 Richmond St E

There are 7 parks, 4 playgrounds and 3 community centres within 500 m. The nearest pool is John Innes Community Recreation Centre, 477 m away.

Nearest of each
Playground 245 m · Little Trinity Church LandsSplash pad 727 m · Regent Park Athletic GroundsWading pool 641 m · David Crombie ParkWashroom 477 m · John Innes Community Recreation CentreBasketball 525 m · Moss ParkTennis 525 m · Moss ParkPickleball 727 m · Regent Park Athletic GroundsTable tennis 727 m · Regent Park Athletic GroundsOutdoor fitness 1.9 km · Riverdale Park EastIndoor pool 477 m · John Innes Community Recreation Centre

Parks and community centres within 500 m

Show 5 more

Pools, courts and more

Indoor pool
150 Sherbourne St · 6 drop-in swims this week (Lane Swim). Last health inspection Oct 1, 2026: pass.
Indoor pool
230 the Esplanade · 29 drop-in swims this week (Lane Swim, Lane Swim (Women), Leisure Swim). Last health inspection Oct 27, 2026: pass.
Tennis courts
Moss Park 525 m
150 Sherbourne St · 1 court · lit at night.
Outdoor rink
Regent Park Athletic Grounds 674 m
480 Shuter St · lit at night. Usually open December to March.
Indoor arena
Moss Park Arena 462 m
140 Sherbourne St · 1 ice pad
Public washroom
John Innes Community Recreation Centre 477 m
Open · View centre hours.
Beach
Cherry Beach 2.6 km
Last water test Sep 7, 2026: safe for swimming (E. coli 55 per 100 mL; the limit is 100).
Off-leash dog area
Orphan's Green 186 m
51 Power St · fenced

Also nearby

Street trees
0 on Richmond St E (497–537)
Moss Park has fewer street trees per resident than most neighbourhoods.
Public library
171 Front Street East · today: Wed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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 and open space4.7%of the land within 500 m (a typical Toronto neighbourhood: 7.8%)
Nearest large parkMoss Park3.4 hectares · 400 m away
Smaller parks nearby240 Power St Park (under 0.1 ha), Orphan's Green (0.5 ha)

Park projects nearby

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 517 Richmond St E

There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 517 Richmond St E. Here is what the City does have.

Building orders and notices
None open (1 closed)

Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations

Building permits, last 5 years
5 permits
5 building permits in the last 5 years, for 4 projects. 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: 9 projects from 19 permits
  • Sign Building Permit Related · completed Aug 30, 2024
    To erect and display one projecting sign**Staples** · Permit 22 103507
  • Sign Building Permit Related · completed Aug 30, 2024
    Application for a permit to erect and display two illuminated wall signs.*****STAPLES***** · Permit 21 217890
  • Sign · permit issued · issued Mar 4, 2022
    Installing metal cladding to wall for signage backer. Separate Sign Permit required. · Permit 22 113198
  • Sign Building Permit Related · completed May 13, 2024
    To erect and display 7 illuminated wall signs and two illuminated projecting signs***STAPLES**** · Permit 21 155599
  • Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jan 2, 2024
    To erect and display an illuminated projecting sign, displaying static copy at the 1st floor on the north elevation.***STAPLES*** · Permit 21 168551
  • Interior Alterations · completed Nov 2, 2022
    change to include second floor size increase and new exterior patio. · 9 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 118299
  • Sign Building Permit Related · completed Nov 16, 2022
    To erect and display two projecting signs, and three wall signs, all illuminated and displaying static copy. Erected on the north and west elevations of the building.****STAPLES**** · Permit 20 109627
  • Addition · completed Oct 20, 2020
    Proposal to alter the existing two-storey commercial building located at 517-523 Richmond Street West by constructing a rear ground floor addition that will be used as a loading area and interior… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 220045
  • Addition, interior renovation and more · inspection · issued Feb 10, 2012
    HVAC - PLEASE NOTE APPLICATION IS FOR BOTH 517 and 523 RICHMOND ST E. Additional folders created flor 523 RICHMOND ST E.Permit for interior alterations to ground and second floor to combine both 517… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 12 111804

The lot

Lot area438 m²about 4,715 sq ft
Width17.3 mabout 57 ft
Depth25.6 mabout 84 ft

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 517 Richmond St E

CR (Commercial Residential) zoning allows shops and offices on the ground floor with homes above, typical of main streets. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.

