1429 Queen St W
1429 Queen St W is in South Parkdale, on the City's Heritage Register. A 12‑storey building with 249 homes is under appeal 240 m away and Laxton Ave is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is in a Heritage Conservation District (Parkdale Main Street) (Part V).
- A 12-storey building with 249 homes is under appeal, 240 m away.
- Assaults and break-ins in South Parkdale were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 10 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 8 involved pedestrians.
- Laxton Ave, 81 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
01What’s planned near 1429 Queen St W
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), both in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Minor variance1347 Queen St W · 223 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 A0735/26TEY · submitted Oct 16, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 212-storey building · 249 homes1437 Queen St W and 1 more address · 240 m away2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan249 homes17,576 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The application proposes to demolish the existing buildings and construct a new 12-storey mixed use building containing 249 dwelling units. The proposed redevelopment consists of 17,576 m² total gross floor area (GFA), which results in…All 2 addresses
File 23 147008 STE 04 OZ (rezoning) · submitted May 17, 2023 · City record and how to commentFile 23 147005 STE 04 SA (site plan) · submitted May 17, 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 1429 Queen St W
10 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Laxton Ave, Jameson Ave to Dowling Ave, Q2 to Q4 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 1429 Queen St W
Police recorded 238 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
South Parkdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 168 near this address | 48% higher1,140 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 42 near this address | 27% higher240 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 14 near this address | 13% lower69 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 near this address | 25% lower46 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 7 near this address | 68% lower73 vs 225 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 South Parkdale
Traffic safety
10 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 8 involved pedestrians, 1 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Queen St W and King St W. South Parkdale has more of these collisions per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto.
- Queen St W at Dowling Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Aug 26, 2026 · 197 m
- Queen St W at Fuller Ave · Pedestrian, killed · Jul 3, 2024 · 218 m
- King St W at Jameson Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 19, 2023 · 359 m
- King St W at Jameson Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Aug 22, 2023 · 371 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 | South Parkdale, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 5 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 9 | 137 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 20 | 195 | 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 1429 Queen St W
The nearest subway station is Lansdowne Station (Line 2), 2.2 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 13 TTC stops served by the 504 and 501 streetcars and the 47 bus, with about 3,595 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Exhibition GO, 1.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | 1,782 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 47 | 663 | 2.5 | fewer than most routes |
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | 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, 1.1 km.714 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 1429 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. Private schools within 1 km: Mary Mother Of God School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): five licensed child care centres and four EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 3, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 9, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 6, 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 1429 Queen St W
There are 6 parks, 4 playgrounds and 3 community centres within 500 m. The nearest pool is Parkdale Community Recreation Centre, 337 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Albert Crosland Park · basketball court, playground · 15 Saunders Ave · 264 m
- Holy Family Community Centre · 141 Close Ave · 278 m
- Dunn Avenue Parkette · 225 Dunn Ave · 296 m
- Masaryk-Cowan Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 220 Cowan Ave · 300 m
- Masaryk Park · outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground · 212 Cowan Ave · 308 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
- 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 · 312 m - 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 · 491 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 · 779 m - Western Beaches Public Realm Plan
The City is developing the Western Beaches Public Realm Plan to update improvements to the Western Beaches, a four-kilometre stretch between the mouth of the Humber River and the eastern edge of Marilyn Bell Park.In progress · 856 m - Charles G. Williams Park Improvements and Expansion
The City is improving Charles G. Williams Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 957 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 1429 Queen St W
There are no building orders or short-term rental registrations on record for 1429 Queen St W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 10 on record
- Zoning, opened Sep 22, 2026: closed
- Zoning, opened Sep 21, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Oct 14, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 8 projects from 10 permits
- Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Sep 5, 2024
Interior alterations to the existing third floor unit of the 3 storey mixed use building · Permit 24 199918 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Jan 16, 2019
Proposal to remove wall on main floor of existing commercial retail store. · Permit 18 228786 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jun 20, 2019
To erect and display two illuminated wall signs, displaying both static copy and readograph copy (displayed and changed manually), each measuring 3.051 m by 0.91 m, on the first storey of the… · Permit 18 139672 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Apr 15, 2019
To erect and display three illuminated wall signs displaying static copy, two on the northerly elevation, and one on the westerly elevation, each measuring 3.05 m by 0.91 m at a height of 3.4 m.… · Permit 16 264292 - Underpinning · inspection · issued Mar 20, 2012
CONVENIENCE ADDRESS IS 1431 QUEEN ST W - Permit to underpin existing storage room in basement for existing pizza store on ground floor - · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 12 128376 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 8, 2026
Interior alterations to expand grocery store into confectionary use - remove joists and replace with concrete slab. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 07 244581 - Underpinning · inspection · issued Dec 21, 2006
Underpinning to SouthWest portion of BSMT only, and new GF Shopfront of North Unit. Multi Use 3 storey Res/Commercial. Note: Applicant will not proceed with Basement Walkout and proposed Office in… · Permit 06 197147 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued May 9, 2005
Interior alteratins to exisitng commercical space. · Permit 04 179002
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: 2 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 1429 Queen St W
CR (Commercial Residential) zoning allows shops and offices on the ground floor with homes above, typical of main streets. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 40
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 90% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
La Barbacha Mexican Food (restaurant or bar), Flame Wise Tattoo Collective (salon or personal services), 24/7 Vapes Kings (vape shop), and 3 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 South Parkdale (6)
- La Barbacha Mexican Food · Restaurant or bar · 1647 Queen St W · 734 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026
- Flame Wise Tattoo Collective · Salon or personal services · 219 Dufferin St · 953 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- 24/7 Vapes Kings · Vape shop · 1265 King St W · 569 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- Fuzion Vape Shop · Vape shop · 20 Joe Shuster Way · 1050 m · licensed Sep 8, 2026
- The Comfort Zone · Entertainment venue · 1371 Queen St W · 128 m · licensed Aug 27, 2026
- Samosa Boulevard · Restaurant or bar · 1210 King St W · 742 m · licensed Aug 20, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (7)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1375 Queen St W | Building permit applied for | 13 | 111 m |
| 1325 Queen St W | Rezoning approved | 88 rent-geared-to-income | 251 m |
| 1499 Queen St W | Application under review | 63 supportive | 289 m |
| 22 Maynard Ave | Application under review | 9 | 295 m |
| 1325 Queen St W | Rezoning approved | 18 | 358 m |
| 11 Brock Ave | Under construction | 42 supportive | 428 m |
| 1337 King St W | Rezoning approved | 82 | 466 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (3)
- 1497-1501 Queen Street West and 89-91 Beaty Avenue · 50 rental homes to be demolished, 54 replaced · 290 m · approved Jul 29, 2026 · City report
- 1464 King Street West and 10 to 12 Maynard Avenue · 19 rental homes to be demolished, 19 replaced · 366 m · approved Jul 29, 2026 · City report
- 1337-1355 King Street West · 10 rental homes to be demolished, 10 replaced · 466 m · approved Jul 24, 2024 · 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
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
642 tickets in 2025 on Queen St W between numbers 1379 and 1479: 268 for unpaid parking, 223 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
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 1429 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 1429 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: South Parkdale
South Parkdale had 20,495 residents in 2021. The median household income was $57,200, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 85% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 42% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 42% of workers commuted by transit and 20% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Tibetan (6.7%), Pilipino, Filipino (3.0%) and Portuguese (2.5%). 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 South Parkdale 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/1429-queen-st-w#sec-history
