170 North Queen St
170 North Queen St is in Etobicoke City Centre. Boncer Rd is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Etobicoke City Centre were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Boncer Rd, 276 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 170 North Queen St
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 170 North Queen St
4 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Boncer Rd, near Manstor Rd, Q3 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 170 North Queen St
Police recorded 26 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Etobicoke City Centre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 230% higher201 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 5 near this address | 167% higher602 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 139% higher188 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 9 near this address | 11% higher210 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 8 near this address | About the same844 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 Etobicoke City Centre
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 was fatal. Most were on North Queen St and Manstor Rd. Etobicoke City Centre has more of these collisions per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto.
- North Queen St at Manstor Rd · Motorcyclist, killed · Jul 16, 2022 · 130 m
- North Queen St at Nova Rd · Driver, seriously injured · May 11, 2022 · 368 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 | Etobicoke City Centre, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 13 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 30 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 7 | 348 | 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 170 North Queen St
The nearest subway station is Kipling Station (Line 2), 2.7 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 123 bus, with about 441 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Dixie GO, 2.0 km away, with 20 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 386 | 3.4 | fewer 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 170 North Queen 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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 14, 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 170 North Queen St
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is Alderwood Pool, 2.1 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Snowellen Avenue Parkette · 10 Snowellen Ave · 1177 m
- Bisset Park · 20 Bisset Ave · 1180 m
- St. Ambrose Catholic School · 20 Coules Crt · 1375 m
- Seville Avenue Parkette · 10 Seville Ave · 1442 m
- Neilson Park-Etobicoke · ball diamond, playground · 56 Neilson Dr · 1462 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
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 170 North Queen St
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 170 North Queen St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 39 on record
- Garbage and waste, opened Jul 3, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 39)
- Sign Building Permit Related · completed Oct 30, 2023
Application for a permit to erect and display four illuminated wall signs.*****MEMORY EXPRESS***** · Permit 21 222770 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Sep 17, 2021
interior alterations to retail store UNIT D 11 · Permit 21 172702 - Interior Alterations · completed Feb 26, 2021
Construct interior alterations for an expansion into unit H for Nail for You · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 209605 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Oct 1, 2018
To erect and display one illuminated overhanging structure sign displaying static copy on the first storey of the southerly elevation, measuring 4.27 m by 1.78 m at a height of 5.16 m. **HTL DENTAL** · Permit 17 194506 - Interior Alterations · completed May 1, 2018
Proposal for interior alterations for dental office. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 127616 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 17, 2021
Proposal for Interior Fit-up (170 North Queen Street, Commercial-Retail Unit (CRU) C1) for FIXT online music store. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 146956 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued May 2, 2016
Permit for interior alterations to CRU #C-2 - Interior Fitup for "In 2Sports Retail Store" · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 139185 - Interior Alterations · revision issued · issued Apr 4, 2016
REVISION - to add sprinklers to the spaceInterior alterations to create and finish space for *Salons by JC* First time occupancy. Grooming/massage/aromotherapy.Building 2. CRU - K. · Permit 15 140926 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Mar 31, 2016
Interior alterations to existing Unit CRU-H *Sherway Travel Centre* First time occupancy · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 122416 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Mar 7, 2016
Proposed interior fit-up for Unit 3, weight loss centre (Medical Office) · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 119301 - Heating and cooling and sign · completed Mar 15, 2021
REVISION - ao alter ductworkHVAC - Proposed interior fit-up of retail space for new tenant in unit CRU-B, "Designer Shoe Warehouse". · Permit 15 134570 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 17, 2021
Permit for interior alterations (new tenant fit-up) for a nail spa. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 15 220698
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 170 North Queen St
E (Employment Industrial) zoning allows workplaces: offices, light industry and warehouses. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 60
Source: Zone label (d)
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. 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.
Qwelli the Art of Gelato (restaurant or bar), D Spot Dessert Cafe (restaurant or bar), Hair Design By Sue-Anne (salon or personal services), and 13 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Etobicoke City Centre (16)
- Qwelli the Art of Gelato · Restaurant or bar · 25 The West Mall · 808 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- D Spot Dessert Cafe · Restaurant or bar · 1060-1064 The Queensway · 3331 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Hair Design By Sue-Anne · Salon or personal services · 170 North Queen St · 0 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026
- Alyst By Angie · Salon or personal services · 170 North Queen St · 0 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Lang Motorcar · Auto repair or garage · 73 Chauncey Ave · 3105 m · licensed Oct 13, 2026
- Kyma Sherway · Take-out or food shop · 25 The West Mall · 808 m · licensed Oct 10, 2026
- Blooming Batter · Restaurant or bar · 5415 Dundas St W · 2147 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Java Joe's · Restaurant or bar · 185 The West Mall · 644 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
- Portuguese Bake Shop and Chicken House · Restaurant or bar · 835 Kipling Ave · 2682 m · licensed Sep 11, 2026
- Rorschach Brewing · Restaurant or bar · 815 Kipling Ave · 2641 m · licensed Sep 3, 2026
- Midas Auto Service and Tires · Auto repair or garage · 371 Olivewood Rd · 2857 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
- Playa Bowls Queensway · Restaurant or bar · 197 North Queen St · 484 m · licensed Aug 29, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1750 The Queensway | Application under review | 200 | 403 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
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 North Queen St between numbers 120 and 220: 9 for parking without a permit, 1 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,505 service requests came from postal area M9C, which includes 170 North Queen St. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 282 | |
| Injured wildlife | 245 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 214 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 194 | |
| Property standards | 152 | |
| Tree pruning | 145 |
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 170 North Queen St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 75 tests, Mar 26, 2014 to Jul 17, 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: Etobicoke City Centre
Etobicoke City Centre had 23,600 residents in 2021. The median household income was $83,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 50% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 31% 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 Korean (4.0%), Spanish (3.8%) and Portuguese (3.6%). 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 Etobicoke City Centre compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 18: recycling and green bin. Nov 25: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Amber Morley, Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore · Councillor_Morley@toronto.ca · 416-397-9273
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.