Zone
CR · Commercial Residential
Full zone label: CR SS1 (x339)

Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 40

Height limit
72 m
About 22 storeys.

Source: Height overlay

Site-specific exception
Exception 339
Extra rules apply to this area. They are listed under exception 339 in the zoning by-law (article 40.10) and can loosen or tighten the limits above.

Source: Zone label (x)

Special areas

Major transit station area
Corktown
A protected major transit station area: the City sets minimum densities to encourage more homes and jobs near transit.
Major transit station area
Moss Park
A protected major transit station area: the City sets minimum densities to encourage more homes and jobs near transit.
Secondary plan
King-Parliament
A local plan with its own policies for land use, height and design in this area.
Secondary plan
Downtown Plan
A local plan with its own policies for land use, height and design in this area.
Archaeological potential
Area of archaeological potential
Digging for new foundations or additions may need an archaeological assessment first.

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

Short-term rentals14registered within 250 m

Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at 93% of 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 businesses4licensed in Moss Park, last 90 days

Shoppers Drug Mart (take-out or food shop), Masala Guys (take-out or food shop), Infinity Vape (vape shop), and 1 more.

Public spaces (POPS)4privately owned, open to the public, within 500 m

93-95 Berkeley Street and 112-124 Parliament Street (72 m), 424-460 Adelaide Street East (225 m), 406 Adelaide Street East (262 m), and 1 more.

Affordable homes coming478in 4 projects within 500 m

Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.

Rental homes demolished7approved within 500 m · 7 to be replaced

The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.

Shelters and respite sites4within 500 m

Sojourn House Ontario St (165 m), Good Shepherd Centre (285 m), Good Shepherd Centre Barrett House (327 m), and 1 more.

All new business licences in Moss Park (4)
  • Shoppers Drug Mart · Take-out or food shop · 275 Queen St E · 244 m · licensed Oct 23, 2026
  • Masala Guys · Take-out or food shop · 234 Parliament St · 364 m · licensed Oct 11, 2026
  • Infinity Vape · Vape shop · 200 Dundas St E · 828 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
  • Icha Tea · Restaurant or bar · 8 Eastern Ave · 361 m · licensed Aug 14, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (5)
AddressStageAffordable homesDistance
49 Ontario StUnder construction245165 m
254 King St ERezoning approved190281 m
261 Queen St EUnder construction13282 m
348 Richmond St ERezoning approved30309 m
373 Front St EOccupied275474 m
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
  • 329-337 Queen Street East, 135R-141R and 139-141 Berkeley Street · 7 rental homes to be demolished, 7 replaced · 130 m · approved Jul 29, 2026 · 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

Vehicles a dayabout 12,200Richmond St E, Eastern Ave Diversion to Power St
CountedSep 2021The City’s latest count here

City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.

Parking tickets on this block

66 tickets in 2025 on Richmond St E between numbers 467 and 567: 36 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 15 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

Old Town Toronto 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, 7,360 service requests came from postal area M5A, which includes 517 Richmond St E. The most common:

Property standards
516
Illegal dumping
307
Injured wildlife
289
Amplified music or instrument noise
243
Posters on City property
196
Graffiti on private property
163

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 517 Richmond St E

Flood and shoreline hazards
Outside This 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 M5A
3.0% of tests above Ontario's limit Your area · M5A
In postal area M5A, 4 of 134 home tap-water samples (3.0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5A is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 9 samples here (6.7%) 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. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.

Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 134 tests, May 21, 2014 to Oct 15, 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: Moss Park

Moss Park had 21,490 residents in 2021. The median household income was $65,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 65% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% 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 (3.4%), Cantonese (3.1%) and Spanish (2.9%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.

