543 Richmond St W
543 Richmond St W is in Wellington Place, on the City's Heritage Register. A 16‑storey building with 129 homes is under review 225 m away and Maud St is due for road repairs in 2027.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is in a Heritage Conservation District (King-Spadina HCD) (Part V).
- A 16-storey building with 129 homes is under review, 225 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 in Wellington Place were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 14 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 7 involved pedestrians.
- Maud St, 127 m away, is due for road repairs in 2027.
01What’s planned near 543 Richmond St W
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 116-storey building · 129 homes135 Portland St and 4 more addresses · 225 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units129 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2021. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Condominium for 129 units in a 16-storey building.File 21 234402 STE 10 CD · submitted Nov 4, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
135 Portland St · 137 Portland St · 139 Portland St · 141 Portland St · 143 Portland St
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
- 182-184 Spadina Ave · 182 Spadina Ave
Construction · Manga Hotels (Spadina)Sept 15, 2025 to May 28, 2027 · 6 am to midnight
492 m away - Toronto Climate Week Official Celebration · 192 Spadina Ave
Amplified soundJune 5, 2026 to June 5, 2027 · 3 to 11 pm
509 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 543 Richmond St W
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road repairs on Maud St, Adelaide St W to Richmond St W, Q3 2025 to Q3 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 520 Richmond St W · 174 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 543 Richmond St W
Police recorded 394 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.
Wellington Place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 68 near this address | 55% higher294 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 273 near this address | 52% higher1,170 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 18 near this address | 44% higher87 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 22 near this address | About the same82 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 13 near this address | 57% lower98 vs 225 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 Wellington Place
Traffic safety
14 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 7 involved pedestrians and 5 involved cyclists. Most were on Queen St W and Spadina Ave. Wellington Place has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- 700 King St W at Bathurst St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 20, 2026 · 382 m
- 168 Bathurst St at 168 Bathurst St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 8, 2026 · 251 m
- Queen St W at Spadina Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Apr 14, 2026 · 482 m
- King St W at Bathrust St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 31, 2025 · 266 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 | Wellington Place, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 8 | 31 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 51 | 329 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 57 | 313 | 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 543 Richmond St W
The nearest subway station is Osgoode Station (Line 1), about a 20‑minute walk (1.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by the 504, 511, 501 and 503 streetcars, with about 4,407 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.7 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | 1,782 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 511 | 519 | 3.9 | about typical |
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | more than most routes |
| 503 | 881 | 7.2 | 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: 10 Portland St
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2 ports. Next: 10 Palmerston Ave, 433 m.207 m - Indoor bike station: Union Station
Secure parking for 160 bikes.1.6 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 543 Richmond St W
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: Discovering Minds Montessori School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Sep 18, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 20, 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 543 Richmond St W
There are 5 parks and 3 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Alexandra Park, 505 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Portland Street Parkette · 134 Portland St · 33 m
- Adelaide Place Parkette · 20 Adelaide Pl · 177 m
- St. Andrew's Playground · dog off-leash area, playground · 450 Adelaide St W · 203 m
- Randy Padmore Park · playground · 47 Denison Ave · 363 m
- Victoria Memorial Square Park · playground · 10 Niagara St · 446 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 at 464-470 Queen Street West
A new park is coming to 464-470 Queen St. W., at the corner of Queen Street West and Augusta Avenue in the Alexandra Park neighbourhood.In progress · 217 m - Victoria Memorial Square Park Improvements
The City is improving Victoria Memorial Square Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 466 m - New Park at 105 Spadina Avenue
A new 1,000 m2 park is coming to 105 Spadina Ave., at the southeast corner of Spadina Avenue and Adelaide Street.In progress · 512 m - Lower Garrison Creek Park
A new park is coming to Spadina-Fort York as part of a subdivision development at CityPlace.In progress · 728 m - Stanley Park North-Toronto Washroom Improvements
The City is upgrading the washroom building with new gender-inclusive and accessible washrooms that will operate year-round. The improvements also include new exterior and interior finishes. Construction is anticipated to begin in fall 2026 and be completed by the end of 2027.In progress · 777 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 543 Richmond St W
There are no building orders or short-term rental registrations on record for 543 Richmond St W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened May 14, 2025
Source: Building Permits · 44 on record
- Zoning, opened Oct 9, 2026: still open
- Garbage and waste, opened Jun 2, 2025: closed
