176 John St
176 John St is in Kensington-Chinatown. An 11‑storey building with 163 homes is under review 147 m away and Duncan St is due for road repairs in 2027.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- An 11-storey building with 163 homes is under review, 147 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Kensington-Chinatown were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 14 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 7 involved pedestrians.
- Duncan St, 244 m away, is due for road repairs in 2027.
01What’s planned near 176 John St
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and one decided recently. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 111-storey building50 Stephanie St · 147 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built163 homes11,198 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Combined Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment for an 11-storey purpose-built rental residential building atop a 3-storey podium. The proposed development contains a total gross floor area of 11,198 square metres, with a total number of…Public notice · Mar 6, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 50 Stephanie Street. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 262812 STE 10 OZ · submitted Dec 5, 2025 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 2Condominium234 Simcoe St · 202 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
It has been approved.
Standard Draft Plan of Condominium for 17 non-residential units.File 24 135230 STE 10 CD · submitted Apr 11, 2024 · City record and how to comment
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.
Noise permits nearby
- 182-184 Spadina Ave · 182 Spadina Ave
Construction · Manga Hotels (Spadina)Sept 15, 2025 to May 28, 2027 · 6 am to midnight
440 m away - Forma Tower · 266 King St W
Construction · EllisDonFeb 1, 2026 to Feb 1, 2027 · 7 to 7 am
495 m away - 481 University · 481 University Ave
Continuous concrete pour · EllisDonMay 28, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 · 7 am to midnight
592 m away - Toronto Climate Week Official Celebration · 192 Spadina Ave
Amplified soundJune 5, 2026 to June 5, 2027 · 3 to 11 pm
454 m away - Forma by Frank Gehry · 266 King St W
Continuous concrete pour · GG DuncanSept 2, 2026 to Feb 27, 2027
495 m away - FORMA East Tower · 266 King St W
Construction · EllisDonNov 3, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 · 6 am to 11 pm
495 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 176 John St
10 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: laneway rebuild on Sullivan St, Grange Pl to Huron St, Q2 to Q4 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Box and Rod repair at 242 Queen St W · 97 m · Jun 24, 2026 to Dec 24, 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 176 John St
Police recorded 425 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Kensington-Chinatown compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 18 near this address | 261% higher219 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 280 near this address | 163% higher2,018 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 21 near this address | 146% higher193 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 98 near this address | 134% higher443 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 8 near this address | 47% lower118 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 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
Traffic safety
14 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 7 involved pedestrians and 5 involved cyclists. Most were on Queen St W and Spadina Ave. Kensington-Chinatown has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Queen St W at University Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · May 7, 2026 · 414 m
- Queen St W at Spadina Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Apr 14, 2026 · 425 m
- Beverley St at Grange Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 24, 2025 · 270 m
- Duncan St at Richmond St W · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Sep 28, 2025 · 247 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 | Kensington-Chinatown, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 28 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 49 | 442 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 82 | 944 | 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 176 John St
The nearest subway station is Osgoode Station (Line 1), about a 6‑minute walk (0.4 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 501 and 505 streetcars, with about 1,723 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.1 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 6 min walk
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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | more than most routes |
| 505 | 1,492 | 8.7 | 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: 10 Soho St
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2 ports. Next: Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St W, 696 m.190 m - Indoor bike station: City Hall
Secure parking for 300 bikes.696 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 176 John 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. Private schools within 1 km: Cornerstone Preparatory School - Main Campus, Ronald Mcdonald House, Braemar College Private Secondary School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): nine licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 23, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 30, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 27, 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 176 John St
There are 4 parks, 1 playground and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Harrison Pool, 88 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- St. Patricks Square · 14 St Patricks Sq · 87 m
- Harrison Pool · 15 Stephanie St · 88 m
- Grange Park · dog off-leash area, picnic site, playground, washroom · 26 Grange Rd · 205 m
- Grasett Park · 303 Adelaide St W · 349 m
- Gallery Park · 129 McCaul St E · 432 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 229 Richmond Street West
A new 2,600m2 park is coming to 229 Richmond St. W. The park site is currently leased to a restaurant and used as an outdoor patio.In progress · 224 m - New Park on St. Patrick Street
A new park is coming to 234 Simcoe St as part of the Relic Linear Park System. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 360 m - New Park on Dundas Street West
A new park is coming to 129 McCaul St as part of the Relic Linear Park System. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 423 m - New Park at 105 Spadina Avenue
A new 1,000 m2 park is coming to 105 Spadina Ave., at the southeast corner of Spadina Avenue and Adelaide Street.In progress · 521 m - New Park at 464-470 Queen Street West
A new park is coming to 464-470 Queen St. W., at the corner of Queen Street West and Augusta Avenue in the Alexandra Park neighbourhood.In progress · 717 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 176 John St
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 176 John St.
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: 24 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 176 John St
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.
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 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.
Kuya's Vape (vape shop), The University Club of Toronto (entertainment venue), Tim Hortons (restaurant or bar), and 21 more.
10 Stephanie Street (129 m), 148,152,154 St. Patrick Street and 75 Mc Caul Street (246 m), 99 John Street (361 m), and 2 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Streets to Homes Assessment and Referral Centre (SHARC) (243 m).
All new business licences in Kensington-Chinatown (24)
- Kuya's Vape · Vape shop · 167 Augusta Ave · 813 m · licensed Dec 1, 2026
- The University Club of Toronto · Entertainment venue · 380 University Ave · 396 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Tim Hortons · Restaurant or bar · 700 University Ave · 928 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Qing Shu Hot Pot (Dt) · Restaurant or bar · 442 Dundas St W · 467 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Green Drip · Restaurant or bar · 283 College St · 1063 m · licensed Oct 28, 2026
- Sultans Mediterranean Grill · Take-out or food shop · 700 University Ave · 928 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Tres Piggies · Take-out or food shop · 72 Kensington Ave · 847 m · licensed Oct 17, 2026
- C2y Hair Salon · Salon or personal services · 222 Spadina Ave · 492 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Papparoti Café & Bakery · Restaurant or bar · 202 Queen St W · 221 m · licensed Oct 11, 2026
- Ba Ngoai-Vietnamese Home Kitchen · Restaurant or bar · 47 Baldwin St · 586 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
- Hattendo · Restaurant or bar · 13 Baldwin St · 604 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Hup · Restaurant or bar · 285 College St · 1063 m · licensed Oct 5, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (7)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Peter St | Rezoning approved | 24 | 305 m |
| 260 Adelaide St W | Rezoning approved | 254 | 312 m |
| 200 University Ave | Application under review | 24 | 424 m |
| 353 Adelaide St W | Rezoning approved | 10 | 451 m |
| 100 Simcoe St | Application under review | 28 | 483 m |
| 250 Dundas St W | Rezoning approved | 34 | 490 m |
| 222 Spadina Ave | Occupied | 84 supportive | 492 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 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Parking tickets on this block
681 tickets in 2025 on John St between numbers 126 and 226: 218 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 154 for unpaid parking.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Queen Street West BIA, about 20 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, 4,311 service requests came from postal area M5T, which includes 176 John St. The most common:
| Graffiti on private property | 398 | |
| Property standards | 272 | |
| Illegal dumping | 183 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 166 | |
| Encroachment on City property | 144 | |
| Injured wildlife | 125 |
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 176 John St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 85 tests, Feb 20, 2014 to Sep 11, 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: 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.
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 Kensington-Chinatown compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/176-john-st#sec-history
