357 Spadina Ave
357 Spadina Ave is in Kensington-Chinatown. There are 3 planning proposals within 250 m. Streetcars stop 36 m away.
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 5 building permits in the last 5 years.
- A public hearing on Dec 9 about a proposal to split the lot at 130 D'Arcy St, 176 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Kensington-Chinatown were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Queen's Park Station (Line 1) is about a 13-minute walk.
- The nearest elementary school is Beverley School, 238 m away.
01What’s planned near 357 Spadina Ave
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1New house6 Nassau St · 131 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 Jun 22, 2022. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct five four-storey townhouse dwellings.File A0250/21TEY · submitted Feb 28, 2021 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2Split the lot130 D'Arcy St · 176 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
A public hearing is set for Dec 9, 2026 at Delegated. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To obtain consent for the technical severance of the property for the purpose of re-establishing two lots which merged on title.File B0053/26TEY · submitted Aug 18, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Site plan502 Spadina Ave and 1 more address · 228 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.
Proposed nine-storey mixed-use building with a residential gross floor area of 8,213 square metres, including 109 affordable rental units, and a non-residential gross floor area of 3,185 square metres.File 22 136133 STE 11 SA · submitted Apr 20, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
502 Spadina Ave · 508 Spadina Ave
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 357 Spadina Ave
Police recorded 330 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Kensington-Chinatown compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 22 near this address | 261% higher219 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 194 near this address | 163% higher2,018 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 17 near this address | 146% higher193 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 83 near this address | 134% higher443 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 14 near this address | 47% lower118 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Kensington-Chinatown
03Getting around from 357 Spadina Ave
The nearest subway station is Queen's Park Station (Line 1), about a 13‑minute walk (0.8 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by the 510, 506 and 505 streetcars, with about 2,565 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.9 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 13 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.
04Schools and child care near 357 Spadina 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: Braemar College Private Secondary School, Cornerstone Preparatory School - Main Campus, Westside Montessori Elementary School, Ronald Mcdonald House. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and three EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 357 Spadina Ave
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 357 Spadina Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Feb 20, 2025
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 11 on record
Permit history: 5 projects from 11 permits
- Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Aug 11, 2025
Proposal for interior alterations to the second floor. · Permit 25 191611 - Addition · completed Aug 8, 2024
Alteration of the second and third floors to convert the residential use to a commercial hotel use.Also basement alterations for a common waste storage area for the building as altered and addition… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 236209 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Feb 6, 2023
To erect and display one wall sign and one projecting sign, both illuminated and displaying static copy. erected on the west elevation of the building.****TASTY'S CHICKEN & DONUTS**** · Permit 19 234466 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 24, 2019
Proposed interior alterations to change the use from Marijuana Dispensing Centre to a new restaurant with 22 seats. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 211315 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 26, 2018
Interior alterations to ground floor to change use from retail to restaurant. 30 seats as per revised drg submitted · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 240951
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Kuya's Vape (vape shop), Jd Barbers (salon or personal services), The University Club of Toronto (entertainment venue), and 41 more.
The Scott Mission - Kensington location (164 m), Scott Mission (389 m).
All new business licences in Kensington-Chinatown (44)
- Kuya's Vape · Vape shop · 167 Augusta Ave · 348 m · licensed Dec 1, 2026
- Jd Barbers · Salon or personal services · 454 Queen St W · 811 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- The University Club of Toronto · Entertainment venue · 380 University Ave · 888 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Tim Hortons · Restaurant or bar · 700 University Ave · 714 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Qing Shu Hot Pot (Dt) · Restaurant or bar · 442 Dundas St W · 314 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Film Cafe · Sidewalk café · 230 Augusta Ave · 316 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Green Drip · Restaurant or bar · 283 College St · 283 m · licensed Oct 28, 2026
- 888 Photo & Electronics · Second-hand shop · 289 Spadina Ave · 255 m · licensed Oct 27, 2026
- Chungneon Cupbap Spadina · Sidewalk café · 398 Spadina Ave · 71 m · licensed Oct 26, 2026
- Sultans Mediterranean Grill · Take-out or food shop · 700 University Ave · 714 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Nails Queen · Salon or personal services · 422 Queen St W · 776 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Uncle Vintage · Second-hand shop · 33 Kensington Ave · 253 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026
Source: 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 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
07Risks and environment at 357 Spadina Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 85 tests, Feb 20, 2014 to Sep 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.
08The neighbourhood: Kensington-Chinatown
Kensington-Chinatown had 18,120 residents in 2021. The median household income was $62,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 68% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 50% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (12.7%), Cantonese (10.9%) and Spanish (2.2%). 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 Kensington-Chinatown compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/357-spadina-ave#sec-history