- Property standards, opened Apr 22, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 11 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 44)
- Interior Alterations · completed Oct 2, 2026
REV 02: Revision to permit for the proposed fire-rated wall assemblies associated with the existing window and door openings. Revisions are bubbled.Interior alterations to a vacant unit on ground… · 7 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 109541 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 5, 2026
Proposed interior unit finish to vacant and unfinished unit. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 213925 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Aug 21, 2026
1 wall sign**pet planet** · Permit 25 228708 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Sep 17, 2025
1 Wall Sign · Permit 25 224557 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Jun 5, 2025
Proposal to construct interior alterations to vacant unit (fit-out). · Permit 25 154251 - New Building · completed Jun 30, 2025
Rev 01 - Permit#: 18 140369 BLD 00 NB: Resubmission of the Building Permit to revise updated plans. suites matrix and site plan statistics within the Architectural Drawings (see attached drawings… · Permit 18 140369 - Interior Alterations · completed Sep 23, 2025
Rev 01: changes to layoutroposed mixed use commercial space providing spa treatments as well as retail. · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 122835 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jun 16, 2025
1 overhanging structure sign**Toula** · Permit 25 130970 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 12, 2025
Proposed interior alterations to fit-out of group D suite, personal service (under 10 persons) fitness space with 1 universal washroom. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 210678 - Interior Alterations · revision issued · issued Jun 13, 2024
Rev 01 - Revision of amenity pool area (level 2) drawing set - To refelct the new location of the emergency staton, bf lift and planter. Please refer to attached marked up drawing set for… · Permit 22 239795 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed May 20, 2025
Application for a permit to erect one wall sign, displaying static copy and illuminated. Dimensions:Wall sign1: 0.905m L x 1.94m W x 0.159m D at a height of 3.41m on the east elevation.*** JUNO… · Permit 24 132076
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
Building permits at this address included a green roof (date unknown). Within 500 m: 21 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 543 Richmond St W
CRE (Commercial Residential Employment) zoning allows a mix of shops, offices, workplaces and homes. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 50
Source: Height overlay
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 94% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Pala the Well (take-out or food shop), Probably Nothing (take-out or food shop), Union Chicken (take-out or food shop), and 25 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Eva's Phoenix (224 m), St. Felix Ctr - Adelaide Shelter (357 m), Wagner Green YMCA (359 m), and 3 more.
All new business licences in Wellington Place (28)
- Pala the Well · Take-out or food shop · 486 Front St W · 610 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Probably Nothing · Take-out or food shop · 50 Brant St · 235 m · licensed Nov 1, 2026
- Union Chicken · Take-out or food shop · 50 Brant St · 235 m · licensed Nov 1, 2026
- Second Cup Cafe · Restaurant or bar · 287-289 King St W · 939 m · licensed Oct 31, 2026
- Lux Vapes · Vape shop · 615 King St W · 286 m · licensed Oct 28, 2026
- Library Coffee · Restaurant or bar · 200 Wellington St W · 1103 m · licensed Oct 28, 2026
- Big Way Hot Pot · Restaurant or bar · 235 Queen St W · 1139 m · licensed Oct 27, 2026
- Miura Supplements · Take-out or food shop · 300 Richmond St W · 842 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Ayyubi Barber Shop · Salon or personal services · 38 Niagara St · 491 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Skin Vault X Evi Beauty · Salon or personal services · 486 Front St W · 610 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Binto Bento · Restaurant or bar · 409 Richmond St W · 503 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Giannis Gelato · Restaurant or bar · 241-243 Queen St W · 1121 m · licensed Oct 5, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (5)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Denison Ave | Early planning | 100 supportive | 219 m |
| 152 Bathurst St | Rezoning approved | 9 | 223 m |
| 25 Eden Place | Early planning | 100 | 281 m |
| 7 Vanauley St | Under construction | 31 supportive | 359 m |
| 25 Augusta Ave | Occupied | 31 supportive | 302 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 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
2,384 tickets in 2025 on Richmond St W between numbers 493 and 593: 1,050 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 678 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Toronto Downtown West 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, 5,226 service requests came from postal area M5V, which includes 543 Richmond St W. The most common:
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 525 | |
| Injured wildlife | 292 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 209 | |
| Property standards | 209 | |
| Posters on City property | 208 | |
| Illegal dumping | 143 |
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 543 Richmond St W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 32 tests, May 22, 2014 to Aug 26, 2025
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: Wellington Place
Wellington Place had 25,570 residents in 2021. The median household income was $90,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 62% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 48% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 21% of workers commuted by transit and 43% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (6.8%), Cantonese (3.3%) and Spanish (2.9%). 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 Wellington Place compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Nov 24: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Ausma Malik, Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York · Councillor_Malik@toronto.ca · 416-392-4044
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/543-richmond-st-w#sec-history








