They are currently advertising “new upscale renovated apartments”. Drug users and paraphernalia in the stairwells. I'm an introvert, but as long as your pleasant and smiling, there's not really an issue with terrible neighbours. I posted about it recently, here. It's definitely not unsafe. Pandemic might have changed that a bit. Mine comes with a bunch of amenities you wouldn't otherwise get in an apartment building, and the prices are competitive. You will most definitely feel like you belong either way. Police hand out flyers related to the disappearance of three men in the neighbourhood of Church and Wellesley, in Toronto, Thursday, June 6, 2013. But Church and Wellesley has demonstrated a remarkable amount of resilience in the past half century, and I think its heart and soul will persevere for many years to come. No tips yet. Also people at the clubs and bars sing karaoke loudly until 12am. Good building/management with no major complaints other than it can be noisy (construction or individuals at night). I second this, park property management is great! Log in to leave a tip here. If you're just moving into the city, it's a great place to start and get your bearings while not breaking the budget. I used to live close to church and Wellesley beside the loblaws on Carlton street. (I should note, though, that I am a tall, bearded man, and I recognize that this is a privilege in terms of safety.). Emergency crews were called to the Church Street and Wellesley Street East area at around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday where a man was found with multiple stab wounds to his upper body. As others have said too, walking around Church and Wellesley area is fine at night, but I would avoid going any farther east. And the Carlton movie theatre is THE best. Michael Nicholas January 19, 2018. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. [quote]I actually went to college with one of the protesters (Marisa Johnson). Lived with cockroaches and mice and management has nothing to do about it because the building was so old and they were in the walls. I learned that I'm better suited for an area outside the downtown. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, call ahead to verify hours, and remember to practice social distancing. Police have released surveillance camera footage of a male suspect wanted after a 34-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in a Church and Wellesley … This was about five years ago, not sure if it's any better now. Church Wellesley Village residents report spike in violence Residents in the Church and Wellesley neighbourhood are reporting a spike in violence since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Post. I only moved out because I bought a place - I was super happy with the building itself. Text: Codi Wilson, CP24.com ... Richey, 22, was last seen in the area of Church and Wellesley streets at around 3 a.m. on Nov. 25 and was reported missing that same day. Close to active nightlife (I'm sure that'll rebound quickly, post-covid), Lots of restaurants and retail accessible from your doorstep, Allan Gardens Conservatory is nearby (IMO the best public space in the city). She holds a B.A. A 20-year-old man has been charged in connection with the stabbing of a man in the city’s Church-Wellesley Village neighbourhood early Thursday morning. one of them is great, there's another guy who's new and a complete tool. Rehabilitation. You have easy access to the subway, to the Carlton streetcar, the Bay bus, the Wellesley bus. 2/8. Log in to leave a tip here. We toured 100 Wellesley with a friend who lived there. It is definitely a very loud area especially during Pride since Wellesley and Church gets shut down and turns into party central. News, People, Places, Events, Articles, and Discussions on Toronto; Canada's Business … Amazon packages are often left in the mail room which is open to anyone, packages were sometimes stolen. The Manhattan (not the project name, but the building that was there before) at Church and Charles is shoring, and it looks like the Traders Building is emptying out. Also people at the clubs and bars sing karaoke loudly until 12am. I lived on 48 isabella for a year and it was terrible. Pros: Very nice building and well maintained, management is very nice and responsive, and the East Tower is nicer as it's newer and has in-suite laundry. Meanwhile, Church + Wellesley may not be Bloor + Yonge, but it's an important corner for one high-profile Toronto community, and that's why ONE would have hired 3XN in the first place, held more-than-the-usual public consultations, and be pitching this indoor/outdoor community facility at the corner as their Section 37 contribution. No problem with the other tenants. But for me, the benefits outweigh the risks. Currently live at 66 (~2years). I live in an older condo building just few blocks east of area. Missing person poster for Andrew Kinsman at