8 St David St
8 St David St is in Regent Park. A 35‑storey building with 413 homes and shops was approved 71 m away and Regent St is due for road repairs in 2027.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Nov 25 about a garage or parking at 401 Dundas St E, 196 m away.
- A 35-storey building with 413 homes and shops was approved, 71 m away.
- 17 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 11 involved pedestrians.
- Regent St, 96 m away, is due for road repairs in 2027.
01What’s planned near 8 St David St
5 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three in progress and two decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Rezoning325 Gerrard St E · 196 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built3,432 homes326,884 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Zoning By-law Amendment application for Phases 4 & 5 of the Regent Park redevelopment. The Phases 4 & 5 lands are generally bounded by Gerrard Street to the north, River Street to the east, Oak Street to the south, and Dreamers Way to the…File 22 136063 STE 13 OZ · submitted Apr 20, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 2Garage or parking401 Dundas St E · 196 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 770-2023), for the 10-storey (39.95 m, including the mechanical penthouse) approved mixed-use building with a two-level underground parking garage, by…File A0705/26TEY · submitted Oct 5, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 311-storey building with shops308 Gerrard St E and 1 more address · 243 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 for an 11-storey mixed-use building containing 228 market and affordable residential units, plus office and community program space.File 26 167772 STE 13 SA · submitted May 26, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
Decided recently
- 435-storey building · 413 homes and shops500 Dundas St E · 71 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built413 homes28,151 m² of floor space
City Council approved it.
Proposed 35-storey mixed use building (122.2 metres, including mechanical penthouse), containing 413 dwelling units and a minimum of 200 square metres of non-residential gross floor area.Public notice · Aug 7, 2026Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law 1057-2026 - 500 Dundas Street East. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 26 122451 STE 13 OZ · submitted Feb 27, 2026 · City record and how to comment - 526-storey building · 271 homes and shops325 Gerrard St E · 196 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building271 homes
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Building 4A Proposal to construct a 26-storey tower, 10 storey mid-rise podium TCHC social housing building with 271 units, retail at grade along Gerrard Street East, community space on the ground floor and mezzanine, with one level of…File 25 103941 STE 13 SA · submitted Jan 13, 2025 · City record and how to comment
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.
Noise permits nearby
- TCHC Rental Building 4A · 325 Gerrard St E
Construction · Metro Toronto HousingApr 1, 2026 to Apr 1, 2027 · 6 am to 11 pm
426 m away - 49 Ontario · 49 Ontario St
Continuous concrete pour · DCC 49 Ontario EastMay 12 to Nov 12 · 7 am to 10 pm
590 m away - Regent Park Tower 4A · 325 Gerrard St E
Continuous concrete pour · Deltera ContractingAug 24, 2026 to Feb 27, 2027
426 m away - Private event · 49 Ontario St
Construction · DCC 49 Ontario EastSept 30, 2026 to Sept 5, 2027 · 7 am to 10 pm
590 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 St David St
6 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road repairs on Regent St, St David Walk to St Bartholomew St, 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 8 St David St
Police recorded 468 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.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Regent Park compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 339 near this address | 23% higher948 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 36 near this address | About the same84 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 62 near this address | 12% lower167 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 17 near this address | 58% lower95 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 14 near this address | 80% lower12 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 Regent Park
Traffic safety
17 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 11 involved pedestrians, 2 involved cyclists and 5 were fatal. Most were on Dundas St E and Sherbourne St. Regent Park ranks 70th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Dundas St E at Sherbourne St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Aug 30, 2026 · 466 m
- Queen St E at Berkeley St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 6, 2026 · 342 m
- Sherbourne St at Dundas St E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 26, 2026 · 466 m
- Sherbourne St at Dundas St E · E-scooter or e-bike rider, seriously injured · May 27, 2026 · 466 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 | Regent Park, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 5 | 16 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 30 | 251 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 34 | 180 | 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 8 St David St
The nearest subway station is TMU Station (Line 1), about a 20‑minute walk (1.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 505, 501 and 506 streetcars and the 65 bus, with about 4,891 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.9 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | 1,492 | 8.7 | more than most routes |
