263 Dunn Ave
263 Dunn Ave is in South Parkdale. There are 5 planning proposals within 250 m, including a 16-storey building with 175 homes (under review). Streetcars stop 53 m away.
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 16-storey building with 175 homes is under review, 180 m away (1325 Queen St W and 1 more address).
- Assaults and break-ins in South Parkdale were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Streetcars 501 and 504 stop 53 m away; the nearest subway is 2.2 km.
- The nearest elementary school is Holy Family Catholic School, 247 m away.
- Nothing is on record for the building itself: no permits, orders or heritage listing.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6K.
01What’s planned near 263 Dunn Ave
5 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): four in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Minor variance1337 Queen St W · 34 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
File A0708/26TEY · submitted Sep 16, 2026 - 2Minor variance1347 Queen St W · 41 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.
File A0735/26TEY · submitted Oct 16, 2026 - 316-storey building · 175 homes1325 Queen St W and 1 more address · 180 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 Approval for a 16-storey mixed-use building containing 175 rental residential units and approximately 2,482 sq.m of community-serving space.File 26 182820 STE 04 SA · submitted Jun 11, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
1325 Queen St W · 1337 Queen St W
Decided recently
- 5Add a storey185 Cowan Ave · 150 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.
To convert the existing two-storey detached dwelling into a three-storey fourplex by constructing a complete third storey addition, a front two-storey addition with a porch, and a rear two-storey addition with a basement walkout, three…File A0106/25TEY · submitted Jan 30, 2025
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.
02Safety near 263 Dunn Ave
Police recorded 263 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 addressreported within 500 m, last 12 months | South Parkdaleper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 187 | 1,140 | 768South Parkdale is higher |
| Break-ins | 44 | 240 | 190South Parkdale is higher |
| Car thefts | 11 | 73 | 225South Parkdale is lower |
| Robberies | 15 | 69 | 79South Parkdale is about the same |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 | 46 | 61South Parkdale is lower |
Thick bar: South Parkdale. Thin grey bar: Toronto. Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for South Parkdale
03Getting around from 263 Dunn Ave
The nearest subway station is Lansdowne Station (Line 2), 2.2 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 13 TTC stops served by routes 504, 47 and 501, with about 3,943 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Exhibition GO, 1.4 km away, with 74 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Nearest stop: Queen St West at Dunn Ave, plus 3 more stops for these routes within 250 m.
Nearest stop: Lansdowne Ave at Queen St West.
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.
04Schools and families near 263 Dunn Ave
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
Share of students meeting the provincial standard; the red tick is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Mary Mother Of God School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): five licensed child care centres, four EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
141 Close Ave · 25 spaces · school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
78 Seaforth Ave · 177 spaces · toddler, preschool, kindergarten, school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
119 Close Ave · 49 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
220 Cowan Ave · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
1342 Queen St W · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
78 Seaforth Ave · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
100 Close Ave · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
05The building at 263 Dunn Ave
No building permits, building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registration are on record for this address. About 9 in 10 Toronto addresses also had none in the last 5 years.
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (restaurant or bar), The Comfort Zone (entertainment venue), Queen Supermarket (take-out or food shop), and 1 more.
All new business licences nearby (4)
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen · Restaurant or bar · 1402 Queen St W · 79 m · licensed Oct 14, 2026
- The Comfort Zone · Entertainment venue · 1371 Queen St W · 102 m · licensed Aug 27, 2026
- Queen Supermarket · Take-out or food shop · 1431 Queen St W · 228 m · licensed Sep 1, 2026
- Kaminari · Restaurant or bar · 1330 Queen St W · 246 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, and Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown).
07Risks and environment at 263 Dunn Ave
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
In postal area M6K, 8 of 251 home tap-water samples (3.2%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M6K is higher than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 17 samples here (6.8%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 251 tests, Mar 10, 2014 to Oct 2, 2026
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 4.9 km away, measured 3:00 PM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
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.
08The neighbourhood: South Parkdale
South Parkdale had 20,495 residents in 2021. The median household income was $57,200, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 85% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 42% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 42% of workers commuted by transit and 20% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Tibetan (6.7%), Pilipino, Filipino (3.0%) and Portuguese (2.5%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in the former City of Toronto was $2,457, up 6% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.2% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Former City of Toronto | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How South Parkdale compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →09Quick answers about 263 Dunn Ave
What is being built near 263 Dunn Ave?
There are 5 planning proposals within 250 metres (four in progress and one decided recently). The largest is a 16-storey building with 175 homes at 1325 Queen St W, 180 m away (under review). Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is the area around 263 Dunn Ave safe?
Police recorded 263 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 187 assaults, 44 break-ins, 15 robberies, 11 car thefts and 6 thefts over $5,000. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses. Per resident, in South Parkdale in 2025, assaults and break-ins were above the Toronto rate; car thefts and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How do you get around from 263 Dunn Ave?
The nearest subway station is Lansdowne Station (Line 2), 2.2 km away. Nearby: 501 Queen and 504 King at Queen St West at Dunn Ave, 53 m; 47 Lansdowne at Lansdowne Ave at Queen St West, 216 m. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What schools are near 263 Dunn Ave?
The closest are Holy Family Catholic School, Parkdale Junior and Senior Public School and Parkdale Collegiate Institute. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What neighbourhood is 263 Dunn Ave in?
263 Dunn Ave is in South Parkdale, one of the City of Toronto's 158 official neighbourhoods, in Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park. South Parkdale had 20,495 residents in 2021, with a median household income of $57,200. Source: City of Toronto neighbourhoods; 2021 Census, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What is rent like near 263 Dunn Ave?
In October 2025, a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in the former City of Toronto averaged $2,457 a month. That's an average across all tenants, including long-term ones; new listings usually cost more. Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 263 Dunn Ave in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 263 Dunn Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Who is the city councillor for 263 Dunn Ave?
Gord Perks, councillor for Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park. Email councillor_perks@toronto.ca or call 416-392-7919. Source: City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 8, 2026.
When is garbage day at 263 Dunn Ave?
Collection is on Wednesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 11, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, as of Nov 8, 2026.
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