Year Built
2014
High-Rise Condo
Library District
by Context Development
170 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto, ON M5V 0E6
Total Units
364
Avg $/sqft
$901
Storeys
29
Available Units in Library District
2
Units for sale
From $539,000
2
Units for rent
From $2,400/mo
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Overview
In a rather unconventional turn of events, the Library District Condos was designed to complement a brand new library in Toronto’s Fort York neighbourhood. In fact, the residential building was named in celebration of the construction of the Toronto Public Library’s Fort York branch, which marks the 100th branch in the city.
Located in the same block as the library, as well as the forthcoming Creek Park, 170 Fort York is a 29-storey building with 364 downtown Toronto condos inside. Completed in 2014 by Context Development, the lobby of the building is a library in its own right: it features a wall of shelves that are filled with books.
The trend continues with the Library District Condos’ façade, which was designed by KPMB Architects and Page & Steele / IBI Group Architects. The architectural design inspired by the library features off-kilter panes of coloured glass that resemble stacks of books.
Last but not least — and hopefully the book theme doesn’t seem like overkill at this point — the 3-storey amenities space at 170 Fort York has been named the “Author’s Club.” Those who are bored of the metaphor don’t have to refer to this space by its name, however all residents will likely be found using its features from time to time.
To begin, there’s a party room with a kitchen and bar that’s ideal for those who like to entertain. Active residents can make use of the building’s well-stocked gym, which boasts modern equipment, locker rooms and saunas, and a yoga studio. The Library District Condos is also home to two outdoor terraces, a media room, and a boardroom, as well as two guest suites.
Developer
Context Development
Year Built
2014
Property Type
High-Rise Condo
Storeys
29
Total Units
364
Management
Canlight Property Management
Amenities
Underground Parking
Guest Suites
Fitness Centre
Sauna
Visitor Parking
Party Room
24/7 Concierge
Price History
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Market Stats
Prices in Library District are down 13.8% compared to last year.
$901
Avg $/sqft
-13.8%
YoY change
68
Avg days on market
Location & Walkability
Walk Score
94/100
Daily errands on foot
Transit Score
100/100
TTC, GO, subway access
Bike Score
67/100
Bike lanes & infrastructure
Neighbourhood in Toronto
CityPlace
urban modern active
CityPlace is a neighbourhood in Toronto known for its modern living spaces. It offers a vibrant urban lifestyle with various amenities nearby.
No homes currently for sale No rental listings available Schools rated 6.8 out of 10 Sample score of 6
Toronto, Ontario
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At a glance
Day to dayLivability
97
Walkability
out of 100 · averaged over 82 past and present listings
Average walk score reported on listings here
6.8
Schools near listings
out of 10 · averaged over 82 past and present listings
Fraser Institute ratings within 2 km of each listing, closer schools weighted more
Each score is an average over this area's own listings and is shown only where at least 5 of them carry one. Scores are reported by listing agents, not measured by HOMEH.
What it costsAffordability
Median asking price
In Ontario
$716,900
Median monthly rent
In Ontario
$2,499
On the marketMarket snapshot
For sale
0
For rent
0
Recently sold
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Market data as of 2026-08-16. Sold and leased figures are neighbourhood medians over the last 12 months, published only where at least 5 homes closed — never a single sale.
The honest readPros & cons
What people love
- Urban living with modern amenities
- Good school ratings
- Close to downtown Toronto
Keep in mind
- No current homes for sale or rent
- Prices may be above city median
The feel of the placeLifestyle
Daily life in CityPlace is active and urban, with easy access to city attractions.
Great for young professionals city dwellers
Within the boundaryWhat's nearby
The boundary
1.1 km²
Every count and every census figure on this page was measured inside this line — not within a circle drawn around a centre point.
19
Parks
8
Playgrounds
15
Transit stations
4
Grocery stores
41
Restaurants
27
Cafés
3
Gyms
1
Libraries
6
Pharmacies
Counted across all 1.1 km² of CityPlace. From OpenStreetMap, as of 2026-10-12.
The schoolsWhich schools, and how they rate
6.7/10
Average rating of the 3 rated schools in this area
3
Elementary
1
Secondary
Bishop Macdonell Catholic School
Catholic · Grades JK–8 · Toronto CDSB
7.2/10751st of 3,045 Ontario elementary schools
420 students · EQAO 2024-2025
The Waterfront School
Public · Grades JK–8 · Toronto DSB
7.2/106.0 over 5 yrs751st of 3,045 Ontario elementary schools
185 students · EQAO 2024-2025
Jean Lumb Public School
Public · Grades JK–8 · Toronto DSB
5.8/101,729th of 3,045 Ontario elementary schools
580 students · EQAO 2024-2025
City School
Public · Grades 9–12 · Toronto DSB
Not rated
EQAO 2024-2025
Ontario Ministry of Education school registry; ratings from the Fraser Institute report card. These are the schools that stand inside CityPlace, not a catchment — most Ontario boards do not publish attendance boundaries, and we will not draw a line we cannot source. Confirm enrolment with the school board before you buy.
The peopleWho lives here
28,199
Population (2021)
1.1 km²
Area
24,784
People per km²
32.6
Median age
$90,962
Median income
40%
Own their home
1.7
People per household
16,540
Households
Every age
- Children (under 15)7.3%
- Working age (15–64)87.2%
- Seniors (65+)5.5%
What is built here
- High-rise apartments99.5%
Own or rent
40%Owners
60%Renters
Across 16,540 households
When it was built
Mostly 2011–2015
- 1960 or earlier0%
- 1961–19802%
- 1981–19905%
- 1991–20007%
- 2001–200522%
- 2006–201024%
- 2011–201525%
- 2016–202116%
Share of occupied homes, by the era they were built in. Bars are drawn against the busiest era, not against each other, because the eras are not the same length. The eight shares are unlikely to total exactly 100: Statistics Canada rounds each era's count to the nearest 5 before publishing it, so we print what the census reports rather than adjusting a figure to make the column add up.
- 45.9%
- Born outside Canada
- 69.5%
- Hold a degree or higher
- 75.4%
- Employment rate
- 23.9%
- Commute by transit
- 36.9%
- Commute by car
- 1.4
- Children per family
- $76,082
- Median income after tax
- $109,942
- Average household income
- 14.5%
- Living on a low income
- $2,024/mo
- Renters pay, per month
- $2,124/mo
- Owners pay, per month
- $702,030
- Median home value at census
- 43.3%
- Renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
- 39.2%
- Owners spending 30%+ of income on housing
Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021. Added up from 12 census areas inside the boundary. Medians and rates are a population-weighted average of dissemination-area figures.
Sources: HOMEH listings, Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021, OpenStreetMap, HOMEH school registry, Photo: © Wikimedia Commons contributors (CC BY-SA)
