34 Ulster St
34 Ulster St is in University. There are 2 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in University were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians.
01What’s planned near 34 Ulster St
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and one decided recently. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Add a storey42 Ulster St · 20 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Jul 19, 2023. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear second storey deck.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Aug 8, 2023. Status: decision issued.
File A0286/23TEY · submitted Mar 21, 2023 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 2Garage or parking110 Brunswick Ave · 27 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Aug 12, 2026.
To construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building containing a one-car garage on the first level and storage space on the second level, abutting Albert Jackson Laneway. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building…File A0469/26TEY · submitted Jun 25, 2026 · 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
- 333 College Student Residences · 333 College St
Continuous concrete pour · Hsre Parallax I LPOct 15, 2026 to Apr 11, 2027
467 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 34 Ulster St
3 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: laneway rebuild on Douglas Campbell Lane, Spadina Ave to Robert St, 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 34 Ulster St
Police recorded 165 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 96% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | University compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 55 near this address | 285% higher730 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 85 near this address | 127% higher1,741 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 near this address | 100% higher122 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 8 near this address | 71% higher134 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 10 near this address | 19% lower183 vs 225 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 University
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Bathurst St and Ulster St. University ranks 5th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Bathurst St at Ulster St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · May 2, 2025 · 272 m
- Bathurst St at College St · Passenger and driver, seriously injured · Jan 20, 2024 · 358 m
- Bathurst St at Harbord St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 5, 2022 · 322 m
- 287 College St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Sep 15, 2022 · 497 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 | University, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 34 | 855 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 15 | 389 | 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 34 Ulster St
The nearest subway station is Bathurst Station (Line 2), about a 11‑minute walk (0.7 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 511, 510 and 506 streetcars and the 94 bus, with about 2,142 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.7 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 11 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 511 | 519 | 3.9 | about typical |
| 510 | 746 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | more than most routes |
| 94 | 364 | 4.2 | about typical |
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: 365 Lippincott St
City-run (Green P): 10 Level 2 ports. Next: 19 Spadina Rd, 811 m.603 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 34 Ulster St
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: City As School Toronto, Westside Montessori Elementary School, Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School & Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, University Of Toronto Schools, Braemar College Private Secondary School and 3 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): five licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 12, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 9, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 13, 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 34 Ulster St
There are 3 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Scadding Court Community Centre, 986 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Margaret Fairley Park · playground · 100 Brunswick Ave · 49 m
- Sally Bird Park · outdoor fitness equipment · 194 Brunswick Ave · 253 m
- The Doctors' Parkette · 350 College St · 388 m
- Healey Willan Park · playground · 504 Euclid Ave · 607 m
- Sonya's Park · playground · 63 Oxford St · 610 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
- New Park at 51 Sussex Avenue
A new park is coming to 51 Sussex Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 470 m - Huron-Washington Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground at Huron-Washington Parkette. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 702 m - Christie Pits Park Playground Improvements & New Splash Pad
The City is improving Christie Pits Park by redesigning the playground and converting the wading pool to a splash pad. The playground improvements are part of the Playground Enhancement Program. The wading pool conversion to splash pad is informed by the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan. The community will have opportunities to provide input and help shape the design.In progress · 1.2 km - Queen's Park North Revitalization
The City is proposing enhancements to Queen's Park, building on improvements completed in 2019.In progress · 1.2 km - New Park on Dundas Street West
A new park is coming to 129 McCaul St as part of the Relic Linear Park System. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.4 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 34 Ulster St
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 34 Ulster St.
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: 5 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 34 Ulster St
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)
Special areas
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 96% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Compass Group Canada (restaurant or bar), Burger Crew (restaurant or bar), Bola Brading Hair Salon (salon or personal services), and 5 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Native Child & Family Services Toronto (338 m), COSTI Reception Centre (349 m), Scott Mission (468 m).
All new business licences in University (8)
- Compass Group Canada · Restaurant or bar · 25 Devonshire Pl · 920 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- Burger Crew · Restaurant or bar · 382 College St · 397 m · licensed Oct 31, 2026
- Bola Brading Hair Salon · Salon or personal services · 396 College St · 400 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Red Lantern · Restaurant or bar · 515 Bloor St W · 577 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
- The Dropp Laundromat · Laundromat or dry cleaner · 172 Harbord St · 190 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- The Infinite Bean Cafe · Restaurant or bar · 750 Spadina Ave · 634 m · licensed Sep 12, 2026
- Lumos Cafe · Restaurant or bar · 106 Harbord St · 310 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
- Casa Donato · Restaurant or bar · 660 Spadina Ave · 412 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 502 Spadina Ave | Rezoning approved | 109supportive | 466 m |
| 455 Palmerston Blvd | Application under review | 10supportive | 492 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
185 tickets in 2025 on Ulster St between numbers 0 and 84: 98 for other parking offences, 59 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Harbord Street BIA, about 120 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, 2,827 service requests came from postal area M5S, which includes 34 Ulster St. The most common:
| Graffiti on private property | 175 | |
| Injured wildlife | 127 | |
| Property standards | 125 | |
| Illegal dumping | 117 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 90 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 69 |
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 34 Ulster St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 167 tests, May 6, 2014 to Aug 11, 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: University
University had 6,435 residents in 2021. The median household income was $80,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 61% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 45% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% of workers commuted by transit and 34% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (6.1%), Cantonese (4.1%) and Portuguese (3.3%). 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 University compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/34-ulster-st#sec-history



