1276 Islington Ave
1276 Islington Ave is in Islington, in a registered apartment building built in 1957 with 202 units. A 45‑storey building with 488 homes is under appeal 153 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 45-storey building with 488 homes is under appeal, 153 m away.
- Break-ins in Islington were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M9A.
01What’s planned near 1276 Islington Ave
At this address: a 35‑storey building with 375 homes, under review by City planners. 5 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk) including this address, all in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at 91% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 135-storey building · 375 homesThis address 1276 Islington AveSite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building375 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since January. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed infill development of a 35-storey, 25,700.63 square-metre, purpose-built rental building containing 375 residential units, and 262 parking spaces provided between four levels of underground parking. The existing 12-storey…File 26 102769 WET 03 SA · submitted Jan 9, 2026 · City record and how to comment - 2Consent15 Cordova Ave · 132 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
File B0036/20EYK · submitted Sep 17, 2020 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Consent15 Cordova Ave · 132 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
File B0037/20EYK · submitted Sep 17, 2020 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
- 445-storey building4875 Dundas St W · 153 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built488 homes33,919 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 45-storey mixed use building with a 4-storey podium. The proposal includes a total gross floor area of 33,919 square metres, of which 33,458 square metres would…Public notice · Sep 6, 2024Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 4875 Dundas Street West. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 143269 WET 03 OZ · submitted May 2, 2024 · City record and how to comment - 525-storey building with shops4884 Dundas St W and 5 more addresses · 206 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners have been reviewing it since 2022. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Application reflecting Settlement Proposal to permit a 25-storey residential tower with at-grade retail use for OZ/OPA File No. 22 139836 WET 03 OZ.File 22 139825 WET 03 SA · submitted Apr 28, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 6 addresses
4884 Dundas St W · 4884-4886 Dundas St W · 4886 Dundas St W · 4888 Dundas St W · 4890 Dundas St W · 4894 Dundas St W
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 · 12 Cordova Ave
Continuous concrete pour · Minto (Cordova) LPSept 4, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 · 7 am to 10 pm
208 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 1276 Islington Ave
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Cabot Crt, near Dundas St W, Q3 2027 to Q4 2028.
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 1276 Islington Ave
Police recorded 107 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Islington 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 | 12 near this address | 55% higher293 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 near this address | 12% lower54 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 17 near this address | 24% lower172 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 72 near this address | 49% lower390 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 50% lower39 vs 79 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 Islington
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Islington Avr and Dundas Ave. Islington has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- Islington Avr at Dundas Ave · Pedestrian, killed · Apr 28, 2026 · 385 m
- Burnhamthorpe Rd at Cordova Ave · Driver, seriously injured · Nov 29, 2021 · 256 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 | Islington, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 4 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 21 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 17 | 154 | 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 1276 Islington Ave
The nearest subway station is Islington Station (Line 2), about a 5‑minute walk (0.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 21 TTC stops served by the 37, 50, 40, 110 and 937 buses, with about 2,799 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kipling GO, 1.5 km away, with 20 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 5 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 613 | 7.0 | more than most routes |
| 50 | 105 | 2.1 | fewer than most routes |
| 40 | 322 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
| 110 | 322 | 3.4 | fewer than most routes |
| 937 | 111 | 4.8 | more than most routes |
| 149 | 99 | 2.6 | fewer 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: 8 Kings Lynn Rd
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port.1.7 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 1276 Islington Ave
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: German International School Toronto, Academy Of Math And English. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection May 27, 2025: pass (fail to provide current written policies on infection prevention and control).
