26 Grange Rd
26 Grange Rd is in Kensington-Chinatown. A 49‑storey building with 441 homes and shops is under review 180 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 49-storey building with 441 homes and shops is under review, 180 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Kensington-Chinatown were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 14 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 9 involved pedestrians.
01What’s planned near 26 Grange Rd
7 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress and three decided recently. That's more than at 95% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Split the lot317 Dundas St W · 104 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To obtain consent to sever a portion of land for the purpose of a lot addition, as well as to create and maintain easements/rights-of-way.File B0063/26TEY · submitted Oct 13, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2Subdivision250 Dundas St W · 180 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 for 4 blocks.File 21 234749 STE 11 SB · submitted Nov 5, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 349-storey building · 441 homes and shops250 Dundas St W · 180 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building441 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
INACTIVE Proposal for a 49-storey mixed-use building comprised of 441 residential dwelling units, including 26 affordable housing units. The proposal will have a non-residential gross floor area of 31,113 square metres, and a…File 20 211719 STE 11 SA · submitted Oct 27, 2020 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 557-storey building with shops250 Dundas St W · 180 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City Council approved it.
Combined Official Plan Amendment (OPA) & Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) application for an increase in height from 49 to 57-storeys, a reduction in the required non-residential gross floor area, and a new 740 square metre open space.Public notice · Dec 9, 2024Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 250 Dundas Street West. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 230187 STE 11 OZ · submitted Oct 23, 2024 · City record and how to comment - 6Consent292 Dundas St W · 244 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Apr 15, 2026.
To obtain consent to create new easements/rights-of-way.File B0010/26TEY · submitted Jan 26, 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 is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits nearby
- 182-184 Spadina Ave · 182 Spadina Ave
Construction · Manga Hotels (Spadina)Sept 15, 2025 to May 28, 2027 · 6 am to midnight
513 m away - 481 University · 481 University Ave
Continuous concrete pour · EllisDonMay 28, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 · 7 am to midnight
447 m away - Toronto Climate Week Official Celebration · 192 Spadina Ave
Amplified soundJune 5, 2026 to June 5, 2027 · 3 to 11 pm
503 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 26 Grange Rd
11 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: laneway rebuild on Sullivan St, Grange Pl to Huron St, Q2 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 26 Grange Rd
Police recorded 400 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Kensington-Chinatown compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 20 near this address | 261% higher219 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 283 near this address | 163% higher2,018 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 22 near this address | 146% higher193 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 68 near this address | 134% higher443 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 7 near this address | 47% lower118 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 Kensington-Chinatown
Traffic safety
14 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 9 involved pedestrians, 1 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Spadina Ave and Dundas St W. Kensington-Chinatown has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Spadina Ave at Dundas St W · Passenger, seriously injured · Jun 27, 2026 · 469 m
- Queen St W at University Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · May 7, 2026 · 492 m
- Beverley St at Grange Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 24, 2025 · 96 m
- Duncan St at Richmond St W · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Sep 28, 2025 · 431 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 | Kensington-Chinatown, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 28 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 42 | 442 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 85 | 944 | 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 26 Grange Rd
The nearest subway station is St Patrick Station (Line 1), about a 6‑minute walk (0.4 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by the 505 and 501 streetcars, with about 1,905 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.2 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 6 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | 1,492 | 8.7 | 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: 10 Soho St
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2 ports. Next: Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St W, 691 m.331 m - Indoor bike station: City Hall
Secure parking for 300 bikes.691 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 26 Grange 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.
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: Cornerstone Preparatory School - Main Campus, Ronald Mcdonald House, Braemar College Private Secondary School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): nine licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 23, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 21, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Sep 28, 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 26 Grange Rd
There are 3 parks, 1 playground and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Harrison Pool, 202 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Grange Park · dog off-leash area, picnic site, playground, washroom · 26 Grange Rd · 18 m
- Harrison Pool · 15 Stephanie St · 202 m
- Gallery Park · 129 McCaul St E · 223 m
- St. Patricks Square · 14 St Patricks Sq · 247 m
- McCaul-Orde Parkette · 235 Mc Caul St · 565 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 on Dundas Street West
A new park is coming to 129 McCaul St as part of the Relic Linear Park System. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 213 m - New Park on St. Patrick Street
A new park is coming to 234 Simcoe St as part of the Relic Linear Park System. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 254 m - New Park at 229 Richmond Street West
A new 2,600m2 park is coming to 229 Richmond St. W. The park site is currently leased to a restaurant and used as an outdoor patio.In progress · 432 m - New Park at 105 Spadina Avenue
A new 1,000 m2 park is coming to 105 Spadina Ave., at the southeast corner of Spadina Avenue and Adelaide Street.In progress · 704 m - New Park at 464-470 Queen Street West
A new park is coming to 464-470 Queen St. W., at the corner of Queen Street West and Augusta Avenue in the Alexandra Park neighbourhood.In progress · 796 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 26 Grange Rd
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 26 Grange 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: 16 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 26 Grange Rd
OR (Open Space Recreation) zoning allows parks with recreation facilities. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 90
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 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.
Kuya's Vape (vape shop), The University Club of Toronto (entertainment venue), Tim Hortons (restaurant or bar), and 21 more.
148,152,154 St. Patrick Street and 75 Mc Caul Street (139 m), 10 Stephanie Street (173 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Streets to Homes Assessment and Referral Centre (SHARC) (438 m).
All new business licences in Kensington-Chinatown (24)
- Kuya's Vape · Vape shop · 167 Augusta Ave · 729 m · licensed Dec 1, 2026
- The University Club of Toronto · Entertainment venue · 380 University Ave · 331 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Tim Hortons · Restaurant or bar · 700 University Ave · 713 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Qing Shu Hot Pot (Dt) · Restaurant or bar · 442 Dundas St W · 312 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Green Drip · Restaurant or bar · 283 College St · 885 m · licensed Oct 28, 2026
- Sultans Mediterranean Grill · Take-out or food shop · 700 University Ave · 713 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Tres Piggies · Take-out or food shop · 72 Kensington Ave · 724 m · licensed Oct 17, 2026
- C2y Hair Salon · Salon or personal services · 222 Spadina Ave · 490 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Papparoti Café & Bakery · Restaurant or bar · 202 Queen St W · 347 m · licensed Oct 11, 2026
- Ba Ngoai-Vietnamese Home Kitchen · Restaurant or bar · 47 Baldwin St · 365 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
- Hattendo · Restaurant or bar · 13 Baldwin St · 381 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Hup · Restaurant or bar · 285 College St · 887 m · licensed Oct 5, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 Dundas St W | Rezoning approved | 34 | 312 m |
| 222 Spadina Ave | Occupied | 84 supportive | 490 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
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
3 tickets in 2025 on Grange Rd between numbers 0 and 76: 3 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Chinatown BIA, about 160 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, 4,311 service requests came from postal area M5T, which includes 26 Grange Rd. The most common:
| Graffiti on private property | 398 | |
| Property standards | 272 | |
| Illegal dumping | 183 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 166 | |
| Encroachment on City property | 144 | |
| Injured wildlife | 125 |
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 26 Grange Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 85 tests, Feb 20, 2014 to Sep 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: Kensington-Chinatown
Kensington-Chinatown had 18,120 residents in 2021. The median household income was $62,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 68% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 50% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (12.7%), Cantonese (10.9%) and Spanish (2.2%). 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 Kensington-Chinatown compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 10: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Ausma Malik, Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York · Councillor_Malik@toronto.ca · 416-392-4044
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 10, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/26-grange-rd#sec-history
