220 Brandon Ave
220 Brandon Ave is in Junction-Wallace Emerson.
Data as of Nov 10, 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 220 Brandon Ave
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 is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits nearby
- 316 Cambpell · 316 Campbell Ave
Construction · Campont DevelopmentsDec 3, 2025 to Dec 3, 2026 · 7 am to 9 pm
368 m away - 1410 Dupont · 1410 Dupont St
Construction · Xcel ConstructionOct 4 to Nov 16 · 7 pm to 7 am
237 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 220 Brandon Ave
4 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: sidewalk work on Caledonia Park Rd, near Davenport Rd, Q3 to Q4 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 220 Brandon Ave
Police recorded 121 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 92% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Junction-Wallace Emerson compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 26 near this address | 22% higher230 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 78 near this address | About the same720 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 47% lower32 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 12 near this address | 52% lower108 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 3 near this address | 54% lower36 vs 79 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 Junction-Wallace Emerson
Traffic safety
3 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians. Most were on Lansdowne Ave and Brandon Ave. Junction-Wallace Emerson has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Lansdowne Ave at Brandon Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Aug 26, 2026 · 54 m
- Dupont St at Lansdowne Ave · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Nov 24, 2025 · 290 m
- Davenport Rd at Lansdowne Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 14, 2022 · 269 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 | Junction-Wallace Emerson, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 15 | 108 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 25 | 276 | 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 220 Brandon Ave
The nearest subway station is Lansdowne Station (Line 2), about a 18‑minute walk (1.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 13 TTC stops served by the 47, 127, 26 and 168 buses, with about 1,700 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 1.4 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 18 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 663 | 2.5 | fewer than most routes |
| 127 | 139 | 3.9 | about typical |
| 26 | 219 | 6.2 | more than most routes |
| 168 | 270 | 4.2 | 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: 91 Via Italia
City-run (Green P): 12 Level 2 ports. Next: 64 Annette St, 1.3 km.907 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 220 Brandon 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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 220 Brandon Ave
There are 5 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Earlscourt Park, 586 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Davenport Village Park · playground · 18 Foundry Ave · 143 m
- Primrose Avenue Parkette · playground · 120 Primrose Ave · 289 m
- Beaver-Lightbourn Parkette · 94 Lightbourn Ave · 378 m
- Symington Avenue Playground · ball diamond, outdoor fitness equipment, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, tennis court · 431 Perth Ave · 448 m
- Chandos Park North · outdoor dry pad · 75 Lightbourn Ave · 479 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
- Carlton Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Carlton Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 652 m - Wallace Emerson Park, Community Centre & Child Care Centre
The City is building a new park and community recreation centre as part of the Reimagine Galleria Master Plan. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 713 m - Prescott Parkette Improvements
The City is improving Prescott Parkette with new features that will be compatible with the active hydro corridor.In progress · 1.1 km - Erwin Krickhahn Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Erwin Krickhahn Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.1 km - The Green Line
Approximately five kilometres in length, the Green Line is a proposed new linear park system in an active hydro-electric corridor that will connect neighbourhoods and expand the broader open space network in midtown and west Toronto.In progress · 1.4 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 220 Brandon Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 220 Brandon Ave.
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: 8 with a green roof and 1 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 220 Brandon Ave
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.
The Understory (salon or personal services).
800 Lansdowne Avenue (395 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
CONC Men's Shelter Lansdowne Ave (358 m).
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 316 Campbell Ave | Under construction | 21 | 378 m |
| 299 Campbell Ave | Occupied | 10 | 405 m |
| 386 Symington Ave | Occupied | 6 | 420 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.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
16 tickets in 2025 on Brandon Ave between numbers 170 and 270: 13 for parking without a permit, 3 for standing where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 11,042 service requests came from postal area M6H, which includes 220 Brandon Ave. The most common:
| Property standards | 654 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 570 | |
| Injured wildlife | 360 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 320 | |
| Damaged bins | 301 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 301 |
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 220 Brandon Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 538 tests, Jan 6, 2014 to Oct 20, 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: Junction-Wallace Emerson
Junction-Wallace Emerson had 23,180 residents in 2021. The median household income was $84,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 50% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 41% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 33% 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 Portuguese (13.7%), Spanish (3.9%) and Cantonese (2.8%). 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 Junction-Wallace Emerson 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 10, 2026.