1655 Dupont St
1655 Dupont St is in Junction-Wallace Emerson, on the City's Heritage Register. A 6‑storey building with 28 homes and shops is under appeal 133 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
- A 6-storey building with 28 homes and shops is under appeal, 133 m away.
01What’s planned near 1655 Dupont St
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), both in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 16-storey building · 28 homes and shops1650 Dupont St · 133 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building28 homes
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Site Plan Approval for a 6-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 575.8 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 2469.5 square metres. A total of 28 residential dwelling units are proposed.File 21 198981 STE 09 SA · submitted Aug 16, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 2Split the lot148 Franklin Ave · 198 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
Proposal for a technical severance to sever the previously amalgamted properties at 148 and 150 Franklin Ave.File B0074/21TEY · submitted Jun 28, 2021 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
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
- 316 Cambpell · 316 Campbell Ave
Construction · Campont DevelopmentsDec 3, 2025 to Dec 3, 2026 · 7 am to 9 pm
517 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.
02Safety near 1655 Dupont St
Police recorded 65 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.
Junction-Wallace Emerson 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 | 22% higher230 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 32 near this address | About the same720 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 near this address | 47% lower32 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 4 near this address | 52% lower108 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 54% lower36 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 Junction-Wallace Emerson
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved cyclists. Most were on 1555 Dupont St and Perth Ave. Junction-Wallace Emerson has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- 1555 Dupont St at Perth Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Apr 13, 2024 · 294 m
- Dundas St W at Annette St · Driver, seriously injured · Mar 8, 2022 · 217 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 | Junction-Wallace Emerson, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 108 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 37 | 276 | 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.
03Getting around from 1655 Dupont St
The nearest subway station is Dundas West Station (Line 2), about a 13‑minute walk (0.8 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 40 and 26 buses, with about 875 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 0.9 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 322 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
| 26 | 219 | 6.2 | 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: 64 Annette St
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 2285 Dundas St W, 1.0 km.452 m
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
04Schools and child care near 1655 Dupont St
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: Tamarack West Outdoor School, The Great Lakes College School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Feb 27, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 3, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 17, 2025: pass (fail to maintain equipment in a sanitary condition).
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 1655 Dupont St
There are 5 parks and 4 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Earlscourt Park, 1.1 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Carlton Park · basketball court, firepit, playground · 20 Edith Ave · 276 m
- Perth Square Park · firepit, playground, washroom · 350 Perth Ave · 290 m
- Dundas-Watkinson Parkette · playground · 2742 Dundas St W · 387 m
- Symington Avenue Playground · ball diamond, outdoor fitness equipment, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, tennis court · 431 Perth Ave · 419 m
- Pelham Avenue Playground · playground · 20 Pelham Ave · 477 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
- Carlton Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Carlton Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 258 m - Baird Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Baird Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city so that everyone can experience the joys and benefits of play for years to come.In progress · 556 m - Baird Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
The City is improving the off-leash area for dogs in Baird Park. The improvements will include new fencing, surfacing and accessibility upgrades.In progress · 578 m - Erwin Krickhahn Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Erwin Krickhahn Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 961 m - New Park at 6 Lloyd Avenue
A new park is coming to 6 Lloyd Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.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.
06The building at 1655 Dupont St
There are no building orders, by-law investigations or short-term rental registrations on record for 1655 Dupont St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 60 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 9 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 60)
- Interior Alterations · examiner's notice sent · issued Sep 29, 2026
Proposal to convert vacant office area into self-storage units · Permit 26 246420 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Feb 18, 2026
Proposal to construct interior public corridor and divide existing single office into multiple office tenants. 3RD FLOOR · Permit 25 225618 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Oct 29, 2025
Proposal for interior alterations to second floor office building (interior partitions and universal washroom). · Permit 25 229329 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 11, 2026
Proposal to convert 1600 s.m. of existing office space into self storage · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 220200 - Solar Collector · completed May 15, 2025
Proposal to install solar collectors on the rooftop an existing storage facility. · Permit 24 183465 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jun 9, 2026
To erect and display 5 wall signs & 6 projecting signs - all non-illuminated**Planet****See SMP 21-236672 · Permit 22 161256 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jan 26, 2022
To erect and display one illuminated wall sign.****FRESHBOOKS**** · Permit 21 101663 - Interior Alterations · completed Sep 8, 2020
Proposal for interior alterations from self storage to designer's studio use with roof deck. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 198351 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 1, 2023
REV 04: - A04B-08 (just bubbles the different direction travel distances are going due to removed/relocated exit signs) And on the electrical drawings:- E101 (demo of exit signs)- E202 (new lighting… · 13 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 196127
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: 5 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 1655 Dupont St
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.
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.
08Around 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.
The Understory (salon or personal services).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Annette St | Under construction | 3 | 425 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
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
232 tickets in 2025 on Dupont St between numbers 1605 and 1705: 199 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 20 for unpaid parking.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,710 service requests came from postal area M6P, which includes 1655 Dupont St. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 455 | |
| Property standards | 310 | |
| Injured wildlife | 291 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 205 | |
| Tree pruning | 203 | |
| Damaged bins | 194 |
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.
09Risks and environment at 1655 Dupont St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 657 tests, Jan 13, 2014 to Oct 9, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Junction-Wallace Emerson
Junction-Wallace Emerson had 23,180 residents in 2021. The median household income was $84,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 50% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 41% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 33% of workers commuted by transit and 14% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (13.7%), Spanish (3.9%) and Cantonese (2.8%). 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 Junction-Wallace Emerson compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: recycling and green bin. Nov 20: 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/1655-dupont-st#sec-history
