125 Baldwin St
125 Baldwin St is in Kensington-Chinatown, on the City's Heritage Register. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (one hearing on Dec 9, one under appeal after approval, one waiting for a hearing date).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: one hearing on Dec 9, one under appeal after approval, one waiting for a hearing date.
04The building
The City has no building permits on record for this address. About 9 in 10 Toronto addresses also had none in the last 5 years.
It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation. Owners must give the City 60 days' notice before demolition.
05Risks and environment
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
In postal area M5T, 0 of 85 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5T is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 1 samples here (1.2%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 2.3 km away, measured 1:00 PM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
01What’s changing nearby
3 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): one hearing on Dec 9, one under appeal after approval, one waiting for a hearing date. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1130 D'Arcy St · 78 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
A public hearing is set for Dec 9, 2026 at Delegated. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To obtain consent for the technical severance of the property for the purpose of re-establishing two lots which merged on title.File B0053/26TEY · submitted Aug 18, 2026 - 26 Nassau St · 235 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 Jun 22, 2022. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct five four-storey townhouse dwellings.File A0250/21TEY · submitted Feb 28, 2021 - 333 Kensington Ave · 249 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
Section 57(1) of the Planning Act allows the assignment of authority to the Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment or his/her designate to approve a Validation of Title.File B0039/20TEY · submitted Jun 1, 2020
19 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
2 licensed rooming houses within 250 m. Rooming houses rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms; the City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
10 new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days: restaurant or bar (6), sidewalk café (1) and second-hand shop (1).
New business licences nearby (10)
- Restaurant or bar · 375 Spadina Ave · 147 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- Sidewalk café · 398 Spadina Ave · 171 m · licensed Oct 26, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 398 Spadina Ave · 171 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 81 Huron St · 177 m · licensed Aug 15, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 81 Huron St · 177 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 318 Spadina Ave · 179 m · licensed Sep 23, 2026
- Second-hand shop · 289 Spadina Ave · 181 m · licensed Oct 27, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 442 Dundas St W · 209 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 348 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 197 assaults, 89 break-ins, 28 thefts over $5,000, 19 robberies and 15 car thefts. Per resident, in Kensington-Chinatown in 2025, assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; car thefts were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | Kensington-Chinatown, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 197 | 2018 above Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 89 | 443 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 15 | 118 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 19 | 193 above Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 28 | 219 above Toronto | 61 |
Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal: Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Includes reported incidents only.
03Getting around
The nearest subway station is St Patrick Station (Line 1), about a 12-minute walk (0.8 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by routes 510, 505 and 506, with about 2,386 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.7 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
07Schools and community
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
- Beverley School · elementary · 175 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 75 students
- Lord Lansdowne Junior Public School · elementary · 560 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 300 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 89% met the standard in reading and 81% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Ryerson Community School Junior Senior · elementary · 582 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 335 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 65% met the standard in reading and 26% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Joseph's College School · secondary · 1.3 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 545 students. 87% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Harbord Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.5 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 980 students. 93% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Cornerstone Preparatory School - Main Campus, Braemar College Private Secondary School, Ronald Mcdonald House, Westside Montessori Elementary School.
Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information and Student Demographics (2026); test results are EQAO results reported by the Ministry.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): one licensed child care centre, three EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and two shelters or respite sites.
City of Toronto: Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
08Your neighbourhood
See the full Kensington-Chinatown neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Kensington-Chinatown had 18,120 residents in 2021. The median household income was $62,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 68% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 50% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (12.7%), Cantonese (10.9%) and Spanish (2.2%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in the former City of Toronto was $2,457, up 6% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.2% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Former City of Toronto | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 10: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 17: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 125 Baldwin St
Is 125 Baldwin St in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.
What is being built near 125 Baldwin St?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (one hearing on Dec 9, one under appeal after approval, one waiting for a hearing date). The closest is at 130 D'Arcy St, 78 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Is 125 Baldwin St a heritage property?
Yes. It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation. Owners must give the City 60 days' notice before demolition. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 125 Baldwin St from the subway?
The nearest station is St Patrick Station (Line 1), 0.8 km away (about a 12-minute walk). 8 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 125 Baldwin St?
The closest are Beverley School, Lord Lansdowne Junior Public School and St Joseph's College School. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information.
How much crime is there near 125 Baldwin St?
Police recorded 348 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 197 assaults, 89 break-ins, 28 thefts over $5,000, 19 robberies and 15 car thefts. Per resident, in Kensington-Chinatown in 2025, assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; car thefts were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service.
When is garbage day at 125 Baldwin St?
Collection is on Tuesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 10, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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