1726 Dundas St W
1726 Dundas St W is in Dufferin Grove. A 7‑storey building with 19 homes and shops is under review 224 m away and Margueretta St is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 7-storey building with 19 homes and shops is under review, 224 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Dufferin Grove were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Margueretta St, 184 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6K.
01What’s planned near 1726 Dundas St W
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), all in progress. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Laneway suite94 St Clarens Ave · 136 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Aug 20, 2025. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (including a basement walkout with one laneway suite), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. The second storey will be cantilevered on the south side.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Sep 9, 2025. Status: decision issued.
File A0497/25TEY · submitted Jun 30, 2025 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 27-storey building · 19 homes and shops1744 Dundas St W · 224 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building19 homes1,200 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2020. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval application for a new 7-storey mixed-use building comprised of 107 m² non-residential gross floor area at grade and 1201 m² residential gross floor area above. A total of 19 residential dwelling units and 2 at grade…File 20 111505 STE 09 SA · submitted Feb 3, 2020 · City record and how to comment - 3Laneway suite52 A St Clarens Ave · 247 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.
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a front walkout basement. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (laneway suite) containing one dwelling unit will be maintained and unaltered. There…File A0779/26TEY · submitted Oct 22, 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.
02Street work near 1726 Dundas St W
7 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: laneway rebuild on St Clarens Ave, near College St, 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Priority Lead Water Replacement (New Service) at 326 Brock Ave · 237 m · May 22, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 301 Lansdowne Ave · 47 m · Jun 16, 2026 to Dec 16, 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 1726 Dundas St W
Police recorded 71 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.
Dufferin Grove 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 | 42 near this address | 59% higher1,225 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 44% higher88 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 20 near this address | 43% higher270 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 3 near this address | 42% higher111 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 3 near this address | 51% lower111 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 Dufferin Grove
Traffic safety
7 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Brock Ave and Dundas St W. Dufferin Grove has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- 168 Lansdowne Ave at 168 Lansdowne Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · May 9, 2026 · 499 m
- College St at Brock Ave · Passenger, seriously injured · May 7, 2026 · 307 m
- Sheridan Ave at College St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Jul 14, 2025 · 420 m
- Brock Ave at Wyndham St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Oct 6, 2024 · 438 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 | Dufferin Grove, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 6 | 250 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 21 | 259 | 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 1726 Dundas St W
The nearest subway station is Lansdowne Station (Line 2), about a 16‑minute walk (1.0 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 505 and 506 streetcars and the 47 bus, with about 3,167 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 1.2 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | 1,492 | 8.7 | more than most routes |
| 47 | 663 | 2.5 | fewer than most routes |
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | 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: 430 Roncesvalles Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 2251 Dundas St W, 1.1 km.999 m
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 1726 Dundas St W
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.
Grades 7–8 schools
These schools start at Grade 7, after the Grade 6 tests, so they have no Grade 6 results.
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: Academy Of Enlightened Minds. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 17, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 10, 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 1726 Dundas St W
There are 5 parks and 4 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Mary McCormick Recreation Centre, 580 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Dundas-St.clarens Parkette · playground · 1717 Dundas St W · 68 m
- Sorauren Avenue Park · ball diamond, dog off-leash area, sports field, tennis court · 289 Sorauren Ave · 369 m
- Macgregor Playground · ball diamond, basketball court, playground, washroom · 346 Lansdowne Ave · 394 m
- Charles G. Williams Park · basketball court, playground · 75 Wabash Ave · 472 m
- West Lodge Park · basketball court, playground, skateboarding · 165 Lansdowne Ave · 481 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
- Wabash Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Sorauren Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 339 m - Charles G. Williams Park Improvements and Expansion
The City is improving Charles G. Williams Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 453 m - McCormick Arena Improvements
The City is replacing the existing rink slabs and refrigeration system, as well as upgrading the washrooms, change rooms, and mechanical and electrical systems. Construction is expected to take place from June 2026 to June 2027.In progress · 528 m - New Park at 200 Sterling Road
A new park is coming to 200 Sterling Rd, at the corner of Sterling Road and Perth Avenue. The park design and amenities will be shaped through community engagement.In progress · 814 m - Dufferin Grove Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Dufferin Grove Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 836 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 1726 Dundas St W
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 1726 Dundas St W.
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.
08What can be built at 1726 Dundas St W
CR (Commercial Residential) zoning allows shops and offices on the ground floor with homes above, typical of main streets. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 40
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Zone label (x)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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 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 Henderson (restaurant or bar), Kao Kang (Dufferin Mall) (take-out or food shop), The Pasta Pot (take-out or food shop), and 4 more.
All new business licences in Dufferin Grove (7)
- The Henderson · Restaurant or bar · 128A Sterling Rd · 634 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- Kao Kang (Dufferin Mall) · Take-out or food shop · 900 Dufferin St · 679 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- The Pasta Pot · Take-out or food shop · 252-254 Lansdowne Ave · 129 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Good Mood Hair Shop · Salon or personal services · 1267 Bloor St W · 922 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Ubba's+Sons · Restaurant or bar · 1144 College St · 484 m · licensed Sep 22, 2026
- Don House · Take-out or food shop · 256 Lansdowne Ave · 138 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Public Barber Services · Salon or personal services · 1128 College St · 523 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
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.
Parking tickets on this block
114 tickets in 2025 on Dundas St W between numbers 1676 and 1776: 84 for unpaid parking, 25 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Little Portugal Toronto BIA, which includes this address. 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, 5,718 service requests came from postal area M6K, which includes 1726 Dundas St W. The most common:
| Property standards | 556 | |
| Injured wildlife | 322 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 212 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 168 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 140 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 115 |
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 1726 Dundas St W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 251 tests, Mar 10, 2014 to Oct 2, 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: Dufferin Grove
Dufferin Grove had 11,215 residents in 2021. The median household income was $78,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 58% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% of workers commuted by transit and 23% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (10.5%), Spanish (4.0%) and Cantonese (3.4%). 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 Dufferin Grove 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/1726-dundas-st-w#sec-history
