Published 19 October 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
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222 The Esplanade, Toronto
Built
1991
Storeys
12
Suites
349
Developer
Victoria & Lawrence
Corporation
MTCC-955
Walk Score
99
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How you get around
Scores from Walk Score®
Walk Score
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
Rider's Paradise
Bike Score
Biker's Paradise
Transit, nearest first
- 121Esplanade-RiverTTC busSteps away
- 75SherbourneTTC bus0.2 km
- 503King St East at Ontario St503 Kingston Rd / 504 King / 508 Lake Shore streetcar0.2 km
- 65ParliamentTTC bus0.3 km
- 1King stationLine 1 Yonge–University1.0 km
- GOUnion Station GOBarrie / Kitchener / Lakeshore East / Lakeshore West / Milton / Richmond Hill / Stouffville lines1.3 km
- UPUnion stationUP Express · Pearson to Union1.3 km
TTC is renewing streetcar track at Long Branch Loop through late 2026; some Lake Shore streetcar trips run as buses.
Distances are straight-line from the building.
How far is everything?
From the front door, in kilometres.
Schools for this address
Public schools from the TDSB school locator, checked 18 October 2026. Boundaries change: confirm with the board before you buy.
ElementaryJK–8
Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School
246 The Esplanade, Toronto
Steps away
Zoned for this address
High schoolGr 9–12
Jarvis Collegiate Institute
495 Jarvis St, Toronto
2.1 km
Zoned for this address
Catholic elementary
St Michael Catholic Elementary School - Bldg 1
0.4 km · ~6 min walk
Nearest, confirm zoning
Catholic elementary
St Paul Catholic Elementary School
0.7 km · ~11 min walk
Nearest, confirm zoning
Catholic secondary
St Joseph's College School
2.5 km
Nearest, confirm zoning
French-language · Viamonde (public)
Ecole Elementaire Gabrielle Roy
0.9 km · ~14 min walk
Nearest, confirm zoning
Catholic (TCDSB) and French-language schools shown are the nearest to the building, not confirmed zoning. Check the TCDSB school locator, Viamonde or MonAvenir.
By the numbers
What units at Yorktown on the Park actually trade for
| Unit type | Sold | Median price | Leased | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | 4 | $417,500 | 6 | $2,250/mo |
| 2 bed | 3 | $542,000 | 9 | $2,995/mo |
Table covers the last 24 months. TRREB MLS® System aggregates; a median is shown only with 3 or more deals, and sizes come from listing ranges. Not an appraisal: get an estimate for your unit.
Living here
Renters, Airbnb and elevators at Yorktown on the Park
Do mostly owners or renters live here?
Renter-heavy building. Of 47 deals here in the last 24 months, 33 were leases and 14 were sales. A high lease share usually means more investor owners, more move-ins and a deeper pool of rental comparables.
Can you Airbnb a unit at Yorktown on the Park?
Some owners here hold City registrations, but the condo’s own declaration and rules can still forbid short stays. In Toronto you can only host in your principal residence, a whole unit for at most 180 nights a year, with a $390 yearly registration and 6% accommodation tax. You cannot buy here to run it as a full-time Airbnb. Check the condo’s rules in the status certificate before you count on it.
How reliable are the elevators?
Ontario requires residential buildings to report any elevator outage lasting 48 hours or more, and this address has none on record. Elevators still need modernizing every 25 to 30 years, so check the reserve fund study for the date.
Sources: TRREB MLS® System lease and sale counts; City of Toronto short-term rental registrations (Open Data, 18 Oct 2026); TSSA Residential Elevator Availability portal.
Before you buy here
Five things the listing will not tell you about Yorktown on the Park
- Reserve fund health. Ask for the latest reserve fund study and its date. A thin fund in an older building usually means fee jumps or a special assessment.
- Special assessments and big repairs. Check the status certificate for planned levies and for balcony, garage, window or elevator work.
- Insurance deductible. Find the corporation’s deductible for water damage. If it is higher than your own policy covers, raise your coverage before closing.
- Fee trend. Compare this year’s budget with last year’s. Rises of 2–5% a year are typical; bigger jumps need an explanation.
- Lawsuits and rules. Look for legal claims against the corporation, and for rules on pets, short-term rentals and leasing.
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Eat, drink and shop nearby
Within about a 10-minute walk.
