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Address report · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York

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

Key findings
  • 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.
Planning proposals1within 250 m
Major crimes394within 500 m, 12 months
Nearest transit194 mStreetcar 501, 504
ZoningCRECommercial Residential Employment · up to 23 m tall
Bathurst StAdelaide StQueen StRichmond StKing StRyerson AveWolseley StMarkham StRobinson StTecumseth StPortugal SqPortland StDenison AveMorrison StMaud StAugusta AveBrant StCamden St1Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)Bathurst StAdelaide StQueen StRichmond StRyerson AveWolseley StPortland StPortugal SqDenison AveEden PlMorrison StMaud StAugusta AveBrant St1Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)
The red dot is 543 Richmond St W. The circle shows 250 metres, about a 3-minute walk. Numbers match the proposals in section 01.

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

  1. 1
    16-storey building · 129 homes
    135 Portland St and 4 more addresses · 225 m away
    Condominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
    129 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.
    All 5 addresses

    135 Portland St · 137 Portland St · 139 Portland St · 141 Portland St · 143 Portland St

    File 21 234402 STE 10 CD · submitted Nov 4, 2021 · 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

  • 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 sound
    June 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.

Road repairs
Maud St, Adelaide St W to Richmond St W 127 m
Planned: Q3 2025 to Q3 2027
Road resurfacing
Wolseley St, Ryerson Ave to Bathurst St 215 m
Planned for Q4 2024 to Q3 2025; carried over and still listed.
Road resurfacing
Wolseley St, Augusta Ave to Denison Ave 241 m
Planned for Q4 2024 to Q3 2025; carried over and still listed.
Road resurfacing
Wolseley St, near Bathurst St 251 m
Planned for Q4 2024 to Q3 2025; carried over and still listed.
Show 3 more projects
Road resurfacing
Markham St, Queen St W to Willis St 300 m
Planned for Q1 to Q3 2025; carried over and still listed.
Road rebuild
Draper St, Front St W to Wellington St W 450 m
Planned for Q1 to Q3 2025; carried over and still listed.
Road resurfacing
Niagara St, Portland St to Bathurst St 491 m
Planned: Q1 to Q4 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 crimeNear this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 monthsCompared with the Toronto rateDifference
Break-ins68 near this address55% higher294 vs 190 per 100,000
Assaults273 near this address52% higher1,170 vs 768 per 100,000
Thefts over $5,00018 near this address44% higher87 vs 61 per 100,000
Robberies22 near this addressAbout the same82 vs 79 per 100,000
Car thefts13 near this address57% 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
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  • Portland St at Queen St W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 1, 2024 · 121 m
  • Bathurst St at Stewart St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 1, 2023 · 382 m
  • Adelaide St W at Spadina Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 4, 2023 · 481 m
  • Richmond St W at Portland St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Feb 27, 2023 · 47 m
  • Queen St W at Ryerson Ave · Passenger and driver, seriously injured · Jan 22, 2023 · 130 m
  • 488 Queen St W at Denison Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 5, 2023 · 146 m
  • Adelaide St W at Portland St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 2, 2022 · 126 m
  • Spadina Ave at Queen St W · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jun 26, 2022 · 473 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 mWellington Place, per 100,000 residentsCompared with other neighbourhoods
Shootings and firearm discharges831Higher than most
Bicycle thefts51329Higher than most
Thefts from vehicles57313Higher 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.

Nearest subway station
Osgoode Station 1.3 km

Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 20 min walk

Streetcars
501 Queen, 504 King 194 m
Nearest stop: Queen St West at Bathurst St, plus 1 more stop for these routes within 250 m.
Streetcar
511 Bathurst 199 m
Nearest stop: Bathurst St at Queen St West.
Streetcar
503 Kingston Rd 261 m
Nearest stop: King St West at Portland St.
Nearest GO train station
Union Station GO 1.7 km

Source: GO Transit · 354 train stops on a weekday

Bike Share stations
Portland St / Queen St W 113 m
15 docks. Also: Richmond St W / Bathurst St (120 m), St. Andrew's Playground Park (155 m).
Cycling routes
Richmond St W · separated bike lane 55 m
Also: Richmond St W, shared lane (117 m); Adelaide St W, separated bike lane (119 m).
Permit parking
Area 6E 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 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?

RouteDelays reportedPer 1,000 tripsCompared with other TTC routes
5041,7827.1more than most routes
5115193.9about typical
5012,04910.7more than most routes
5038817.2more 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.

