117A The Queensway
117A The Queensway is in High Park-Swansea. It's inside a TRCA flood hazard area, a 35‑storey building with 639 homes and shops is under review 161 m away and Ripley Ave is due to be rebuilt in 2027.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Inside a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area: ask about flood insurance.
- A 35-storey building with 639 homes and shops is under review, 161 m away.
- Ripley Ave, 253 m away, is due to be rebuilt in 2027.
01What’s planned near 117A The Queensway
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two in progress and one decided recently. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 135-storey building · 639 homes and shops21 Windermere Ave · 161 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building639 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since May. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Application regarding a 35-storey residential building with retail and community uses at-grade and a 20-storey residential building. The development includes 639 residential units, including rental replacement housing provided…File 26 164282 STE 04 SA · submitted May 21, 2026 · City record and how to comment - 2Add a storey12 Windermere Ave · 221 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Mar 4, 2026. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a new three-storey mixed-use building with retail on the ground floor and three residential units on the second and third storey, with balconies on the second storey and third storey. The existing one-storey commercial…Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Mar 24, 2026. Status: hearing scheduled.
File A1420/21TEY · submitted Nov 19, 2021 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 332-storey building · 397 homes34-50 Southport St · 97 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built397 homes25,988 m² of floor space
City Council approved it.
The application for a revised Building C at 34-50 Southport Street proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 32 storey (107.2 metres including mechanical penthouse) building with 397 residential units and 25,989…Public notice · Oct 20, 2026Notice of Adoption of Official Plan Amendment 964 - 34 to 50 Southport Street. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 269670 STE 04 OZ · submitted Dec 24, 2025 · City record and how to comment
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits nearby
- Private event · 34 Southport St
Continuous concrete pour · Southport Street DevelopmentAug 7, 2026 to Feb 12, 2027
266 m away
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits: permits that let a site go past the noise bylaw’s limits for a set time (amplified sound for an event, construction outside normal hours, a concrete pour). Upcoming and current permits within 600 m. Events run by individuals show their name only for street parties, festivals and markets.
02Street work near 117A The Queensway
3 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road rebuild on Ripley Ave, South Kingsway to Ripley Ave, 2027.
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 117A The Queensway
Police recorded 38 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
High Park-Swansea compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 6 near this address | 21% higher229 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 29 near this address | 39% lower466 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 41% lower47 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 1 near this address | 60% lower89 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 62% lower23 vs 61 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for High Park-Swansea
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on Gardiner Xwy E and Parkside Dr. High Park-Swansea has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- Gardiner Xwy E at Parkside Dr · Driver, seriously injured · Aug 11, 2025 · 125 m
- 25 Ripley Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 3, 2022 · 277 m
- Ripley Ave at South Kingsway · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Jul 3, 2021 · 270 m
- 107 the Queensway · Passenger, seriously injured · Apr 6, 2021 · 117 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | High Park-Swansea, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 9 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 4 | 49 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 4 | 137 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
04Getting around from 117A The Queensway
The nearest subway station is Runnymede Station (Line 2), about a 28‑minute walk (1.8 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 501 streetcar and the 77 and 80 buses, with about 1,246 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 2.9 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 28 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 68 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | more than most routes |
| 77 | 75 | 1.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 80 | 211 | 4.2 | about typical |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 265 Armadale Ave
City-run (Green P): 8 Level 2, 1 fast ports. Next: 625 The Queensway, 2.2 km.1.8 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 117A The Queensway
The closest public and Catholic schools. They may not be the ones assigned to this address; check with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) or Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Secondary schools
Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 5, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 117A The Queensway
There are 3 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Swansea Community Recreation Centre, 997 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Palace Pier Park · 2025 Lake Shore Blvd W · 415 m
- Riverside Drive Parkette · 38 Kingsway · 447 m
- Sir Casimir Gzowski Park · beach, dog off-leash area, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic site · 2001 Lake Shore Blvd W · 482 m
- Humber Bay Shores Park · 15 Marine Parade Dr · 533 m
- Windermere Avenue Parkette · 167 Windermere Ave · 602 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
Park projects nearby
- High Park Movement Strategy Implementation
The High Park Movement Strategy will rethink the travel network serving High Park in the context of the city's growing population, changing travel patterns, and the impacts of COVID-19.In progress · 1.4 km
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
07The building at 117A The Queensway
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 117A The Queensway.
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 2 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 117A The Queensway
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
Special areas
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
a new salon or personal services, McDonald's Restaurants (restaurant or bar), Veronika's Pastry Studio (restaurant or bar), and 2 more.
103-105 The Queensway (96 m), 103 The Queensway (210 m), 15 Windermere Avenue (277 m), and 1 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
All new business licences in High Park-Swansea (5)
- A new salon or personal services · 2333 Dundas St W · 2722 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- McDonald's Restaurants · Restaurant or bar · 2299 Bloor St W · 1704 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Veronika's Pastry Studio · Restaurant or bar · 2469 Bloor St W · 1779 m · licensed Aug 24, 2026
- Kobel Beauty Bar · Salon or personal services · 2482 Bloor St W · 1798 m · licensed Aug 18, 2026
- 850 Degrees · Restaurant or bar · 2197 Bloor St W · 1724 m · licensed Aug 14, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Lakeshore Blvd W | Rezoning approved | 61 | 233 m |
| 21 Windermere Ave | Rezoning approved | 41 | 326 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 1-154 Swansea Mews (21 Windermere Avenue) · 154 rental homes to be demolished, 154 replaced · 341 m · approved Mar 25, 2026 · City report
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown), POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Parking tickets on this block
495 tickets in 2025 on The Queensway between numbers 67 and 167: 440 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 54 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Humber Bay Shores BIA, about 280 m away. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,081 service requests came from postal area M8Y, which includes 117A The Queensway. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 217 | |
| Property standards | 153 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 153 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 143 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 131 | |
| Tree pruning | 121 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
10Risks and environment at 117A The Queensway
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 153 tests, May 21, 2014 to Aug 18, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
11The neighbourhood: High Park-Swansea
High Park-Swansea had 22,665 residents in 2021. The median household income was $101,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 40% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 38% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 14% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Polish (3.2%), Spanish (2.4%) and Russian (1.7%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, up 6% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.2%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Central Toronto | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | +2% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | +4% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | +6% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | 0% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How High Park-Swansea compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 18: recycling and green bin. Nov 25: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Gord Perks, Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park · councillor_perks@toronto.ca · 416-392-7919
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.