73 St George St
73 St George St is in University, on the City's Heritage Register.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is individually designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (Part IV).
- Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in University were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved a pedestrian.
01What’s planned near 73 St George 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
- University of Toronto Academic Tower · 100 Devonshire Pl
Construction · PomerleauJune 1 to Dec 31 · 6 am to 6 pm
475 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 73 St George St
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m. The work below was due earlier and is still on the City’s list.
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 73 St George St
Police recorded 77 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.
University 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 | 27 near this address | 285% higher730 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 39 near this address | 127% higher1,741 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 near this address | 100% higher122 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 71% higher134 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 4 near this address | 19% lower183 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 University
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 5 involved cyclists. Most were on College St and Huron St. University has more of these collisions per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto.
- College St at Huron St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Nov 17, 2025 · 465 m
- College St at Huron St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jun 28, 2025 · 476 m
- College St at St George St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Dec 18, 2024 · 437 m
- St George St at Sussex Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Dec 9, 2024 · 325 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 | University, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 22 | 855 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 5 | 389 | 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 73 St George St
The nearest subway station is Museum Station (Line 1), about a 9‑minute walk (0.6 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 510 and 506 streetcars and the 94 and 13 buses, with about 1,895 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.4 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 510 | 746 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | more than most routes |
| 94 | 364 | 4.2 | about typical |
| 13 | 154 | 4.1 | about typical |
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: 19 Spadina Rd
City-run (Green P): 6 Level 2 ports. Next: 9 Wellesley St W, 1.0 km.796 m - Indoor bike station: City Hall
Secure parking for 300 bikes.1.6 km
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 73 St George 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: Braemar College Private Secondary School, Ronald Mcdonald House, University Of Toronto Schools, Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School & Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, Howlett Academy School and 6 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 28, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 8, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 9, 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 73 St George St
There is 1 park within 500 m. The nearest pool is Scadding Court Community Centre, 1.3 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Queen's Park · 110 Wellesley St W · 476 m
- Huron-Washington Parkette · playground · 420 Huron St · 526 m
- Lillian H. Smith Park · 180 Huron St · 537 m
- Bloor-Bedford Parkette · 248 Bloor St W · 623 m
- Matt Cohen Park · 725 Spadina Ave · 630 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 51 Sussex Avenue
A new park is coming to 51 Sussex Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 497 m - Huron-Washington Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground at Huron-Washington Parkette. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 511 m - Queen's Park North Revitalization
The City is proposing enhancements to Queen's Park, building on improvements completed in 2019.In progress · 518 m - New Park on Dundas Street West
A new park is coming to 129 McCaul St as part of the Relic Linear Park System. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.0 km - New Park at 15 Wellesley Street East
A new park is coming to 15 Wellesley St. E., directly across from the Wellesley subway station.In progress · 1.1 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.
07The building at 73 St George St
There are no building orders, by-law investigations or short-term rental registrations on record for 73 St George St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 16 on record
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 9 projects from 16 permits
- Addition · revision issued · issued May 9, 2023
Rev 02: changes to add additional stairs into scope - Restoration of Exterior Stairs Phase 4REV - Proposed restorartion of exterior stairs phase 3 · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 129887 - Building work · completed May 1, 2023
Proposed restorartion of six exterior stone stair entrances with new handrails · Permit 22 130322 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Dec 14, 2020
Modifications to the incoming water service piping within the existing building, to provide back-flow prevention. · Permit 19 229159 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 1, 2017
Proposal for interior alterations to existing womens washrooms located in the basement level of Morrison Hall/Sir Daniel Wilson Student Residence. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 14 152213 - Sprinklers · revision issued · issued Dec 16, 2004
Revision to change from glycol from to dry pipe To install sprinklers,part pf application # 03-175214 bld. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 04 152637 - New Building · permit issued · issued Dec 16, 2004
Construct new 272 bed student residence building & ancillary kitchen/serving facility-University College Campus. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 03 175214 - Partial Permit - Structural Framing · inspection · issued Apr 6, 2004
Structural framing in connection with 03-175214 BLD. · Permit 04 113132 - Partial Permit - Foundation · inspection · issued Feb 25, 2004
Partial permit in connection with B.P.#03-175214 for foundations and footings, all structural works up to and including ground floor slab. · Permit 03 184593 - Partial Demolition · inspection · issued Oct 17, 2003
Partial Demolish existing 1-storey kitchen & servery portion of the building. · Permit 03 167952
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: 11 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 73 St George St
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.
09Around 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.
Compass Group Canada (restaurant or bar), Burger Crew (restaurant or bar), Bola Brading Hair Salon (salon or personal services), and 5 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Scott Mission (494 m).
All new business licences in University (8)
- Compass Group Canada · Restaurant or bar · 25 Devonshire Pl · 392 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- Burger Crew · Restaurant or bar · 382 College St · 872 m · licensed Oct 31, 2026
- Bola Brading Hair Salon · Salon or personal services · 396 College St · 902 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Red Lantern · Restaurant or bar · 515 Bloor St W · 969 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
- The Dropp Laundromat · Laundromat or dry cleaner · 172 Harbord St · 731 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- The Infinite Bean Cafe · Restaurant or bar · 750 Spadina Ave · 671 m · licensed Sep 12, 2026
- Lumos Cafe · Restaurant or bar · 106 Harbord St · 495 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
- Casa Donato · Restaurant or bar · 660 Spadina Ave · 425 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191 College St | Rezoning approved | 408 | 476 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.
Parking tickets on this block
1,727 tickets in 2025 on St George St between numbers 23 and 123: 653 for other parking offences, 587 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 2,827 service requests came from postal area M5S, which includes 73 St George St. The most common:
| Graffiti on private property | 175 | |
| Injured wildlife | 127 | |
| Property standards | 125 | |
| Illegal dumping | 117 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 90 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 69 |
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 73 St George St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 167 tests, May 6, 2014 to Aug 11, 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: University
University had 6,435 residents in 2021. The median household income was $80,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 61% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 45% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% of workers commuted by transit and 34% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (6.1%), Cantonese (4.1%) and Portuguese (3.3%). 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 University compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
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/73-st-george-st#sec-history
