16 Washington Ave
16 Washington Ave is in University. A 36‑storey building with 431 homes and shops is under review 197 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 36-storey building with 431 homes and shops is under review, 197 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in University were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 16 Washington Ave
8 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): seven in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Subdivision320-326 Bloor St W and 3 more addresses · 135 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of Subdivision for 1 development block.File 21 234509 STE 11 SB · submitted Nov 5, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
320-326 Bloor St W · 320 Bloor St W · 328 Bloor St W · 332 Bloor St W
- 236-storey building · 345 homes and shops320-326 Bloor St W and 3 more addresses · 135 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built345 homes28,363 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Zoning By-law amendment to permit a 36-storey mixed-use building, containing 345 dwelling units and 250 square metres of non-residential gross floor area.File 21 234506 STE 11 OZ · submitted Nov 5, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
320-326 Bloor St W · 320 Bloor St W · 328 Bloor St W · 332 Bloor St W
- 337-storey building with shops320-326 Bloor St W and 3 more addresses · 135 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for a 37-storey mixed-use building atop an 8-storey base building, having a non-residential gross floor area of 627.9 square metres and a residential gross floor area of 31,231.27 square metres. A total of 366…File 21 245851 STE 11 SA · submitted Dec 7, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
320-326 Bloor St W · 320 Bloor St W · 328 Bloor St W · 332 Bloor St W
Decided recently
- 834-storey building · 339 homes and shops300 Bloor St W · 49 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units339 homes
It has been approved.
Draft Plan of Standard Condominium to create 339 residential units and 1 retail unit within a 34-storey building.File 26 130612 STE 11 CD · submitted Mar 17, 2026 · City record and how to comment
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
- University of Toronto Academic Tower · 100 Devonshire Pl
Construction · PomerleauJune 1 to Dec 31 · 6 am to 6 pm
348 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 16 Washington Ave
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Brunswick Ave, Bloor St W to Lowther Ave, Q3 2025 to Q2 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 16 Washington Ave
Police recorded 210 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | University compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 38 near this address | 285% higher730 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 146 near this address | 127% higher1,741 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 12 near this address | 100% higher122 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 9 near this address | 71% higher134 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 5 near this address | 19% lower183 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 University
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved cyclists. Most were on St George St and Sussex Ave. University has more of these collisions per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto.
- St George St at Sussex Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Dec 9, 2024 · 282 m
- Bloor St W at St George St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Aug 9, 2023 · 254 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 | University, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 42 | 855 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 20 | 389 | 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 16 Washington Ave
The nearest subway station is Spadina Station (Line 1 and 2), about a 5‑minute walk (0.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 14 TTC stops served by the 510 and 506 streetcars and the 94 and 127 buses, with about 2,962 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.9 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1, 2 · about 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 510 | 746 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | more than most routes |
| 94 | 364 | 4.2 | about typical |
| 127 | 139 | 3.9 | 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: 19 Spadina Rd
City-run (Green P): 6 Level 2 ports. Next: 365 Lippincott St, 593 m.263 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 16 Washington 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: University Of Toronto Schools, Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School & Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, Howlett Academy School, Taddle Creek Montessori School, The Shire School and 9 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): nine licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Jan 6, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 15, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 8, 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 16 Washington Ave
There are 8 parks and 3 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Christie Pits Park, 1.5 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Huron-Washington Parkette · playground · 420 Huron St · 79 m
- Matt Cohen Park · 725 Spadina Ave · 93 m
- Paul Martel Park · 10 Madison Ave · 204 m
- Huron Street Playground · dog off-leash area, playground · 495 Huron St · 389 m
- Joseph Burr Tyrrell Park · playground · 10 Dalton Rd · 406 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
- Huron-Washington Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground at Huron-Washington Parkette. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 76 m - New Park at 51 Sussex Avenue
A new park is coming to 51 Sussex Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 174 m - Queen's Park North Revitalization
The City is proposing enhancements to Queen's Park, building on improvements completed in 2019.In progress · 766 m - New Park at Macpherson Avenue
A new park is coming to Macpherson Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.2 km - Christie Pits Park Playground Improvements & New Splash Pad
The City is improving Christie Pits Park by redesigning the playground and converting the wading pool to a splash pad. The playground improvements are part of the Playground Enhancement Program. The wading pool conversion to splash pad is informed by the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan. The community will have opportunities to provide input and help shape the design.In progress · 1.4 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 16 Washington Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 16 Washington Ave.
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: 11 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 16 Washington 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.
Heritage evaluation needed before redevelopment
City of Toronto: Properties Requiring a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report under OPA 720.
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.
Compass Group Canada (restaurant or bar), Burger Crew (restaurant or bar), Bola Brading Hair Salon (salon or personal services), and 5 more.
1 Bedford Road (493 m).
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
YMCA Sprott House (349 m).
All new business licences in University (8)
- Compass Group Canada · Restaurant or bar · 25 Devonshire Pl · 414 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- Burger Crew · Restaurant or bar · 382 College St · 1001 m · licensed Oct 31, 2026
- Bola Brading Hair Salon · Salon or personal services · 396 College St · 1015 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Red Lantern · Restaurant or bar · 515 Bloor St W · 527 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
- The Dropp Laundromat · Laundromat or dry cleaner · 172 Harbord St · 520 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- The Infinite Bean Cafe · Restaurant or bar · 750 Spadina Ave · 145 m · licensed Sep 12, 2026
- Lumos Cafe · Restaurant or bar · 106 Harbord St · 343 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
- Casa Donato · Restaurant or bar · 660 Spadina Ave · 263 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (2)
- 409 Huron Street · 40 rental homes to be demolished, 40 replaced · 149 m · approved Feb 4, 2026 · City report
- 145 St. George Street · 130 rental homes to be demolished, 142 replaced · 413 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 9, 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
248 tickets in 2025 on Washington Ave between numbers 0 and 66: 196 for unpaid parking, 24 for parking near a fire hydrant.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Bloor Annex BIA, about 100 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, 2,827 service requests came from postal area M5S, which includes 16 Washington Ave. The most common:
| Graffiti on private property | 175 | |
| Injured wildlife | 127 | |
| Property standards | 125 | |
| Illegal dumping | 117 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 90 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 69 |
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 16 Washington Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 167 tests, May 6, 2014 to Aug 11, 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: University
University had 6,435 residents in 2021. The median household income was $80,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 61% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 45% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% of workers commuted by transit and 34% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (6.1%), Cantonese (4.1%) and Portuguese (3.3%). 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 University 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: Dianne Saxe, Ward 11 University-Rosedale · Councillor_Saxe@toronto.ca · 416-392-4009
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/16-washington-ave#sec-history
