126 Spruce St
126 Spruce St is in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town, on the City's Heritage Register. Bowman St is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is in a Heritage Conservation District (Cabbagetown South) (Part V).
- Assaults, break-ins and robberies in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Bowman St, 234 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 126 Spruce St
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1New house147 Spruce St · 82 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.
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear ground floor deck with stairs and a swim spa.File A0188/24TEY · submitted Feb 13, 2024 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2New house40 Nasmith Ave · 176 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Feb 28, 2024. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing one and two -storey rear additions (with an unfinished basement), as well as a rear ground floor deck with stairs.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Mar 19, 2024. Status: decision issued.
File A0887/23TEY · submitted Oct 10, 2023 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits nearby
- TCHC Rental Building 4A · 325 Gerrard St E
Construction · Metro Toronto HousingApr 1, 2026 to Apr 1, 2027 · 6 am to 11 pm
408 m away - Regent Park Tower 4A · 325 Gerrard St E
Continuous concrete pour · Deltera ContractingAug 24, 2026 to Feb 27, 2027
408 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 126 Spruce St
3 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Bowman St, Carl to N St | To: Sackville Pl, Q4 2025 to Q3 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Box and Rod repair at 290 Sumach St · 169 m · Jul 9, 2026 to Jan 9, 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 126 Spruce St
Police recorded 126 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 93% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Cabbagetown-South St.James Town compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 4 near this address | 85% higher145 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 26 near this address | 70% higher321 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 79 near this address | 40% higher1,079 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 9 near this address | 59% lower92 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 near this address | 62% lower23 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Cabbagetown-South St.James Town
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved cyclists. Most were on Gerrard St E and Blackburn St. Cabbagetown-South St.James Town ranks 73rd in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Gerrard St E at Blackburn St · Passenger, seriously injured · Jun 3, 2026 · 468 m
- Gerrard St E at Blackburn St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Apr 3, 2025 · 465 m
- Dundas St E at River St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Aug 25, 2023 · 467 m
- Don Valley Pkwy N at Gerrard St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Sep 16, 2022 · 434 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 | Cabbagetown-South St.James Town, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 18 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 14 | 245 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 18 | 372 | Higher 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 126 Spruce St
The nearest subway station is Castle Frank Station (Line 2), about a 19‑minute walk (1.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 4 TTC stops served by the 506 streetcar and the 121 bus, with about 1,801 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.7 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 19 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | more than most routes |
| 121 | 159 | 3.6 | 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: 188 Carlton St
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port. Next: 186 Carlton St, 911 m.902 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 126 Spruce St
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. Private schools within 1 km: Montcrest Elementary School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and two EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 11, 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 126 Spruce St
There are 3 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Pam McConnell Aquatic Centre, 389 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Riverdale Park West · ball diamond, dog off-leash area, picnic site, washroom · 375 Sumach St · 221 m
- Oak Street Park · basketball court, playground · 165 River St · 372 m
- Pam McConnell Aquatic Centre · wi-fi · 640 Dundas St E · 389 m
- Regent Park · dog off-leash area, playground, washroom · 600 Dundas St E · 423 m
- Oak Street Parkette · 36 Oak St · 506 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
- Oak Street Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Oak Street Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 360 m - Lower Don River Trail Improvements
The City is improving the Lower Don River Trail. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 529 m - Anniversary Park Improvements
The City is improving Anniversary Park with the help of community feedback! The proposed improvements may include additional seating, water bottle filler, and new plantings.In progress · 586 m - New Park at 1 Defries Street
A new park is coming to 1 Defries Street. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 638 m - Riverdale Park East Top of Bank Improvements
The City is engaging the community to establish a lookout point with seating at the top of the hill adjacent to Broadview Avenue.In progress · 888 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 126 Spruce St
There are no building orders, by-law investigations or short-term rental registration on record for 126 Spruce St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 5 on record
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 2 projects from 5 permits
- Accessory Building(s) · completed Sep 23, 2024
Proposal to construct a new 1 storey ancillary building (detached garage with hobby workshop) in the rear yard. See also 23 190492 ZAP and 23 202061 MV. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 126595 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 25, 2024
Proposal to replace two (2) existing ridge beams and replace with one (1) full span ridge beam on third floor of existing detached - sfd · Permit 13 244404
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.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 126 Spruce St
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Zone label (x)
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 most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Little Bee (take-out or food shop), The Fade Club (salon or personal services), Laundry On Carlton (laundromat or dry cleaner), 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 Cabbagetown-South St.James Town (4)
- Little Bee · Take-out or food shop · 140 Carlton St · 1148 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- The Fade Club · Salon or personal services · 457 Parliament St · 526 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Laundry On Carlton · Laundromat or dry cleaner · 252 1/2 Carlton St · 528 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Fair Trade Jewellery Company · Jewellery or gold buyer · 576 Parliament St · 761 m · licensed Sep 15, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (4)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 591 Dundas St E | Rezoning approved | 501 | 462 m |
| 325 Gerrard St E | Under construction | 136 | 462 m |
| 175 Oak St | Occupied | 24 | 321 m |
| 130 River St | Occupied | 8supportive | 413 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 325 Gerrard Street East (Regent Park Phases 4 and 5) · 527 rental homes to be demolished, 633 replaced · 408 m · approved Jul 19, 2023 · 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 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
265 tickets in 2025 on Spruce St between numbers 76 and 176: 242 for parking without a permit, 7 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,360 service requests came from postal area M5A, which includes 126 Spruce St. The most common:
| Property standards | 516 | |
| Illegal dumping | 307 | |
| Injured wildlife | 289 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 243 | |
| Posters on City property | 196 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 163 |
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 126 Spruce St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 134 tests, May 21, 2014 to Oct 15, 2026
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
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: Cabbagetown-South St.James Town
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town had 11,020 residents in 2021. The median household income was $76,500, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 55% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% of workers commuted by transit and 38% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (3.2%), Pilipino, Filipino (2.9%) and Cantonese (1.6%). 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 Cabbagetown-South St.James Town compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/126-spruce-st#sec-history
