99 Wellesley St W
99 Wellesley St W is in Bay-Cloverhill. A 59‑storey building with 540 homes and shops is under review 218 m away and Breadalbane St is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 59-storey building with 540 homes and shops is under review, 218 m away.
- Break-ins and thefts over $5,000 in Bay-Cloverhill were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 11 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 5 involved pedestrians.
- Breadalbane St, 248 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
01What’s planned near 99 Wellesley St W
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and one decided recently. 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
- 159-storey building · 540 homes and shops1075 Bay St · 218 m away2 City files for one project: Site plan · Condominium540 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2021. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan application for a 59-storey mixed-use building containing commercial space on the first and second floor, office space on the 3rd to 10th floor, and 540 residential units in the tower above. A 265 square metre privately-owned…File 21 218002 STE 13 SA (site plan) · submitted Sep 27, 2021 · City record and how to commentFile 21 229426 STE 13 CD (condominium) · submitted Oct 22, 2021 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 262-storey building with shops1075 Bay St · 218 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City Council approved it.
Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment to not replace the required office space and instead permit a minimum 1,815 m² of non-residential space and/or affordable rental housing in a proposed 62-storey predominantly residential…Public notice · Aug 12, 2026Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law 1040-2026 - 1075 Bay Street. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 213516 STE 13 OZ · submitted Aug 20, 2025 · 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
- We Walk UHNITED · 201 Elizabeth St
Amplified soundSat, May 29 · 8 am to 12:30 pm
545 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 99 Wellesley St W
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Breadalbane St, Yonge St to Bay 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 99 Wellesley St W
Police recorded 207 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.
Bay-Cloverhill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 49 near this address | 51% higher286 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 11 near this address | 44% higher87 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 16 near this address | About the same75 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 128 near this address | 22% lower602 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 3 near this address | 93% lower17 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 Bay-Cloverhill
Traffic safety
11 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 5 involved pedestrians, 2 involved cyclists and 2 were fatal. Most were on Yonge St and Queens Park. Bay-Cloverhill has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Yonge St at Maitland St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 15, 2026 · 461 m
- Queen's Park Cres E at St Joseph St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 4, 2026 · 308 m
- Wellesley St E at Yonge St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Dec 9, 2025 · 449 m
- Yonge St at Gloucester St · Passenger, seriously injured · Nov 29, 2025 · 498 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 | Bay-Cloverhill, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 47 | 126 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 34 | 120 | 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 99 Wellesley St W
The nearest subway station is Queen's Park Station (Line 1), about a 6‑minute walk (0.4 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 15 TTC stops served by the 506 streetcar and the 94, 19 and 13 buses, with about 1,434 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.2 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | more than most routes |
| 94 | 364 | 4.2 | about typical |
| 19 | 170 | 4.9 | more than most routes |
| 13 | 154 | 4.1 | about typical |
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: 9 Wellesley St W
City-run (Green P): 8 Level 2 ports. Next: 91 Elizabeth St, 679 m.389 m - Indoor bike station: City Hall
Secure parking for 300 bikes.1.3 km
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 99 Wellesley St 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.
Grades 7–8 schools
These schools start at Grade 7, after the Grade 6 tests, so they have no Grade 6 results.
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: The Ymca Academy Secondary School, Rosedale Day School, Ronald Mcdonald House, The Abelard Centre For Education, Career Quest - Toronto and 9 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Jan 23, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 20, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Sep 15, 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 99 Wellesley St W
There are 5 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Wellesley Community Centre, 1.3 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Queen's Park · 110 Wellesley St W · 232 m
- Clover Hill Park · 1020 Bay St · 303 m
- Breadalbane Park · dog off-leash area · 30 Breadalbane St · 310 m
- Dr. Lillian McGregor Park · playground · 25 Wellesley St W · 344 m
- Opera Place · 25 Breadalbane St · 350 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
- Queen's Park North Revitalization
The City is proposing enhancements to Queen's Park, building on improvements completed in 2019.In progress · 334 m - New Park at 15 Wellesley Street East
A new park is coming to 15 Wellesley St. E., directly across from the Wellesley subway station.In progress · 519 m - Barbara Hall Park Improvements
The City is collaborating with the local Church-Wellesley Village community to develop a new vision and Master Plan for Barbara Hall Park.In progress · 787 m - Barbara Hall Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
