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637 Lake Shore Blvd W

Toronto, Ontario

A 256-unit condominium registered in 2006 (TSCC 1789).

Living score
43/100
Units
256
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City building permits

41 permits the City has issued at this address since 2000 - repairs, alterations and system work that needed one. Official records, not resident reports.

  • Alterations 24
  • Plumbing and drains 12
  • Heating, cooling and ventilation 3
  • Fire and life safety 2
  • Jun 2025

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    Proposed interior alterations to unit 818 updating main washroom, closet and powder room

    Permit 25 184500 BLD · est. $170,000

  • Dec 2024

    Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection

    Plumbing - Interior Alterations of an existing condominium apartment

    Permit 24 251353 PLB

  • Dec 2024

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection

    Interior Alterations of an existing condominium apartment

    Permit 24 251353 BLD · est. $50,000

  • Sep 2022

    Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed

    Plumbing - Proposed interior renovation of condo unit. Work to include new powder room, reconfigure kitchen, and replace fixtures in primary washroom.

    Permit 22 202480 PLB

  • Sep 2022

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection

    Proposed interior renovation of condo unit. Work to include new powder room, reconfigure kitchen, and replace fixtures in primary washroom.

    Permit 22 202480 BLD

  • Jan 2021

    Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed

    Plumbing - Interior Alterations to Unit 206

    Permit 21 106077 PLB

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  • Jan 2021

    Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Inspection

    HVAC - Interior Alterations to Unit 206

    Permit 21 106077 HVA

  • Jan 2021

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    Interior Alterations to Unit 206

    Permit 21 106077 BLD

  • Nov 2018

    Plumbing and drains · Fixtures/Roof Drains: Other · Closed

    Proposal to shift the plumbing fixtures in master en suite in unit 1080 of the existing apartment building.

    Permit 18 256150 PSA · est. $50,000

  • Nov 2018

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Cancelled

    Construct interior alterations for an additional room on the 2nd floor of the unit

    Permit 18 252375 BLD · est. $25,000

  • Aug 2018

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    REV 01: changes as per bubbled drawings

    Permit 18 167255 BLD

  • May 2018

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    Proposal for interior alterations to unit 115 in existing apartment building.

    Permit 18 167255 BLD · est. $60,000

  • May 2018

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    Proposal to construct interior alterations to condo unit 116.

    Permit 18 159556 BLD · est. $40,000

  • Apr 2015

    Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed

    Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to unit 434

    Permit 15 140001 PLB

  • Apr 2015

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    REV 01 - to ceiling for structural purposes

    Permit 15 140001 BLD

  • Apr 2015

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    Proposal for interior alterations to unit 434

    Permit 15 140001 BLD

  • Jul 2014

    Plumbing and drains · Fixtures/Roof Drains: Other · Closed

    Proposal to move and replace fixtures in an existing residential condo suite on the 3rd floor - unit 304

    Permit 14 195606 PSA · est. $1,000

  • Mar 2010

    Alterations · Other(BA) · Inspection

    Permit to reconstruct entrance stairs on North elevation of existing Condo Building - Tip Top Building.

    Permit 10 133716 BLD · est. $227,500

  • Jun 2008

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    revision to exisitng building permit - revision to include inside work and additionional inside information - Interior Alterations to construct new decorative post and beam detail in exterior amenity space which is part of the condominium…

    Permit 08 151061 BLD

  • Apr 2008

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    Interior Alterations to construct new decorative post and beam detail in exterior amenity space which is part of the condominium unit.

    Permit 08 151061 BLD · est. $50,000

  • Nov 2006

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Revision Issued

    Revise Suite 1016 layout. (suite layout changes in connection with bldg 02-195319)

    Permit 05 194409 BLD

  • Jul 2006

    Alterations · Multiple Projects · Revision Issued

    Alter Plans 02-195319 by revising fire seperation of electrical closets at public corridor walls & 6th floor transfer space

    Permit 02 195319 BLD

  • Jul 2006

    Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed

    Plumbing - Interior alterations to an existing unit (1027)

    Permit 06 158402 PLB

  • Oct 2005

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection

    Make interior alterations on 1st floor to 10th floor (suite layout changes in connection with bldg 02-195319)

    Permit 05 194409 BLD · est. $250,000

  • Oct 2005

    Fire and life safety · Electromagnetic Locks · Closed

    install 9 electromagnetic locks two in bsmt, seven on first first floor

    Permit 05 189440 FSU · est. $10,000

  • Feb 2005

    Alterations · Multiple Projects · Ready for Issuance

    Alter plans under BP# 02-195319 BLD : make interior alterations to the following suites 115, 208, 226,320, 408, 505, 518, 619, 628,828 upper, 119, 209,301, 327, 413, 511, 525,617 L, 808 lower, 1024, 201, 217, 317, 332, 414, 514, 527, 617,…

    Permit 02 195319 BLD

  • Nov 2003

    Fire and life safety · Sprinklers · Inspection

    to supply shop drawings for sprinkler system re 02-195319

    Permit 03 195429 FSU

  • Aug 2003

    Alterations · Multiple Projects · Closed

    Alter plans as approved under BP#03-129065 BLD; demolish part of 3 storey building - 2 floors (76m2), erect interior partitions, build 2 new exterior stairs for temporary condominium sales office.

