621 King St W
Toronto, Ontario
A 408-unit condominium registered in 2016 (TSCC 2534).
- Living score
- 63/100
- Units
- 408
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City building permits
47 permits the City has issued at this address since 2000 - repairs, alterations and system work that needed one. Official records, not resident reports.
- Alterations 18
- Plumbing and drains 11
- Heating, cooling and ventilation 10
- Construction 3
- Fire and life safety 3
- Parking garage repair 1
- Demolition 1
- Oct 2022
Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Closed
Proposal for waterproofing and concrete repairs to the parking garage of an existing mixed use building - Levels P1 and P2
Permit 22 221190 BLD
- Oct 2017
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Cancelled
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to unit P1-8B to create an exercise clinic in P1 level of an existing condo building. Tenant - "Prescribed Clinic"
Permit 17 251739 PLB
- Oct 2017
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Cancelled
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to unit P1-8B to create an exercise clinic in P1 level of an existing condo building. Tenant - "Prescribed Clinic"
Permit 17 251739 HVA
- Oct 2017
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Cancelled
Proposal for interior alterations to unit P1-8B to create an exercise clinic in P1 level of an existing condo building. Tenant - "Prescribed Clinic"
Permit 17 251739 BLD
- Jul 2017
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Revision Issued
Revision to redistribute occupant load on Level 16 restaurant "Lavelle". Overall Occupant Load of 426 persons. Occupant Load of 426 persons interior and exterior where at no point shall the interior Occupant Load Exceed 275 persons. See re…
Permit 15 174119 BLD
- Mar 2017
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Revision Issued
REVISION 4 - change from Trespa exterior cladding above glazing elements on the 19th floor to Longboard cladding (non-combustible)Proposal for interior alterations to the P2 level for new kitchen prep area associated with 16th floor roofto…
Permit 15 174119 BLD
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- Oct 2016
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Cancelled
REVISION - change from Trespa exterior cladding above glazing elements on the 19th floor to Longboard cladding (non-combustible)Proposal for interior alterations to the P2 level for new kitchen prep area associated with 16th floor rooftop…
Permit 16 174038 BLD
- Oct 2016
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Revision 02: the interceptor specified adjacent to the diswasher (INT-2) is to be revised to a conventional low profile grease interceptor. The associated drainage connections are to be reworked to suit. Revised specifications for INT-2 (Z…
Permit 15 174119 PLB
- Aug 2016
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Revision Issued
Revision # 3 - To enlarge the Mechanical room on mezzanine level of the existing restaurant.
Permit 15 151551 BLD
- Aug 2016
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Revision Issued
Revision to add sprinklers in existing restaurant.
Permit 15 151551 BLD
- Jul 2016
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Revision Issued
REVISION 3 - to seperate the interior and exterior occupant loads. Toatal occupant load does not changeProposal for interior alterations to the P2 level for new kitchen prep area associated with 16th floor rooftop restaurant.
Permit 15 174119 BLD
- Jul 2016
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Revision Issued
REV - 02 Revised occupant load request (only) for the 15th and 16th floor restaurant and outdoor pool in base permit. No constrcution or change of use is proposed.
Permit 15 174119 BLD
- Jun 2016
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Permit Issued
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to the P2 level for new kitchen prep area associated with 16th floor rooftop restaurant.
Permit 16 174038 HVA
- Jun 2016
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection
Proposal for interior alterations to the P2 level for new kitchen prep area associated with 16th floor rooftop restaurant.
Permit 16 174038 BLD · est. $3,000,000
- May 2016
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Revision to add 2 staff washrooms and 7 washrooms on the 15th floor.
Permit 15 174119 PLB
- May 2016
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
Revision to add 2 staff washrooms and 7 washrooms on the 15th floor.
