8 Granby St
8 Granby St is in Downtown Yonge East. A 59‑storey building with 587 homes is under review 198 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Nov 25 about a proposal to split the lot at 50 Gerrard St E, 242 m away.
- A 59-storey building with 587 homes is under review, 198 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Downtown Yonge East were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 14 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 8 involved pedestrians.
01What’s planned near 8 Granby St
12 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): 11 in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 178-storey building with shops475 Yonge St · 95 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for a 75-storey tower located at the northwestern corner of the Site, and a 78-storey tower located at the southwestern corner of the Site. The proposed non-residential gross…File 21 214174 STE 13 SA · submitted Sep 17, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 249-storey building · 439 homes33 Maitland St · 136 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building439 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed 49-storey tower with 439 dwelling units that incorporates the street-facing volume of the heritage designated 37 Maitland Street structure into the new building podium.File 22 203332 STE 13 SA · submitted Sep 14, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 3Subdivision2 Carlton St · 161 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of Subdivision to create 6 development blocks.File 21 216098 STE 13 SB · submitted Sep 22, 2021 · City record and how to comment
- 480-storey building with shops2 Carlton St · 161 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan application for an 80-storey tower containing 69,448 square metres of residential GFA and 10,037 square metres of non-residential GFA (Non-res GFA includes 2 levels of retail and 5 levels of office space). The proposal consists…File 25 179288 STE 13 SA · submitted Jun 18, 2025 · City record and how to comment - 548-storey building with shops506 Church St and 4 more addresses · 176 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built574 homes36,616 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Combined Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendement to construct a 48 storey mixed use building and restoration to the heritage protected properties at 508-510 Church St. Approximately 4390 square metres of non-residential…Public notice · Nov 29, 2024Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 506-516 Church Street. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 226502 STE 13 OZ · submitted Oct 15, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
506 Church St · 508 Church St · 510 Church St · 512 Church St · 516 Church St
- 614-storey building · 160 homes and shops506 Church St and 4 more addresses · 176 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building160 homes
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
A 14-storey mixed-use building having a residential gross floor area of 12,008 square metres, and a non-residential gross floor area of 810 square metres. A total of 160 residential dwelling units and 31 below grade parking spaces are…File 21 139733 STE 13 SA · submitted Apr 13, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
506 Church St · 508 Church St · 510 Church St · 512 Church St · 516 Church St
- 748-storey building with shops506 Church St and 4 more addresses · 176 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Site Plan Approval for a 48 storey mixed use building and restoration to the heritage protected properties at 508-510 Church St. Approximately 4390 square metres of non-residential space. A community space is proposed with 574 dwelling…File 24 248296 STE 13 SA · submitted Dec 9, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
506 Church St · 508 Church St · 510 Church St · 512 Church St · 516 Church St
- 8197 homes506 Church St and 4 more addresses · 176 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units197 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Condominium for 197 units.File 21 225328 STE 13 CD · submitted Oct 13, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
506 Church St · 508 Church St · 510 Church St · 512 Church St · 516 Church St
- 959-storey building · 587 homes518 A Yonge St and 12 more addresses · 198 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building587 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
A Site Plan Control application for a 59-storey mixed-use building containing 587 dwelling units.File 21 203254 STE 13 SA · submitted Aug 24, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 13 addresses
518 A Yonge St · 522 A Yonge St · 7 Breadalbane St · 510 Yonge St · 512 Yonge St · 514 Yonge St · 516 Yonge St · 518 Yonge St · 520 Yonge St · 522 Yonge St · 524 Yonge St · 526 Yonge St · 528 Yonge St
- 1067-storey building6 Breadalbane St and 2 more addresses · 234 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan application for a proposed 67-storey residential/mixed-use building comprised of approximately 52,086 square metres of gross floor area (GFA), comprised of 51,075 square metres of residential GFA, 543 square metres of…File 24 237031 STE 13 SA · submitted Nov 8, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 11Split the lot50 Gerrard St E · 242 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
A public hearing is set for Nov 25, 2026 at TBD. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To obtain consent to sever a portion of stratified land (air-rights at-and-above an elevation of 121 m) for the purpose of a lot addition.File B0039/26TEY · submitted May 15, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 1256-storey building · 532 homes34-42 Maitland St and 2 more addresses · 188 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building532 homes
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Site Plan application to permit a 56-storey residential building, containing 532 dwelling units, including 55 rental replacement units.File 23 130802 STE 13 SA · submitted Apr 4, 2023 · 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
- 8 Elm Condos · 8 Elm St
Construction · 8Elm Development Limited PartnershipJuly 1 to Dec 31 · 6 am to 9 pm
315 m away - 8 Elm Condos · 8 Elm St
Continuous concrete pour · 8Elm Development Limited PartnershipJuly 1 to Dec 31 · 7 am to 11 pm
315 m away - TMU Student Wellbeing Centre · 137 Bond St
Construction · PomerleauAug 30 to Dec 31 · 6 am to 9 pm
428 m away - 8 Elm · 8 Elm St
Construction · 8elm Development Limited PartnershipSept 10 to Nov 12 · 7 to 11 pm
315 m away - TMU Student Wellbeing Centre · 137 Bond St
Construction · PomerleauOct 5 to Dec 31 · 6 am to 11 pm
428 m away - 8 Elm Street · 8 Elm St
Construction · 8elm Development Limited PartnershipNov 1 to Dec 27 · 9 am to 5 pm
315 m away - Private event · 8 Elm St
Construction · 8elm Development Limited PartnershipNov 19 to Dec 31 · 7 to 11 pm
315 m away - Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail Celebration · 444 Yonge St
Amplified sound · in College ParkSat, Dec 5 · 2 to 6 pm
96 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 8 Granby St
5 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Mutual St, MC Gill St to Granby St, Q2 2025 to Q2 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Transit Commission · Anchor installation at 27 College St · 199 m · Jun 3, 2026 to Dec 3, 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 8 Granby St
Police recorded 574 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.
