252 Bloor St W
252 Bloor St W is in the Annex. A 28‑storey building with 398 homes is under appeal 186 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 28-storey building with 398 homes is under appeal, 186 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 in the Annex were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 252 Bloor St W
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), all in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Minor variance145 St George St · 118 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 Sep 3, 2025. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific By-law 750-2023) for the 12-storey apartment building by increasing building heights and gross floor area, and reducing building setbacks and amenity gross floor area. A…File A0293/25TEY · submitted Apr 24, 2025 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 228-storey building · 398 homes145 St George St · 186 m away2 City files for one project: Site plan · Subdivision398 homes · affordable rental
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Site plan application to facilitate the development of the site for a 96-metre (28-storey) mixed-use building containing 398 dwelling units (including 130 rental replacement units and 12 new affordable units), and a maximum of 150 square…File 21 155930 STE 11 SA (site plan) · submitted May 17, 2021 · City record and how to commentFile 21 220624 STE 11 SB (subdivision) · submitted Oct 1, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 3Minor variance210 Bloor St W · 213 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 Jul 8, 2026. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To permit one 36-storey mixed-use building, which will span across two lots, for a private student residence use. There will be a total of 426 dwelling units, and 220.5 m² of non-residential retail uses (at-grade) within this building.…File A0327/26TEY · submitted Mar 18, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
- 4Minor variance208 Bloor St W · 225 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 Jul 8, 2026. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To permit one 36-storey mixed-use building, which will span across two lots, for a private student residence use. There will be a total of 426 dwelling units, and 220.5 m² of non-residential retail uses (at-grade) within this building.…File A0328/26TEY · submitted Mar 18, 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.
Noise permits nearby
- University of Toronto Academic Tower · 100 Devonshire Pl
Construction · PomerleauJune 1 to Dec 31 · 6 am to 6 pm
193 m away - Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic · 128 1/2 Cumberland St
Amplified sound · in Village of Yorkville ParkSat, Nov 21 · 4 to 8 pm
555 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 252 Bloor St W
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m. The work below was due earlier and is still on the City’s list.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 31 Prince Arthur Ave · 178 m · May 11, 2026 to Nov 11, 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 252 Bloor St W
Police recorded 183 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
The Annex 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 | 21 near this address | 104% higher387 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 14 near this address | 88% higher114 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 136 near this address | 41% higher1,081 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 8 near this address | About the same81 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 4 near this address | 48% lower117 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 Annex
Traffic safety
7 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians, 5 involved cyclists and 4 were fatal. Most were on Avenue Rd and St George St. Annex has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- 20 Prince Arthur Ave · Pedestrian, killed · Apr 12, 2026 · 281 m
- Avenue Rd at Yorville Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Dec 19, 2025 · 379 m
- St George St at Sussex Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Dec 9, 2024 · 358 m
- 144 Bloor St W · Cyclist, killed · Jul 25, 2024 · 441 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 | Annex, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 30 | 205 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 16 | 232 | 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 252 Bloor St W
The nearest subway station is St George Station (Line 1 and 2), about a 1‑minute walk (0.0 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 26 and 13 buses, with about 433 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 3.0 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1, 2 · about 1 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 219 | 6.2 | more than most routes |
| 13 | 154 | 4.1 | 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: 19 Spadina Rd
City-run (Green P): 6 Level 2 ports. Next: 74 Yorkville Ave, 669 m.440 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 252 Bloor 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.