Permit 15 174119 HVA
- May 2016
Construction · Revision Issued
Revision to enclose area on P1 level for accessory use and relocate to 15th floor. Note: See active BLD for 15th floor - 15 174119-01 BLD.Please refer to permit #11-311255 BLD 02 for transfer tof NRGFA of 46.61 sq/m. This permit has been r…
Permit 11 311255 BLD
- Apr 2016
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Revision Issued
REV - 01 South east washrooms and service enclosure on the 16th floor have shifted due to base building mechanical interference. An acoustic door has been added on the 16th floor south of the washrooms between grid line 4 and 5.The configu…
Permit 15 174119 BLD
- Mar 2016
Alterations · Other(BA) · Cancelled
Proposal for the addition of combustible architectural cladding to a bar and restaurant space located at the 16th floor of the existing building. See related work under base permit number 15 174119 BLD 00 BA
Permit 16 128361 BLD
- Feb 2016
Construction · Revision Issued
Revision # 01 - To the ground and 2nd floor retail space to suit requirements of creating 2 separate retail spaces.Proposal to construct a mixed use building comprising of one 16 storey and one 11 storey tower, and 6 levels below grade par…
Permit 11 311255 BLD
- Dec 2015
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations on ground floor for restaurant with a 48 seats, "Starbucks"
Permit 15 261407 PLB
- Dec 2015
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations on ground floor for restaurant with a 48 seats, "Starbucks"
Permit 15 261407 HVA
- Dec 2015
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Proposal for interior alterations on ground floor for restaurant with a 48 seats, "Starbucks"
Permit 15 261407 BLD
- Dec 2015
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Interior alterations to the ground floor and addition of mezzanine level for 140 seat restaurant, "Oretta"
Permit 15 151551 PLB
- Dec 2015
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Interior alterations to the ground floor and addition of mezzanine level for 140 seat restaurant, "Oretta"
Permit 15 151551 HVA
- Dec 2015
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Revision Issued
Revision to ground floor to remove mechanical room and enlarge the mezzanine level as per COA.OCCUPANT LOAD - by design - 210 patrons
Permit 15 151551 BLD
- Oct 2015
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Revision # 01 - To modify existing sinks and plumbing as noted on drawings. Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for tenant fit up in the west retail unit on the ground floor for Credit Union.
Permit 14 267066 PLB
- Sep 2015
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Suite mechanical layout revision as per attached letter.
Permit 11 311255 PLB
- Sep 2015
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
Suite mechanical layout revision as per attached letter.
Permit 11 311255 HVA
- Jul 2015
Fire and life safety · Electromagnetic Locks · Closed
Proposal to install a Mag Lock in unit D123 in the existing Multiple Unit Building
Permit 15 197307 FSU · est. $5,000
- Jun 2015
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Interior alteration - 16th floor roof top restaurant - 15th floor kitchen - P1 access lobby
Permit 15 174119 PLB
- Jun 2015
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Interior alteration - 16th floor roof top restaurant - 15th floor kitchen - P1 access lobby
Permit 15 174119 HVA
- Jun 2015
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection
Interior alteration - 16th floor roof top restaurant and 15th floor kitchen (Occupant Load 210, and 18 staff) , Level P1 change to stair at GF access lobby from King St West.
Permit 15 174119 BLD · est. $3,000,000
- May 2015
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection
Interior alterations to the ground floor and addition of mezzanine level for 140 seat restaurant, "Oretta"
Permit 15 151551 BLD
- Jan 2015
Fire and life safety · Building Permit Related(FS) · Cancelled
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Proposal to construct a mixed use building comprising of one 16 storey and one 11 storey tower, and 6 levels below grade parking, which includes four levels (P1, P1 Mezz, P2 and P3) commercial parking garage.…
Permit 11 311255 FSU
- Dec 2014
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for tenant fit up in the west retail unit on the ground floor for Credit Union.
Permit 14 267066 PLB
- Dec 2014
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Inspection
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for tenant fit up in the west retail unit on the ground floor for Credit Union.
