438 Richmond St W
Toronto, Ontario
A 217-unit condominium registered in 2002 (TSCC 1477).
- Living score
- 55/100
- Units
- 217
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Issues & maintenance
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City bylaw and health cases
2 bylaw investigations at this address since Apr 2026; 2 still open.
A case starts with a complaint or an officer’s visit, so it is not a finding against the building. In a condo, a complaint about one unit is filed under the building’s address.
- Graffiti 2
- Jun 2026
GraffitiBylaw· Notice Issued
Case 26 179228 GRA 00 IR
- Apr 2026
GraffitiBylaw· Notice Issued
Case 26 144962 GRA 00 IR
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City building permits
36 permits the City has issued at this address since 2000 - repairs, alterations and system work that needed one. Official records, not resident reports.
- Alterations 13
- Plumbing and drains 12
- Heating, cooling and ventilation 10
- Fire and life safety 1
- Aug 2026
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Permit Issued
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to replace some equipment and the service counter.
Permit 26 218658 PLB
- Aug 2026
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Permit Issued
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to replace some equipment and the service counter.
Permit 26 218658 HVA
- Aug 2026
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Permit Issued
Proposal for interior alterations to replace some equipment and the service counter.
Permit 26 218658 BLD · est. $220,000
- Feb 2025
Alterations · Other(BA) · Revision Issued
REVISION 01: Beginning at the highest Floor, Install Hollow Steel Structure (HSS) columns with bent bar shoe at 22 BalconiesExterior sealant replacement, local masonry repairs and light cleaning, local cementitious parging repairs , metal…
Permit 23 199839 BLD
- Sep 2023
Alterations · Other(BA) · Permit Issued
Exterior sealant replacement, local masonry repairs and light cleaning, local cementitious parging repairs , metal flashing drip edges and exhaust vent repairs.
Permit 23 199839 BLD · est. $1,700,000
- Sep 2019
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection
Proposal for interior alterations to existing apartment building unit 909
Permit 19 220206 BLD · est. $75,000
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- Sep 2017
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Permit Issued
Proposal for interior alterations to create a door between units 1507 and 1508 of existing multi unit building.
Permit 17 235713 BLD
- Aug 2016
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Minor inteiror alterations to existing condo unit to remove non-loadbearing wall. Unit 1122.
Permit 16 203349 PLB
- Aug 2016
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Minor inteiror alterations to existing condo unit to remove non-loadbearing wall. Unit 1122.
Permit 16 203349 BLD
- Jul 2014
Fire and life safety · Building Permit Related(FS) · Application On Hold
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Interior alterations for "Starbucks Coffee Company"
Permit 14 190693 FSU
- Jul 2014
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection
Plumbing - Interior alterations for "Starbucks Coffee Company"
Permit 14 190693 PLB
- Jul 2014
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Inspection
HVAC - Interior alterations for "Starbucks Coffee Company"
Permit 14 190693 HVA
- Jul 2014
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection
Interior alterations for "Starbucks Coffee Company"
Permit 14 190693 BLD
- Jun 2010
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Interior alterations to the ground floor unit #6, this will be a hair salon and spa. This proposal includes HVAC and Plumbing.
Permit 10 204661 PLB
- Jun 2010
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Interior alterations to the ground floor unit #6, this will be a hair salon and spa. This proposal includes HVAC and Plumbing.
Permit 10 204661 HVA
- Jun 2010
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Interior alterations to the ground floor unit #6, this will be a hair salon and spa. This proposal includes HVAC and Plumbing.
Permit 10 204661 BLD · est. $40,000
- Oct 2007
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Interior alterations to fit out new retail GF tenant 'Rosarium' flower shop. Unit #6
Permit 07 267910 PLB
- Oct 2007
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection
Interior alterations to fit out new retail GF tenant 'Rosarium' flower shop. Unit #6
Permit 07 267910 BLD · est. $60,000
- Jun 2004
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Make alterations to retail area on first floor for restaurant (12 seats). Tenant: Starbucks Coffee (unit 4) Existing & Proposed Use: Mixed Use Bldg. - Interior Alterations
Permit 03 170521 HVA
- Jan 2004
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing -Install fixtures (no plans) make interior alters to unit 5 & 6 by installing demising wall on ground floor for retail use. - Interior Alterations
Permit 04 105785 PLB
- Jan 2004
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC -Install hvac. make interior alters to unit 5 & 6 by installing demising wall on ground floor for retail use. - Interior Alterations
Permit 04 105785 HVA
- Jan 2004
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
make interior alters to unit 5 & 6 by installing demising wall on ground floor for retail use.