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | more than most routes |
| 65 | 303 | 3.6 | about typical |
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | 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: 188 Carlton St
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port. Next: 186 Carlton St, 794 m.792 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 St David 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: Liberty Prep School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): nine licensed child care centres and five EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 5, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 8, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 5, 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 St David St
There are 7 parks, 2 playgrounds and 2 community centres within 500 m. The nearest pool is Pam McConnell Aquatic Centre, 457 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Ontario Street Parkette · playground · 227 Ontario St · 219 m
- Regent Park Community Centre · wi-fi · 402 Shuter St · 283 m
- Oak Street Parkette · 36 Oak St · 314 m
- Regent Park Boulevard Park · 81 Regent Park Blvd · 344 m
- Regent Park · dog off-leash area, playground, washroom · 600 Dundas St E · 378 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
- Anniversary Park Improvements
The City is improving Anniversary Park with the help of community feedback! The proposed improvements may include additional seating, water bottle filler, and new plantings.In progress · 455 m - Moss Park Park Improvements & John Innes Community Recreation Centre Replacement
The City is improving Moss Park and John Innes Community Recreation Centre to better serve all community members.In progress · 534 m - New Parks in the Moss Park Neighbourhood
Two new parks are coming to the Moss Park neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 540 m - Moss Park Arena Improvements
The City is making upgrades to the building's interior, including the washroom, boardroom, snack bar, pro shop, Zamboni room and multipurpose rooms. Construction is expected to take place from summer 2027 to summer 2028.In progress · 553 m - Oak Street Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Oak Street Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 689 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 8 St David St
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 8 St David St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 2 on record
Permit history: 1 project from 2 permits
- Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued May 12, 2025
Proposal for interior alterations to main floor, second floor and basement. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 147246
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 St David St
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
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.
Mi Amor Cafe (take-out or food shop), Wow! Wing House (restaurant or bar).
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.
Fred Victor Centre Transition to Housing Dundas St E (255 m), Good Shepherd Centre Barrett House (300 m), Good Shepherd Centre (320 m), and 2 more.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (7)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Dundas St E | Application under review | 65 | 206 m |
| 393 Dundas St E | Building permit applied for | 12supportive | 225 m |
| 591 Dundas St E | Rezoning approved | 501 | 395 m |
| 325 Gerrard St E | Under construction | 136 | 395 m |
| 306 Gerrard St E | Rezoning approved | 119rent-geared-to-income | 465 m |
| 261 Queen St E | Under construction | 13 | 477 m |
| 292 Parliament St | Occupied | 24supportive | 70 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (2)
- 329-337 Queen Street East, 135R-141R and 139-141 Berkeley Street · 7 rental homes to be demolished, 7 replaced · 346 m · approved Jul 29, 2026 · City report
- 325 Gerrard Street East (Regent Park Phases 4 and 5) · 527 rental homes to be demolished, 633 replaced · 426 m · approved Jul 19, 2023 · 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 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
386 tickets in 2025 on St David St between numbers 0 and 58: 247 for parking at prohibited times, 103 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Historic Queen East BIA, about 220 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, 7,360 service requests came from postal area M5A, which includes 8 St David St. The most common:
| Property standards | 516 | |
| Illegal dumping | 307 | |
| Injured wildlife | 289 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 243 | |
| Posters on City property | 196 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 163 |
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 St David St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 134 tests, May 21, 2014 to Oct 15, 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: Regent Park
Regent Park had 12,750 residents in 2021. The median household income was $65,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 70% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 32% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 35% of workers commuted by transit and 24% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Bengali (7.8%), Tamil (3.5%) and Mandarin (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 Regent Park compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/8-st-david-st#sec-history
