17 Wilkins Ave
17 Wilkins Ave is in Moss Park, on the City's Heritage Register. 143 homes is under review 152 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.
- 143 homes is under review, 152 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins and robberies in Moss Park were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 11 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians.
01What’s planned near 17 Wilkins Ave
6 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): five in progress and one decided recently. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at 94% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Minor variance487 King St E · 115 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
**created in error** june 11, 2018 - Used for testing pat - CjovellFile · submitted Jun 20, 2012 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2143 homes471 Queen St E and 4 more addresses · 152 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units143 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2021. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** 143 dwelling units, 33 parking spaces*There is a concurrent Zoning By-law Amendment application which is currently under review/appealFile 21 235372 STE 13 CD · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
471 Queen St E · 473 Queen St E · 475 Queen St E · 477 Queen St E · 479 Queen St E
- 3Add a storey21 Sackville St · 156 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.
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a side (west) third storey staircase enclosure, a rooftop deck with guardrails (wooden fence), and a rooftop pergola.File A0717/26TEY · submitted Oct 5, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
- 415-storey building477 Queen St E · 169 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The proposed development will be 15 storeys in height, plus mezzanine and mechanical penthouse along Queen Street East. Parking elevator access to four levels of below grade parking is proposedfrom the private east-west lane.…File 23 186758 STE 13 SA · submitted Aug 10, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 5Subdivision80 B Power St and 7 more addresses · 207 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners have been reviewing it since 2021. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of subdivision for 3 blocks.File 21 235160 STE 13 SB · submitted Nov 7, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 8 addresses
80 B Power St · 80 Power St · 90 Power St · 92 Power St · 94 Power St · 363 Queen St E · 371 Queen St E · 373 Queen St E
Decided recently
- 6Split the lot4 Gilead Pl · 113 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Sep 9, 2026.
To obtain consent to sever the property into three lots, and to maintain the existing easement/right-of-way.File B0031/26TEY · submitted Apr 2, 2026 · 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
- 49 Ontario · 49 Ontario St
Continuous concrete pour · DCC 49 Ontario EastMay 12 to Nov 12 · 7 am to 10 pm
404 m away - Rekai Cherry Place Campus of Care · 55 Eastern Ave
Construction · Multiplex Construction CanadaAug 12, 2026 to July 15, 2027 · 7 pm to 9 am
260 m away - Private event · 49 Ontario St
Construction · DCC 49 Ontario EastSept 30, 2026 to Sept 5, 2027 · 7 am to 10 pm
404 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 17 Wilkins Ave
3 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road repairs on Regent St, Shuter St to Sutton Ave, Q3 2025 to Q3 2027.
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 17 Wilkins Ave
Police recorded 206 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.
Moss Park 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 | 127 near this address | 190% higher2,227 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 15 near this address | 112% higher167 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 43 near this address | 85% higher350 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 near this address | About the same65 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 12 near this address | 64% lower82 vs 225 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 Moss Park
Traffic safety
11 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians, 2 involved cyclists and 2 were fatal. Most were on Queen St E and Parliament St. Moss Park has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- King St E at St Lawrence St · Pedestrian, killed · Jul 31, 2026 · 417 m
- Queen St E at Berkeley St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 6, 2026 · 358 m
- Ontario St at Queen St E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 31, 2025 · 462 m
- Shuter St at Trefann St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 27, 2024 · 349 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 | Moss Park, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 14 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 24 | 209 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 31 | 400 | 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 17 Wilkins Ave
The nearest subway station is King Station (Line 1), about a 23‑minute walk (1.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 16 TTC stops served by the 504, 501 and 503 streetcars and the 65 and 121 buses, with about 6,524 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 23 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | 1,782 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | more than most routes |
| 65 | 303 | 3.6 | about typical |
| 503 | 881 | 7.2 | more than most routes |
| 121 | 159 | 3.6 | 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: 51 Dockside Dr
