650 Parliament St
650 Parliament St is in North St.James Town, in a registered apartment building built in 1969 with 568 units. Wellesley St E is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- An open by-law order for property standards (order issued Sep 18, 2026).
- Assaults in North St.James Town were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Wellesley St E, 174 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 650 Parliament St
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
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
- 591 Sherbourne · 591 Sherbourne St
Continuous concrete pour · 591 Sherbourne StreetAug 5, 2026 to Feb 5, 2027
454 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 650 Parliament St
4 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Wellesley St E, Rose Ave to Parliament St, Q1 to Q4 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 650 Parliament St
Police recorded 320 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.
North St.James Town 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 229 near this address | 67% higher1,282 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 22 near this address | About the same77 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 51 near this address | 19% lower154 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 near this address | 37% lower38 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 9 near this address | 62% lower85 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 North St.James Town
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Wellesley St E and Parliament St. North St.James Town has fewer of these collisions per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto.
- Wellesley St E at Parliament St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Aug 3, 2026 · 182 m
- Parliament St at Wellesley St E · Cyclist, seriously injured · Oct 20, 2024 · 260 m
- Bloor St E at Parliament St · Driver, seriously injured · Feb 4, 2024 · 400 m
- Sherbourne St at Earl St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 5, 2023 · 388 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 | North St.James Town, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 5 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 23 | 140 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 37 | 178 | Lower 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 650 Parliament St
The nearest subway station is Castle Frank Station (Line 2), about a 8‑minute walk (0.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 94, 65 and 75 buses, with about 1,870 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.8 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 364 | 4.2 | about typical |
| 65 | 303 | 3.6 | about typical |
| 75 | 449 | 4.7 | 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: 188 Carlton St
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port. Next: 186 Carlton St, 703 m.697 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 650 Parliament St
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: National Ballet School - The Shoe Room, National Ballet School - Betty Oliphant Theatre, National Ballet School, The Abelard Centre For Education, National Ballet School - Margaret Mccain Acedemic Centre and 3 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Jan 29, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection May 9, 2025: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 18, 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 650 Parliament St
There are 6 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Wellesley Community Centre, 378 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Rekai Family Parkette · 625 Bloor St E · 271 m
- Dr. Gordon Chong Park · playground · 60 Howard St · 286 m
- Wellesley Community Centre · wi-fi · 495 Sherbourne St · 378 m
- Bleecker Parkette · 149 Bleecker St · 414 m
- St. James Town West Park · playground · 589 Sherbourne St · 418 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
- St. James Town Open Space Redesign
A new park is coming to St. James Town. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 236 m - St. James Town West Park Redesign
The City is improving St. James Town West Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 445 m - Barbara Hall Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
The City is improving the off-leash area in Barbara Hall Park. The new off-leash area will replace the existing one at the southwest corner of the park and will be similar in size.In progress · 849 m - Anniversary Park Improvements
The City is improving Anniversary Park with the help of community feedback! The proposed improvements may include additional seating, water bottle filler, and new plantings.In progress · 869 m - Barbara Hall Park Improvements
The City is collaborating with the local Church-Wellesley Village community to develop a new vision and Master Plan for Barbara Hall Park.In progress · 894 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 650 Parliament St
There are no heritage listing on record for 650 Parliament St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Nov 13, 2025
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Mar 24, 2026
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 17 on record
- Property standards, opened Oct 6, 2026: closed
- Heat, opened Oct 5, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Oct 1, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Sep 18, 2026: still open
- Property standards, opened Sep 18, 2026: still open · order or notice issued Oct 13, 2026
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration
Permit history: 12 projects from 17 permits
- Balcony/Guard Repairs · permit issued · issued Jul 15, 2026
Proposal for balcony repairs and guard replacement. · Permit 26 196308 - Heating and cooling · permit issued · issued Dec 12, 2022
Proposal to construct an on grade mechanical enclosure to house mechanical equipment and install mechanical genset in existing P1 storage room. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 190548 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Oct 26, 2022
Proposal to construct a new storage room on existing level P1 in underground parking garage of the existing apartment building. · Permit 22 145329 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · inspection · issued Dec 24, 2020
Proposal for repairs to the garage slab in an existing apartment building - Level P1, Phase 2 · Permit 20 220396 - Interior Alterations · completed May 4, 2020
Fire damage - interior repairs to fire damaged components (finishes and reinstatement of the wall separating the garbage disposal froom from the chute/enclosure) and replacing the damaged garbage… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 227313 - Building work · completed Oct 14, 2025
Conversion of the heating system from electric to hot water heating. Installation of a new Boiler Plant, terminal heating equipment within the apartment units, and hot water distribution piping.… · Permit 19 179120 - Building work · completed Mar 11, 2020
Conversion of the heating system from electric to hot water heating. Installation of a new Boiler Plant, terminal heating equipment within the apartment units, and hot water distribution piping. · Permit 19 179111 - HVAC: Other Group C Buildings · completed Oct 14, 2025
replace existing ductwork UNIT B-23 · Permit 19 114020 - Fire Damage · completed Mar 21, 2022
Rev 01: Finishes on all electrical panel walls to be removed complete floor to ceiling for smoke remediation. Where the wall tiles adjacent to the elevators have been removed, make good concrete… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 271433 - Other(FS) · inspection · issued Dec 6, 2018
There was a fire at this property. During the fire the fire department connection piping burst. The fire department connection and the piping must be replaced. · Permit 18 255472 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · inspection · issued Aug 3, 2016
Proposal for P1 level garage floor repair. · Permit 16 199196 - Balcony/Guard Repairs · inspection · issued Mar 19, 2010
Replacement of balcony railings for the North Portion of the apartment building. Phase 1 of Building "A" as per the site plan. · Permit 10 133858
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: 7 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 650 Parliament St
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
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 more than at 90% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Man O'clock (salon or personal services), Canada Wide Parking (parking lot).
575 & 585 Bloor Street East (229 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
Fife House Sherbourne St (442 m), St. Simon's Clubbe House (442 m).
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215 Wellesley St E | Under construction | 48 supportive | 331 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (3)
- 164-168 Isabella Street · 38 rental homes to be demolished, 38 replaced · 469 m · approved Jul 29, 2026 · City report
- 137 and 141 Isabella Street · 61 rental homes to be demolished, 61 replaced · 497 m · approved Feb 4, 2026 · City report
- 564-576 Sherbourne Street and 29-37 Linden Street · 23 rental homes to be demolished, 25 replaced · 460 m · approved Oct 9, 2024 · 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 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
839 tickets in 2025 on Parliament St between numbers 600 and 700: 597 for other parking offences, 65 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
Cabbagetown BIA, about 70 m away. 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, 2,186 service requests came from postal area M4X, which includes 650 Parliament St. The most common:
| Property standards | 248 | |
| Injured wildlife | 77 | |
| Tree pruning | 56 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 49 | |
| Unreasonable and persistent noise | 47 | |
| Illegal dumping | 45 |
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 650 Parliament St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 86 tests, May 28, 2014 to May 4, 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: North St.James Town
North St. James Town had 18,535 residents in 2021. The median household income was $59,200, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 89% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 36% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 46% of workers commuted by transit and 24% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Pilipino, Filipino (6.7%), Tamil (4.2%) 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 North St.James Town compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 25: recycling and green bin. 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 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/650-parliament-st#sec-history
