59 Adelaide St E
59 Adelaide St E is in Downtown Yonge East. A 61‑storey building with 691 homes and shops is under review 8 m away and Colborne St is due to be rebuilt in 2027.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- In the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood heritage conservation district: exterior changes need heritage approval.
- A 61-storey building with 691 homes and shops is under review, 8 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Downtown Yonge East were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 15 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 7 involved pedestrians.
- Colborne St, 205 m away, is due to be rebuilt in 2027.
01What’s planned near 59 Adelaide St E
13 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): 12 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
- 161-storey building · 691 homes and shops119 Church St and 1 more address · 8 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building691 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal for a 61 storey mixed-use building containing 691 dwelling units, 43,404 sqm of residential GFA, and 464 sqm of retail GFA.File 22 186083 STE 13 SA · submitted Aug 4, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 2Subdivision114 Church St and 2 more addresses · 88 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 blocks.File 21 228105 STE 13 SB · submitted Oct 20, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 353-storey building · 463 homes and shops137 Church St and 2 more addresses · 88 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building463 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site plan approval for a 53-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 293 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 30947 square metres. A total of 463 residential dwelling units are proposed.File 21 215567 STE 13 SA · submitted Sep 21, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 3 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
213 m away - I Hear Market Street / Winter Market on Market St · 92 Front St E
Amplified soundMay 10, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027 · 9 am to 11 pm
326 m away - Residences of Queen Church Inc. · 60 Queen St E
Continuous concrete pour · Residences of Queen ChurchJune 9 to Dec 30
273 m away - City of Toronto Remembrance Day at Old City Hall · 60 Queen St W
Amplified soundWed, Nov 11 · 10:45 to 11:45 am
537 m away - Old Town Toronto Cavalcade Of Lights · 35 Wellington St E
Amplified sound · in Berczy ParkFri, Nov 27 · 5:30 to 6:30 pm
310 m away - St Patrick's Parade · 250 Yonge St
Amplified soundSun, Mar 14 · noon to 2 pm
490 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 59 Adelaide St E
10 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: laneway rebuild on Leader Lane, Colborne St to King St E, Q3 2025 to Q3 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 40 Richmond St E · 229 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 59 Adelaide St E
Police recorded 446 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 | Downtown Yonge East compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 294 near this address | 207% higher2,361 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 31 near this address | 83% higher143 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 32 near this address | 64% higher100 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 77 near this address | 45% higher275 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 12 near this address | 66% lower76 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 Downtown Yonge East
Traffic safety
15 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 7 involved pedestrians, 3 involved cyclists and 2 were fatal. Most were on Yonge St and Richmond St E. Downtown Yonge East ranks 10th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Yonge St at Richmond St W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 18, 2026 · 291 m
- Richmond St E at Church St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Mar 26, 2026 · 173 m
- Richmond St E at Jarvis St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 6, 2026 · 295 m
- Church St at Queen St E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 25, 2025 · 254 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 | Downtown Yonge East, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 17 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 76 | 627 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 78 | 548 | 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 59 Adelaide St E
The nearest subway station is King Station (Line 1), about a 4‑minute walk (0.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 19 TTC stops served by the 504, 501 and 503 streetcars and the 97 and 19 buses, with about 5,474 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 0.8 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | 1,782 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | more than most routes |
| 503 | 881 | 7.2 | more than most routes |
| 97 | 538 | 8.5 | more than most routes |
| 19 | 170 | 4.9 | 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: 2 Church St
City-run (Green P): 24 Level 2, 4 fast ports. Next: Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St W, 688 m.529 m - Indoor bike station: City Hall
Secure parking for 300 bikes.688 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 59 Adelaide 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.
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, Liberty Prep School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 20, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection May 20, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 2, 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 59 Adelaide St E
There are 7 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is John Innes Community Recreation Centre, 653 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Courthouse Square Park · 10 Court St · 47 m
- Toronto Sculpture Garden · 115 King St E · 189 m
- St. James Park · playground · 120 King St E · 204 m
- Market Lane Park · 149 King St E · 279 m
- Berczy Park · 35 Wellington St E · 316 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 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 · 120 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 · 253 m - David Crombie Park Revitalization
The City is improving David Crombie Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 517 m - Moss Park Arena Improvements
The City is making upgrades to the building's interior, including the washroom, boardroom, snack bar, pro shop, Zamboni room and multipurpose rooms. Construction is expected to take place from summer 2027 to summer 2028.In progress · 624 m - Moss Park Park Improvements & John Innes Community Recreation Centre Replacement
The City is improving Moss Park and John Innes Community Recreation Centre to better serve all community members.In progress · 648 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 59 Adelaide St E
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 59 Adelaide St E.
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: 22 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 59 Adelaide 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.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 40
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Zone label (x)
Special areas
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's 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.
Bloom Med Aesthetics (Downtown) (salon or personal services), Ali Baba Middle Eastern Cuisine (take-out or food shop), Caa Ed Mirvish Theatre (entertainment venue), and 8 more.
20-26 Lombard Street and 25 Richmond Street East (165 m), 56 Queen Street East, 51 Bond Street (292 m), 2 Queen Street East (340 m), and 4 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Adelaide Resource Centre for Women (26 m), SA Gateway (290 m).
All new business licences in Downtown Yonge East (11)
- Bloom Med Aesthetics (Downtown) · Salon or personal services · 27 Carlton St · 1234 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Ali Baba Middle Eastern Cuisine · Take-out or food shop · 73 Queen St E · 237 m · licensed Oct 23, 2026
- Caa Ed Mirvish Theatre · Entertainment venue · 244 Victoria St · 593 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Jewellery or gold buyer · 437 Yonge St · 1257 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Eggslut · Restaurant or bar · 10 Dundas St E · 768 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Qishr Coffee House · Restaurant or bar · 21 Dundas Sq · 645 m · licensed Oct 2, 2026
- Carvery C + B Bakery · Restaurant or bar · 209 Victoria St · 517 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Arju Taste of Cananda · Restaurant or bar · 429 Yonge St · 1195 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- Pot Time Hot Pot Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 45 Carlton St · 1232 m · licensed Sep 14, 2026
- Wok Boyz · Restaurant or bar · 229 Church St · 628 m · licensed Sep 4, 2026
- Savors · Take-out or food shop · 335 Yonge St · 841 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Toronto St | Rezoning approved | 13 | 75 m |
| 125 George St | Under construction | 7 | 397 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
1,627 tickets in 2025 on Adelaide St E between numbers 9 and 109: 793 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 439 for parking at prohibited times.
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, 1,100 service requests came from postal area M5C, which includes 59 Adelaide St E. The most common:
| Illegal dumping | 138 | |
| Posters on City property | 122 | |
| Damaged sidewalks | 61 | |
| Injured wildlife | 59 | |
| Sidewalk cleaning | 43 | |
| Litter on sidewalks | 32 |
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 59 Adelaide St E
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 3 tests, Jan 4, 2017 to May 16, 2023
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: Downtown Yonge East
Downtown Yonge East had 17,700 residents in 2021. The median household income was $69,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 64% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 49% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% 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 (8.0%), Cantonese (3.7%) and Spanish (3.0%). 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 Downtown Yonge East compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/59-adelaide-st-e#sec-history