Sushi
Moegi Sushi
Steps away
Pizza
Pizza Nova
Steps away
Sandwiches
Subway
Steps away
Shawarma
The Bhais Shawarma & Grill
Steps away
Restaurant
St. Lawrence Cafe Bazzar
0.2 km · ~3 min walk
Coffee
Rooster Coffee
0.2 km · ~3 min walk
Places from OpenStreetMap. Check hours before you go.
Parks nearby
- David Crombie Park
- Princess Street Park
- Parliament Square Park
Nearest grocery
No Frills
Steps away
Prices: TRREB MLS® System aggregate medians for 222 The Esplanade, last 12 months (updated 18 October 2026), compiled by Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage; deemed reliable, not guaranteed. Schools: TDSB school locator; Catholic and French schools: nearest by distance. Transit and scores: Walk Score® and TTC/GO station locations. Nearby places: OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line estimates.
Yorktown on the Park is the building I show people who want St. Lawrence without paying St. Lawrence glass-tower prices. It is a 1991 mid-rise with the park right out the front door and a fee that covers almost every utility, including hydro. That fee looks high on paper, and it is the first thing we will take apart together. I’m Jatin Dua, RE/MAX Quantum Realty.
Quick answer
Yorktown on the Park is a 12-storey condominium at 222 The Esplanade, near Princess Street in the St. Lawrence neighbourhood of downtown Toronto. Condos.ca lists 349 suites from about 419 to 1,335 sq ft, a 1991 completion and Victoria & Lawrence (Yorktown) as the developer. The condominium corporation, MTCC-955, was registered on 27 February 1991, and the listed manager is Shelter Canadian Properties. Condos.ca lists the fee as covering common elements, heat, hydro, air conditioning, building insurance, parking and water.
Yorktown on the Park at a glance
A courtyard building in a planned neighbourhood
St. Lawrence is one of the few parts of downtown that was planned as a neighbourhood from the start, with mid-rise buildings lining The Esplanade and a long linear park running down the middle. Yorktown belongs to that generation. It is 12 storeys, not 40, and it sits directly across from David Crombie Park and close to Parliament Square Park.
The building is concrete with vertical bands of glass, and the suites are arranged around a central courtyard. Listing descriptions also mention a rooftop garden. Between the courtyard, the roof and the park across the street, this is one of the better buildings downtown for anyone who wants green space without driving to it.
There are shops at grade along The Esplanade, which helps the street feel lived in. The trade-off of a mid-rise is views: you look at trees and neighbouring buildings, not the lake, and you should price it that way.
Layouts from an era of rectangles
Suites here run from about 419 sq ft to about 1,335 sq ft, with a lot of one-bedroom-plus-den plans and a good number of two-bedroom-plus-den plans. Building descriptions talk about rectangular layouts, long living areas and enclosed kitchens, which is typical of early-1990s design and usually means less wasted space than in many newer suites.
Listing descriptions mention two-level penthouses with private terraces, greenhouse-style windows in some suites and wood-burning fireplaces. A wood-burning fireplace in a downtown condo is rare. If a suite has one, ask the corporation how the chimneys are maintained and whether owners are allowed to use them, and confirm what your insurer needs.
Finishes vary a lot from suite to suite, because some owners have renovated and others have not. In a building this age you are buying the layout and the location, then budgeting for what is inside.
Thinking about buying or selling here?
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Why the fee looks high, and why it may not be
Across current listings, fees work out to about $1.23 per square foot, which is well above what you will see quoted for newer towers in the area. On its own, that number scares people off. It should not, until you look at what it covers.
Condos.ca lists hydro, heat, air conditioning, water, building insurance, common elements and parking in the fee. Most newer buildings nearby bill hydro to you through a sub-meter, charge for heat and cooling separately, and may not bundle a parking space. Add those costs back onto a newer building before you compare.
The other side is that you do not control your own usage costs, and a building this age will have older mechanical systems that the fee is paying to run and eventually replace. That is a reserve fund question, and I would read that study before anything else.
Living on The Esplanade
Daily life here is about walking. St. Lawrence Market is a short walk west along Front Street, the Distillery District is to the east, and the Financial District and Union Station are within walking distance for most people. The automatic panel on this page shows transit, schools and nearby food in detail.
The street is quieter than Front or King, and the park across the road gives you a buffer that a tower on a main street cannot. Suites facing the courtyard will be calmer again. If you are sensitive to noise, ask which way a suite faces before you book a showing.
