655 Queen St W
655 Queen St W is in West Queen West.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Break-ins in West Queen West were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 14 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 7 involved pedestrians.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6J.
01What’s planned near 655 Queen St W
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 is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Street work near 655 Queen 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.
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 655 Queen St W
Police recorded 318 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | West Queen West compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 57 near this address | 37% higher259 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 215 near this address | 23% lower589 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 19 near this address | 34% lower52 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 13 near this address | 63% lower84 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 14 near this address | 68% lower19 vs 61 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 West Queen West
Traffic safety
14 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 7 involved pedestrians and 3 involved cyclists. Most were on Bathurst St and Queen St W. West Queen West ranks 25th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- 700 King St W at Bathurst St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 20, 2026 · 370 m
- 168 Bathurst St at 168 Bathurst St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 8, 2026 · 48 m
- Bathurst St at Dundas St W · Driver, seriously injured · Aug 5, 2025 · 499 m
- King St W at Bathrust St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 31, 2025 · 439 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 | West Queen West, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 6 | 8 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 39 | 114 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 47 | 175 | 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 655 Queen St W
The nearest subway station is Osgoode Station (Line 1), about a 23‑minute walk (1.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 504, 511, 501 and 503 streetcars, with about 4,025 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Exhibition GO, 1.7 km away, with 74 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 23 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 74 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 |
| 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 Palmerston Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 10 Portland St, 413 m.213 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 655 Queen 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): five licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 8, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 9, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 30, 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 655 Queen St W
There are 5 parks and 3 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Alexandra Park, 410 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Portland Street Parkette · 134 Portland St · 252 m
- Adelaide Place Parkette · 20 Adelaide Pl · 292 m
- Alexandra Park · basketball court, outdoor dry pad, pickleball court, picnic site · 275 Bathurst St · 410 m
- Randy Padmore Park · playground · 47 Denison Ave · 413 m
- St. Andrew's Playground · dog off-leash area, playground · 450 Adelaide St W · 422 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 · 364 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 · 593 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 · 640 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 · 728 m - Trinity Bellwoods Park Access & Circulation Study
The City is conducting an access and circulation study to assess Trinity Bellwoods Park's pathways and entrances, aiming to improve functionality, connectivity, accessibility and the overall experience of navigating the park.In progress · 798 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 655 Queen St W
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 655 Queen St W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 7 on record
- Graffiti, opened May 5, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 2 projects from 7 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed Aug 26, 2024
Revision #01 - Proposed revisions to roof framing · 6 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 187628 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Aug 21, 2017
Proposal to install a 1 inch backflow prevention device. · Permit 17 199647
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: 13 with a green roof and 1 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 655 Queen St W
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 more than at 98% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Ali Shawarma (restaurant or bar), Orchard Kitchen (restaurant or bar), Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar (salon or personal services), and 8 more.
751 King Street West (492 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
St. Felix Ctr - Adelaide Shelter (270 m), TSSS Downtown Hotel Program (367 m), Fife House Denison Ave (410 m), and 2 more.
All new business licences in West Queen West (11)
- Ali Shawarma · Restaurant or bar · 901 King St W · 804 m · licensed Oct 31, 2026
- Orchard Kitchen · Restaurant or bar · 700 King St W · 326 m · licensed Oct 23, 2026
- Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar · Salon or personal services · 823 Queen St W · 431 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
- Imacookie · Take-out or food shop · 28 Bathurst St · 690 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Persona Studio · Salon or personal services · 927 Queen St W · 720 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Impact Kitchen King · Take-out or food shop · 70 Bathurst St · 466 m · licensed Oct 3, 2026
- Woolshed Coffee Company · Take-out or food shop · 847 Adelaide St W · 719 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Muang Thai Kitchen and Bar · Restaurant or bar · 791 King St W · 501 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Tim Hortons · Restaurant or bar · 1005 King St W · 1042 m · licensed Sep 25, 2026
- Strnd Hair Extension Studio · Salon or personal services · 777 Richmond St W · 515 m · licensed Sep 4, 2026
- Dark Horse Espresso Bar · Restaurant or bar · 64 Bathurst St · 494 m · licensed Sep 3, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (4)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152 Bathurst St | Rezoning approved | 9 | 87 m |
| 25 Eden Place | Early planning | 100 | 207 m |
| 15 Denison Ave | Early planning | 100supportive | 335 m |
| 25 Augusta Ave | Occupied | 31supportive | 420 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
4,378 tickets in 2025 on Queen St W between numbers 605 and 705: 2,080 for unpaid parking, 1,169 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
West Queen 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, 8,487 service requests came from postal area M6J, which includes 655 Queen St W. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 313 | |
| Property standards | 307 | |
| Injured wildlife | 268 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 258 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 254 | |
| Illegal dumping | 240 |
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 655 Queen St W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 394 tests, Jan 21, 2014 to Oct 5, 2026
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: West Queen West
West Queen West had 13,170 residents in 2021. The median household income was $101,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 46% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 38% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 28% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (3.9%), Cantonese (3.4%) and Portuguese (3.1%). 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 West Queen West compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/655-queen-st-w#sec-history








