1258 Queen St W
1258 Queen St W is in Roncesvalles, on the City's Heritage Register. A 27‑storey building with 362 homes and shops was approved 219 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is in a Heritage Conservation District (Parkdale Main Street) (Part V).
- A 27-storey building with 362 homes and shops was approved, 219 m away.
- Break-ins in Roncesvalles were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6K.
01What’s planned near 1258 Queen St W
7 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): six in progress and one decided recently. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at 96% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Rezoning440 Dufferin St · 62 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners have been reviewing it since October. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
File 26 258033 STE 09 OZ · submitted Oct 21, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 220-storey building · 183 homes450 Dufferin St · 140 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building183 homes · affordable rental
City planners have been reviewing it since 2025. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed 20-storey mixed-use purpose-built rental building with 367 m² of non-residental GFA, and 183 units including 6 affordable rental units.File 25 186189 STE 09 SA · submitted Jun 30, 2025 · City record and how to comment - 36-storey building · 28 homes31 Gladstone Ave and 1 more address · 145 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building28 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2021. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for a 6-storey residential building containing 28 residential dwelling units, and having a residential gross floor area of 2908 square metres.File 21 247144 STE 09 SA · submitted Dec 10, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 4Minor variance1198 Queen St W · 206 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
File A0712/26TEY · submitted Oct 2, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 512-storey building · 169 homes and shops6 Noble St · 229 m away2 City files for one project: Site plan · Condominium169 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2021. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for an 12-storey (41.5m) mixed-use building having a residential gross floor area of 12,069 square metres, and a non-residential gross floor area of 40 square metres. 169 residential dwelling units are proposed.File 21 242229 STE 04 SA (site plan) · submitted Nov 26, 2021 · City record and how to commentFile 21 249220 STE 04 CD (condominium) · submitted Dec 16, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 63-storey building · 2 homes23 Northcote Ave · 242 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units2 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2024. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of Condominium for a 3-storey residential building comprised of 2 residential units.File 24 106262 STE 09 CD · submitted Jan 19, 2024 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 727-storey building · 362 homes and shops1266 Queen St W · 219 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building362 homes
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
The proposed development replaces the existing two-storey commercial building on the site, with a new 27-storey, 26,235 square metre, mixed use building with 362 rental units. 379 bike parking spaces and 31 vehicle parking spaces are…File 23 136837 STE 04 SA · submitted Apr 21, 2023 · 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.
02Street work near 1258 Queen St W
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: laneway rebuild on Milky Way, Gwynne Ave to Elm Grove Ave, 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 370 Dufferin St · 82 m · May 28, 2026 to Nov 28, 2026
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 1258 Queen St W
Police recorded 190 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Roncesvalles 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 | 36 near this address | 33% higher253 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 129 near this address | 22% higher940 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 6 near this address | 16% lower66 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 12 near this address | 55% lower102 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 near this address | 90% lower6 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 Roncesvalles
Traffic safety
7 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 5 involved pedestrians and 2 involved cyclists. Most were on King St W and Gwynne Ave. Roncesvalles has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- King St W at Gwynne Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 13, 2026 · 411 m
- Queen St W at Dufferin St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Aug 24, 2023 · 103 m
- Dufferin St at Peel Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Oct 1, 2022 · 160 m
- Queen St W at Brock Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 12, 2022 · 281 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 | Roncesvalles, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 23 | 123 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 19 | 199 | About typical |
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 1258 Queen St W
The nearest subway station is Dufferin Station (Line 2), 2.1 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 504 and 501 streetcars and the 29 and 929 buses, with about 3,234 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Exhibition GO, 1.1 km away, with 74 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 970 | 9.1 | more than most routes |
| 504 | 1,782 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | more than most routes |
| 929 | 613 | 6.9 | more than most routes |
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: 1224 King St W
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 45 Abell St, 444 m.396 m
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 1258 Queen St W
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): two licensed child care centres and three EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Mar 27, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 16, 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 1258 Queen St W
There are 9 parks, 4 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Mary McCormick Recreation Centre, 650 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Parkdale Amphitheatre · 1258 Queen St W · 6 m
- Gwynne Avenue Parkette · 1229 Queen St W · 89 m
- Pessoa Park · 405 Dufferin St · 122 m
- Melbourne Avenue Parkette · playground · 7 Melbourne Ave · 248 m
- Pat Capponi Parkette · 55 B Brock Ave · 335 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
- New Park at 55B Brock Avenue
A new park is coming to 55B Brock Ave. as a result of a residential development project near Brock Avenue and Queen Street West in the Parkdale neighbourhood.In progress · 342 m - Masaryk Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Masaryk Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 400 m - Allan A. Lamport Stadium Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Allan A. Lamport Stadium Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 600 m - McCormick Arena Improvements
The City is replacing the existing rink slabs and refrigeration system, as well as upgrading the washrooms, change rooms, and mechanical and electrical systems. Construction is expected to take place from June 2026 to June 2027.In progress · 675 m - New Park at 34 Hanna Avenue
A new 4,900 m² park is coming to 34 Hanna Ave. – currently a parking lot at the southeast corner of Hanna Avenue and Liberty Street.In progress · 904 m
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 1258 Queen St W
There are no by-law investigations or short-term rental registrations on record for 1258 Queen St W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 1 on record
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Unknown · inspection · issued Aug 6, 1998
Alter plan as approved under file #395665 by installing double face ground sign in lieu of illuminated single sided sign on front elevation 3rd party sign, 18.58m2 lg · Permit 97 018787
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: 12 with a green roof and 1 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 1258 Queen St W
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 more than at 96% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Dolma Momo (restaurant or bar), Alessandria's No Frills (take-out or food shop), Three Dollar Bill (restaurant or bar), and 1 more.
1171-1175 Queen Street West (280 m), 48 Abell Street (287 m), 1155 Queen St W. (304 m), and 2 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 Roncesvalles (4)
- Dolma Momo · Restaurant or bar · 1534 Queen St W · 862 m · licensed Sep 30, 2026
- Alessandria's No Frills · Take-out or food shop · 2280 Dundas St W · 2213 m · licensed Sep 23, 2026
- Three Dollar Bill · Restaurant or bar · 1592 Queen St W · 1026 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Plywood Collective · Salon or personal services · 1696 Queen St W · 1314 m · licensed Sep 8, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (5)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1229 Queen St W | Application under review | 55 supportive | 63 m |
| 11 Brock Ave | Under construction | 42 supportive | 254 m |
| 1325 Queen St W | Rezoning approved | 18 | 316 m |
| 450 Dufferin St | Rezoning approved | 6 | 325 m |
| 1325 Queen St W | Rezoning approved | 88 rent-geared-to-income | 423 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 1304-1318 King Street West and 143 Cowan Avenue · 8 rental homes to be demolished, 8 replaced · 483 m · approved Oct 8, 2025 · 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.
Traffic on your street
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
947 tickets in 2025 on Queen St W between numbers 1208 and 1308: 424 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 414 for unpaid parking.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Parkdale Village BIA, which includes this address. 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, 5,718 service requests came from postal area M6K, which includes 1258 Queen St W. The most common:
| Property standards | 556 | |
| Injured wildlife | 322 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 212 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 168 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 140 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 115 |
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 1258 Queen St W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 251 tests, Mar 10, 2014 to Oct 2, 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: Roncesvalles
Roncesvalles had 14,610 residents in 2021. The median household income was $88,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 53% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% of workers commuted by transit and 25% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Polish (3.0%), Portuguese (2.4%) and Tibetan (1.8%). 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 Roncesvalles 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.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/1258-queen-st-w#sec-history
