8 York Street 2905

Waterfront Communities C1, Toronto, M5J 2Y2 · More in this building

$573,000

1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
0 parking
600-699 sq ft

Listed 4 days ago · MLS® C14084622

About this home

Welcome to 8 York Street - a standout opportunity in Toronto's waterfront where lifestyle meets a rare financial advantage. Here's what makes this truly unique: The seller is covering 12 months of maintenance fees. Intoday's condo market, that's a rare incentive - and a serious edge.This means:. Lower monthly carrying costs from day one. Stronger cash flow positioning. Time to comfortably adjust to ownership expenses. Reduced financial pressure in your first year. Whether you're a first-time buyer or investor, this is your chance to step in strategically -not stressfully. For investors, this translates into improved first-year cash flow and stronger rental positioning right out of the gate - with comparable units in the area commanding solid rental demand.This bright and efficient 1-bedroom suite offers over 600 sq ft of open-concept living, modern finishes, and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light while showcasing stunning lake views - a layout that feels both functional and elevated. Enjoy premium amenities including indoor & outdoor pools, fitness centre, sauna, party room, guest suites, 24-hour concierge, and visitor parking. With PATH and steps to Union Station, commuting across the city is effortless. Surrounded by the waterfront, restaurants, cafes, and everyday essentials, this is downtown living done right - with an advantage most listings simply don't offer. Opportunities like this don't come often. Act fast.

Details

Type: Condo Apartment
Style: Apartment
Size: 600-699 sq ft
Basement: None
Garage: Underground
Kitchens: 1
Property tax: $2,800 (2025)
Maintenance fee: $578/month
Neighbourhood: Waterfront Communities C1
Municipality: Toronto C01
Price per sq ft: $882 (5% below condo apartments in Waterfront Communities C1, $926)
Fee per sq ft: $0.89/month (Toronto median $0.92)

Interior

Bedrooms: 1 above ground
Bathrooms: 1 × 4-piece (main)
Rooms: 4 above ground
Family room or den: No
Fireplace: No
Laundry: Ensuite
Features: Carpet Free

Heating, cooling and services

Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning: Central Air

Building and exterior

Style: Apartment
Exterior: Concrete
Waterfront: WaterfrontCommunity

Parking

Driveway and parking: Underground

Condo

Monthly fee: $578
Fee includes: Hydro Included, Water Included, CAC Included, Common Elements Included, Building Insurance Included
Amenities: Community BBQ, Guest Suites, Gym, Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool, Party Room/Meeting Room
Balcony: Open
Exposure: South East
View: Lake
Pets: Yes-with Restrictions
Security: Concierge/Security
Property manager: First Service Residential

Possession: TBA
Nearby: Arts Centre, Clear View, Lake/Pond, Park, Public Transit, Rec./Commun.Centre
Cross street: Queens Quay/York

Rooms

Room	Level	Size
Living Room	Main	5.59 × 3.25 m (18'4" × 10'8")
Dining Room	Main	5.59 × 3.25 m (18'4" × 10'8")
Kitchen	Main	3.49 × 2.25 m (11'5" × 7'5")
Primary Bedroom	Main	3.66 × 3.38 m (12' × 11'1")

History of this address

7 earlier listings at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

🚇 Union Subway9 min walk
🚇 St. Andrew Subway14 min walk
🚆 Toronto Union Station GO7 min walk

Within a 10-minute walk: 15 grocery stores, 211 cafés and restaurants, 22 parks, 11 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Farm Boy (100 m). Nearest park: Love Park (100 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

Bishop Macdonell Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 97%, math 64%17 min walk
Jean Lumb Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 93%, math 65%17 min walk
Downtown Alternative School18 min walk
St. Michael Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 36%1.2 km

Secondary

City School
EQAO: literacy test 58%1.4 km
Oasis Alternative Secondary School1.5 km
Contact Alternative School1.7 km

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.

Who lives here postal area M5J

Owners / renters: 43% / 57%
Median household income: $94,000
Average age: 39
Children under 15: 6%
Homes: 2% detached, 97% high-rise
Commute by transit: 22%
Population: 16,879

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 4.7%, Hindi 1.6%, Yue (Cantonese) 1.6%, Spanish 1.4%.

Flood and conservation No mapped hazard

Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area.