St Mary Catholic School
284 m · TCDSB · grades JK-8 · 155 students
100%above Toronto38%below Toronto
Ryerson Community School Junior Senior
522 m · TDSB · grades JK-8 · 335 students
65%below Toronto26%below Toronto
Ogden Junior Public School
612 m · TDSB · grades JK-6 · 230 students
77%below Toronto53%about the same as Toronto

Secondary schools

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

City School
1.2 km · TDSB · grades 9-12
58%below Toronto
Harbord Collegiate Institute
1.9 km · TDSB · grades 9-12 · 980 students
93%above Toronto

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.

Licensed child care
Westend Parents Daycare Centre Alpha 281 m
20 Brant St · 26 spaces · kindergarten, school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
Last health inspection Sep 18, 2026: pass.
Licensed child care
Alexandra Park Early Learning & Child Care Centre 427 m
75 Augusta Sq · 36 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
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.

Nearest of each
Playground 203 m · St. Andrew's PlaygroundSplash pad 505 m · Alexandra ParkWading pool 363 m · Randy Padmore ParkWashroom 505 m · Alexandra ParkBasketball 505 m · Alexandra ParkTennis 791 m · Stanley Park South-TorontoPickleball 505 m · Alexandra ParkTable tennis 772 m · Stanley Park North-TorontoOutdoor fitness 773 m · Bellevue Square ParkIndoor pool 645 m · Scadding Court Community Centre

Parks and community centres within 500 m

Show 5 more

Pools, courts and more

Outdoor pool
275 Bathurst St. Last health inspection Aug 20, 2025: pass.
Indoor pool
707 Dundas St W · 12 drop-in swims this week (Adapted Leisure Swim, Lane Swim, Lane Swim (Women)…). Last health inspection Oct 14, 2026: conditional pass.
Tennis courts
Stanley Park South-Toronto 791 m
700 Wellington St W · 2 courts.
Outdoor rink
Alexandra Park 581 m
275 Bathurst St · lit at night. Usually open December to March.
Indoor arena
McCormick Arena 2.6 km
179 Brock Ave · 2 ice pads
Public washroom
Alexandra Park 543 m
Closed (maintenance/repairs) · 9 a.m. to 10 p.m..
Beach
Hanlan's Point Beach 3.2 km
Last water test Sep 7, 2026: safe for swimming (E. coli 11 per 100 mL; the limit is 100).
Off-leash dog area
St. Andrew's Playground 172 m
450 Adelaide St W · fenced

Also nearby

Street trees
16 on Richmond St W (523–563)
Most common: maple and tree of heaven. Wellington Place has fewer street trees per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto.
Public library
Sanderson 697 m
327 Bathurst Street · today: Thu 9 a.m. to 8:30 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 space3.5%of the land within 500 m (a typical Toronto neighbourhood: 7.8%)
Nearest large parkAlexandra Park2.7 hectares · 400 m away
Smaller parks nearby2Portland Street Parkette (0.1 ha), St. Andrew's Playground (0.6 ha)

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.

Fire code inspections
No violations in open inspections

Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened May 14, 2025

Building permits, last 5 years
29 permits
29 building permits in the last 5 years, for 11 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 · 44 on record

By-law investigations
3 since 2025 · 1 open
  • 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

Heritage status
Part V · King-Spadina HCD HCD
It is in a Heritage Conservation District (King-Spadina HCD) (Part V). Exterior changes and demolition may need a heritage permit.

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

Lot area2,040 m²about 21,959 sq ft
Width50.6 mabout 166 ft
Depth61.4 mabout 201 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

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.

Zone
CRE · Commercial Residential Employment
Full zone label: CRE (x22)

Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 50

Height limit
23 m
About 7 storeys.

Source: Height overlay

Site-specific exception
Exception 22
Extra rules apply to this area. They are listed under exception 22 in the zoning by-law (article 50.10) and can loosen or tighten the limits above.

Source: Zone label (x)

Special areas

Heritage conservation district
King-Spadina
Exterior changes and demolitions need heritage approval from the City.
Major transit station area
King-Bathurst
A protected major transit station area: the City sets minimum densities to encourage more homes and jobs near transit.
Major transit station area
Queen-Spadina
A protected major transit station area: the City sets minimum densities to encourage more homes and jobs near transit.
Secondary plan
King-Spadina
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.

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 rentals15registered within 250 m

Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at 94% of Toronto addresses.

Licensed rooming houses1within 250 m

Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.

New storefront businesses28licensed in Wellington Place, last 90 days

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.

