28 Downing St
28 Downing St is in Islington. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (two under review, one deferred).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: two under review, one deferred.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Addition(s) · completed Feb 19, 2026
Proposal to construct sunroom addition to rear of SFD, Detached. · Permit 14 144442
05Risks and environment
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.
In postal area M9B, 3 of 121 home tap-water samples (2.5%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M9B is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 4 samples here (3.3%) 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.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto West station, 9.3 km away, measured 1:00 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.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
01What’s changing nearby
3 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): two under review, one deferred. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 116 Downing St · 91 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 construct a detached garage in the rear yard.File A0111/26EYK · submitted Mar 11, 2026 - 23927 Bloor St W · 122 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.
Proposal to demolish the existing two-storey dwellings on each lot, and to consolidate the lots to construct a six-storey (19.5 metres), 3,613.5 square-metre, purpose-built rental building containing 52 residential units.File 25 270220 WET 03 SA · submitted Dec 29, 2025 · City record - 33925 Bloor St W · 128 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.
Proposal to demolish the existing two-storey dwellings on each lot, and to consolidate the lots to construct a six-storey (19.5 metres), 3,613.5 square-metre, purpose-built rental building containing 52 residential units.File 25 270220 WET 03 SA · submitted Dec 29, 2025 · City record
3 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
No new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days.
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 52 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 29 assaults, 12 break-ins, 5 car thefts, 5 thefts over $5,000 and 1 robbery. Per resident, in Islington in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; assaults, car thefts and robberies were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | Islington, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 29 | 390 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 12 | 293 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 5 | 172 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 1 | 39 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 54 close to Toronto | 61 |
Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal: Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Includes reported incidents only.
03Getting around
The nearest subway station is Kipling Station (Line 2), about a 13-minute walk (0.8 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 3 TTC stops served by routes 123, 49, 112 and 111, with about 489 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kipling GO, 0.8 km away, with 20 train stops on a weekday.
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
07Schools and community
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.
- Bloorlea Middle School · elementary · 751 mTDSB · Public · grades 6-8 · 280 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 79% met the standard in reading and 52% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Elizabeth Catholic School · elementary · 939 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 215 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 90% met the standard in reading and 69% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Wedgewood Junior School · elementary · 1.0 kmTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 510 students
- Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.9 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 235 students
- Etobicoke Collegiate Institute · secondary · 2.5 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,330 students. 90% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Kingsley Primary School, Mindwerx4Kids Learning Centre School.
Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information and Student Demographics (2026); test results are EQAO results reported by the Ministry.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): no licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, one privately owned public space and no shelters or respite sites.
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.
08Your neighbourhood
See the full Islington neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Islington had 23,460 residents in 2021. The median household income was $102,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 32% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 18% 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 Ukrainian (3.6%), Serbian (3.5%) and Polish (3.2%). 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 Etobicoke was $2,031, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.1% 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 | Etobicoke | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,533 | +4% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,700 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,031 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,438 | +14% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 11: recycling and green bin. November 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 28 Downing St
Is 28 Downing St 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.
What is being built near 28 Downing St?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (two under review, one deferred). The closest is at 16 Downing St, 91 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 28 Downing St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 28 Downing St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 28 Downing St from the subway?
The nearest station is Kipling Station (Line 2), 0.8 km away (about a 13-minute walk). 3 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 28 Downing St?
The closest are Bloorlea Middle School, St Elizabeth Catholic School and Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information.
How much crime is there near 28 Downing St?
Police recorded 52 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 29 assaults, 12 break-ins, 5 car thefts, 5 thefts over $5,000 and 1 robbery. Per resident, in Islington in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; assaults, car thefts and robberies were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service.
When is garbage day at 28 Downing St?
Collection is on Wednesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 18, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
No archive photos have been located within 250 metres yet.
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