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8 Widmer St

A property on the Heritage Register (Part V), outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas, with 15 active development applications within 250 metres.

Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source

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Key findings
  • On the Heritage Register (Part V).
  • Outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas.
  • 15 active development applications and 2 Committee of Adjustment applications within 250 m.
RentSafe score—not a registered apartment building
Fire code violations—no inspection records
Applications17active within 250 m
Flood hazardOutsideTRCA mapping
John StSimcoe StPearl StEd Mirvish WayMercer StDuncan StWellington St WNelson StBlue Jays WayCharlotte StPeter StWindsor StWidmer StOxley StAdelaide St WKing St WSpadina AveRichmond St W123456789101112Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)
The red circle shows the 250-metre radius used for “Nearby” items. Numbers match the applications listed below.

01The building

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
RentSafe evaluationNot a registered apartment buildingThis addressApartment Building Evaluation
Fire code inspectionsNo inspection recordsThis addressResidential Fire Inspection Results
Building orders and noticesNone on recordThis addressBuilding Construction/Demolition Violations
Building permits, last 5 years4 permitsThis addressBuilding Permits · 13 on record
Short-term rentalRegistered (4 units)This addressShort Term Rentals Registration
Heritage statusPart V · King-Spadina HCD HCDThis addressHeritage Register
Recent permits (8)
  • Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed · Jul 31, 2023
    REV02: Proposed revision for new 49-storey residential building with 4-storey below-grade parking garage.REV #1-REVISE LAYOUTPlumbing - Proposal to construct new 49 storey apartment building with… · Permit 18 265872 PLB
  • Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed · Mar 29, 2023
    REV #1-REVISE LAYOUTPlumbing - Proposal to construct new 49 storey apartment building with 424 residential units and 4 storey below grade parking garage. See 30 Widmer permit #18-265869 for 48… · Permit 18 265872 PLB
  • Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed · Nov 30, 2022
    HVAC - Proposal to construct new 49 storey apartment building with 424 residential units and 4 storey below grade parking garage. See 30 Widmer permit #18-265869 for 48 storey residential… · Permit 18 265872 HVA
  • New Building · Closed · Nov 30, 2022
    REV #1-REVISE LAYOUTProposal to construct new 49 storey apartment building with 424 residential units and 4 storey below grade parking garage. See 30 Widmer permit #18-265869 for 48 storey… · Permit 18 265872 BLD
  • New Building · Closed · Oct 21, 2021
    Proposal to construct new 49 storey apartment building with 424 residential units and 4 storey below grade parking garage. See 30 Widmer permit #18-265869 for 48 storey residential… · Permit 18 265872 BLD
  • Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed · Jan 28, 2021
    Plumbing - Proposal to construct new 49 storey apartment building with 424 residential units and 4 storey below grade parking garage. See 30 Widmer permit #18-265869 for 48 storey residential… · Permit 18 265872 PLB
  • Partial Permit - Structural Framing · Closed · Sep 4, 2020
    Part Permit - Proposal to construct new 49 storey apartment building with 424 residential units and 4 storey below grade parking garage. See 30 Widmer permit #18-265869 for 48 storey residential… · Permit 18 265872 STR
  • Inside and Outside Drains · Closed · May 26, 2020
    Drain - Proposal to construct new 49 storey apartment building with 424 residential units and 4 storey below grade parking garage. See 30 Widmer permit #18-265869 for 48 storey residential… · Permit 18 265872 STS

02Risks and the ground

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
River flood hazardOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Lake shoreline hazardOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
TRCA regulated areaOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Basement flooding study areaBFA62Your areaBasement Flooding Study Areas · the City divides all of Toronto into study areas; this names yours, not a risk level
Lead in tap water samples, postal area M5V3 of 25 above 0.01 ppmYour area · M5VNon Regulated Lead Sample · 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.

