26 William Kitchen Rd
26 William Kitchen Rd is in Dorset Park.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Car thefts and robberies in Dorset Park were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 26 William Kitchen Rd
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.
02Street work near 26 William Kitchen Rd
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 8 William Kitchen Rd · 195 m · Jun 18, 2026 to Dec 18, 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 26 William Kitchen Rd
Police recorded 66 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Dorset Park compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 15 near this address | 58% higher356 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 4 near this address | 43% higher113 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 20% higher73 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 11 near this address | About the same193 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 34 near this address | 12% lower672 vs 768 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 Dorset Park
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on Kennedy Rd and Progress Ave. Dorset Park ranks 121st in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Kennedy Rd at Progress Ave · Passenger, seriously injured · Nov 9, 2024 · 380 m
- Kennedy Rd at Hwy 401 Off Ramp W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · May 16, 2024 · 447 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 | Dorset Park, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 8 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 12 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 14 | 399 | 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 William Kitchen Rd
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 4.7 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by the 43 and 943 buses, with about 485 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Agincourt GO, 1.5 km away, with 34 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 612 | 4.7 | 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.
05Schools and child care near 26 William Kitchen 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: Enquiring Minds Montessori And London School Of Dance. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 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 26 William Kitchen Rd
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is Agincourt Community Recreation Centre, 1.8 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Glamorgan Park · ball diamond, basketball court, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground · 50 Antrim Cres · 533 m
- Glamorgan Junior Elementary School · 51 Antrim Cres · 621 m
- Metrogate Park · playground · 160 Village Green Sq · 641 m
- Jolly Way Park · outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 965 Ellesmere Rd · 860 m
- Mondeo Park · playground · 80 Mondeo Dr · 925 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
- Glamorgan Park Improvements
The City is improving Glamorgan Park. The park design will be shaped through community engagement.In progress · 450 m - New Off-Leash Area at 335 Village Green Square
A new off-leash area for dogs is coming to 335 Village Green Square in the Scarborough-Agincourt neighbourhood.In progress · 572 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 William Kitchen Rd
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 26 William Kitchen Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 8 on record
Permit history: 3 projects from 8 permits
- Interior renovation and heating and cooling · completed Oct 22, 2025
Exterior alterations to the exterior cladding to accommodate new ATM.Interior alterations to accommodate replacement of ATM machines. Electrical, mechanical, and structural updates to suit alterations · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 237094 - Interior Alterations · completed Nov 25, 2021
New occupancy - mercantile (E) proposed in existing vacant suite - unit #6 (E.O.)Proposed interior alterations to unit # 6 in order to create new office, storage area, washroom and staff area. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 230277 - Interior Alterations · completed Dec 3, 2020
Proposed interior alterations to an existing vacant unit to convert it into a shell Suite for future retail unit. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 225024
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 26 William Kitchen Rd
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.
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. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Ragespot (entertainment venue), Roket Bear (amusement (arcade, billiards)), Jeyam Kitchen (restaurant or bar), and 3 more.
All new business licences in Dorset Park (6)
- Ragespot · Entertainment venue · 1354 Kennedy Rd · 1270 m · licensed Nov 8, 2026
- Roket Bear · Amusement (arcade, billiards) · 29 William Kitchen Rd · 223 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- Jeyam Kitchen · Restaurant or bar · 1519 Birchmount Rd · 1624 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- Desi Chatkhara · Restaurant or bar · 1910 Kennedy Rd · 657 m · licensed Sep 11, 2026
- Paan Darbaar · Take-out or food shop · 1172A Kennedy Rd · 2227 m · licensed Sep 9, 2026
- New York Sliders · Restaurant or bar · 1876 Kennedy Rd · 758 m · licensed Sep 8, 2026
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
7 tickets in 2025 on William Kitchen Rd between numbers 0 and 76: 4 for parking without a permit, 2 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Kennedy Road BIA, which includes this address. 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, 5,736 service requests came from postal area M1P, which includes 26 William Kitchen Rd. The most common:
| Property standards | 277 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 255 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 247 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 189 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 188 | |
| Injured wildlife | 168 |
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 William Kitchen Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 47 tests, Mar 20, 2014 to Sep 4, 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: Dorset Park
Dorset Park had 24,305 residents in 2021. The median household income was $79,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 40% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 31% 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 Tamil (8.2%), Pilipino, Filipino (7.9%) and Cantonese (5.1%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Scarborough | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | +3% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | +6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
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