2982 Bloor St W
2982 Bloor St W is in Kingsway South. A 29‑storey building with 423 homes and shops is under appeal 249 m away and Jackson Ave is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 29-storey building with 423 homes and shops is under appeal, 249 m away.
- Break-ins in Kingsway South were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Jackson Ave, 67 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 2982 Bloor St W
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 129-storey building · 423 homes and shops2915-2917 Bloor St W · 249 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built423 homes26,114 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposes to construct a new 29-storey mixed-use building, containing 423 dwelling units, including 7 rental replacement units, and a total of 26,114 m² of gross floor area (GFA), including 1,024 m² of non-residential GFA, resulting…Public notice · Oct 10, 2025Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 2915, 2917, 2939, 2941 and 2943 Bloor Street West. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 208823 WET 03 OZ · submitted Aug 12, 2025 · City record and how to comment
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Street work near 2982 Bloor St W
4 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Jackson Ave, Bloor St W to King Georges Rd, Q2 to Q4 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 2982 Bloor St W
Police recorded 35 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.
Kingsway South compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 11 near this address | 43% higher271 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | About the same58 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 15 near this address | 33% lower513 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 8 near this address | 44% lower126 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 63% lower29 vs 79 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Kingsway South
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians. Most were on Bloor St W and Grenview Blvd N. Kingsway South has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Grenview Blvd N at Bloor St W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 15, 2026 · 162 m
- Royal York Rd at Bloor St W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 24, 2021 · 150 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 | Kingsway South, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 45 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 6 | 124 | Lower 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 2982 Bloor St W
The nearest subway station is Royal York Station (Line 2), about a 1‑minute walk (0.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 76, 73, 15, 66 and 149 buses, with about 2,417 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kipling GO, 2.5 km away, with 20 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 1 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 20 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 221 | 1.8 | fewer than most routes |
| 73 | 390 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
| 15 | 86 | 2.1 | fewer than most routes |
| 66 | 141 | 1.5 | fewer than most routes |
| 149 | 99 | 2.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 48 | 87 | 2.4 | 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: 8 Kings Lynn Rd
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port. Next: 265 Armadale Ave, 2.2 km.442 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 2982 Bloor St W
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 Learning Common. 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 Jan 29, 2026: pass (fail to label and assign sleep equipment to a single child; fail to provide an ipac sink equipped with paper towels).
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 2982 Bloor St W
There is 1 park within 500 m. The nearest pool is Memorial Pool and Health Club, 796 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Birchview Boulevard Parkette · 38 Birchview Blvd · 452 m
- Jackson Parkette · 104 The Kingsway · 583 m
- Spring Garden Park · 32 Meadow Crest Rd · 789 m
- Memorial Pool and Health Club · wi-fi · 44 Montgomery Rd · 796 m
- Kingsway Gate Parkette · 2 The Kingsway · 834 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
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 2982 Bloor St W
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 2982 Bloor St W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 7 on record
- Garbage and waste, opened Oct 3, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 3 projects from 7 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed Aug 21, 2026
Revision to delete rear basement fire door (adding fire alarm)Proposal for interior alterations and the construction of new stairs to basement to existing retail/commercial building · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 13 282019 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Feb 6, 2014
Interior alterations to existing retail store for a new CT - clothing store. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 14 108891 - Building work · completed Jun 8, 2026
Replace existing roof over existing patio. Replace concrete to the same patio to comercial building. · Permit 01 181221
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.
08What can be built at 2982 Bloor St W
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. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Psari Breakfast (restaurant or bar).
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 10, 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
479 tickets in 2025 on Bloor St W between numbers 2932 and 3032: 427 for unpaid parking, 17 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
The Kingsway 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, 2,350 service requests came from postal area M8X, which includes 2982 Bloor St W. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 130 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 101 | |
| Tree pruning | 77 | |
| Missed green bin pickup | 73 | |
| Injured wildlife | 72 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 70 |
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 2982 Bloor St W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 92 tests, May 22, 2014 to Apr 10, 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: Kingsway South
Kingsway South had 8,855 residents in 2021. The median household income was $184,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 19% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 49% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 15% of workers commuted by transit and 6% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Polish (2.3%), Ukrainian (2.0%) and Italian (2.0%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,031 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.1%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Etobicoke | Change in a year | 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, Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Kingsway South compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 24: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Amber Morley, Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore · Councillor_Morley@toronto.ca · 416-397-9273
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/2982-bloor-st-w#sec-history
