23 Buckingham St
23 Buckingham St is in Mimico-Queensway. A 27‑storey building with 1,058 homes is under review 153 m away and Buckingham St is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Dec 3 about a minor variance at 18 Buckingham St, 64 m away.
- A 27-storey building with 1,058 homes is under review, 153 m away.
- Assaults in Mimico-Queensway were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Buckingham St, 39 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 23 Buckingham St
11 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): ten in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Minor variance18 Buckingham St · 64 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Dec 3, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a new 14-storey affordable rental building with co-op units that will contain a total of 183 rental dwelling units. The development will be located within Block B on the property municipally known as 18 Buckingham Street.File A0334/26EYK · submitted Nov 2, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2Subdivision10 Audley St and 3 more addresses · 135 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of Subdivision in order to establish two mixed use development blocks (Blocks 1 and 2), two park blocks (Block 3 and 4) and a road widening (Block 5) for the extension of Newcastle Street.File 21 172862 WET 03 SB · submitted Jun 18, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
10 Audley St · 29 Portland St · 59 Portland St · 71 Portland St
- 340-storey building · 413 homes2 Audley St and 3 more addresses · 153 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building453 homes30,992 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed 40-storey, 123 metre, mixed-use building containing 413 residential units.File 24 174546 WET 03 SA · submitted Jul 4, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
2 Audley St · 10 Audley St · 29 Portland St · 59 Portland St
- 427-storey building · 1,058 homes2 Audley St and 3 more addresses · 153 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building1,058 homes77,208 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed mixed-use building containing 1,058 units, 23-storey and 27-storey towers atop a nine-storey base building.File 24 175201 WET 03 SA · submitted Jul 5, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
2 Audley St · 10 Audley St · 29 Portland St · 59 Portland St
- 525-storey building25 Audley St · 197 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control application to permit a 25-storey mixed use building with an 8-storey podium at 25 Audley Street. The proposed total gross floor area of the development is 32,498 m2, of which 30,438 m2 is for residential use and 2,060…File 21 234685 WET 03 SA · submitted Nov 5, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 6Subdivision25 Audley St · 197 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of Subdivision application to consolidate the lands into one block for development purposes and to create a new block for conveyance for public parkland purposes as part of a land exchange agreement with property owners in…File 21 235281 WET 03 SB · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 737-storey building23 Buckingham St · 222 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control application for proposed mixed-use development containing three buildings, 12, 26 and 37-storeys in height, connected by a 4-storey podium. The development proposes a total gross floor area of 54,412 m², of which 47,896…File 21 180813 WET 03 SA · submitted Jul 7, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 837-storey building · 327 homes23 Buckingham St · 222 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units327 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Standard Condominium application for southern portion of site comprised of a 37-storey building with a shared 4-storey podium, which contains a total of 327 residential units and 200 residential parking spaces.File 21 228631 WET 03 CD · submitted Oct 21, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 926-storey building · 370 homes23 Buckingham St · 222 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units370 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Standard Condonimum application for northern portion of site comprised of 12-storey and 26-storey buildings, with shared 4-storey podium, which contain 370 residential units and 193 residential parking spaces.File 21 228228 WET 03 CD · submitted Oct 20, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 1054-storey building2 Audley St · 236 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal includes 5 mixed-use towers, ranging in heights of 34-54 storeys with 2,631 residential rental units and 415 vehicular parking spaces within a two-level below-grade parking structure. The proposal also conveys 5,499 square metres…Public notice · Aug 7, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 2 and 10 Audley Street and 29, 31, 39, 59, and 71 Portland Street. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 26 191872 WET 03 OZ · submitted Jun 26, 2026 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 11Site plan18 Buckingham St · 232 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Proposed construction of the proposed Block B cooperative affordable housing building on the property municipally known as 18 Buckingham Street, Toronto.File 25 221709 WET 03 SA · submitted Sep 8, 2025 · City record and how to comment
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.
Noise permits nearby
- 351 Royal York Road · 351 Royal York Rd
Construction · Rinomato Group of CompaniesSept 12, 2026 to Mar 13, 2027 · 6 am to 7 pm
278 m away - 351 Royal York Road · 351 Royal York Rd
Large crane work · Rinomato Group of CompaniesSept 12 to Dec 31 · 6 am to 7 pm
278 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 23 Buckingham St
4 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Buckingham St, Newcastle St to Portland St (Etbk), 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 23 Buckingham St
Police recorded 39 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.
Mimico-Queensway 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 | 23 near this address | 448% higher4,209 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | About the same66 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 9 near this address | About the same224 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 4 near this address | 30% lower133 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 47% lower42 vs 79 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Mimico-Queensway
Traffic safety
3 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Royal York Rd and Evans Ave. Mimico-Queensway has more of these collisions per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto.
