129 St Clair Ave W
129 St Clair Ave W is in Yonge-St.Clair, on the City's Heritage Register.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is individually designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (Part IV).
- Break-ins in Yonge-St.Clair were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 129 St Clair Ave W
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
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 129 St Clair Ave W
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road repairs on Balmoral Ave, Poplar Plains Rd to Warren Rd, Q2 to Q4 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 129 St Clair Ave W
Police recorded 48 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.
Yonge-St.Clair 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 | 23 near this address | 97% higher374 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 near this address | 47% lower32 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 18 near this address | 65% lower271 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 67% lower26 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 1 near this address | 71% lower65 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Yonge-St.Clair
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Forest Hill Rd and Heath St W. Yonge-St.Clair has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- Forest Hill Rd at Heath St W · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jun 7, 2023 · 343 m
- Avenue Rd at St Clair Ave W · Driver and passenger, seriously injured · Dec 8, 2021 · 103 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 | Yonge-St.Clair, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 85 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 10 | 124 | 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 129 St Clair Ave W
The nearest subway station is St Clair Station (Line 1), about a 9‑minute walk (0.6 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 512 streetcar and the 13 bus, with about 1,233 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 4.9 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512 | 656 | 5.0 | more than most routes |
| 13 | 154 | 4.1 | 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: 20 Delisle Ave
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2 ports. Next: 10 Delisle St, 481 m.481 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 129 St Clair Ave 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. Private schools within 1 km: City High School, Arrowsmith School - Bldg 2, Arrowsmith School - Bldg 1, De Lasalle College School, Upper Canada Prep School and 6 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection May 19, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 10, 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 129 St Clair Ave W
There are 2 parks, 1 playground and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Hillcrest Community Centre, 1.5 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Amsterdam Square · 525 Avenue Rd · 83 m
- Glenn Gould Park · playground · 480 Avenue Rd · 159 m
- Brown Community Centre · 454 Avenue Rd · 206 m
- Yorkminster Park Baptist Church Park · 1585 Yonge St · 647 m
- Lawton Parkette · 1600 Yonge St · 683 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 15 Delisle Avenue
A new park is coming to 15 Delisle Ave.In progress · 507 m - New Park at 44 Jackes Avenue
A new park is coming to 44 Jackes Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 730 m - Lionel Conacher Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground and sandbox in Lionel Conacher Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across Toronto.In progress · 820 m - Vale of Avoca Ravine Improvements
The City, in partnership with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), is studying ways to improve the Vale of Avoca (also known as the Yellow Creek Ravine), located near Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue East.In progress · 911 m - Pricefield Road Playground Park Improvements
The City is improving Pricefield Road Playground, located near Yonge Street and Summerhill Avenue, and engaging the community in the park design.In progress · 1.1 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 129 St Clair Ave W
There are no by-law investigations or short-term rental registrations on record for 129 St Clair Ave W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 27 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 8 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 27)
- Interior Alterations · completed May 7, 2026
Proposed interior alterations of an existing suite including, plumbing, HVAC and electrical work. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 158405 - Building work · completed Oct 2, 2026
Alterations to exterior and interior to convert partially demolished place of worship to a retail commecial building. Part of development that includes two new residential buildings that are subject… · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 240184 - Alternative Solution · completed Sep 9, 2021
Proposal for alternative solution for floor drain fixture. · Permit 20 147103 - Alternative Solution · completed Apr 8, 2020
Alternative Solution Application to use 200 mm PVC outlet pipe for sanitary flow. · Permit 20 119965 - Site Service · inspection · issued Mar 12, 2019
Proposal to replace and upgrade domestic water main in existing multiple unit building. See attached acceptance letter. · Permit 19 104739 - Alternative Solution · completed Apr 14, 2021
Alternative Solution Application to waive the requirement to extend the standpipe protection to individual townhouse units, waive the requirement for floor assemblies within the townhouse to be a… · Permit 18 100125 - New Building · completed Apr 17, 2020
REV 02: Proposal to convert two suites into one unit 2801.REV - 01 adding a canopy over landing area to east side of building.Proposal to construct a new 28 storey condo, including 6 three-storey… · 13 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 13 281900 - Demolition · completed Mar 31, 2020
Substantial demolition of the rear portion existing Place of Worship building. Refer to related permit for repair and make good. Also refer to new development - 13 281900 NB.Refer to related permit… · Permit 15 239580
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
Building permits at this address included a green roof (2020). Within 500 m: 7 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 129 St Clair Ave 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 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.
Empresss Nail Lounge (salon or personal services), The Coffee 30 St Clair (restaurant or bar), Waxon Laser + Waxbar (salon or personal services).
129 St Clair Avenue West (21 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 9, 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
494 tickets in 2025 on St Clair Ave W between numbers 79 and 179: 269 for unpaid parking, 175 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Yonge & St. Clair 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, 3,305 service requests came from postal area M4V, which includes 129 St Clair Ave W. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 226 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 153 | |
| Property standards | 125 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 114 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 106 | |
| Tree pruning | 96 |
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 129 St Clair Ave W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 114 tests, Apr 16, 2014 to Oct 10, 2025
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: Yonge-St.Clair
Yonge-St. Clair had 12,905 residents in 2021. The median household income was $94,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 60% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% of workers commuted by transit and 19% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (2.9%), Iranian Persian (1.6%) and Russian (1.4%). 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 Yonge-St.Clair compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Nov 24: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Josh Matlow, Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's · councillor_matlow@toronto.ca · 416-392-7906
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/129-st-clair-ave-w#sec-history
