625 Lake Shore Blvd E
625 Lake Shore Blvd E is in South Riverdale. It's inside a TRCA flood hazard area and 899 homes and shops is under appeal 233 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Inside a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area: ask about flood insurance.
- 899 homes and shops is under appeal, 233 m away.
- Break-ins and thefts over $5,000 in South Riverdale were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021.
01What’s planned near 625 Lake Shore Blvd E
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), both 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
- 148-storey building with shops21 Don Valley Pkwy · 101 m away2 City files for one project: Site plan · Site plan
City planners have been reviewing it since 2022. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan application for the approval of a 48-storey non-residential building (218.55 metres), inclusive of a 6-storey podium, having a gross floor area of 114,586 square metres. A total of 368 vehicle parking spaces and a total of 542…File 22 137231 STE 14 SA (site plan) · submitted Apr 22, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 23 138604 STE 14 SA (site plan) · submitted Apr 27, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 2899 homes and shops685 Lake Shore Blvd E · 233 m away3 City files for one project: Rezoning · Rezoning · Site plan1,602 homes109,351 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The development will contain approximately 74,054square metres of gross floor area, inclusive of square metres of residential 58,459gross floor area, 15,595 square metres of non-residential space and 899 residential units, resulting in a…File 22 204512 STE 14 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Sep 16, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 24 221697 STE 14 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Oct 3, 2024 · City record and how to commentFile 22 204511 STE 14 SA (site plan) · submitted Sep 16, 2022 · 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.
02Safety near 625 Lake Shore Blvd E
Police recorded 4 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's fewer than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
South Riverdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 45% higher88 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 0 near this address | 40% higher265 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 2 near this address | About the same829 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 2 near this address | About the same217 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 12% lower69 vs 79 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 South Riverdale
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 was fatal. Most were on Lake Shore Blvd E and Don Roadway. South Riverdale has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Lakeshore Blvd E at Don Rdwy · Passenger and driver, killed; passenger, seriously injured · Oct 24, 2024 · 320 m
- Don Valley Py N at F G Gardiner Xy E · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Jul 31, 2024 · 375 m
- Lake Shore Blvd E at Don Roadway · Driver, seriously injured · Oct 7, 2021 · 197 m
- Gardier Xwy at DVP · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Aug 13, 2021 · 89 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 | South Riverdale, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 122 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 1 | 399 | 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.
03Getting around from 625 Lake Shore Blvd E
The nearest subway station is King Station (Line 1), 2.6 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 3 TTC stops served by the 114 and 72 buses, with about 742 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.9 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · too far to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 251 | 3.0 | fewer than most routes |
| 72 | 659 | 6.2 | 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: 500 Commissioners St
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 220 Carlaw Ave, 1.3 km.1.1 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
04Schools and child care near 625 Lake Shore Blvd 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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 625 Lake Shore Blvd E
There is 1 park within 500 m. The nearest pool is Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre, 1.0 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- McCleary Park · ball diamond, washroom · 755 Lake Shore Blvd E · 459 m
- Corktown Common · playground, sports field, washroom · 155 Bayview Ave · 660 m
- Old Fire Hall 30 · wi-fi · 31 Commissioners St · 696 m
- Saulter Street Parkette · 25 Saulter St · 725 m
- Morse Street Playground · outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground, washroom · 76 Morse St · 763 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
- Corktown Common Neighbourhood New Off-Leash Area
After investigating four potential sites, the City will be installing a new dogs off-leash area (OLA) in the western portion of Underpass Park which is bounded by St. Lawrence Street, Eastern Avenue and the Eastern Avenue Diversion.In progress · 906 m - New Park at 1 Defries Street
A new park is coming to 1 Defries Street. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.3 km - Lower Don River Trail Improvements
The City is improving the Lower Don River Trail. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.4 km
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.
06The building at 625 Lake Shore Blvd E
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 625 Lake Shore Blvd 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: 3 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 625 Lake Shore Blvd E
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
Special areas
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
08Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Shoppers Drug Mart (take-out or food shop), Baby Fridays (salon or personal services), Hello Gorgeous Aesthetics (salon or personal services), and 12 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in South Riverdale (15)
- Shoppers Drug Mart · Take-out or food shop · 661 Queen St E · 922 m · licensed Dec 4, 2026
- Baby Fridays · Salon or personal services · 401 Logan Ave · 1473 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- Hello Gorgeous Aesthetics · Salon or personal services · 20 Leslie St · 1628 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- The Vintage Hall · Second-hand shop · 754 Queen St E · 933 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Chula Taverna Mexicana · Restaurant or bar · 1058 Gerrard St E · 2150 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Ruska's Bakery & Café · Restaurant or bar · 1276 Queen St E · 1930 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Royal Hakka & Sizzler · Restaurant or bar · 1056 Gerrard St E · 2157 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
- Shirley Liang Tattoos · Salon or personal services · 20 Leslie St · 1628 m · licensed Sep 22, 2026
- Heartspace By Alexia · Salon or personal services · 20 Leslie St · 1628 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Eastend Pie & Mash · Take-out or food shop · 1031 Gerrard St E · 2064 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
- Matcha Haus · Take-out or food shop · 890 Queen St E · 1049 m · licensed Sep 9, 2026
- Pri's Smoke BBQ · Take-out or food shop · 4 Greenwood Ave · 2184 m · licensed Sep 8, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 685 Lake Shore Blvd E | Rezoning approved | 104 | 205 m |
| 115 Saulter St S | Rezoning approved | 67 | 225 m |
| 120 Bouchette St | Rezoning approved | 114 | 326 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.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 6,079 service requests came from postal area M4M, which includes 625 Lake Shore Blvd E. The most common:
| Property standards | 242 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 234 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 202 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 201 | |
| Tree pruning | 182 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 175 |
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.
09Risks and environment at 625 Lake Shore Blvd E
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 405 tests, Jan 8, 2014 to Oct 5, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: South Riverdale
South Riverdale had 27,815 residents in 2021. The median household income was $100,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 43% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% of workers commuted by transit and 22% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (7.9%), Mandarin (3.8%) and Vietnamese (2.0%). 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 South Riverdale compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Councillor: Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth · councillor_fletcher@toronto.ca · 416-392-4060
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.