Screening maps only. Ask the conservation authority for a property inquiry before relying on this.

Safety

Major crime per resident in Harbourfront-CityPlace (2025): about the Toronto average, up 14% from the year before.

Assaultabout average
Break and enter25% below average
Auto theft75% below average
Robbery39% below average
Theft from vehicles42% below average
Shootingsabout average

Crime Severity Index for Toronto police: 60 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole neighbourhood, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Development nearby 6 active

200 QUEENS QUAY W · 50 m

Site Plan · NOAC Issued · applied 2022

Site Plan Approval for a 59-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 330 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of…
Application details
200 QUEENS QUAY W · 50 m

Plan of Condominium · Under Review · applied 2021

*** Draft Plan of Condominium for 1482 units.
Application details
60 HARBOUR ST · 250 m

Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2019

Site plan application for a proposed 57-storey non-residential building.
Application details
255 BREMNER BLVD · 400 m

Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2018

Proposed amendment to the approved site plan application for the Hydro Station (File No. 11 229840 STE 20 SA) to make the temporary driveway access from Lower…
Application details
20 YORK ST · 450 m

Official Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Council Approved · applied 2014

Proposal to construct a 48-storey office tower. The subject site includes 151 Front Street West and 20 York Street.
Application details
258 BREMNER BLVD · 450 m

Site Plan · Under Review · applied 2012

INACTIVE Revision to existing site plan agreement for changes to the exterior elevations, site details including gate and fencing work. Phase 1 of CN Tower…

Rezoning, site plan, subdivision and condominium applications filed with the city.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Neighbourhood crime: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal (Open Government Licence – Toronto Police Service). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada. Planning applications: City of Toronto open data.

Living here

Commute

Coming transit

🚧 Osgoode 1.3 km
🚧 Queen 1.3 km
🚧 Chinatown 1.6 km

Stations under construction or approved. Opening dates are the latest public estimates and often move.

Noise 1 source nearby

🛣️ Gardiner Expressway100 m

Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.

Building permits

Building Permit Related · 2024 · Cancelled
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Interior alterations to restaurant - 30 Seats - unit 1-3
Interior Alterations · 2024 · Closed
Interior alterations to restaurant - 30 Seats - unit 1-3
Interior Alterations · 2024 · Closed
Proposal to reno restaurant-80 seats, hvac-kitchen exhaust, plumbing-add 31 fixtures.
Garage Repair/Reconstruction · 2022 · Inspection
Parking garage repairs to existing building
Balcony/Guard Repairs · 2021 · Permit Issued
Balcony repairs - scope of work is to perform localized balcony concrete repairs and full traffic coating replacement. The work includes…

81 permits on this block of the street in the last 2 years.

Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.

Trees

48 City street trees within 100 m. That’s about the Toronto average of 42.

Trees on City boulevards only, not private yards or parks.

Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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Short-term rentals

Only in your principal residence (where you live). The entire home can be rented up to 180 nights a year; renting up to 3 bedrooms while you live there has no limit. Hosts register with the City and collect the 6% accommodation tax.

City rules

Zoning, heritage, building permits and street trees: City of Toronto open data (Open Government Licence – Toronto). Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

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Estimated monthly cost

Mortgage: $2,509
Property tax: $233
Maintenance: $578
Total: $3,321

$114,600 down, 25-year amortization at 4.39%.

Cash needed to buy

Down payment: $114,600
Land transfer tax (Ontario + Toronto): $15,986
Legal and other costs: ~$2,500
Total: $133,086

First-time buyers can get up to $8,475 of land transfer tax back. All closing costs

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Rental potential

$2,595/month

Typical asking rent for 1 bedroom condos like this within 1 km (184 for rent now; most $2,350–$2,800).

As a rental, with 20% down

Rent: $2,595
Mortgage: −$2,509
Property tax: −$233
Maintenance fee: −$578
Insurance, repairs, vacancy: −$191
Cash flow: −$917/month

Cap rate 3.3% · gross yield 5.4%. Rentals need 20% down. Rough figures before income tax; ask us for a full analysis.

Rent control: Depends on when the unit was first lived in: before Nov. 15, 2018 it’s covered by Ontario’s yearly limit (2.1% in 2026); after, there’s no cap.

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