Permit 04 105785 BLD · est. $20,000
- Sep 2003
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Install fixtures in Unit 1701; refer to BP#01-165841.
Permit 03 179160 PLB
- Sep 2003
Heating, cooling and ventilation · HVAC: Other Group C Buildings · Closed
Make HVAC alterations to Unit 1701 in mixed use building. Refer to BP#01-165841 CMB. Cost included.
Permit 03 179157 MSA
- Aug 2003
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Make alterations to retail area on first floor for restaurant (12 seats). Tenant: Starbucks Coffee (unit 4) Existing & Proposed Use: Mixed Use Bldg. - Interior Alterations
Permit 03 170521 PLB
- Aug 2003
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Make alterations to retail area on first floor for restaurant (12 seats). Tenant: Starbucks Coffee (unit 4) Existing & Proposed Use: Mixed Use Bldg.
Permit 03 170521 BLD · est. $75,000
- May 2003
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed - Dormant
install Plumbing fixtures (as per form) (for plans see bp 03-128431 BLD)
Permit 03 128431 PLB
- May 2003
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Inspection
install HVAC system (for plans see bp 03-128431BLD)
Permit 03 128431 HVA
- Apr 2003
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - install fixtures-see schedule
Permit 03 122780 PLB
- Apr 2003
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - alter existing
Permit 03 122780 HVA
- Apr 2003
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
make interior alterations to create new washroom and construct demising wall to portion of the ground floor for retail store and drycleaning distribution station.(Units 3,7)
Permit 03 122780 BLD · est. $15,000
- May 2002
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
INSTALL on ground floor: 3 w.c., 3 w.b., 1 2-compt. k.s., 4 k.s., 1 ice cream dipper well, 1 dishwasher, 1 h.w.t., cost included in building permit no. 02-134328. for cafe---(seating capacity 30 seats)'--"-Le Gourmand" -
Permit 02 139235 PSA
- May 2002
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - alter h.v.a.c. system by installing washroom exhausts. on portion of ground floor for cafe---(seating capacity 30 seats)'--"-Le Gourmand" - cost included in building permit.
Permit 02 134328 HVA
- May 2002
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - 1st fl: cafe---(seating capacity 30 seats)'--"-Le Gourmand" -:3 w.c., 3 w.b., 2 kit sinks, 1 dishwasher,
Permit 02 134328 PLB
- May 2002
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
make interior alterations on portion of ground floor for cafe---(seating capacity 30 seats)'--"-Le Gourmand"
Permit 02 134328 BLD · est. $35,000
- Aug 2000
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Install/Alter HVAC - only · Closed
Install HVAC --hotwater heating and ductwork. Cost included in BP426832(990) (w24)
Permit 00 331364 HVA · est. $2,000,000
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Cleared permits and active permits. Contractors are named only on permits filed since 2017.
From City of Toronto open data
Neighbourhood
Living score
55/ 100
Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.
- Transit47
36.3 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 4 routes. Nearest subway or LRT: Osgoode (1 Yonge-University Line), 870 m.
- Parks & trees37
11 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 230 m. 378 street trees within 300 m.
- Cycling95
Within 1 km: 7.15 km of protected lanes, 4.8 km of bike lanes and trails, 0.9 km of shared routes. 19 Bike Share stations within 500 m.
- Schools nearby68
9 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: Ogden Jr Public School, 260 m), plus 1 private. Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.
- Daily amenities91
Within 1 km: 1 library, 3 community centres, 23 licensed child care centres.
- Road safety1
16 collisions with serious injury or death within 500 m, 2021–2025, 1 fatal. Fewer scores higher.
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Also worth knowing
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Safety
Wellington Place
- AssaultHigher than most
Higher than 89 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.9× the city median).
- Break and enterHigher than most
Higher than 86 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.8× the city median).
- RobberyAbout typical
Higher than 70 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.3× the city median).