Permit 14 267066 HVA
- Dec 2014
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection
Proposal for interior alterations for tenant fit up in the west retail unit on the ground floor for Credit Union.
Permit 14 267066 BLD · est. $615,000
- Sep 2013
Fire and life safety · Sprinklers · Permit Issued
To install a stand pipe system and sprinklers system throughout the entire condo building including the 15 storeys above grade with mechanical penthouse, and 5 below grade parking levels in the north tower.To install a stand pipe system an…
Permit 13 229376 FSU · est. $1,000,000
- Nov 2011
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
PLB-Proposal to construct a mixed use building comprising of one 16 storey and one 11 storey tower, and 6 levels below grade parking, which includes four levels (P1, P1 Mezz, P2 and P3) commercial parking garage. Total 408 residential dwel…
Permit 11 311255 PLB
- Nov 2011
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC -Proposal to construct a mixed use building comprising of one 16 storey and one 11 storey tower, and 6 levels below grade parking, which includes four levels (P1, P1 Mezz, P2 and P3) commercial parking garage. Total 408 residential dw…
Permit 11 311255 HVA
- Nov 2011
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related (DR) · Closed
Drain - Proposal to construct a mixed use building comprising of one 16 storey and one 11 storey tower, and 6 levels below grade parking, which includes four levels (P1, P1 Mezz, P2 and P3) commercial parking garage. Total 408 residential…
Permit 11 311255 DRN
- Nov 2011
Construction · Inspection
Proposal to construct a mixed use building comprising of one 16 storey and one 11 storey tower, and 6 levels below grade parking, which includes four levels (P1, P1 Mezz, P2 and P3) commercial parking garage. Total 408 residential dwelling…
Permit 11 311255 BLD
- Jun 2011
Alterations · Other(BA) · Inspection
Shoring and excavation for remedial purposes. (See 11-221318 BLD 00 CP Conditional Permit)
Permit 11 221318 BLD
- Feb 2009
Demolition · Demolition · Closed
Proposal to demo existing 3 sty hotel/motel. N.B. Lot is not permitted to be used as a "commercial parking lot" pursuant to Section 12(2)204. Also site plan approval is required for "commercial parking lot".
Permit 09 112686 DEM
- Mar 2002
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Install - in laundry room only. cost included in BP02-101855-bld(990)
Permit 02 101855 HVA
- Jan 2002
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Install partitions on portion of the basement for laundry room.
Permit 02 101855 BLD · est. $10,000
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
63/ 100
Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.
- Transit46
35.9 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 4 routes. Nearest subway or LRT: St Andrew (1 Yonge-University Line), 1.4 km.
- Parks & trees72
21.3 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 120 m. 490 street trees within 300 m.
- Cycling98
Within 1 km: 5.8 km of protected lanes, 7.95 km of bike lanes and trails, 1.85 km of shared routes. 18 Bike Share stations within 500 m.
- Schools nearby68
10 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: Alpha Alternative & Oasis Alternative, 300 m), plus 1 private. Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.
- Daily amenities91
Within 1 km: 2 libraries, 2 community centres, 20 licensed child care centres.
- Road safety12
9 collisions with serious injury or death within 500 m, 2021–2025. 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, 640 m away
None reported
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, 1.4 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
- Set by the zone
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
- 32
- Registered short-term rentals at this address
- 0
150 Queens Wharf Rd · 270 m away
Site plan · Application Received · submitted 2026-03-09
The 2025 Proposal is a 37-storey tower with a total of 268 units and ~350m2 of ground floor non-residential GFA. Of the 268 units, over 50% of the units are larger two- and three-bedroom units and 30% of the total units are planned to be af
City record445 Adelaide St W · 260 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 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.
The City’s lists for 2014–2025 have no rent-reduction notices for this address.
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
- 408
- Unit mix
- 307 studio · 89 one-bed · 12 two-bed
- Condo plan
- TSCC 2534
- Registered
- July 2016
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Source dataset.
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