The area east of here keeps changing, with the West Don Lands and the Distillery area adding towers every year. That brings more shops and services, and also more construction, so check the City of Toronto development map for anything planned near the building.
How it compares on The Esplanade
The Esplanade is lined with buildings from the same planning era, and many are co-ops or rentals rather than condominiums, so the choice of resale condos on this stretch is narrower than it looks. Yorktown’s large suite count means there is usually something for sale, which is not true of every building nearby.
Against the newer glass towers on Front Street and towards the Distillery, Yorktown gives you more interior space for the money and a quieter street, but older finishes and no views of note. Against the other early-1990s buildings in St. Lawrence, the main differences are the courtyard, the rooftop garden and that all-inclusive fee.
My advice is to compare three numbers side by side: price per square foot, total monthly cost including utilities, and the health of the reserve fund. Yorktown tends to look better on the first two than buyers expect, and the third is where you do your homework.
What Yorktown costs
Condos.ca puts the building average at about $682 per square foot, which is low for this part of downtown. Newer towers a few blocks away often trade well above that. Part of the discount is age and the lack of views; part of it is the high fee, which buyers price in.
When I checked, there were nine suites for sale. The one-bedroom-plus-den suites of about 500 to 599 sq ft were asking from about $405,000 to $458,000, and the two-bedroom-plus-den suites of about 800 to 999 sq ft were asking from about $529,000 to $589,000. Fees on those listings ran from roughly $670 a month on the smaller suites to roughly $1,000 to $1,250 on the larger ones.
That is a lot of choice for one building, which helps a buyer negotiate. Before you make an offer, get the recent sold results for the same layout. I can pull those for you through my building sold report.
Building specifications
| Building name | Yorktown on the Park |
| Address | 222 The Esplanade, Toronto M5A 1J2 |
| Developer | Victoria & Lawrence (Yorktown) |
| Storeys | 12 |
| Total suites | 349 (other sources say about 350) |
| Condo corporation | MTCC-955 |
| Registered | 27 February 1991 |
| Property management | Shelter Canadian Properties |
| Suite sizes | Approximately 419 to 1,335 sq ft |
| Maintenance fees | About $1.23 per sq ft across current listings |
| Fees include | Common elements, heat, hydro, air conditioning, building insurance, parking and water |
Amenities at Yorktown on the Park
The amenities are modest: concierge and security, a gym and sauna, guest suites, bike storage and the rooftop garden and courtyard. The real amenity is the park across the street, which gives you more outdoor space than any rooftop terrace could.
Jatin’s honest take on Yorktown on the Park
Who this building suits
First-time buyers and downsizers who want a downtown address with trees and a quieter street, and who prefer a practical layout over a view. It also suits people who like a predictable monthly bill, since nearly every utility is in the fee. If you want a pool, a long list of amenities or a lake view, look at the newer towers to the south and east.
What I’d want you to check
This building is more than 30 years old, so read the reserve fund study and the status certificate carefully for windows, balcony work, the garage, the roof garden and the heating and cooling plant. Ask about any planned fee increases. Confirm the pet rules, since a pet restriction is listed, and confirm parking and locker ownership. If the suite has a fireplace, ask about the rules for using it.
The value question
At about $682 per square foot, Yorktown is one of the lower-cost ways into St. Lawrence. The fee is high, but once you put hydro, heat and parking back into the comparison, the gap with newer buildings narrows. For an owner-occupier who values the park and the location, I think it is good value, provided the reserve fund is healthy.
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Yorktown on the Park — frequently asked questions
Is hydro included in the fees at Yorktown on the Park?
Condos.ca lists hydro in the fee, along with heat, air conditioning, water, building insurance, parking and common elements. Confirm the current inclusions on the status certificate for the suite you are buying.
How tall is Yorktown on the Park and how many suites does it have?
It is a 12-storey building. Condos.ca lists 349 suites, and other building descriptions say about 350.
When was 222 The Esplanade built?
It was completed in 1991, and the condominium corporation, MTCC-955, was registered on 27 February 1991.
Who developed Yorktown on the Park?
Condos.ca lists Victoria & Lawrence (Yorktown) as the developer and builder.
Who manages the building?
Condos.ca lists Shelter Canadian Properties as the property manager. Confirm this with the corporation, since management companies change.
What amenities does Yorktown on the Park have?
