88 Queens Quay W
88 Queens Quay W is in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands. A 57‑storey building with shops is under review 85 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 57-storey building with shops is under review, 85 m away.
- Assaults and thefts over $5,000 in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 15 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 7 involved pedestrians.
01What’s planned near 88 Queens Quay W
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), both in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 157-storey building with shops30 Bay St and 1 more address · 85 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners have been reviewing it since 2019. 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 · 240 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
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
247 m away - Q Tower · 200 Queens Quay W
Construction · Rockwell Toronto ConstructionOct 9, 2026 to Feb 27, 2027 · 6 am to 5 pm
247 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 88 Queens Quay W
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Hydro · Handwell Replacement at 60 Harbour St · 174 m · Jul 8, 2026 to Jan 8, 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 88 Queens Quay W
Police recorded 228 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands 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 | 138 near this address | 38% higher1,060 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 16 near this address | 29% higher78 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 16 near this address | 23% higher96 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 51 near this address | 14% lower164 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 7 near this address | 89% lower25 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 St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands
Traffic safety
15 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 7 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on York St and Harbour St. St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Harbour St at Bay St · Driver, seriously injured · Apr 24, 2026 · 255 m
- Queens Quay E at Yonge St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Dec 1, 2025 · 356 m
- Queens Quay W at York St · Driver, seriously injured · Oct 25, 2025 · 171 m
- York St at Harbour St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 19, 2025 · 163 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 | St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 48 | 473 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 40 | 249 | 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 88 Queens Quay W
The nearest subway station is Union Station (Line 1), about a 9‑minute walk (0.6 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 510 and 509 streetcars and the 114 bus, with about 1,756 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 251 | 3.0 | fewer than most routes |
| 510 | 746 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 509 | 253 | 2.7 | 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, 771 m.617 m - Indoor bike station: Union Station
Secure parking for 80 bikes.350 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 88 Queens Quay W
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 Feb 18, 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 88 Queens Quay W
There are 4 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is One Yonge Community Recreation Centre, 501 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Love Park · dog off-leash area · 96 Queens Quay W · 91 m
- Toronto Waterfront Park · Robertson Cres · 162 m
- Harbour Square Park Lands · washroom · 25 Queens Quay W · 214 m
- Rees Street Parkette · playground · 238 Queens Quay W · 499 m
- One Yonge Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 24 Freeland St · 501 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 · 253 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 · 292 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 · 527 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 · 778 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 · 1.1 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 88 Queens Quay W
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 88 Queens Quay W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 155 on record
- Property standards, opened May 26, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 155)
- Interior Alterations · under review · issued Oct 14, 2026
Proposal for interior alterations to fit out new office space · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 254264 - Interior Alterations · under review · issued Oct 14, 2026
Proposed commercial tenant fit-out / interior alteration. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 254612 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Sep 4, 2026
Proposed interior alterations to existing office. · Permit 26 232114 - Interior Demolition · inspection · issued Aug 27, 2026
Interior alteration of an existing office - bringing building back to base, which includes hvac, sprinkler and electrical modifications. No change to occupancy. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 206855 - Sign Building Permit Related · permit issued · issued Aug 25, 2026
1 Wall Sign*****McDonalds***** · Permit 26 222337 - Sprinklers · completed Oct 6, 2026
This project consists of design and installing sprinklers in two new phone booths in an existing building. The starting point for installation is tie-in to existing cross main. · Permit 26 193978 - Fire Alarm · completed Oct 6, 2026
Proposal to install one new ceiling mounted Fire Alarm strobe light--to be connected to existing strobe circuit on the 12th Floor. · Permit 26 185784 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Sep 29, 2025
Proposal for interior alterations to existing office · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 227499 - Interior Alterations · completed Jan 27, 2026
Proposal for interior alterations from cafe to take-out restaurant. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 189607 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Mar 18, 2026
2 Wall Sign****RBC 00059****, · Permit 25 169099 - Plumbing · inspection · issued Jun 12, 2025
Proposal for new plumbing for kitchenette sink · Permit 25 156688 - Interior Alterations · completed Sep 2, 2026
Propoosl for interior alterations to existing retail building. Back to shell, removal of existing finishes & capping of M & E services. Add partitions & doors to re-demise the space into 2 retail… · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 166228
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: 8 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 88 Queens Quay W
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. 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.
Hair TV Studio (salon or personal services), Touche (salon or personal services), Arvento Pizza (take-out or food shop), and 9 more.
33 Bay Street (256 m), 10 Yonge Street (323 m), 16 York Street (324 m), and 1 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands (12)
- Hair TV Studio · Salon or personal services · 145 Front St E · 1261 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Touche · Salon or personal services · 455 Front St E · 2217 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Arvento Pizza · Take-out or food shop · 25 York St · 350 m · licensed Oct 28, 2026
- Le Meridien Toronto Pinnacle Hotel · Entertainment venue · 1 Yonge St · 387 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Billy's Bodega · Restaurant or bar · 55 Mill St · 1880 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Indigo Park · Parking lot · 141 Bay St · 527 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026
- Epic On the Go · Take-out or food shop · 81 Bay St · 379 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
- Pur & Simple · Restaurant or bar · 1 York St · 156 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
- Pizzaville · Restaurant or bar · 190 Queens Quay E · 1229 m · licensed Oct 3, 2026
- D'luxury Spa & Lounge · Salon or personal services · 16 Lower Jarvis St · 930 m · licensed Sep 15, 2026
- Dear Saigon · Take-out or food shop · 65 Front St W · 520 m · licensed Sep 1, 2026
- Divino · Take-out or food shop · 23 Merchants' Wharf · 1255 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Queens Quay W | Under construction | 78 | 247 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
16 tickets in 2025 on Queens Quay W between numbers 38 and 138: 12 for standing where it’s not allowed, 3 for stopping 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 88 Queens Quay W. 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.
10Risks and environment at 88 Queens Quay W
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.
11The neighbourhood: St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands
St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands had 31,285 residents in 2021. The median household income was $87,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 60% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 22% of workers commuted by transit and 37% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (5.7%), Spanish (2.8%) and Cantonese (2.8%). 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 St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands 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 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/88-queens-quay-w#sec-history