Barbara Hall Park near Church St. and Wellesley St. E in Toronto, Ont. Family members of 22-year-old Tess Richey have gathered in Toronto to search for their loved one after she went missing over the weekend. No roaches or anything like that. Not bad singing mind you, but there's only so many times you can hear Cher, Madonna, Rhianna, Lady Gaga, etc etc in a given week/month. So I would avoid anything facing North if that’s the building you end up in. I moved to the Junction after but had no regrets of my time at Church/Wellesley. Post. Dave Abel/Toronto Sun/QMI . I lived at 100 Wellesley a decade ago. Save. The building also overcharges for heat, hydro, and AC, and would not give access to my friend to view his own utility meters. It bills itself as Toronto's hottest nerd bar. Between the late 1960s and the early 1980s, a loose association of gay social spaces consolidated into what is now known as the ‘gay village’ in the Church and Wellesley street areas in downtown Toronto. Reddit. Interesting. The crazies for the most part won’t bother you, but always mind your own business and don’t make eye contact. you need to be careful about apartments in this area as alot are quite gross/have bedbugs. Great pool and upkeep. You're right that it's partly because of the neighborhood's colorful characters. Some of the advertised amenities were closed the whole five years I lived there. I would recommend at least talking to current tenants before you moved to see what’s the situation at the building because from what I understood the roaches problem is all around that area. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Police called to neighbouring buildings routinely, sketchy as hell people wandering around at all hours, and a lot of homelessness and mentally ill people. Sgt. Share. He completed his residency training in London, Ontario at the University of Western Ontario. It's an extremely convenient area to live. Don't live on the 4th floor, gym is on the 5th floor and it's a nightmare when people are working out and dropping weights. Share. He is a certificant of the College of Family Physicians of Canada. As a high density urban area in a major city, there is a fair amount of everything you would expect: culture, diversity, crowds, events, GREAT food and nightlife, yes; and also crime, as well as people facing homelesness and addiction and mental health challenges. Reddit; Wechat; Abstract en. nice! As others have mentioned, Church & Wellesley is the epicentre of Toronto's LGBT2Q+ community, and many local shops and services reflect this. It’s a wonderful place to live, but there is a hefty amount of research you’ll have to do to ensure you have that wonderful experience at home, as well as out in the community. 479 votes, 12 comments. I live there and am enjoying it a lot. 66 Isabella is going to have construction close to it for years. Depending on how much you cycle, you might feel more bike lanes are needed. I’m currently living in that area. Close to the 1 line and accessible to both Bloor and the downtown by walking distance. The management will try to sell you on everything, so go to the tenants. Had a terrible experience there a while back. If not, than you can find a better area lol. Tips 1; Photos 2; Trillium College. A subreddit for people to submit questions to Torontonians and about Toronto and receive constructive responses. Make sure ur window is soundproofing. Very pet friendly. Tina Yazdani looks at what’s behind the incidents that have some … Church Wellesley Health Centre Rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary health clinic serving Toronto and the surrounding area. Church and Wellesley are proposed as a rental building, providing a diverse mix of unit types not found in many of the new developments. My local was Hair of the Dog, which I loved, but a lot of the other bars and restaurants in the area are either like, bland sports bars, or loud gay clubs (not a bad thing, and I'm gay too FWIW). Greetings, To care for one another in the midst of COVID-19,Village Church is suspending Sunday Worship and onsite gatherings. Has a good neighborhood vibe considering how close it is to the downtown, I had my regular spots for coffee and lunch; people were very friendly. Text: ... of sexually assaulting and strangling Richey in the exterior stairwell of a building under renovation in the city’s Church-Wellesley neighbourhood on … which supers are you referring to? Your input into the planning process can help shape it for the future. No tips and reviews. Share: Reddit. Save. My only complaint was that it was a bit noisy, boring, and bland. READ MORE: Anti-LGBTQ2 group petitions magazine’s use of … Also definitely check the bed bug registry. Describe all the experiences you've had with bedbugs in this area. It's not that scummy the homeless and mentally ill aren't really in that area, although they will frequent Yonge Street, due to it's close proximity.