8 York St
8 York St is in Harbourfront-CityPlace. 1,482 homes is under review 240 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- An open by-law order for property standards (order issued Jul 15, 2026).
- 1,482 homes is under review, 240 m away.
- 15 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 6 involved pedestrians.
01What’s planned near 8 York St
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 157-storey building with shops30 Bay St and 1 more address · 176 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 57-storey non-residential building.File 19 261546 STE 10 SA · submitted Dec 16, 2019 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 2Split the lot15 York St · 206 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To obtain a stratified consent to sever the property into two lots and to create various easements/rights-of-way.File B0005/26TEY · submitted Dec 18, 2025 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 31,482 homes200 Queens Quay W · 240 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units1,482 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Condominium for 1482 units.File 21 233472 STE 10 CD · submitted Nov 3, 2021 · 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
- Q Tower · 200 Queens Quay W
Continuous concrete pour · Rockwell Toronto ConstructionAug 28, 2026 to Feb 26, 2027
75 m away - Q Tower · 200 Queens Quay W
Construction · Rockwell Toronto ConstructionOct 9, 2026 to Feb 27, 2027 · 6 am to 5 pm
75 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 8 York St
Police recorded 218 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Harbourfront-CityPlace 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 | 132 near this address | 15% higher883 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 16 near this address | About the same57 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 47 near this address | 25% lower142 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 15 near this address | 39% lower48 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 8 near this address | 75% lower57 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 Harbourfront-CityPlace
Traffic safety
15 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 6 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on York St and Harbour St. Harbourfront-CityPlace has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- F G Gardiner Xy W at Rees St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Sep 5, 2026 · 468 m
- Harbour St at Bay St · Driver, seriously injured · Apr 24, 2026 · 415 m
- Queens Quay W at York St · Driver, seriously injured · Oct 25, 2025 · 64 m
- York St at Harbour St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 19, 2025 · 66 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 | Harbourfront-CityPlace, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 11 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 43 | 196 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 29 | 231 | 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.
03Getting around from 8 York St
The nearest subway station is Union Station (Line 1), about a 9‑minute walk (0.6 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by the 510 and 509 streetcars and the 114 bus, with about 1,418 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 0.5 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 510 | 746 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 509 | 253 | 2.7 | fewer than most routes |
| 114 | 251 | 3.0 | fewer 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: 40 York St
City-run (Green P): 12 Level 2 ports. Next: 2 Church St, 910 m.574 m - Indoor bike station: Union Station
Secure parking for 80 bikes.328 m
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 8 York 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. 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 8, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 28, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 8, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 8 York St
There are 6 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is One Yonge Community Recreation Centre, 660 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Love Park · dog off-leash area · 96 Queens Quay W · 83 m
- Toronto Waterfront Park · Robertson Cres · 101 m
- Rees Street Parkette · playground · 238 Queens Quay W · 325 m
- Harbour Square Park Lands · washroom · 25 Queens Quay W · 373 m
- Roundhouse Park · playground · 255 Bremner Blvd · 375 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
- Toronto Island Park Projects
Following City Council’s adoption of the Toronto Island Park Plan in July 2024, the City is moving forward with projects to enhance and protect the park over time, guided by the plan’s long-term vision.In progress · 409 m - Ferry Fleet Replacement
The City is improving access to Toronto Island Park by beginning to replace its ferry fleet with electric vessels, building supporting electrical infrastructure at Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and reviewing all existing operational practices.In progress · 458 m - Rees Street Park
A new park is coming to 318 Queens Quay. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 604 m - New Park at 50 Queens Quay East
A new park is coming to 50 Queens Quay E. near One Yonge Community Recreation Centre, as part of the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan.In progress · 698 m - David Crombie Park Revitalization
The City is improving David Crombie Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.2 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.
06The building at 8 York St
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 8 York St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Oct 9, 2025
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 31 on record
- Property standards, opened Jul 15, 2026: still open
- Property standards, opened Jul 15, 2026: still open · order or notice issued Jul 27, 2026
- Property standards, opened Jul 9, 2026: closed
- Garbage and waste, opened Jun 29, 2026: closed
- Heat, opened Jun 8, 2026: notice issued · order or notice issued Jun 29, 2026
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 31)
- Interior Alterations · completed Mar 17, 2025
Interior alterations to restaurant - 30 Seats - unit 1-3 · 6 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 211422 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 14, 2025
Proposal to reno restaurant-80 seats, hvac-kitchen exhaust, plumbing-add 31 fixtures. · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 207408 - Piping: Other Buildings · completed Jun 2, 2023
Replacement of in-suite KITEC domestic water piping. · Permit 23 112575 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · inspection · issued Mar 10, 2022
Parking garage repairs to existing building · Permit 22 108981 - Balcony/Guard Repairs · permit issued · issued Aug 25, 2021
Balcony repairs - scope of work is to perform localized balcony concrete repairs and full traffic coating replacement. The work includes repairing deteriorated concrete on 125 balcony slabs. · Permit 21 189266 - Fire safety system · permit issued · issued Apr 4, 2019
Fire and smoke damper replacement · Permit 19 121357 - Piping: Other Buildings · completed Jan 3, 2020
REV01: Revision to issued permit 19-115688 PSA as per bubbled area. Proposal to remove suite 707 from list of suites.Proposed kitec replacement in existing condominium · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 115688 - Building work · completed Nov 26, 2025
Replacement of in-suite kitec domestic water piping on the 24 th floor unit 2410 · Permit 18 122880 - Piping: Other Buildings · completed Nov 24, 2025
Proposal for kitec plumbing replacement in existing condo unit 3203 · Permit 17 260148 - Building work · completed Sep 24, 2025
Permit to install expansion tank in basement of existing condo building · Permit 10 139683 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Nov 24, 2004
Make interior alterations to retail area on 1st floor for personal grooming establishment.Tenant: Queensquay Hair Salon & Aesthetic · Permit 04 189662 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Nov 23, 2004
Make alterations to retail area on first floor for Dry Cleaners Distribution Stn. (Unit 7)Tenant: The Preeners · Permit 04 191976
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: 6 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 8 York 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.
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.
Bao House Fort York (restaurant or bar), Infinity Mart (take-out or food shop).
16 York Street (226 m), 33 Bay Street (410 m), 10 Yonge Street (495 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Queens Quay W | Under construction | 78 | 75 m |
| 260 Queens Quay E | Early planning | 48 rent-geared-to-income | 417 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 9, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
976 tickets in 2025 on York St between numbers 0 and 58: 570 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 198 for standing where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
The Waterfront 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, 1,733 service requests came from postal area M5J, which includes 8 York St. The most common:
| Illegal dumping | 186 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 153 | |
| Posters on City property | 96 | |
| Injured wildlife | 64 | |
| Taxi or limo complaint | 63 | |
| Sidewalk cleaning | 61 |
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 8 York St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 15 tests, Dec 13, 2014 to Mar 9, 2020
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: Harbourfront-CityPlace
Harbourfront-CityPlace had 28,135 residents in 2021. The median household income was $90,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 60% 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 33% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (7.3%), Hindi (3.8%) and Spanish (3.8%). 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 Harbourfront-CityPlace compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
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 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/8-york-st#sec-history
