20 The Queensway
20 The Queensway is in High Park-Swansea.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Nothing stands out for this address in the City's records: no orders on the building and no large projects nearby.
01What’s planned near 20 The Queensway
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 20 The Queensway
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Parkdale Rd, Glendale Ave to Indian Rd, Q2 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 20 The Queensway
Police recorded 89 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.
High Park-Swansea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 22 near this address | 21% higher229 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 62 near this address | 39% lower466 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 41% lower47 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 3 near this address | 60% lower89 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 62% lower23 vs 61 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 High Park-Swansea
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on King St W and Queen St W. High Park-Swansea has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- King St W at Queen St W · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Jul 31, 2026 · 170 m
- Lake Shore Blvd W at Parkside Dr · Driver and passenger, seriously injured · May 11, 2026 · 455 m
- The Queensway at King St W · Driver, seriously injured · Sep 22, 2022 · 172 m
- 1491 Lake Shore Blvd W · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Apr 19, 2022 · 466 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 | High Park-Swansea, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 9 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 10 | 49 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 17 | 137 | Lower 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 20 The Queensway
The nearest subway station is Dundas West Station (Line 2), 2.0 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by the 504 and 501 streetcars, with about 2,885 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 2.0 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | 1,782 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | 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: 430 Roncesvalles Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 1224 King St W, 1.6 km.1.4 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 20 The Queensway
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: Mary Mother Of God School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 29, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 24, 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 20 The Queensway
There are 3 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Parkdale Community Recreation Centre, 981 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Grafton Avenue Park · 23 Roncesvalles Ave · 161 m
- Beaty Boulevard Parkette · 1575 King St W · 221 m
- Budapest Park · beach, outdoor fitness equipment, playground, washroom · 1575 Lake Shore Blvd W · 304 m
- Beaty Avenue Parkette · playground · 66 Beaty Ave · 570 m
- Albert Crosland Park · basketball court, playground · 15 Saunders Ave · 654 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
- Western Beaches Public Realm Plan
The City is developing the Western Beaches Public Realm Plan to update improvements to the Western Beaches, a four-kilometre stretch between the mouth of the Humber River and the eastern edge of Marilyn Bell Park.In progress · 314 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 · 987 m - 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 · 1.1 km - Masaryk Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Masaryk Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.2 km - New Park at 55B Brock Avenue
A new park is coming to 55B Brock Ave. as a result of a residential development project near Brock Avenue and Queen Street West in the Parkdale neighbourhood.In progress · 1.3 km
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 20 The Queensway
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 20 The Queensway. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 23 on record
Permit history: 11 projects from 23 permits
- Fire Alarm · permit issued · issued Sep 1, 2026
Proposal to upgrade fire alarm system for traffic office and associated fire alarm connections from the carhouse. · Permit 26 227889 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued May 15, 2025
Reconfiguration and modification of the existing high platform manual access gates and corresponding safety control system on Track 21, Inspection Bay No.1 used by TTC maintenance and operations… · Permit 25 148128 - Building work · completed Nov 4, 2020
Proposal to construct a below ground 12 m². cable chamber associated with track & utility replacement in TTC Roncesvalles Yard. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 245675 - Addition, plumbing and more · completed Aug 19, 2026
Rev01: Structural, mechanical, and plumbing alterations. Scope of work includes upgrades and modifications to vasious areas and systems as per bubbled drawings. Orig: Proposal for 1 storey addition… · 8 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 150345 - Balcony/Guard Repairs · completed Dec 4, 2017
Re-roofing and installation of new guard rails and ladders. · Permit 17 144132 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 10, 2026
Interior alterations including sprinkler and HVAC work to existing TTC Roncesvalles Carhouse. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 245640 - Fire safety system · completed Jan 8, 2019
Rev 01: various revisions for fire protection, construction joints, & structural supports.Proposal to demolish the existing east retaining wall, replacing it with a new concrete wall Pluses… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 15 189865 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Aug 19, 2026
Revision 01 - to the backflow preventer installation of one Backflow Prevention Device (Water only). · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 15 124450 - Building work · revision issued · issued Jun 19, 2014
Revision #1:R evision to permit 14 116734 BLD 00 BA to reflect Committee of Adjustment File no. A0604/14TEY and OMB File/Case no. PL140992 decisions and permit 7.5m height from adjacent ground to… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 14 116734 - Building work · inspection · issued Mar 19, 2013
Installation of sanding silo (external tank and support) at the TTC Roncesvalles carhouse. · Permit 13 130121 - Fixtures/Roof Drains: Other · permit issued · issued May 13, 2003
Install 29 roof drains and 44.5m of drainage piping "plans" · Permit 03 112521
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: 1 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 20 The Queensway
UT (Utility and Transportation) zoning allows utility and transportation uses, such as rail and hydro corridors. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 100
Source: Height overlay
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.
a new salon or personal services, McDonald's Restaurants (restaurant or bar), Veronika's Pastry Studio (restaurant or bar), and 2 more.
CONC West End Hotel Program (126 m).
All new business licences in High Park-Swansea (5)
- A new salon or personal services · 2333 Dundas St W · 1867 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- McDonald's Restaurants · Restaurant or bar · 2299 Bloor St W · 2778 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Veronika's Pastry Studio · Restaurant or bar · 2469 Bloor St W · 3141 m · licensed Aug 24, 2026
- Kobel Beauty Bar · Salon or personal services · 2482 Bloor St W · 3228 m · licensed Aug 18, 2026
- 850 Degrees · Restaurant or bar · 2197 Bloor St W · 2540 m · licensed Aug 14, 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.
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
18 tickets in 2025 on The Queensway between numbers 0 and 70: 14 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 4 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Roncesvalles Village 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, 5,261 service requests came from postal area M6R, which includes 20 The Queensway. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 298 | |
| Injured wildlife | 241 | |
| Property standards | 189 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 176 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 160 | |
| Damaged bins | 143 |
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 20 The Queensway
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 472 tests, Jan 28, 2014 to Sep 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: High Park-Swansea
High Park-Swansea had 22,665 residents in 2021. The median household income was $101,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 40% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 38% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 14% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Polish (3.2%), Spanish (2.4%) and Russian (1.7%). 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 High Park-Swansea 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: Gord Perks, Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park · councillor_perks@toronto.ca · 416-392-7919
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/20-the-queensway#sec-history