Residents (2021)21,490Moss Park
Median household income$65,000typical neighbourhood $85,000
Households that rent65%typical neighbourhood 46%
Commute by transit27%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 2025Central TorontoChange in a yearToronto
Studio$1,526+2%$1,499
1 bedroom$1,914+4%$1,763
2 bedrooms$2,457+6%$2,055
3 bedrooms or more$3,1950%$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 Moss Park compares with the rest of Toronto →

12Quick answers about 517 Richmond St E

What is being built near 517 Richmond St E?

There are 7 planning proposals within 250 metres (seven in progress). The largest is a 46-storey building with 419 homes and shops at 126 Parliament St, 216 m away (under appeal). Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 11, 2026.

Is the area around 517 Richmond St E safe?

Police recorded 339 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 236 assaults, 55 break-ins, 22 robberies, 16 car thefts and 10 thefts over $5,000. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses. Per resident, in Moss Park in 2025, assaults, break-ins and robberies were above the Toronto rate; 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 11, 2026.

How do you get around from 517 Richmond St E?

The nearest subway station is Queen Station (Line 1), 1.2 km away (about a 19-minute walk). Nearby: the 65 Parliament bus (stop at Parliament St and Richmond St East, 64 m); the 501 Queen streetcar (stop at Queen St East and Parliament St, 142 m); the 503 Kingston Rd and 504 King streetcars (stop at King St East and Parliament St, 195 m). Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 11, 2026.

What schools are near 517 Richmond St E?

The closest are St Paul Catholic School, Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School and Inglenook Community School. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 11, 2026.

What neighbourhood is 517 Richmond St E in?

517 Richmond St E is in Moss Park, one of the City of Toronto's 158 official neighbourhoods, in Ward 13 Toronto Centre. Moss Park had 21,490 residents in 2021, with a median household income of $65,000. Source: City of Toronto neighbourhoods; 2021 Census, as of Nov 11, 2026.

What is rent like near 517 Richmond St E?

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 11, 2026.

Has 517 Richmond St E been renovated?

Yes. The City has 19 building permits on record, 5 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 11, 2026.

Is 517 Richmond St E 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 11, 2026.

Is 517 Richmond St E a heritage property?

No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 11, 2026.

Who is the city councillor for 517 Richmond St E?

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 11, 2026.

When is garbage day at 517 Richmond St E?

Collection is on Wednesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 18, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, as of Nov 11, 2026.

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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.

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13From the archives

Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York Visit, arch at Richmond and Bay streets
1901 · 39 m awayDuke and Duchess of Cornwall and York Visit, arch at Richmond and Bay streetsCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1231, Item 197
View of Victorian house at Richmond and Berkeley Street
1977 · 51 m awayView of Victorian house at Richmond and Berkeley StreetCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 7, Item 42
View of boarded up veteran's house at Berkeley and Richmond Street
1971 · 51 m awayView of boarded up veteran's house at Berkeley and Richmond StreetCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 7, Item 41
Richmond St E., north side, at Berkeley
1977 · 51 m awayRichmond St E., north side, at BerkeleyCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 62, Item 65
View of houses on Berkeley Street, looking south across from Richmond Street
1981 · 51 m awayView of houses on Berkeley Street, looking south across from Richmond StreetCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 7, Item 76
Richmond St E., north side, at Berkeley
1977 · 51 m awayRichmond St E., north side, at BerkeleyCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 62, Item 66
Richmond St E, northwest view, west of Berkeley
1977 · 51 m awayRichmond St E, northwest view, west of BerkeleyCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 62, Item 64
View of Gooderham and Worts Distillery across Parliament St
1980 · 66 m awayView of Gooderham and Worts Distillery across Parliament StCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 32, Item 16
Gooderham and Worts Distillery - view from Wilton St, east of Sherbourne, view looks east to Parliament
1980 · 66 m awayGooderham and Worts Distillery - view from Wilton St, east of Sherbourne, view looks east to ParliamentCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 32, Item 17

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