168 Baldwin St
168 Baldwin St is in Kensington-Chinatown. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 6 planning applications nearby (three under review, two waiting for a hearing date, one under appeal after approval).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 6 planning applications within 250 m: three under review, two waiting for a hearing date, one under appeal after approval.
01What’s planned near 168 Baldwin St
6 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): three under review, two waiting for a hearing date, one under appeal after approval. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Minor variance6 Nassau St · 128 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jun 22, 2022. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct five four-storey townhouse dwellings.File A0250/21TEY · submitted Feb 28, 2021 - 2Minor variance230 Augusta Ave · 162 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 A0508/25TEY · submitted Jun 30, 2025 - 3Consent (severance)33 Kensington Ave · 169 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
Section 57(1) of the Planning Act allows the assignment of authority to the Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment or his/her designate to approve a Validation of Title.File B0039/20TEY · submitted Jun 1, 2020
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.
02Safety near 168 Baldwin St
Police recorded 374 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 229 assaults, 87 break-ins, 26 thefts over $5,000, 18 robberies and 14 car thefts. Per resident, in Kensington-Chinatown in 2025, assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; car thefts were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Near this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 months | Kensington-Chinatownper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 229 | 2,018 | 768Kensington-Chinatown is higher |
| Break-ins | 87 | 443 | 190Kensington-Chinatown is higher |
| Car thefts | 14 | 118 | 225Kensington-Chinatown is lower |
| Robberies | 18 | 193 | 79Kensington-Chinatown is higher |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 26 | 219 | 61Kensington-Chinatown is higher |
Thick bar: Kensington-Chinatown. Thin grey bar: Toronto. Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Kensington-Chinatown
03Getting around from 168 Baldwin St
The nearest subway station is Queen's Park Station (Line 1), about a 15-minute walk (1.0 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by routes 510, 505 and 506, with about 3,039 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.9 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 15 min walk
Nearest stop: Spadina Ave at Nassau St South Side.
Nearest stop: Spadina Ave at Nassau St.
Nearest stop: Spadina Ave at Dundas St West North Side.
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.
04Schools and families near 168 Baldwin St
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
Share of students meeting the provincial standard; the red tick is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Westside Montessori Elementary School, Braemar College Private Secondary School, Cornerstone Preparatory School - Main Campus, Ronald Mcdonald House. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): six licensed child care centres, five EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and four shelters or respite sites.
91 Bellevue Ave · 34 spaces · toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
95 Bellevue Ave · 73 spaces · toddler, preschool
96 Denison Ave · 56 spaces · kindergarten, school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
58 Cecil St · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
302 Spadina Ave · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
105 Grange Crt · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
96 Denison Ave · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
346 Spadina Ave · Men · 71 beds
674 Dundas St W · Women · 87 beds
502 Spadina Ave · Men · 49 beds
165 Grange Ave · Families · 78 rooms
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
05The building at 168 Baldwin St
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
1 building permit in the last 5 years. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
Source: Building Permits · 2 on record
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 2 projects from 2 permits
- Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Apr 11, 2022
Proposed alteration to existing basement to include removal of structural beam and installation of new joists. To meet compliance based on Order to Comply #18-155025 WNP 00 VI. · Permit 22 125158 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 14, 2022
Proposal for interior alterations for structural improvements to the floor and foundation walls in the basement level of an existing multi use building. See also 18 155025 WNP. · Permit 18 249145
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Take-out or food shop, Second-hand shop, Sidewalk café, and 11 more.
All new business licences nearby (14)
- Take-out or food shop · 72 Kensington Ave · 58 m · licensed Oct 17, 2026
- Second-hand shop · 70 Kensington Ave · 61 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- Sidewalk café · 398 Spadina Ave · 113 m · licensed Oct 26, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 398 Spadina Ave · 113 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 221 Augusta Ave · 116 m · licensed Aug 27, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 249 Augusta Ave · 119 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
- Sidewalk café · 230 Augusta Ave · 162 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Second-hand shop · 33 Kensington Ave · 169 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, and Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown).
07Risks and environment at 168 Baldwin St
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
In postal area M5T, 0 of 85 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5T is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 1 samples here (1.2%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 85 tests, Feb 20, 2014 to Sep 11, 2026
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 2.3 km away, measured 2:00 PM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
08The neighbourhood: Kensington-Chinatown
Kensington-Chinatown had 18,120 residents in 2021. The median household income was $62,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 68% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 50% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (12.7%), Cantonese (10.9%) and Spanish (2.2%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in the former City of Toronto was $2,457, up 6% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.2% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Former City of Toronto | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Kensington-Chinatown compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →09Quick answers about 168 Baldwin St
Is 168 Baldwin St in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What is being built near 168 Baldwin St?
There are 6 active planning applications within 250 metres (three under review, two waiting for a hearing date, one under appeal after approval). The closest is at 6 Nassau St, 128 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Has 168 Baldwin St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 2 building permits on record, 1 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 168 Baldwin St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is 168 Baldwin St from the subway?
The nearest station is Queen's Park Station (Line 1), 1.0 km away (about a 15-minute walk). 10 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What schools are near 168 Baldwin St?
The closest are Beverley School, Ryerson Community School Junior Senior and Harbord Collegiate Institute. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How much crime is there near 168 Baldwin St?
Police recorded 374 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 229 assaults, 87 break-ins, 26 thefts over $5,000, 18 robberies and 14 car thefts. Per resident, in Kensington-Chinatown in 2025, assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; car thefts were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 8, 2026.
When is garbage day at 168 Baldwin St?
Collection is on Tuesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 10, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
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