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: The Shire School, Howlett Academy School, University Of Toronto Schools, Taddle Creek Montessori School, Career Quest - Toronto and 7 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): eight licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection May 20, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 9, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 6, 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 252 Bloor St W
There are 6 parks and 3 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Christie Pits Park, 1.8 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Bloor-Bedford Parkette · 248 Bloor St W · 65 m
- Taddle Creek Park · playground · 40 Bedford Rd · 166 m
- Huron Street Playground · dog off-leash area, playground · 495 Huron St · 274 m
- Huron-Washington Parkette · playground · 420 Huron St · 335 m
- Paul Martel Park · 10 Madison Ave · 381 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
- Huron-Washington Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground at Huron-Washington Parkette. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 344 m - Queen's Park North Revitalization
The City is proposing enhancements to Queen's Park, building on improvements completed in 2019.In progress · 561 m - New Park at 51 Sussex Avenue
A new park is coming to 51 Sussex Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 576 m - New Park at Macpherson Avenue
A new park is coming to Macpherson Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 980 m - Ramsden Park Ice Rink Improvements
The City is improving the artificial ice rink at Ramsden Park with state-of-good-repair upgrades to the building’s change rooms and washrooms, as well as repairs to the rink’s refrigeration systems and dasher boards.In progress · 1.0 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 252 Bloor St W
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 252 Bloor St W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 45 on record
Permit history: 10 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 45)
- Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Sep 2, 2026
Interior renovation to 3rd floor. Change of use from existing offices to classroom spaces. Modifications to plumbing, HVAC and electrical upgrades. Occupant load increased from existing 307 to 660… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 152221 - Other(FS) · permit issued · issued Mar 10, 2026
Proposal to replace Fire Pump · Permit 26 113049 - Building work · permit issued · issued Feb 24, 2026
Proposal for rooftop solar installation. · Permit 25 270393 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Feb 11, 2026
Proposed interior alterations to the north portion of the 10th floor to create an office and study area. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 266312 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 8, 2026
Proposal for interior alterations - Revitalise classroom 2-227 and relocate existing Mechanical Equipment to suit new layout · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 240788 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 17, 2025
Proposal for interior alterations to a portion of the 3rd floor level. Education Commons (3-320 general area) - construct demising walls to create a larger lounge area & renovation of the office… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 214004 - Interior Alterations · completed Feb 6, 2026
The proposed renovation includes interior upgrades to the Social Justice Education department, to the 12th floor of the building renovation to communal areas, offices, and inclusion for a Universal… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 144625 - Addition and interior renovation · completed May 8, 2026
interior alterations, alteration to roof terrace, construct addition at side · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 238672 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Sep 8, 2021
Replacement of existing u of t owned hydro vault with toronto hydro sidewalk vault. Removal of existing hydro vault slab, installation of new framing, repair of podium deck concrete deterioration,… · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 196136 - Fire Alarm · permit issued · issued Jul 6, 2021
Proposal to upgrade the fire alarm system on the10th floor of existing university building - University of Toronto · Permit 21 165588
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: 14 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 252 Bloor 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)
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.
McDonald's (restaurant or bar), Royal Cut Father and Son Barbershop (salon or personal services), First House (salon or personal services), and 15 more.
1 Bedford Road (106 m), 200 Bloor Street West (254 m), 55 Avenue Road (462 m).
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
All new business licences in Annex (18)
- McDonald's · Restaurant or bar · 826 Yonge St · 958 m · licensed Nov 4, 2026
- Royal Cut Father and Son Barbershop · Salon or personal services · 122-124 Cumberland St · 576 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- First House · Salon or personal services · 188 Davenport Rd · 787 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Lisa Dinh Hair Studio · Salon or personal services · 651 Dupont St · 1839 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Agora Yorkville · Restaurant or bar · 105 Scollard St · 642 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Yk Beauty Bar · Salon or personal services · 800 Bathurst St · 1093 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
- Mom's Recipes · Restaurant or bar · 136 Avenue Rd · 677 m · licensed Sep 25, 2026
- Sammie's Sandwiches · Restaurant or bar · 594 Bloor St W · 1217 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Hello Nori · Restaurant or bar · 1250 Bay St · 730 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Angora Studio · Salon or personal services · 2A Gibson Ave · 1209 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Black and White Gentlemen's Barbershop · Salon or personal services · 369 Davenport Rd · 851 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Target Park · Parking lot · 44 Walmer Rd · 669 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (2)
- 409 Huron Street · 40 rental homes to be demolished, 40 replaced · 267 m · approved Feb 4, 2026 · City report
- 145 St. George Street · 130 rental homes to be demolished, 142 replaced · 118 m · approved Jul 19, 2023 · City report
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
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
822 tickets in 2025 on Bloor St W between numbers 202 and 302: 421 for standing where it’s not allowed, 190 for unpaid parking.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Bloor-Yorkville BIA, about 310 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, 2,827 service requests came from postal area M5S, which includes 252 Bloor St W. The most common:
| Graffiti on private property | 175 | |
| Injured wildlife | 127 | |
| Property standards | 125 | |
| Illegal dumping | 117 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 90 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 69 |
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 252 Bloor St W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 167 tests, May 6, 2014 to Aug 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: Annex
Annex had 29,300 residents in 2021. The median household income was $85,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 59% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 32% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (2.5%), Spanish (2.2%) and Cantonese (1.8%). 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 the Annex 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: Dianne Saxe, Ward 11 University-Rosedale · Councillor_Saxe@toronto.ca · 416-392-4009
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/252-bloor-st-w#sec-history
