717 Church St
717 Church St is in Rosedale-Moore Park. A 31‑storey building with 289 homes is under appeal 144 m away and Yonge St is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 31-storey building with 289 homes is under appeal, 144 m away.
- Assaults and break-ins in Rosedale-Moore Park were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 11 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians.
- Yonge St, 201 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
01What’s planned near 717 Church St
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
- 131-storey building38 Park Rd and 2 more addresses · 144 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built289 homes24,409 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposed 31-storey (107.9 metres) purpose-built rental building and the restoration and adaptive reuse of the heritage building at 50 Park Road, which is proposed to be integrated into the new development. The proposed development…Public notice · Sep 5, 2025Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 38-50 Park Road. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 209063 STE 11 OZ · submitted Aug 12, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
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
- Pressure Washing · 11 Yorkville Ave
OtherJune 9 to Nov 30 · 10 pm to 5 am
236 m away - One Bloor West · 1 Bloor St W
Construction · Deltera ConstructionSept 7, 2026 to Sept 30, 2027 · 6:30 am to 11 pm
293 m away - Roof replacement · 33 Bloor St E
Construction · Triumph Roofing & Sheet MetalSept 13 to Nov 15 · 10 am to 5 pm
232 m away - Charles Transformer Station · 83 Charles St E
Construction · Hydro One NetworksNov 12 to Dec 3 · midnight to midnight
481 m away - Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic · 128 1/2 Cumberland St
Amplified sound · in Village of Yorkville ParkSat, Nov 21 · 4 to 8 pm
593 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 717 Church St
5 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Yonge St, Davenport Rd to Frichot Ave, Q2 2027 to Q4 2028.
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 717 Church St
Police recorded 434 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.
Rosedale-Moore Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 79 near this address | 140% higher456 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 297 near this address | 41% higher1,080 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 23 near this address | 11% higher87 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 26 near this address | About the same65 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 9 near this address | 11% lower200 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 Rosedale-Moore Park
Traffic safety
11 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians, 3 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Bay St and Bloor St E. Rosedale-Moore Park has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Yorkville Ave at Bay St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Oct 24, 2025 · 397 m
- Bloor St E at Park Rd · Cyclist, seriously injured · Sep 28, 2025 · 201 m
- Yonge St at St Mary St · Driver, seriously injured · Aug 29, 2025 · 472 m
- McMurrich St at Davenport Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Jul 9, 2025 · 342 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 | Rosedale-Moore Park, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 54 | 189 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 52 | 274 | 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 717 Church St
The nearest subway station is Yonge Station (Line 2), about a 3‑minute walk (0.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 97 and 19 buses, with about 613 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 3.0 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 20 Charles St E
City-run (Green P): 22 Level 2, 1 fast ports. Next: 74 Yorkville Ave, 485 m.388 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 717 Church 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: Mcdonald International Academy School, Branksome Hall Girls School, The Abelard Centre For Education, Career Quest - Toronto, Rosedale Day School and 3 more. 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.
Last health inspection Jan 28, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 11, 2026: pass (fail to provide appropriate hand sanitizer (alcohol based hand rub 70-90%) for staff in rooms not equipped with hand washing sinks).
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 717 Church St
There are 11 parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is Wellesley Community Centre, 1.0 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Harold Town Park · 725 Church St · 77 m
- Asquith Green Park · 19 Park Rd · 101 m
- Lawren Harris Park · 145 Rosedale Valley Rd · 111 m
- Milner Parkette · 675 Church St · 151 m
- Town Hall Square · 20 Yorkville Ave · 230 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
- Ramsden Park Community Recreation Centre
A new community recreation centre is coming to 1020 Yonge St., immediately west of Rosedale Subway Station in the Rosedale neighbourhood, near Yonge Street and Belmont Avenue.In progress · 582 m - Ramsden Park Ice Rink Improvements
The City is improving the artificial ice rink at Ramsden Park with state-of-good-repair upgrades to the building’s change rooms and washrooms, as well as repairs to the rink’s refrigeration systems and dasher boards.In progress · 734 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 · 742 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 · 752 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 · 786 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 717 Church St
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 717 Church St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 28 on record
- Property standards, opened Aug 21, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 6 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 28)
- Electromagnetic Locks · permit issued · issued Nov 6, 2026
Proposal to install one (1) maglock. · Permit 26 265361 - Alternative Solution · completed Oct 14, 2026
The proposed alternative solution is in lieu of protecting standpipe risers by locating them in exit stair shafts or service space separated from the adjacent floor area by a fire separation having… · Permit 26 221505 - Conditional Permit · completed Jul 10, 2026
This Folder was closed by the system. CP child folders cannot be created using the 'Create Child' button.The parentRSN was: 5680812 · Permit 26 199934 - Alternative Solution · completed Jul 18, 2024
Alternative Solution related to Permit 23-195253 BLD 00 NB to install standpipe riser in exit stairwells in lieu of fire hose cabinets. · Permit 24 160687 - Demolition · completed Feb 23, 2024
Demo existing 3 storey building · Permit 23 177932 - New Building · completed Mar 17, 2026
Revision # 1 - Minor update to den opening in units for 7 units, , 1B+D converted to 1B for 16 units (den walls removed), Minor layout updates to two units on L28To construRct a 28 storey… · 20 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 195253
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
Building permits at this address included a green roof (2026). Within 500 m: 20 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 717 Church St
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 almost all Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Gee Beauty (salon or personal services), Chocolat de Kat (take-out or food shop), Dark Horse Espresso Bar (restaurant or bar), and 4 more.
120 Bloor Street East (174 m), 85 Bloor Street East (221 m), 200 Bloor Street East (253 m), and 3 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Margaret's 21 Park Rd Respite (90 m).
All new business licences in Rosedale-Moore Park (7)
- Gee Beauty · Salon or personal services · 8 Price St · 950 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Chocolat de Kat · Take-out or food shop · 5 Scrivener Sq · 990 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Dark Horse Espresso Bar · Restaurant or bar · 5 Scrivener Sq · 990 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Bliss Vapes · Vape shop · 1417 Yonge St · 1799 m · licensed Oct 14, 2026
- Shay Ristorante · Restaurant or bar · 1055 Yonge St · 766 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Shake Shack · Restaurant or bar · 765 Yonge St · 180 m · licensed Sep 14, 2026
- Ins Market #5037 · Take-out or food shop · 2 Bloor St E · 183 m · licensed Aug 21, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (4)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 625 Church St | Rezoning approved | 15 | 373 m |
| 931 Yonge St | Rezoning approved | 84 | 429 m |
| 877 Yonge St | Occupied | 156 supportive | 291 m |
| 877 Yonge St | Occupied | 88 supportive | 291 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
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
4 tickets in 2025 on Church St between numbers 667 and 767: 2 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 2 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Bloor-Yorkville BIA, about 20 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, 3,015 service requests came from postal area M4W, which includes 717 Church St. The most common:
| Tree emergency clean-up | 140 | |
| Property standards | 112 | |
| Injured wildlife | 101 | |
| Tree pruning | 87 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 82 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 72 |
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 717 Church St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 82 tests, Apr 27, 2014 to Mar 17, 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: Rosedale-Moore Park
Rosedale-Moore Park had 20,080 residents in 2021. The median household income was $122,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 42% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 48% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 20% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (2.2%), Spanish (2.1%) and German (1.2%). 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 Rosedale-Moore Park 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: Dianne Saxe, Ward 11 University-Rosedale · Councillor_Saxe@toronto.ca · 416-392-4009
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/717-church-st#sec-history








