955 Lake Shore Blvd W
955 Lake Shore Blvd W is in Fort York-Liberty Village, on the City's Heritage Register.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Inside TRCA's regulated area: additions or grading may need a TRCA permit.
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
- Thefts over $5,000 in Fort York-Liberty Village were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6K.
01What’s planned near 955 Lake Shore Blvd W
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
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.
02Safety near 955 Lake Shore Blvd W
Police recorded 33 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Fort York-Liberty Village 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 28% higher78 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 32 near this address | About the same731 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 0 near this address | 34% lower124 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 70% lower23 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 0 near this address | 79% lower47 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 Fort York-Liberty Village
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021. Most were on Lake Shore Blvd W and Ontario Dr. Fort York-Liberty Village has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Lake Shore Blvd W at Ontario Dr · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Jul 26, 2024 · 463 m
- Lake Shore Blvd W at Ontario Place Blvd · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Jul 4, 2022 · 370 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 | Fort York-Liberty Village, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 191 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 4 | 141 | 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.
03Getting around from 955 Lake Shore Blvd W
The nearest subway station is St Andrew Station (Line 1), 3.1 km away. There are no TTC stops within a 5‑minute walk. The nearest GO train station is Exhibition GO, 0.7 km away, with 74 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 74 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.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 45 Abell St
City-run (Green P): 12 Level 2, 4 fast ports. Next: 1224 King St W, 1.5 km.1.5 km
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 955 Lake Shore Blvd 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): no licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 955 Lake Shore Blvd W
There is 1 park within 500 m. The nearest pool is Stanley Park South-Toronto, 1.4 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Toronto Inukshuk Park · 789 Lake Shore Blvd W · 453 m
- The Gore · 701 Fleet St · 830 m
- Coronation Park-Toronto · ball diamond, dog off-leash area, picnic site, washroom · 711 Lake Shore Blvd W · 843 m
- Liberty Village Park · playground · 70 Liberty St · 991 m
- 34 Hanna Avenue Park · 34 Hanna Ave · 1030 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 The Gore
A new 4,200 m² park is coming to The Gore at 701 Fleet St, at the corner of Fort York Boulevard and Lakeshore Boulevard West, as part of the proposed development of a high-performance facility for both the Toronto Tempo and community use.In progress · 818 m - New Park at 34 Hanna Avenue
A new 4,900 m² park is coming to 34 Hanna Ave. – currently a parking lot at the southeast corner of Hanna Avenue and Liberty Street.In progress · 1.0 km - New Park at 10 Ordnance Street
A new park is coming to 10 Ordnance Street. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.1 km - New Parkette at 1071 King Street West
A new parkette is coming to 1071 King St. W. as part of a mixed-use development project at King Street West and Douro Street.In progress · 1.2 km - Allan A. Lamport Stadium Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Allan A. Lamport Stadium Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.3 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 955 Lake Shore Blvd W
There are no short-term rental registrations on record for 955 Lake Shore Blvd W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 144 on record
- Property standards, opened Nov 19, 2024: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 8 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 144)
- Plumbing · not started · issued Nov 2, 2026
Plumbing - Construct a 1-storey Cultural Centre for use by Toronto's Indigenous community · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 148447 - Plumbing · application on hold · issued Oct 5, 2026
Plumbing - Construct a 1-storey washroom and water filling stations - Washroom D · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 215595 - Building work · permit issued · issued Oct 1, 2026
Drain - Construct a New 5-Storey Above Grade Open-air Parking Structure · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 204689 - Building work · under review · issued Sep 16, 2026
Drain - Construct a 1-storey washroom and water filling stations - Washroom C · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 215578 - Building work · under review · issued Sep 3, 2026
Drain - Construct a 1-storey washroom and water filling stations - Washroom A · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 209124 - Building work · under review · issued Sep 3, 2026
Drain - Construct a 1-storey washroom and water filling stations - Washroom B · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 209135 - Other Temporary Tents · completed Oct 19, 2026
Install (1) 30'x60' Temporary Tent from 2025-05-23 to 2025-10-06 for Live Nation Canada- 909 Lake Shore Blvd. W. · Permit 25 163423 - Partial Permit - Shoring · completed Oct 7, 2026
Part Permit - Ontario Science Centre facility located municipally at 955 Lake Shore Boulevard W. The proposed development consists of a new five-storey, purpose-built facility, which will include… · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 167171
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.
07What can be built at 955 Lake Shore Blvd 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.
08Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Wine Rack (take-out or food shop), Classique Auto Spa Liberty (auto repair or garage), Sunny Bella Bloom (salon or personal services), and 4 more.
All new business licences in Fort York-Liberty Village (7)
- Wine Rack · Take-out or food shop · 23A Ordnance St · 1078 m · licensed Oct 2, 2026
- Classique Auto Spa Liberty · Auto repair or garage · 85 Hanna Ave · 1221 m · licensed Sep 25, 2026
- Sunny Bella Bloom · Salon or personal services · 614 Fleet St · 1205 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Wings Up · Restaurant or bar · 165 East Liberty St · 980 m · licensed Sep 8, 2026
- Out of Office: Matcha + Bakery · Restaurant or bar · 24 Bathurst St · 1414 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
- NRG Haus · Restaurant or bar · 171 East Liberty St · 1023 m · licensed Aug 24, 2026
- BFF · Restaurant or bar · 49 East Liberty St · 1000 m · licensed Aug 20, 2026
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
159 tickets in 2025 on Lake Shore Blvd W between numbers 905 and 1005: 159 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,718 service requests came from postal area M6K, which includes 955 Lake Shore Blvd W. The most common:
| Property standards | 556 | |
| Injured wildlife | 322 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 212 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 168 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 140 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 115 |
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 955 Lake Shore Blvd W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 251 tests, Mar 10, 2014 to Oct 2, 2026
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: Fort York-Liberty Village
Fort York-Liberty Village had 19,915 residents in 2021. The median household income was $94,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 53% 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 20% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (3.2%), Mandarin (2.7%) and Cantonese (2.2%). 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 Fort York-Liberty Village compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Nov 24: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
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.