    Permit 03 129065 BLD

  • May 2003

    Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Inspection

    HVAC - Install HVAC system.cost included in bp

    Permit 02 195319 HVA

  • May 2003

    Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed

    Plumbing -install plumbing fixtures

    Permit 03 129065 PLB

  • May 2003

    Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed

    HVAC - install hvac for new temporary sales office.

    Permit 03 129065 HVA

  • May 2003

    Alterations · Multiple Projects · Closed

    demolish part of 3 storey building - 2 floors (76m2), erect interior partitions, build 2 new exterior stairs for temporary condominium sales office.

    Permit 03 129065 BLD · est. $40,000

  • Dec 2002

    Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed

    Plumbing - install fixtures -in Bsmt: 65 fd. On 1st fl: 25-1comp.kit sinks, 25 dw, 39 wb, 24 bt, 6 showers, 35 wc, 5 urinals, 24 wm, 1 janitor sink, 1 hot tub. On floors 2-5 inclusive - 35-1comp.kit sinks, 35 dw, 40 wb, 36 bt, 12 showers,…

    Permit 02 197726 PLB

  • Dec 2002

    Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed

    Plumbing - install storm and sanitary drains.and all plmbg.system for the Entire bldg. (see plans) Cost included in BP02-195319(not yet)

    Permit 02 197720 PLB

  • Dec 2002

    Alterations · Shoring · Closed

    shoring and excavation for 3 level underground parking garage. See BP02-195319(not yet)

    Permit 02 197720 BLD

  • Dec 2002

    Alterations · Multiple Projects · Inspection

    Make interior alterations to existing industrial building for residential building and construct 6 storey addition above existing building and 3 levels of underground parking.

    Permit 02 195319 BLD · est. $46,000,000

  • Apr 2002

    Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed

    Plumbing - INSTALL on 5th floor for new offices and showrooms: 1 k.s., 1 w.b., 1 w.c., 1 janitor sink. - cost included in building permit.

    Permit 02 128158 PLB

  • Apr 2002

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    make interior alterations to 5th floor for new offices and showrooms.

    Permit 02 128158 BLD · est. $500,000

  • Jun 2001

    Alterations · Window Replacement · Closed

    Window replacement (380 windows) "Historical"

    Permit 01 150430 CMB · est. $1,500,000

  • Jun 2001

    Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed

    install 4" sanitary drain connecting to sanitary sump)) install 2-F.D.cost included in bp 01-136259 "Historical"

    Permit 01 148470 PSA

  • May 2001

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed

    Renovations to accomodate new electrical service in the basement. "Historical"

    Permit 01 136259 CMB · est. $250,000

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

43/ 100

Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.

  • Transit21

    17.3 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 2 routes. Nearest subway or LRT: St Andrew (1 Yonge-University Line), 1.9 km.

  • Parks & trees86

    37.3 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 70 m. 391 street trees within 300 m.

  • Cycling87

    Within 1 km: 2.35 km of protected lanes, 8.6 km of bike lanes and trails, 0.05 km of shared routes. 12 Bike Share stations within 500 m.

  • Schools nearby29

    4 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: The Waterfront School , 400 m). Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.

  • Daily amenities35

    Within 1 km: 1 library, 1 community centre, 7 licensed child care centres.

  • Road safety15

    7 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

Fort York-Liberty Village

  • AssaultAbout typical

    Higher than 57 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.1× the city median).

  • Break and enterLower than most

    Lower than 83 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (67% of the city median).

  • RobberyAmong the lowest

    Lower than 92 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (42% of the city median).

  • Auto theftAmong the lowest

    Lower than 97 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (31% of the city median).

  • Theft from vehiclesAmong the lowest

    Lower than 91 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (63% of the city median).

  • Theft over $5,000Higher than most

    Higher than 80 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.6× the city median).

  • Bicycle theftAmong the highest

    Higher than 90 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (6.0× the city median).

  • ShootingsAbout typical

    Higher than 54 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).

  • HomicideAbout typical

    Lower than 56 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about 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

Traffic pollutionModerate

Gardiner Expressway, 280 m away

Industrial releases within 1 kmLow

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, 2.4 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

Not in the city-wide by-law

This site is still governed by a former municipality’s zoning by-law, which the city-wide data does not cover.

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
0
Registered short-term rentals at this address
3

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.

Average monthly rent by bedroom type
BedroomsSouth Parkdale/King WestToronto (West) zoneToronto region
Studio$1,436$1,410$1,491
1 bed$1,826$1,798$1,761
2 beds$2,436$2,252$2,045
3+ beds$3,747$3,238$2,294
All units$1,931$1,945$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. 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
0.44% lower rent · 21 of 36 units notified
2018
0.43% lower rent · 26 of 34 units notified
2019
0.46% lower rent · 2 of 34 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
256
Unit mix
198 one-bed · 57 two-bed · 1 three-bed+
Condo plan
TSCC 1789
Registered
August 2006

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Source dataset.

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