Public spaces (POPS)0privately owned, open to the public, within 500 m
Affordable homes coming240in 4 projects within 500 m

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

Shelters and respite sites6within 500 m

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)
AddressStageAffordable homesDistance
15 Denison AveEarly planning100 supportive219 m
152 Bathurst StRezoning approved9223 m
25 Eden PlaceEarly planning100281 m
7 Vanauley StUnder construction31 supportive359 m
25 Augusta AveOccupied31 supportive302 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

Vehicles a dayabout 1,600Richmond St W, Bathurst St to Gershon Iskowitz Lane
Speed36 km/h85% of drivers went this speed or slower
CountedApr 2024The City’s latest count here

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

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 M5V
9.4% of tests above Ontario's limit Your area · M5V
In postal area M5V, 3 of 32 home tap-water samples (9.4%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5V is higher than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 4 samples here (12%) 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 · 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.

Residents (2021)25,570Wellington Place
Median household income$90,000typical neighbourhood $85,000
Households that rent62%typical neighbourhood 46%
Commute by transit21%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 Wellington Place compares with the rest of Toronto →

12Quick answers about 543 Richmond St W

What is being built near 543 Richmond St W?

There is 1 planning proposal within 250 metres (one in progress). The largest is a 16-storey building with 129 homes at 135 Portland St, 225 m away (under review). Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 12, 2026.

Is the area around 543 Richmond St W safe?

Police recorded 394 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 273 assaults, 68 break-ins, 22 robberies, 18 thefts over $5,000 and 13 car thefts. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses. Per resident, in Wellington Place in 2025, assaults, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 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 12, 2026.

How do you get around from 543 Richmond St W?

The nearest subway station is Osgoode Station (Line 1), 1.3 km away (about a 20-minute walk). Nearby: the 501 Queen and 504 King streetcars (stop at Queen St West and Bathurst St, 194 m); the 511 Bathurst streetcar (stop at Bathurst St and Queen St West, 199 m); the 503 Kingston Rd streetcar (stop at King St West and Portland St, 261 m). Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 12, 2026.

What schools are near 543 Richmond St W?

The closest are St Mary Catholic School, Ryerson Community School Junior Senior and City School. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 12, 2026.

What neighbourhood is 543 Richmond St W in?

543 Richmond St W is in Wellington Place, one of the City of Toronto's 158 official neighbourhoods, in Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York. Wellington Place had 25,570 residents in 2021, with a median household income of $90,000. Source: City of Toronto neighbourhoods; 2021 Census, as of Nov 12, 2026.

What is rent like near 543 Richmond St W?

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 12, 2026.

Does 543 Richmond St W have open fire code violations?

No. The City's fire inspection records show no violations in open inspections. Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results, as of Nov 12, 2026.

Has 543 Richmond St W been renovated?

Yes. The City has 44 building permits on record, 29 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 12, 2026.

Is 543 Richmond St W 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 12, 2026.

Is 543 Richmond St W a heritage property?

Yes. It is in a Heritage Conservation District (King-Spadina HCD) (Part V). Exterior changes and demolition may need a heritage permit. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 12, 2026.

Who is the city councillor for 543 Richmond St W?

Ausma Malik, councillor for Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York. Email Councillor_Malik@toronto.ca or call 416-392-4044. Source: City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.

When is garbage day at 543 Richmond St W?

Collection is on Tuesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 24, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, as of Nov 12, 2026.

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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

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13From the archives

Portland St, east side, south of Richmond
1981 · 55 m awayPortland St, east side, south of RichmondCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 62, Item 39
504 Adelaide Street West
1938 · 98 m away504 Adelaide Street WestCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 33, Item 380
504 Adelaide Street West
1938 · 98 m away504 Adelaide Street WestCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 33, Item 362
Ryerson Avenue north of Queen
1914 · 120 m awayRyerson Avenue north of QueenCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 3, Item 147
Street photography: Queen Street West and Portland Street
126 m awayStreet photography: Queen Street West and Portland StreetCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 427, Series 1907, File 232, Item 37
Portland St, north across Richmond to Queen
1981 · 126 m awayPortland St, north across Richmond to QueenCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 62, Item 38
Portland St, west side, south of Queen St West
1984 · 126 m awayPortland St, west side, south of Queen St WestCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 62, Item 40
Queen St W., north side, opposite Portland St., east of Bathurst, building detail
1984 · 137 m awayQueen St W., north side, opposite Portland St., east of Bathurst, building detailCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 70, Item 81
Queen St W., north side, opposite Portland St., east of Bathurst, building detail
1984 · 137 m awayQueen St W., north side, opposite Portland St., east of Bathurst, building detailCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 70, Item 80

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