1579A Dundas St W
1579A Dundas St W is in Little Portugal. An 8‑storey building with 135 homes is under review 238 m away and Federal St is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- An 8-storey building with 135 homes is under review, 238 m away.
- Federal St, 279 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6K.
01What’s planned near 1579A Dundas 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
- 1124 homes1 Boland Lane and 3 more addresses · 204 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units124 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2021. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Condominium for 124 units.File 21 224777 STE 09 CD · submitted Oct 12, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
1 Boland Lane · 3 Boland Lane · 646 Dufferin St · 648 Dufferin St
- 28-storey building · 135 homes646 Dufferin St · 238 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building135 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2023. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The proposed SPA application will facilitate the development of an 8-storey apartmentbuilding containing 135 residential dwelling units, 40 parking spaces within one levelof underground parking, and 137 bicycle parking spaces. The total…File 23 113779 STE 09 SA · submitted Feb 14, 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 1579A Dundas St W
4 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Federal St, near Dundas St W, Q2 to Q4 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Priority Lead Water Replacement (New Service) at 326 Brock Ave · 244 m · May 22, 2026 to Nov 22, 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 1579A Dundas St W
Police recorded 87 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.
Little Portugal 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 | 57 near this address | About the same727 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 22 near this address | About the same180 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 19% lower49 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 3 near this address | 47% lower120 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 4 near this address | 58% lower33 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 Little Portugal
Traffic safety
8 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians, 2 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Dundas St W and Brock Ave. Little Portugal has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- College St at Brock Ave · Passenger, seriously injured · May 7, 2026 · 276 m
- Sheridan Ave at College St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Jul 14, 2025 · 273 m
- Brock Ave at Wyndham St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Oct 6, 2024 · 202 m
- Dufferin St at Fisher St · Pedestrian, killed · Dec 28, 2023 · 237 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 | Little Portugal, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 149 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 25 | 226 | 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 1579A Dundas St W
The nearest subway station is Dufferin Station (Line 2), about a 19‑minute walk (1.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 505 and 506 streetcars and the 29 and 929 buses, with about 3,088 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 1.5 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 19 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | 1,492 | 8.7 | more than most routes |
| 29 | 970 | 9.1 | more than most routes |
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | 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: 283 Ossington Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 685 Dovercourt Rd, 1.2 km.1.1 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 1579A Dundas 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: The Orchard Montessori School, Academy Of Enlightened Minds. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and three EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 17, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 24, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 10, 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 1579A Dundas St W
There are 3 parks, 3 playgrounds and 2 community centres within 500 m. The nearest pool is Mary McCormick Recreation Centre, 272 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Mary McCormick Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 66 Sheridan Ave · 272 m
- McCormick Arena · 179 Brock Ave · 274 m
- McCormick Park · ball diamond, basketball court, playground · 66 Sheridan Ave · 298 m
- Dundas-St.clarens Parkette · playground · 1717 Dundas St W · 353 m
- West Lodge Park · basketball court, playground, skateboarding · 165 Lansdowne Ave · 493 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
- 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 · 290 m - Wabash Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Sorauren Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 654 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 · 680 m - Dufferin Grove Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Dufferin Grove Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 710 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 · 753 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 1579A Dundas St W
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 1579A Dundas St W.
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 1579A Dundas 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)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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.
Ms Electrolysis (salon or personal services), Marias Sports Bar 1135 (restaurant or bar), 5 Stripes Coffee (take-out or food shop), and 2 more.
Fred Victor Centre Fatima House (439 m).
All new business licences in Little Portugal (5)
- Ms Electrolysis · Salon or personal services · 1457 Dundas St W · 309 m · licensed Nov 11, 2026
- Marias Sports Bar 1135 · Restaurant or bar · 1135 College St · 268 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- 5 Stripes Coffee · Take-out or food shop · 234 Brock Ave · 139 m · licensed Sep 19, 2026
- Restaurant Charme · Restaurant or bar · 1434 Dundas St W · 348 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Florette Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 1168 Queen St W · 1031 m · licensed Aug 23, 2026
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
811 tickets in 2025 on Dundas St W between numbers 1529 and 1629: 371 for unpaid parking, 303 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
Little Portugal Toronto 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 1579A Dundas 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 1579A Dundas 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: Little Portugal
Little Portugal had 15,485 residents in 2021. The median household income was $86,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 57% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 29% of workers commuted by transit and 26% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (12.0%), Cantonese (3.8%) and Spanish (3.0%). 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 Little Portugal 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: Alejandra Bravo, Ward 9 Davenport · Councillor_Bravo@toronto.ca · 416-392-7012
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/1579a-dundas-st-w#sec-history