Downtown Yonge East 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 | 412 near this address | 207% higher2,361 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 40 near this address | 83% higher143 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 22 near this address | 64% higher100 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 84 near this address | 45% higher275 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 16 near this address | 66% lower76 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Downtown Yonge East
Traffic safety
14 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 8 involved pedestrians, 5 involved cyclists and 3 were fatal. Most were on Yonge St and Church St. Downtown Yonge East has more of these collisions per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto.
- Yonge St at Maitland St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 15, 2026 · 383 m
- Church St at Gerrard St E · Cyclist, killed · Jul 18, 2025 · 305 m
- Hayden St at Church St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 27, 2025 · 161 m
- Wood St at Church St · Driver, seriously injured · Apr 2, 2025 · 287 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 | Downtown Yonge East, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 17 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 94 | 627 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 69 | 548 | 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 8 Granby St
The nearest subway station is College Station (Line 1), about a 1‑minute walk (0.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 15 TTC stops served by the 506 streetcar and the 97 and 19 buses, with about 2,120 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.7 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 1 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | more than most 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: 91 Elizabeth St
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 9 Wellesley St W, 497 m.458 m - Indoor bike station: City Hall
Secure parking for 300 bikes.897 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 8 Granby 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.
Grades 7–8 schools
These schools start at Grade 7, after the Grade 6 tests, so they have no Grade 6 results.
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: Taie International Institute School, Le College Francais - Carlton Campus, The Ymca Academy Secondary School, National Ballet School - Margaret Mccain Acedemic Centre, National Ballet School and 5 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and three EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Sep 15, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 20, 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 8 Granby St
There are 7 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Wellesley Community Centre, 976 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Joseph Sheard Parkette · 11 Granby St · 53 m
- College Park · playground, washroom · 420 Yonge St · 190 m
- Alexander Street Parkette · 16 Alexander St · 295 m
- Opera Place · 25 Breadalbane St · 396 m
- Toronto Metropolitan University Square · 25 Gould 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
- 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 · 477 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 · 645 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 · 666 m - New Park on St. Patrick Street
A new park is coming to 234 Simcoe 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 - Queen's Park North Revitalization
The City is proposing enhancements to Queen's Park, building on improvements completed in 2019.In progress · 1.0 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 8 Granby St
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 8 Granby St.
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: 19 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 8 Granby 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 98% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Bloom Med Aesthetics (Downtown) (salon or personal services), Ali Baba Middle Eastern Cuisine (take-out or food shop), Caa Ed Mirvish Theatre (entertainment venue), and 8 more.
21 Carlton Street (32 m), 444 Yonge Street (159 m), 40 College Street (254 m), and 2 more.
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.
Covenant House McGill St (118 m), Covenant House Gerrard St E (155 m), Street Haven Downtown Hotel Program (159 m), and 1 more.
All new business licences in Downtown Yonge East (11)
- Bloom Med Aesthetics (Downtown) · Salon or personal services · 27 Carlton St · 77 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Ali Baba Middle Eastern Cuisine · Take-out or food shop · 73 Queen St E · 997 m · licensed Oct 23, 2026
- Caa Ed Mirvish Theatre · Entertainment venue · 244 Victoria St · 638 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- A new jewellery or gold buyer · 437 Yonge St · 52 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Eggslut · Restaurant or bar · 10 Dundas St E · 472 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Qishr Coffee House · Restaurant or bar · 21 Dundas Sq · 587 m · licensed Oct 2, 2026
- Carvery C + B Bakery · Restaurant or bar · 209 Victoria St · 709 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Arju Taste of Cananda · Restaurant or bar · 429 Yonge St · 53 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- Pot Time Hot Pot Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 45 Carlton St · 146 m · licensed Sep 14, 2026
- Wok Boyz · Restaurant or bar · 229 Church St · 642 m · licensed Sep 4, 2026
- Savors · Take-out or food shop · 335 Yonge St · 396 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (4)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Gerrard Street East | Application under review | 109 supportive | 155 m |
| 27 Grosvenor St | Rezoning approved | 29 | 275 m |
| 510 Yonge St | Rezoning approved | 25 | 336 m |
| 34 Maitland St | Rezoning approved | 10 | 405 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (2)
- 420-444 Yonge Street and 1-23 College Street · 210 rental homes to be demolished, 216 replaced · 96 m · approved Jul 29, 2026 · City report
- 34-42 Maitland Street · 55 rental homes to be demolished, 55 replaced · 405 m · approved Apr 17, 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 9, 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
581 tickets in 2025 on Granby St between numbers 0 and 58: 271 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 116 for unpaid parking.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Downtown Yonge 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, 2,268 service requests came from postal area M5B, which includes 8 Granby St. The most common:
| Illegal dumping | 161 | |
| Property standards | 136 | |
| Injured wildlife | 89 | |
| Street furniture request | 88 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 78 | |
| Damaged sidewalks | 70 |
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 8 Granby St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 17 tests, Jun 6, 2014 to Jun 27, 2025
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: Downtown Yonge East
Downtown Yonge East had 17,700 residents in 2021. The median household income was $69,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 64% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 49% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% of workers commuted by transit and 43% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (8.0%), Cantonese (3.7%) 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 Downtown Yonge East compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
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 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/8-granby-st#sec-history
