285 Pacific Ave
285 Pacific Ave is in Junction Area. There are 8 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Nov 25 about a proposal to split the lot at 277 Pacific Ave, 33 m away.
- Break-ins and thefts over $5,000 in Junction Area were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 285 Pacific Ave
8 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): seven in progress and one decided recently. That's more than at 96% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Split the lot277 Pacific Ave · 33 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
A public hearing is set for Nov 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To obtain consent to sever the property (existing through lot) into two new undersized residential lots.File B0046/26TEY · submitted Jul 2, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2New house277 Pacific Ave · 33 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To maintain the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling (houseplex) with a front covered porch and stairs, and a rear ground floor deck with stairs. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit…File A0493/26TEY · submitted Jul 2, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Add a storey277 Pacific Ave · 33 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (including basement) with a front integral garage, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, a rear third storey deck, and a driveway (abutting Aziel Street). The existing detached garage…File A0492/26TEY · submitted Jul 2, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 8Add a storey159 Medland St · 190 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Nov 4, 2026.
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition (including a basement), a partial rear second storey addition, a side (south) third-storey dormer addition with a rear rooftop…File A0824/24TEY · submitted Sep 14, 2024 · 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
- 403 Keele Project GP Inc. · 403 Keele St
Continuous concrete pour · 403 Keele Project GPNov 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 · 7 pm to midnight
554 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 285 Pacific Ave
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Jennings Ave, near Clendenan Ave, Q2 to Q4 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 247 Pacific Ave · 148 m · May 5, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026
- Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 247 High Park Ave · 172 m · May 12, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026
- Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 249 High Park Ave · 175 m · May 12, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026
- Toronto Hydro · Duct Bank and Ground Rod at 247 High Park Ave · 172 m · Jul 10, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027
- Toronto Hydro · Duct Bank Installation at 249 High Park Ave · 175 m · Jul 10, 2026 to Jan 10, 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 285 Pacific Ave
Police recorded 55 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (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 | Junction Area compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 11 near this address | 61% higher305 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 43% higher87 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 31 near this address | 18% higher908 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 9 near this address | About the same236 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | About the same75 vs 79 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 Junction Area
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians, 1 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on High Park Ave and Humberside Ave. Junction Area ranks 67th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- High Park Ave at Humberside Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Aug 27, 2026 · 178 m
- Pacific Ave at Annette St · Pedestrian, killed · Sep 23, 2024 · 200 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 | Junction Area, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 93 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 27 | 635 | 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 285 Pacific Ave
The nearest subway station is High Park Station (Line 2), about a 14‑minute walk (0.9 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 89, 41, 26, 189 and 30 buses, with about 1,975 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 1.4 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 667 | 7.3 | more than most routes |
| 41 | 757 | 8.9 | more than most routes |
| 26 | 219 | 6.2 | more than most routes |
| 189 | 30 | 0.9 | fewer than most routes |
| 30 | 114 | 3.6 | fewer 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: 115 High Park Avenue
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 64 Annette St, 468 m.450 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 285 Pacific Ave
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: The Great Lakes College School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): six licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 19, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 4, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 5, 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 285 Pacific Ave
There are 2 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Annette Community Recreation Centre, 580 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Baird Park · dog off-leash area, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground, washroom · 275 Keele St · 341 m
- Lithuania Park · ball diamond, playground, sports field, washroom · 155 Oakmount Rd · 435 m
- Ravina Gardens · ball diamond, playground · 290 Clendenan Ave · 550 m
- Annette Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 333 Annette St · 580 m
- Keele Community Centre · wi-fi · 181 Glenlake Ave · 602 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
- Baird Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
The City is improving the off-leash area for dogs in Baird Park. The improvements will include new fencing, surfacing and accessibility upgrades.In progress · 326 m - Baird Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Baird Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city so that everyone can experience the joys and benefits of play for years to come.In progress · 345 m - Malta Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Malta Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 819 m - Carlton Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Carlton Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.1 km - New Park at 6 Lloyd Avenue
A new park is coming to 6 Lloyd Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.1 km
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 285 Pacific Ave
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 285 Pacific Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 3 on record
Permit history: 1 project from 3 permits
- Underpinning · inspection · issued Aug 10, 2022
Basement underpinning, new steel beam and back water valve and sump pump to be installed · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 176964
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: 3 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 285 Pacific Ave
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)
Source: Zone label (x)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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.
Queen Liz (take-out or food shop), Sephora (salon or personal services), Hub Refinished (second-hand shop), and 5 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Junction Area (8)
- Queen Liz · Take-out or food shop · 545 Keele St · 1002 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- Sephora · Salon or personal services · 1980 St Clair Ave W · 1291 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Hub Refinished · Second-hand shop · 3113 Dundas St W · 677 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- The Art of Demolition · Second-hand shop · 408 Pacific Ave · 514 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Resilient Roots Tattoo Collective · Salon or personal services · 2821 Dundas St W · 478 m · licensed Oct 10, 2026
- Ellinia Hair · Salon or personal services · 3339 Dundas St W · 1254 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
- Brazil Pizza House · Take-out or food shop · 2393 St Clair Ave W · 1444 m · licensed Sep 4, 2026
- The Onzon Thai Street Food & Bar · Restaurant or bar · 2411 St Clair Ave W · 1463 m · licensed Aug 20, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2946 Dundas St W | Under construction | 6 | 449 m |
| 48 Annette St | Under construction | 3 | 499 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
209 tickets in 2025 on Pacific Ave between numbers 235 and 335: 104 for parking without a permit, 94 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
The Junction BIA, about 260 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, 7,710 service requests came from postal area M6P, which includes 285 Pacific Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 455 | |
| Property standards | 310 | |
| Injured wildlife | 291 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 205 | |
| Tree pruning | 203 | |
| Damaged bins | 194 |
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 285 Pacific Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 657 tests, Jan 13, 2014 to Oct 9, 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: Junction Area
Junction Area had 14,010 residents in 2021. The median household income was $96,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 42% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 18% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (4.5%), Spanish (3.6%) and Vietnamese (2.6%). 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 Junction Area compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/285-pacific-ave#sec-history