- Evans Ave at Royal York Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Apr 27, 2025 · 435 m
- Royal York Rd at Cavell Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Aug 25, 2023 · 478 m
- 360 Royal York Rd · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Jun 17, 2022 · 301 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 | Mimico-Queensway, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 41 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 7 | 205 | About typical |
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 23 Buckingham St
The nearest subway station is Old Mill Station (Line 2), 3.4 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 76 and 80 buses, with about 452 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mimico GO, 0.3 km away, with 74 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 221 | 1.8 | fewer than most routes |
| 80 | 211 | 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: 2390 Lake Shore Blvd W
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port. Next: 2300 Lakeshore Blvd W, 717 m.704 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 23 Buckingham 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: Oak Learners, Phoenix Montessori School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Feb 12, 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 23 Buckingham St
There are 4 parks, 4 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Amos Waites Park, 865 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Queens Avenue Parkette · playground · 94 Superior Ave · 354 m
- Stanley Avenue Park · playground · 55 Station Rd · 432 m
- Coronation Park-Etobicoke · playground · 10 Judson St · 440 m
- Mimico-Coronation Club House · 10 Judson St · 450 m
- Manchester Park · pickleball court, playground, tennis court · 75 Manchester St · 492 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 Parks Near Portland Street & Audley Street
Two new parks are coming to the Mimico-Queensway neighbourhood as a result of mixed-use development projects.In progress · 119 m - Coronation Park-Etobicoke Building Improvements
The City is improving the heritage building in Coronation Park-Etobicoke, formerly Mimico Train Station.In progress · 427 m - Grand Avenue Park Expansion
The City is expanding Grand Avenue Park by 2.5 hectares.In progress · 446 m - Amos Waites Park Pool Replacement
The City is replacing the outdoor pool with a new accessible pool and deck. The existing change rooms will be renovated to include universal changing facilities and an accessible washroom. Construction starts on September 10, 2026, in coordination with early seasonal closures of the outdoor washroom and splash pad. Construction is expected to be complete in fall 2027.In progress · 805 m - Miles Road End Parkette Improvements
The City is improving Miles Road End Parkette with a new pathway, seating and game table.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 23 Buckingham St
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 23 Buckingham St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 12 on record
Permit history: 7 projects from 12 permits
- Alternative Solution · application received · issued May 17, 2023
It is proposed to provide 65 mm standpipe system hose valve connections in general conformance with the2015 National Building Code (NBC) and the 2013 Edition of NFPA 14, `Standard for Installation… · Permit 23 146981 - Alternative Solution · application received · issued May 17, 2023
It is proposed to provide 65 mm standpipe system hose valve connections in general conformance with the2015 National Building Code (NBC) and the 2013 Edition of NFPA 14, `Standard for Installation… · Permit 23 146976 - Alternative Solution · completed May 18, 2023
It is proposed to provide 65 mm standpipe system hose valve connections in general conformance with the2015 National Building Code (NBC) and the 2013 Edition of NFPA 14, `Standard for Installation… · Permit 23 146979 - New Building · under review · issued Nov 24, 2022
The proposed development consists of a Central Podium + Tower (26 storey's + MPH) This permit covers work associated with the Central Podium/Tower (23 Buckingham Street for the Central Tower… · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 232879 - New Building · under review · issued Nov 24, 2022
The proposed development consists of 3 levels of underground parking, North Tower (12 storey's +MPH) (39 Buckingham Street). · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 232714 - Shoring · permit issued · issued Oct 14, 2022
Proposed installation of shoring system for soil remediation purposes · Permit 22 138238 - Demolition · completed Jun 5, 2023
Demolition of existing vacant structure/building · Permit 22 119767
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 23 Buckingham St
CRE (Commercial Residential Employment) zoning allows a mix of shops, offices, workplaces and homes. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 50
Source: Zone label (x)
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 about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
En Vogue Hair Salon & Spa (salon or personal services), Auto Body Stars (auto repair or garage).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
SVDP Elisa House (157 m).
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Buckingham St | Rezoning approved | 37 | 64 m |
| 21 Windsor St | Rezoning approved | 36 supportive | 160 m |
| 430 Royal York Rd | Application under review | 19 | 431 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 9, 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
34 tickets in 2025 on Buckingham St between numbers 0 and 73: 16 for unpaid parking, 10 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Mimico Village BIA, about 200 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, 4,081 service requests came from postal area M8Y, which includes 23 Buckingham St. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 217 | |
| Property standards | 153 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 153 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 143 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 131 | |
| Tree pruning | 121 |
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 23 Buckingham St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 153 tests, May 21, 2014 to Aug 18, 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: Mimico-Queensway
Mimico-Queensway had 17,045 residents in 2021. The median household income was $84,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 47% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 22% of workers commuted by transit and 5% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Polish (4.3%), Tibetan (3.4%) and Portuguese (2.4%). 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 Mimico-Queensway compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Nov 24: 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 11, 2026.