1668 Islington Ave
1668 Islington Ave is in Princess-Rosethorn. Benedict Rd is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Inside TRCA's regulated area: additions or grading may need a TRCA permit.
- Break-ins and thefts over $5,000 in Princess-Rosethorn were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Benedict Rd, 295 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M9A.
01What’s planned near 1668 Islington Ave
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 1668 Islington Ave
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Benedict Rd, near Princess Anne Cres, 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 1668 Islington Ave
Police recorded 8 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's fewer than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Princess-Rosethorn 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 | 6 near this address | 104% higher386 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 46% higher88 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | About the same80 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 0 near this address | 18% lower185 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 1 near this address | 69% lower241 vs 768 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 Princess-Rosethorn
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021. Most were on 1738 Islington Ave and Eglinton Avenue. Princess-Rosethorn has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- 1738 Islington Ave at Eglinton Avenue · Driver, seriously injured · Jun 11, 2023 · 467 m
- Islington Ave at Princess Margaret Blvd · Driver, seriously injured · May 20, 2022 · 225 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 | Princess-Rosethorn, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 1 | 179 | 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 1668 Islington Ave
The nearest subway station is Islington Station (Line 2), 3.3 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 4 TTC stops served by the 37 bus, with about 512 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Weston GO, 3.5 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 613 | 7.0 | 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.
05Schools and child care near 1668 Islington 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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 1668 Islington Ave
There is 1 park and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Silver Creek Park, 1.1 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Princess Anne Park · playground, tennis court · 25 A Princess Margaret Blvd · 233 m
- Eden Valley Park · playground · 6 Eden Valley Dr · 621 m
- Lion's Gate Park · 58 Waterford Dr · 913 m
- Princess Margaret Park · playground · 1297 Kipling Ave · 928 m
- Edenbrook Park · 1310 Royal York Rd · 1001 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 4624 Eglinton Avenue West
A new park is coming to 4624 Eglinton Ave. W., near Eglinton Avenue West and Wincott Drive.In progress · 931 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 1668 Islington Ave
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 1668 Islington Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 20 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 11 projects from 20 permits
- Building work · completed Jul 8, 2026
Rev 01 - Changes consist generally of eliminating the sliding shutters that previously enclosed the building, and revising the structural system, inlcuding changing the roof to wood framing instead… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 251740 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Aug 30, 2023
propose to construct an interior alteration a new fitness gym in unused space · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 141237 - Heating and cooling · inspection · issued Oct 19, 2022
To construct a 7.92 x 4.88 pumphouse to house mechanical equipment. The scope of work includes excavation and construction of a concrete underground cistern and related piping and pumping… · Permit 22 147419 - Other Temporary Tents · completed Dec 17, 2024
Proposed temporary hospitality structures throughout St. George's Golf & Country Club for spectator use at the RBC Canadian Open. Structures will be located on most holes throughout the course, with… · Permit 22 144495 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 26, 2022
REV #1- REVISE LAYOUTProposal for interior alterations to an existing building. Scope includes structural, plumbing, electrical and hvac. · 6 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 180184 - Fire safety system · completed Mar 3, 2020
Construction of outdoor patio. Slab on elevated grade with cast in place + block retaining walls. Water feature and gas fireplace. 90-100 seated patrons · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 148296 - Site Service · inspection · issued Mar 14, 2016
Permit to install new incoming domestic water service. · Permit 15 264083 - Piping: Other Buildings · inspection · issued Dec 23, 2015
Permit to install new incoming domestic water service line at St. George's Golf & Country Club. · Permit 15 262055 - Addition · inspection · issued Jun 11, 2012
Proposed two storey addition at side, and partial second storey addition at side of existing golf course clubhouse building to add additional locker rooms and storage area. · Permit 11 234900 - Building work · completed Jul 27, 2026
Construct temporary structures, bleachers ( at 4 locations on the golf course) and platforms, on both the lands owned by the golf club and on a portion of Islington Ave for the RBC Canadian Golf… · Permit 10 176560 - Certified Tents · completed Dec 17, 2024
Erect 19 temporary tents for for the RBC Canadian Golf championship (July 19th- July 25/10). A portion of the tents will be located on top of scaffolding approved under permit no. 10 176560 DST. · Permit 10 176582
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.
08What can be built at 1668 Islington 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.
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. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
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.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,046 service requests came from postal area M9A, which includes 1668 Islington Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 197 | |
| Property standards | 190 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 187 | |
| Injured wildlife | 154 | |
| Tree pruning | 147 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 137 |
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 1668 Islington Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 107 tests, Feb 7, 2014 to Jun 3, 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: Princess-Rosethorn
Princess-Rosethorn had 11,170 residents in 2021. The median household income was $162,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 15% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 28% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 10% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Italian (4.7%), Ukrainian (2.9%) and Portuguese (1.8%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,031 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.1%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Etobicoke | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,533 | +4% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,700 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,031 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,438 | +14% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Princess-Rosethorn compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Stephen Holyday, Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre · councillor_holyday@toronto.ca · 416-392-4002
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.