720 Lake Shore Blvd W
720 Lake Shore Blvd W is in Fort York-Liberty Village. There are 2 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Thefts over $5,000 in Fort York-Liberty Village were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M5V.
01What’s planned near 720 Lake Shore Blvd W
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
- 1Rezoning701 Fleet St · 190 m away2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan
City planners have been reviewing it since October. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Zoning By-law Amendment - Lifting of the H Symbol to By-law 992-2026File 26 257610 STE 10 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Oct 20, 2026 · City record and how to commentFile 26 186552 STE 10 SA (site plan) · submitted Jun 17, 2026 · City record and how to comment - 2Site plan2 Strachan Ave · 234 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building43,167 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2025. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The proposed redevelopment of this site includes a new hotel and performance venue that will attract local, national, and international visitors. The proposed entertainment venue is a tiered modern concert venue, which can seat up to…File 25 269305 STE 10 SA · submitted Dec 23, 2025 · 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.
Noise permits nearby
- Bold & Cold 5K · 711 Lake Shore Blvd W
Amplified sound · in Coronation ParkSat, Nov 28 · 10 am to 1 pm
160 m away - The Bentway Conservancy Winter skating season · 250 Fort York Blvd
Amplified soundDec 12, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 · noon to 9 pm
285 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.
02Safety near 720 Lake Shore Blvd W
Police recorded 78 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Fort York-Liberty Village 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 | 4 near this address | 28% higher78 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 56 near this address | About the same731 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 13 near this address | 34% lower124 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 70% lower23 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 4 near this address | 79% lower47 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 Fort York-Liberty Village
Traffic safety
6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Strachan Ave and East Liberty St. Fort York-Liberty Village has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Gardiner Expy at Strachan Ave · Passenger, seriously injured · May 18, 2025 · 317 m
- Strachan Ave at East Liberty St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Mar 5, 2025 · 453 m
- East Liberty St at Strachan Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · May 14, 2024 · 468 m
- Fort York Blvd at Lake Shore Blvd W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · May 27, 2023 · 107 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 | Fort York-Liberty Village, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 10 | 191 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 17 | 141 | 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.
03Getting around from 720 Lake Shore Blvd W
The nearest subway station is St Andrew Station (Line 1), 2.3 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by the 511 and 509 streetcars and the 29 bus, with about 2,067 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Exhibition GO, 0.9 km away, with 74 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 511 | 519 | 3.9 | about typical |
| 509 | 253 | 2.7 | fewer than most routes |
| 29 | 970 | 9.1 | 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: 1051 Queen Street W, 1.4 km.1.3 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 720 Lake Shore Blvd 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. 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 720 Lake Shore Blvd W
There are 6 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Stanley Park South-Toronto, 705 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- The Gore · 701 Fleet St · 35 m
- Coronation Park-Toronto · ball diamond, dog off-leash area, picnic site, washroom · 711 Lake Shore Blvd W · 257 m
- Garrison Common · 100 Garrison Rd · 325 m
- June Callwood Park · playground · 636 Fleet St · 343 m
- Toronto Inukshuk Park · 789 Lake Shore Blvd W · 383 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 The Gore
A new 4,200 m² park is coming to The Gore at 701 Fleet St, at the corner of Fort York Boulevard and Lakeshore Boulevard West, as part of the proposed development of a high-performance facility for both the Toronto Tempo and community use.In progress · 52 m - New Park at 10 Ordnance Street
A new park is coming to 10 Ordnance Street. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 407 m - New Park at 801 Wellington Street West
A new park is coming to 801 Wellington St. W. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 605 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 · 808 m - Lower Garrison Creek Park
A new park is coming to Spadina-Fort York as part of a subdivision development at CityPlace.In progress · 812 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.
06The building at 720 Lake Shore Blvd W
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 720 Lake Shore Blvd W.
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.
07What can be built at 720 Lake Shore Blvd W
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. 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.
Wine Rack (take-out or food shop), Classique Auto Spa Liberty (auto repair or garage), Sunny Bella Bloom (salon or personal services), and 4 more.
90 Stadium Road (439 m), 21 Grand Magazine Street (488 m).
Fred Victor Centre 1A Strachan Ave Respite (56 m).
All new business licences in Fort York-Liberty Village (7)
- Wine Rack · Take-out or food shop · 23A Ordnance St · 432 m · licensed Oct 2, 2026
- Classique Auto Spa Liberty · Auto repair or garage · 85 Hanna Ave · 1076 m · licensed Sep 25, 2026
- Sunny Bella Bloom · Salon or personal services · 614 Fleet St · 498 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Wings Up · Restaurant or bar · 165 East Liberty St · 809 m · licensed Sep 8, 2026
- Out of Office: Matcha + Bakery · Restaurant or bar · 24 Bathurst St · 654 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
- NRG Haus · Restaurant or bar · 171 East Liberty St · 913 m · licensed Aug 24, 2026
- BFF · Restaurant or bar · 49 East Liberty St · 462 m · licensed Aug 20, 2026
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.
Parking tickets on this block
33 tickets in 2025 on Lake Shore Blvd W between numbers 670 and 770: 33 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
CityPlace and Fort York 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, 5,226 service requests came from postal area M5V, which includes 720 Lake Shore Blvd W. The most common:
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 525 | |
| Injured wildlife | 292 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 209 | |
| Property standards | 209 | |
| Posters on City property | 208 | |
| Illegal dumping | 143 |
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 720 Lake Shore Blvd W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 32 tests, May 22, 2014 to Aug 26, 2025
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: Fort York-Liberty Village
Fort York-Liberty Village had 19,915 residents in 2021. The median household income was $94,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 53% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% 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 Spanish (3.2%), Mandarin (2.7%) and Cantonese (2.2%). 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 Fort York-Liberty Village compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Nov 24: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Ausma Malik, Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York · Councillor_Malik@toronto.ca · 416-392-4044
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/720-lake-shore-blvd-w#sec-history