Last health inspection Mar 17, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 12, 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 1276 Islington Ave
There are 2 parks, 2 playgrounds and 3 community centres within 500 m. The nearest pool is Memorial Pool and Health Club, 506 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Islington Community School · 44 Cordova Ave · 154 m
- Tom Riley Park · ball diamond, outdoor dry pad, pickleball court, playground · 4725 Dundas St W · 336 m
- Islington Seniors' Centre · 4968 Dundas St W · 344 m
- Montgomery's Inn · 4709 Dundas St W · 431 m
- Kenway Park · playground · 3431 Bloor St W · 453 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 Parks in the Six Points Neighbourhood
A group of new parks is coming to the Six Points neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 955 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 1276 Islington Ave
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 1276 Islington Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Nov 24, 2025
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Nov 6, 2026
Source: Building Permits · 7 on record
- Property standards, opened Aug 27, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Aug 20, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Aug 14, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Jul 27, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Jun 17, 2026: order issued · order or notice issued Jun 18, 2026
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 7 projects from 7 permits
- Sign · completed Jun 26, 2024
Design of compensating measures for the dead-end corridors that do not meet the OFC retrofit requirements of Section 9.6. · Permit 19 202464 - Alternative Solution · completed Feb 24, 2022
There are dead-end sections in the corridor serving residential suites that do not comply with the prescriptive requirements OFC retrofit Sentence 9.6.3.1.(2), and exceeds the maximum permitted… · Permit 19 228035 - Building work · inspection · issued Apr 20, 2018
Proposal for concrete repairs to the roof slab to the hydro vault structure located on the basement level of the existing apartment building. · Permit 18 131687 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · inspection · issued Jan 18, 2018
Proposal for concrete repairs to underground parking garage. · Permit 17 275736 - Building work · inspection · issued Mar 2, 2012
Installation of (3) rooftop cellphone antennae (wireless communication) and cabinet (1) all ballast mounted. · Permit 11 294370 - Building work · inspection · issued Feb 22, 2012
Proposed construction to remove and repair ceiling floor slab in basement boiler room and remove and replace ground floor partition walls in suite 105, south lobby walkway, compactor room and… · Permit 12 109044 - Building work · completed Jun 8, 2026
Support frame for t.V. Equipment · Permit 98 083641
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: 9 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 1276 Islington Ave
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 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.
Onus (take-out or food shop), Top Doc Auto Shop (auto repair or garage), A&W (restaurant or bar), and 3 more.
70 Cordova Avenue (145 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Islington (6)
- Onus · Take-out or food shop · 3300 Bloor St W · 365 m · licensed Oct 23, 2026
- Top Doc Auto Shop · Auto repair or garage · 320 Burnhamthorpe Rd · 1893 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- A&W · Restaurant or bar · 3300 Bloor St W · 365 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Velora Nails & Spa · Salon or personal services · 3856 Bloor St W · 1295 m · licensed Sep 28, 2026
- A new salon or personal services · 5140 Dundas St W · 758 m · licensed Sep 5, 2026
- Alite Divine Food · Take-out or food shop · 3834 Bloor St W · 1248 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1243 Islington Ave | Rezoning approved | 21 | 95 m |
| 3326 Bloor St W | Rezoning approved | 380 | 355 m |
| 3326 Bloor St W | Rezoning approved | 91 rent-geared-to-income | 398 m |
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
894 tickets in 2025 on Islington Ave between numbers 1226 and 1326: 676 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 217 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Village of Islington BIA, about 150 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, 5,046 service requests came from postal area M9A, which includes 1276 Islington Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 197 | |
| Property standards | 190 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 187 | |
| Injured wildlife | 154 | |
| Tree pruning | 147 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 137 |
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 1276 Islington Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 107 tests, Feb 7, 2014 to Jun 3, 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: Islington
Islington had 23,460 residents in 2021. The median household income was $102,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 32% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 18% of workers commuted by transit and 5% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Ukrainian (3.6%), Serbian (3.5%) and Polish (3.2%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,031 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.1%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Etobicoke | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,533 | +4% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,700 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,031 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,438 | +14% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Islington 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: Amber Morley, Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore · Councillor_Morley@toronto.ca · 416-397-9273
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.