39 Shank St
39 Shank St is in West Queen West. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (both under review).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: both under review.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6J.
01What’s planned near 39 Shank St
2 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): both under review. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Site Plan127 Strachan Ave and 1 more address · 207 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.
Site plan approval application to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for a 13 storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 138 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 21,122 square metres. The…File 21 251435 STE 10 SA · submitted Dec 24, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
127 Strachan Ave · 115 Strachan 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 39 Shank St
Police recorded 150 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 101 assaults, 32 break-ins, 7 robberies, 5 car thefts and 5 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in West Queen West in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; assaults, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Near this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 months | West Queen Westper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 101 | 589 | 768West Queen West is lower |
| Break-ins | 32 | 259 | 190West Queen West is higher |
| Car thefts | 5 | 84 | 225West Queen West is lower |
| Robberies | 7 | 52 | 79West Queen West is lower |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 19 | 61West Queen West is lower |
Thick bar: West Queen West. Thin grey bar: Toronto. Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for West Queen West
03Getting around from 39 Shank St
The nearest subway station is Ossington Station (Line 2), 2.4 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by routes 504, 63, 503 and 501, with about 4,885 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Exhibition GO, 0.8 km away, with 74 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Nearest stop: Shaw St at King St West North Side.
Nearest stop: King St West at Shaw St.
Nearest stop: King St West at Shaw St East Side.
Source: GO Transit · 74 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
04Schools and families near 39 Shank St
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.
Share of students meeting the provincial standard; the red tick is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Discovering Minds Montessori School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): five licensed child care centres, one EarlyON centre, one privately owned public space and no shelters or respite sites.
905 King St W · 50 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program
125 Western Battery Rd · 18 spaces · toddler, preschool
21 Western Battery Rd · 49 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
1033 King St W · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
A pedestrian walkway at CAMH.
Source: 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.
05The building at 39 Shank St
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
Source: Building Permits · 1 on record
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Nov 30, 2016
Alterations to existing dwelling unit 308 - new stairs and kitchen, interior wall partitions on lower and upper levels removed, all exterior and demising walls and windows to remain. · Permit 16 251104
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.
Restaurant or bar.
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, and Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown).
07Risks and environment at 39 Shank St
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.
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
In postal area M6J, 19 of 394 home tap-water samples (4.8%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M6J is higher than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 32 samples here (8.1%) 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.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 394 tests, Jan 21, 2014 to Oct 5, 2026
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 4.0 km away, measured 2:00 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.
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: West Queen West
West Queen West had 13,170 residents in 2021. The median household income was $101,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 46% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 38% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 28% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (3.9%), Cantonese (3.4%) and Portuguese (3.1%). 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 the former City of Toronto was $2,457, up 6% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.2% 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 | Former City of Toronto | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How West Queen West compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →09Quick answers about 39 Shank St
Is 39 Shank 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, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What is being built near 39 Shank St?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (both under review). The closest is at 127 Strachan Ave, 207 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Has 39 Shank St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 39 Shank St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is 39 Shank St from the subway?
The nearest station is Ossington Station (Line 2), 2.4 km away. 11 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What schools are near 39 Shank St?
The closest are Givins/Shaw Junior Public School, Niagara Street Junior Public School and City School. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How much crime is there near 39 Shank St?
Police recorded 150 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 101 assaults, 32 break-ins, 7 robberies, 5 car thefts and 5 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in West Queen West in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; assaults, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 8, 2026.
When is garbage day at 39 Shank St?
Collection is on Tuesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 10, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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