03What’s changing nearby

  1. 1
    261 Richmond St W · 15 m · Official Plan / Rezoning · Appeal Received
    Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use development including two buildings, 37 and 42 storeys in height (131.0 metres and 145.2 metres, respectively, including mechanical penthouses). Proposed uses include two levels of…
    File 19 144266 STE 10 OZ · submitted Apr 24, 2019 · City record
  2. 2
    261 Richmond St W · 15 m · Subdivision · Under Review
    File 21 184321 STE 10 SB · submitted Jul 14, 2021 · City record
  3. 3
    263 Richmond St W · 24 m · Official Plan / Rezoning · Appeal Received
    Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use development including two buildings, 37 and 42 storeys in height (131.0 metres and 145.2 metres, respectively, including mechanical penthouses). Proposed uses include two levels of…
    File 19 144266 STE 10 OZ · submitted Apr 24, 2019 · City record
  4. 4
    263 Richmond St W · 24 m · Subdivision · Under Review
    File 21 184321 STE 10 SB · submitted Jul 14, 2021 · City record
  5. 5
    132 John St · 29 m · Subdivision · Under Review
    File 21 184321 STE 10 SB · submitted Jul 14, 2021 · City record
  6. 6
    132 John St · 29 m · Official Plan / Rezoning · Appeal Received
    Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use development including two buildings, 37 and 42 storeys in height (131.0 metres and 145.2 metres, respectively, including mechanical penthouses). Proposed uses include two levels of…
    File 19 144266 STE 10 OZ · submitted Apr 24, 2019 · City record
  7. 7
    126 John St · 32 m · Official Plan / Rezoning · Appeal Received
    Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use development including two buildings, 37 and 42 storeys in height (131.0 metres and 145.2 metres, respectively, including mechanical penthouses). Proposed uses include two levels of…
    File 19 144266 STE 10 OZ · submitted Apr 24, 2019 · City record
  8. 8
    126 John St · 32 m · Subdivision · Under Review
    File 21 184321 STE 10 SB · submitted Jul 14, 2021 · City record
  9. 9
    142 John St · 32 m · Subdivision · Under Review
    File 21 184321 STE 10 SB · submitted Jul 14, 2021 · City record
  10. 10
    142 John St · 32 m · Official Plan / Rezoning · Appeal Received
    Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use development including two buildings, 37 and 42 storeys in height (131.0 metres and 145.2 metres, respectively, including mechanical penthouses). Proposed uses include two levels of…
    File 19 144266 STE 10 OZ · submitted Apr 24, 2019 · City record
  11. 11
    267 Richmond St W · 45 m · Official Plan / Rezoning · Appeal Received
    Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use development including two buildings, 37 and 42 storeys in height (131.0 metres and 145.2 metres, respectively, including mechanical penthouses). Proposed uses include two levels of…
    File 19 144266 STE 10 OZ · submitted Apr 24, 2019 · City record
  12. 12
    267 Richmond St W · 45 m · Subdivision · Under Review
    File 21 184321 STE 10 SB · submitted Jul 14, 2021 · City record

Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications · 265 registered short-term rentals within 250 m.

04City services

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
Garbage daySee calendarThis addressCollection calendar No Collection
City councillorAusma MalikWard 10Councillor_Malik@toronto.ca · 416-392-4044

05Quick answers about 8 Widmer St

Is 8 Widmer St in a flood plain?

No. It is outside TRCA's mapped flood and shoreline hazard areas. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.

What is being built near 8 Widmer St?

15 active development applications within 250 metres, the closest at 261 Richmond St W (15 m). Source: Development Applications.

Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.

06From the archives

CN Tower - construction view from King West and Widmer, view looks south past houses on Mercer St
CN Tower - construction view from King West and Widmer, view looks south past houses on Mercer St, 1973. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 47, Item 2. 66 m away.
View of King Street West, looking east across Widmer Street
View of King Street West, looking east across Widmer Street, 1981. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 74, Item 29. 66 m away.
View of King Street West, looking east across Widmer Street
View of King Street West, looking east across Widmer Street, 1981. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 74, Item 28. 66 m away.
King St W., north side, west of Widmer
King St W., north side, west of Widmer, 1980. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 67, Item 69. 66 m away.
Facade of building, south side of King St W. at Widmer
Facade of building, south side of King St W. at Widmer, 1973. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 67, Item 70. 66 m away.
King St W., south side, at Widmer St
King St W., south side, at Widmer St, 1973. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 67, Item 66. 66 m away.
Toronto Curling & Skating Rink, Adelaide St. W., n.w. cor. present Widmer St.; Interior.
Toronto Curling & Skating Rink, Adelaide St. W., n.w. cor. present Widmer St.; Interior. , 1880. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. 86 m away.
Toronto Curling And Skating Rink, Adelaide St. W., n.w. cor. present Widmer St.; Interior.
Toronto Curling And Skating Rink, Adelaide St. W., n.w. cor. present Widmer St.; Interior. , 1879. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. 86 m away.
View of King Street West from Widmer to John Street
View of King Street West from Widmer to John Street, 1981. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 74, Item 27. 99 m away.

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