252 Sterling Rd
252 Sterling Rd is in Dufferin Grove. A 20‑storey building with 892 homes is under appeal 121 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 20-storey building with 892 homes is under appeal, 121 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Dufferin Grove were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 252 Sterling Rd
9 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): eight in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Add a storey37 Perth Ave · 66 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
Proposed conversion from sfd to 3 dwelling units, with home office at ground level, first floor rear deck, second floor rear deck, rear basement walk-out entrance, rear exterior stairs to the second storey deck.File A0022/21TEY · submitted Dec 31, 2020 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2326 homes1405 Bloor St W · 113 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units326 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Condo for 326 units.File 21 235291 STE 09 CD · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 318-storey building1405 Bloor St W · 113 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built344 homes21,039 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The site is proposed to be redeveloped with a mixed-use, predominately residential development having a height of 18 storeys along Bloor Street West then stepping down to 12 and 4 storeys to the south. Below grade parking is proposed…File 20 199975 STE 09 OZ · submitted Sep 29, 2020 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 919-storey building1405 Bloor St W · 113 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It was refused.
Proposed 19-storey residential mixed-use building (69.8 metres in height), stepping down to 14-, 9- and 4-storeys to the south. A total gross floor area of 21,298 square metres is proposed, comprised of 20,948 square metres of residential…File 23 186574 STE 09 SA · submitted Aug 10, 2023 · 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
- 72 Perth Avenue · 72 Perth Ave
Construction · 72 PerthApr 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 · 6 am to 7 pm
90 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 Sterling Rd
3 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Symington Ave, Pa to N Rd | To: Ernest Ave, Q2 to Q4 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 17 Symington Ave · 177 m · Jun 16, 2026 to Dec 16, 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 Sterling Rd
Police recorded 136 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 94% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Dufferin Grove compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 104 near this address | 59% higher1,225 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 44% higher88 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 21 near this address | 43% higher270 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 5 near this address | 42% higher111 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 4 near this address | 51% lower111 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 Dufferin Grove
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Dundas St W and Chelsea Ave. Dufferin Grove ranks 28th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Dundas St W at Chelsea Ave · Driver, seriously injured · Jul 22, 2026 · 499 m
- Bloor St W at Dundas St W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 24, 2024 · 408 m
- Roncesvalles Ave at Boustead Ave · Pedestrian, killed · Jun 6, 2024 · 471 m
- Bloor St W at Dundas St W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 25, 2023 · 326 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 | Dufferin Grove, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 10 | 250 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 15 | 259 | 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 Sterling Rd
The nearest subway station is Dundas West Station (Line 2), about a 6‑minute walk (0.4 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 168 bus, with about 462 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 0.2 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 2285 Dundas St W
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 2251 Dundas St W, 426 m.412 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 Sterling Rd
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.
Grades 7–8 schools
These schools start at Grade 7, after the Grade 6 tests, so they have no Grade 6 results.
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: Westminster Classical Christian Academy Elementary School, Tamarack West Outdoor School, Academy Of Enlightened Minds. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 3, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 21, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 23, 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 Sterling Rd
There are 3 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Wallace Emerson Community Recreation Centre, 1.4 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Ritchie Avenue Parkette · outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground · 77 Ritchie Ave · 300 m
- Perth Avenue Parkette · basketball court · 160 Perth Ave · 352 m
- Erwin Krickhahn Park · playground · 121 Rankin Cres · 353 m
- West Toronto Railpath · 1457 Bloor St W · 506 m
- Macgregor Playground · ball diamond, basketball court, playground, washroom · 346 Lansdowne Ave · 544 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 200 Sterling Road
A new park is coming to 200 Sterling Rd, at the corner of Sterling Road and Perth Avenue. The park design and amenities will be shaped through community engagement.In progress · 124 m - Ritchie Avenue Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Ritchie Avenue Parkette as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 297 m - 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 · 344 m - New Park at 70 Croatia Street
A new park is coming to 70 Croatia St. as a result of a broader residential development project.In progress · 798 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 · 970 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 252 Sterling Rd
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 252 Sterling Rd.
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: 7 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 252 Sterling Rd
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
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 95% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
The Henderson (restaurant or bar), Kao Kang (Dufferin Mall) (take-out or food shop), The Pasta Pot (take-out or food shop), and 5 more.
158 Sterling Road (237 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Romero-Edna Lane House (484 m).
All new business licences in Dufferin Grove (8)
- The Henderson · Restaurant or bar · 128A Sterling Rd · 318 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- Kao Kang (Dufferin Mall) · Take-out or food shop · 900 Dufferin St · 964 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- The Pasta Pot · Take-out or food shop · 252-254 Lansdowne Ave · 803 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Good Mood Hair Shop · Salon or personal services · 1267 Bloor St W · 498 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Ubba's+Sons · Restaurant or bar · 1144 College St · 1160 m · licensed Sep 22, 2026
- Don House · Take-out or food shop · 256 Lansdowne Ave · 795 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Public Barber Services · Salon or personal services · 1128 College St · 1192 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
- The Dum Spot · Restaurant or bar · 995 Bloor St W · 1486 m · licensed Aug 12, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (5)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Perth Ave | Under construction | 51 | 92 m |
| 1319 Bloor St W | Rezoning approved | 15 | 273 m |
| 1540 Bloor St W | Rezoning approved | 14 | 451 m |
| 2440 Dundas St W | Rezoning approved | 56 | 460 m |
| 2440 Dundas St W | Rezoning approved | 11 | 460 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
619 tickets in 2025 on Sterling Rd between numbers 202 and 302: 239 for parking without a permit, 223 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Bloordale Village BIA, about 240 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, 5,261 service requests came from postal area M6R, which includes 252 Sterling Rd. 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 252 Sterling Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 472 tests, Jan 28, 2014 to Sep 15, 2026
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
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: Dufferin Grove
Dufferin Grove had 11,215 residents in 2021. The median household income was $78,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 58% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% of workers commuted by transit and 23% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (10.5%), Spanish (4.0%) and Cantonese (3.4%). 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 Dufferin Grove compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/252-sterling-rd#sec-history