- Auto theftLower than most
Lower than 78 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (64% of the city median).
- Theft from vehiclesAbout typical
Higher than 69 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.2× the city median).
- Theft over $5,000Among the highest
Higher than 91 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (2.0× the city median).
- Bicycle theftAmong the highest
Higher than 94 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (6.7× the city median).
- ShootingsAbout typical
Higher than 70 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.4× the city median).
- HomicideAmong the lowest
Lower than 92 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (55% of the city median).
How often police recorded each crime for every resident of the whole neighbourhood, averaged over 2023–2025. Places many people visit but few live in, like downtown, rank high for that reason alone, so this is not part of the living score.
Air
Gardiner Expressway, 1.1 km away
48.3 tonnes a year from 1 facility, mostly Pearl Street Steam Plant
Bands: traffic is high within 150 m of an expressway and moderate within 500 m; industrial is moderate under a tonne a year and high above. The industrial bands are ours, for orientation only: ChemTRAC totals mix substances of very different toxicity. Releases are self-reported to the City’s ChemTRAC program. For today’s readings see Air Quality Ontario.
Supervised consumption services
- Nearest site
- Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Service, 1.1 km
- Sites within 1 km
- 0
Sites currently offering services, from Health Canada, updated 2026-09-15. Sites open and close; check the list for current status.
Zoning
Commercial Residential Employment
- Category
- Mixed use
- Zone label
CRE (x1)- Height limit
- 39 m
Zoning By-law 569-2013, from City of Toronto open data. Exceptions (“x” numbers) and site-specific amendments can change what is allowed; check the City’s zoning map before relying on it.
Nearby change
- Open planning applications within 300 m
- 28
- Registered short-term rentals at this address
- 0
445 Adelaide St W · 300 m away
Rezoning · Appeal Received · submitted 2025-05-02
Zoning By-law Amendment for a 17-storey (59.65m including mechanical penthouse) hotel containing 144 suites.
City record8 Camden St · 70 m away
Site plan · Under Review · submitted 2023-09-01
Site Plan Application to permit a 19-storey mixed use building with retail space on the ground floor and 200 residential units above.
City record47 Camden St · 160 m away
Site plan · Under Review · submitted 2023-08-10
Site plan control resubmission for a 18-storey (57.85m including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with retail space on the ground floor and 255 residential units above at 35-47 Camden Street.
City record
Rezonings, site plans and subdivisions submitted in the last five years and still open.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Data as of 2026-10-03. Transit from TTC weekday schedules; parks, trees, cycling, schools, libraries, community centres, child care, collisions, crime, expressways, ChemTRAC releases, planning applications and short-term rental registrations from open.toronto.ca; Bike Share stations from Bike Share Toronto; supervised consumption sites from Health Canada.
From CMHC and the City of Toronto
Rent
Average rents nearby
Monthly rent in purpose-built rental apartments, October 2025.
| Bedrooms | Waterfront Communities-The Island | Toronto (Central) zone | Toronto region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,092 | $1,606 | $1,491 |
| 1 bed | $2,489 | $2,042 | $1,761 |
| 2 beds | $3,114* | $2,776 | $2,045 |
| 3+ beds | - | $3,580* | $2,294 |
| All units | $2,681 | $2,163 | $1,917 |
Averages over every unit, including long tenancies under rent control, so they run below what a new lease costs today. Condominium units rented out by their owners are not included. “-” means too few units were surveyed to publish; * marks an estimate CMHC rates poor. Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Rent reductions after property-tax cuts
When a rental property’s tax falls by more than 2.49%, Ontario law cuts its rents by a matching share, and the City writes to the tenants.
- 2017
- 0.39% lower rent · 1 of 31 units notified
- 2018
- 0.42% lower rent · 1 of 29 units notified
Where several units are listed, the cut shown is the median. Source: City of Toronto, Tenant Notification for Rent Reduction, 2014–2025.
Building facts
From the City of Toronto’s inventory of condominiums registered 2002–2018. Not resident reviews.
- Type
- Condominium
- Units
- 217
- Unit mix
- 20 studio · 131 one-bed · 65 two-bed · 1 three-bed+
- Condo plan
- TSCC 1477
- Registered
- November 2002
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Source dataset.
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