Concierge and security, a gym, a sauna, guest suites, bike storage, a central courtyard and a rooftop garden. There is no pool.
Are there penthouses or suites with fireplaces?
Listing descriptions mention two-level penthouses with terraces and some suites with wood-burning fireplaces. Check the rules on fireplace use before you buy.
What are suite sizes like?
Suites run from about 419 to about 1,335 sq ft, mostly one-bedroom-plus-den and two-bedroom-plus-den layouts with rectangular, practical floor plans.
Who does this building suit best?
Buyers who want St. Lawrence and park space at a lower price per square foot, and who value a predictable all-in fee more than new finishes or views.
Are pets allowed?
Condos.ca lists a pet restriction. The details are in the declaration and rules, so read the status certificate before you commit.
How much do condos at Yorktown on the Park sell for?
Over the last 12 months the median resale at Yorktown on the Park was $435,000, across 7 sales. The typical unit sold in 31 days at about 94% of the asking price. That works out to roughly $669 per square foot.
How much is rent at Yorktown on the Park?
The median lease at Yorktown on the Park over the last 12 months was $2,750/mo, from 15 leases. Units typically leased in 13 days.
What does each unit type cost at Yorktown on the Park?
Over the last 24 months: One-bedrooms sold for a median $417,500 and rented for $2,250/mo; Two-bedrooms sold for a median $542,000 and rented for $2,995/mo. Each median uses three or more deals.
Are prices at Yorktown on the Park up or down since 2022?
Down about 20%. The median sold price per square foot was $835 in 2022 and $669 over the last 12 months. Pricing off 2022 comparables is the most common mistake sellers make here.
What rental yield does Yorktown on the Park offer an investor?
At a median price of $435,000 and a median rent of $2,750 a month, the gross yield is about 7.6%, before maintenance fees, property tax, insurance and mortgage interest. Net cash flow depends on the fee and your down payment, so run the numbers for the exact unit.
Do mostly owners or renters live at Yorktown on the Park?
Mostly renters. Of the deals here in the last 24 months, 70% were leases and 30% were sales.
Can you Airbnb a unit at Yorktown on the Park?
Only in limited cases. Toronto allows short-term rentals only in your principal residence, a whole unit for at most 180 nights a year, with a $390 yearly City registration and 6% accommodation tax. The City’s register shows 1 active short-term rental registration at this address. The condo’s declaration and rules can ban short stays outright, so check them in the status certificate.
Has Yorktown on the Park had elevator outages?
None on record. Ontario requires residential buildings to report elevator outages of 48 hours or more to TSSA, and this address has no reported outage since July 2022.
What schools is Yorktown on the Park zoned for?
For TDSB public schools, the address is zoned for Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School (Elementary, JK–8), Jarvis Collegiate Institute (High school, Gr 9–12). Catholic and French-language schools are listed on this page by distance. Boundaries change, so confirm with the board before you buy.
What is the closest subway or GO station to Yorktown on the Park?
The nearest subway is King station (Line 1 Yonge–University), 1.0 km away; the nearest GO station is Union Station GO on the Barrie / Kitchener / Lakeshore East / Lakeshore West / Milton / Richmond Hill / Stouffville lines, 1.3 km; UP Express runs from Union station, 1.3 km; the 503 Kingston Rd / 504 King / 508 Lake Shore streetcar stops 0.2 km away; the closest bus is the Esplanade-River (TTC bus). Distances are straight-line from the building.
What is the Walk Score of Yorktown on the Park?
Walk Score 99, Transit Score 100 and Bike Score 99. Most daily errands can be done on foot.
What restaurants and shops are near Yorktown on the Park?
Within about a 10-minute walk: Moegi Sushi (Sushi), Pizza Nova (Pizza), Subway (Sandwiches), The Bhais Shawarma & Grill (Shawarma), St. Lawrence Cafe Bazzar (Restaurant). The closest grocery store is No Frills, 0.1 km away.
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto condo broker
I’m Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty. I work condo buildings across Toronto and the GTA every week, including St. Lawrence, the Financial District and Downtown Yonge. What buyers and sellers usually need is someone who knows the individual buildings: which exposures get the light, which corporations keep healthy reserve funds, and which units are priced past what they will appraise for.
If you’re buying or selling at Yorktown on the Park, I’ll give you the honest version — including when I think you should walk away. Reach me at [email protected] or 833-330-1925, or book a free consultation.
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