City-run (Green P): 6 Level 2 ports. Next: 51 Dockside Dr, 1.2 km.1.2 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 17 Wilkins 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: Liberty Prep School, Voice Integrative Private School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and four EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 20, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 26, 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 17 Wilkins Ave
There are 7 parks, 4 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre, 598 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Orphan's Green · dog off-leash area · 51 Power St · 49 m
- Sackville Playground · playground · 420 King St E · 62 m
- 40 Power St Park · 48 Power St · 129 m
- Little Trinity Church Lands · playground · 417 King St E · 179 m
- Bright Street Playground · playground · 50 Bright St · 234 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 Parks in the Moss Park Neighbourhood
Two new parks are coming to the Moss Park neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 510 m - Corktown Common Neighbourhood New Off-Leash Area
After investigating four potential sites, the City will be installing a new dogs off-leash area (OLA) in the western portion of Underpass Park which is bounded by St. Lawrence Street, Eastern Avenue and the Eastern Avenue Diversion.In progress · 513 m - New Parks in the Moss Park Neighbourhood
Two new parks are coming to the Moss Park neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 524 m - Moss Park Arena Improvements
The City is making upgrades to the building's interior, including the washroom, boardroom, snack bar, pro shop, Zamboni room and multipurpose rooms. Construction is expected to take place from summer 2027 to summer 2028.In progress · 716 m - Moss Park Park Improvements & John Innes Community Recreation Centre Replacement
The City is improving Moss Park and John Innes Community Recreation Centre to better serve all community members.In progress · 728 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 17 Wilkins Ave
There are no building orders, by-law investigations or short-term rental registrations on record for 17 Wilkins Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 4 on record
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 1 project from 4 permits
- Fire Damage · completed Nov 26, 2019
Revision #01 - Fire damage repair, layout changes made. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 202003
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: 19 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 17 Wilkins Ave
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Zone label (x)
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.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at 94% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Shoppers Drug Mart (take-out or food shop), Masala Guys (take-out or food shop), Infinity Vape (vape shop), and 1 more.
93-95 Berkeley Street and 112-124 Parliament Street (251 m), 424-460 Adelaide Street East (461 m), 55 Mill Street (467 m), and 1 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
Good Shepherd Centre (214 m), Good Shepherd Centre Barrett House (248 m), Sojourn House Ontario St (421 m).
All new business licences in Moss Park (4)
- Shoppers Drug Mart · Take-out or food shop · 275 Queen St E · 497 m · licensed Oct 23, 2026
- Masala Guys · Take-out or food shop · 234 Parliament St · 464 m · licensed Oct 11, 2026
- Infinity Vape · Vape shop · 200 Dundas St E · 1058 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
- Icha Tea · Restaurant or bar · 8 Eastern Ave · 194 m · licensed Aug 14, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (4)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Ontario St | Under construction | 245 | 404 m |
| 153 Eastern Ave | Application under review | 256 | 434 m |
| 254 King St E | Rezoning approved | 190 | 497 m |
| 373 Front St E | Occupied | 275 | 337 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 329-337 Queen Street East, 135R-141R and 139-141 Berkeley Street · 7 rental homes to be demolished, 7 replaced · 321 m · approved Jul 29, 2026 · 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 10, 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
11 tickets in 2025 on Wilkins Ave between numbers 0 and 67: 6 for parking at prohibited times, 5 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Historic Queen East BIA, about 80 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, 7,360 service requests came from postal area M5A, which includes 17 Wilkins Ave. The most common:
| Property standards | 516 | |
| Illegal dumping | 307 | |
| Injured wildlife | 289 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 243 | |
| Posters on City property | 196 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 163 |
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 17 Wilkins Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 134 tests, May 21, 2014 to Oct 15, 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: Moss Park
Moss Park had 21,490 residents in 2021. The median household income was $65,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 65% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% of workers commuted by transit and 37% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (3.4%), Cantonese (3.1%) and Spanish (2.9%). 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 Moss Park compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 25: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Chris Moise, Ward 13 Toronto Centre · Councillor_Moise@toronto.ca · 416-392-7903
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/17-wilkins-ave#sec-history
