$3,499,000Asking Price
This is a rare, shovel-ready vacant lot located at 185 Gerrard Street East in the heart of downtown Toronto, fully zoned (RM) and approved for a 4-storey residential development featuring 28 self-contained microunits. All architectural drawings, site plans, and permits are in place, allowing for immediate construction. Ideally positioned just steps from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), George Brown College, major hospitals like St. Michaels and SickKids, and within walking distance to the Financial District, this property is perfectly suited for student housing, hospital staff residences, or young professionals seeking affordable, efficient urban living. Each unit is thoughtfully designed with modern layouts to meet the high demand for compact residential spaces. With exceptional walk, transit, and bike scores, and close proximity to public transit, parks, and daily amenities, this development offers significant rental upside and long-term value. Whether you're a developer looking to build and hold, an investor seeking strong rental returns, or a joint venture partner looking to collaborate on a turn-key downtown project, this site presents an outstanding opportunity in one of Torontos most supply-constrained and growth-oriented neighborhoods.
This is a rare, shovel-ready vacant lot located at 185 Gerrard Street East in the heart of downtown Toronto, fully zoned (RM) and approved for a 4-storey residential development featuring 28 self-contained microunits. All architectural drawings, site plans, and permits are in place, allowing for immediate construction. Ideally positioned just steps from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), George Brown College, major hospitals like St. Michaels and SickKids, and within walking distance to the Financial District, this property is perfectly suited for student housing, hospital staff residences, or young professionals seeking affordable, efficient urban living. Each unit is thoughtfully designed with modern layouts to meet the high demand for compact residential spaces. With exceptional walk, transit, and bike scores, and close proximity to public transit, parks, and daily amenities, this development offers significant rental upside and long-term value. Whether you're a developer looking to build and hold, an investor seeking strong rental returns, or a joint venture partner looking to collaborate on a turn-key downtown project, this site presents an outstanding opportunity in one of Torontos most supply-constrained and growth-oriented neighborhoods.
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Moss Park, Toronto is a central Toronto neighbourhood notable for its singles, renters, arts & culture professionals and salespeople. Residents tend to be older with a significant number of youth aged 20 to 24, adults aged 25 to 64 and seniors aged 65 to 69.
Kids Per Family
0.9
kids per family 
in the neighbourhood.
                                                71%
                                                of residents are 
single and loving it.
                                            
71% singles
Toronto (50%)
                                                85%
                                                of residents 
are renters.
                                            
85% renters
Toronto (47%)
                                                42%
                                                of residents are 
university grads.
                                            
42% university grads
Toronto (48%)Average Household Income
$62K
is the average household
income in the neighbourhood.
Professions
| Sales | 18% | 
| Government | 8% | 
| Business | 8% | 
| Management | 7% | 
| Culture | 6% | 
                                                41%
                                                of residents were 
born outside of Canada.
                                            
41% immigrants
Toronto (48%)4.7% from Ethiopia
 All-time
1.2% from Ethiopia
 Recent
Foreign Languages
| French | 4% | 
| Spanish | 3% | 
| Arabic | 2% | 
| Bengali | 2% | 
| Somali | 2% | 
Religions
| Christian | 51% | 
| Muslim | 10% | 
| Hindu | 3% | 
| Buddhist | 2% | 
| Jewish | 2% | 
Social Housing Buildings
22
Social housing buildings 
in the neighbourhood.
Shelters
9
Homeless shelters in
 the neighbourhood.