The City is improving the off-leash area in Barbara Hall Park. The new off-leash area will replace the existing one at the southwest corner of the park and will be similar in size.In progress · 832 m - Huron-Washington Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground at Huron-Washington Parkette. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 975 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 99 Wellesley St W
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 99 Wellesley St W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 34 on record
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 34)
- Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Jan 9, 2026
Proposal for interior alterations to office space - Room B528R · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 261372 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 4, 2026
Proposal for interior Alterations to existing office space - 3rd floor Suite 3540. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 143494 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 5, 2026
Proposal for disassembly of existing system furniture panels and T-bar ceiling fixtures for the construction of two new meeting rooms. two new 60 minute rooms, reorganization of furniture and t-bar… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 120268 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Mar 25, 2024
Repair the mechanical room at 7/F to provide 2 hours FRR separation from the rest of the building. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 105174 - Electromagnetic Locks · completed Jun 3, 2020
Proposal to install one maglock in the Whitney Block · Permit 19 131641 - Electromagnetic Locks · inspection · issued Feb 7, 2018
Proposal to install (1) electromagnetic device on the 5th floor. · Permit 18 113068 - Interior Alterations · completed May 24, 2018
Interior office renovation (demolision & construct of parition walls · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 278534 - Alternative Solution · completed Nov 24, 2017
Proposed installation of backwater valve with a bypass vent connected to the top of the building drain on either side of the valve to equalize air pressure in existing 6 storey office building. · Permit 17 256300 - Electromagnetic Locks · inspection · issued Sep 29, 2017
Proposed 3 electromagnetic locks. · Permit 17 240312 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Jun 15, 2017
Proposal for interior alterations to create new office space to existing office building in unit 6503. Primary address is 23 Queen's Park Cres. E. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 170997 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Feb 20, 2014
To complete interior alterations to the 5th floor of the existing office building "Whitney Block Ministry of Gov Services". · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 14 118735 - Alter: Add on /Ductwork · inspection · issued May 31, 2013
Proposal for the refubishment of 3 air handlers (81, 82 & 83) in the mechanical penthouse of existing office building. · Permit 13 174280
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 99 Wellesley St 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. 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.
Kibo Secret Garden (restaurant or bar), Shirin Jaan Pastry (take-out or food shop), Taza Xpress (take-out or food shop), and 8 more.
832 Bay Street (299 m), 50 St. Joseph Street (317 m), 40 College Street (452 m).
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.
All new business licences in Bay-Cloverhill (11)
- Kibo Secret Garden · Restaurant or bar · 108 College St · 362 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Shirin Jaan Pastry · Take-out or food shop · 508 Yonge St · 457 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Taza Xpress · Take-out or food shop · 987 Bay St · 275 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Gyoza & Go · Restaurant or bar · 3 Wellesley St W · 415 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Daymi · Restaurant or bar · 586 Yonge St · 437 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Bingz Crispy Burger · Restaurant or bar · 730 Yonge St · 632 m · licensed Sep 25, 2026
- The Cutting Room · Salon or personal services · 9-11 Irwin Ave · 453 m · licensed Sep 23, 2026
- Xi Noodle House · Restaurant or bar · 510 Yonge St · 456 m · licensed Sep 5, 2026
- Baro Coffee · Take-out or food shop · 1033 Bay St · 345 m · licensed Sep 4, 2026
- Leluxe Nails Studio · Salon or personal services · 1033 Bay St · 345 m · licensed Aug 22, 2026
- Studio A Toronto · Salon or personal services · 7 St Thomas St · 538 m · licensed Aug 18, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Grosvenor St | Rezoning approved | 29 | 424 m |
| 510 Yonge St | Rezoning approved | 25 | 456 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (2)
- 646-664 Yonge Street and 2-4 Irwin Avenue · 15 rental homes to be demolished, 15 replaced · 493 m · approved Apr 17, 2024 · City report
- 25 St. Mary Street · 259 rental homes to be demolished, 259 replaced · 468 m · approved May 10, 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 10, 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
177 tickets in 2025 on Wellesley St W between numbers 49 and 149: 56 for unpaid parking, 46 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
Bloor-Yorkville BIA, about 320 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, 165 service requests came from postal area M7A, which includes 99 Wellesley St W. The most common:
| Street furniture request | 11 | |
| Injured wildlife | 10 | |
| Damaged or missing street signs | 8 | |
| Bike stand repair | 7 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 7 | |
| Property standards | 6 |
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 99 Wellesley St W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
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: Bay-Cloverhill
Bay-Cloverhill had 16,670 residents in 2021. The median household income was $58,400, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 70% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 62% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 44% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (21.8%), Korean (3.5%) and Cantonese (3.4%). 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 Bay-Cloverhill compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Councillor: Dianne Saxe, Ward 11 University-Rosedale · Councillor_Saxe@toronto.ca · 416-392-4009
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/99-wellesley-st-w#sec-history








