396 The East Mall
396 The East Mall is in Islington. A 23‑storey building with 1,021 homes is under review 161 m away and Meadowbank Rd is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 23-storey building with 1,021 homes is under review, 161 m away.
- Break-ins in Islington were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Meadowbank Rd, 257 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 396 The East Mall
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), both in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 123-storey building · 1,021 homes10-21 Four Seasons Pl · 161 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built1,021 homes83,697 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2024. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The application proposes a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit four 23-storey residential towers attached by a 3-storey podium. The proposal includes 1021 residential units, 4086.77 square metres of amenity space, a total GFA of 83,697.05…Public notice · Oct 24, 2025Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 10-21 Four Seasons Place. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 253468 WET 02 OZ · submitted Dec 24, 2024 · City record and how to comment - 2New house2 Blaketon Rd · 190 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 May 28, 2026. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a new townhouse building. A total of 8 townhouse units will be provided.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Jun 11, 2026. Status: hearing scheduled.
File A0318/25EYK · submitted Aug 13, 2025 · 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 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 396 The East Mall
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Meadowbank Rd, Burnhamthorpe Rd to Harrop Ave, Q2 2025 to Q2 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 396 The East Mall
Police recorded 25 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.
Islington 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 | 1 near this address | 55% higher293 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 12% lower54 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 9 near this address | 24% lower172 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 13 near this address | 49% lower390 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 50% lower39 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 Islington
Traffic safety
3 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Burnhamthorpe Rd and The East Mall. Islington has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- The East Mall at Burnhamthorpe Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 3, 2026 · 64 m
- Burnhamthorpe Rd at Laurel Ave · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Sep 30, 2022 · 316 m
- Burnhamthorpe Rd at Highway 427 C N · Cyclist, seriously injured · Feb 26, 2022 · 186 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 | Islington, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 4 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 21 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 3 | 154 | 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 396 The East Mall
The nearest subway station is Kipling Station (Line 2), 2.2 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 111 and 50 buses, with about 997 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kipling GO, 2.2 km away, with 20 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | 184 | 3.1 | fewer than most routes |
| 50 | 105 | 2.1 | 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.
05Schools and child care near 396 The East Mall
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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 23, 2026: pass (fail to provide current written policies on infection prevention and control).
Last health inspection Jan 30, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jul 17, 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 396 The East Mall
There are 2 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Dennis Flynn Park, 702 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Cronin Park · playground · 34 Lorene Dr · 293 m
- Rathburn Area Youth (Ray) · 500 the East Mall · 295 m
- East Mall Park · playground, tennis court · 355 The East Mall · 441 m
- Etobicoke Civic Centre · 399 the West Mall · 474 m
- Dennis Flynn Park · basketball court, pickleball court, playground, tennis court · 370 The West Mall · 702 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 300 The East Mall
A new park is coming to 300 The East Mall. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 972 m
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 396 The East Mall
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 396 The East Mall. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 3 on record
Permit history: 1 project from 3 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed Apr 4, 2017
First time occupancy *State and Main* 145 seats and 54 seats on the patio · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 184394
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 396 The East Mall
CR (Commercial Residential) zoning allows shops and offices on the ground floor with homes above, typical of main streets. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 40
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. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Onus (take-out or food shop), Top Doc Auto Shop (auto repair or garage), A&W (restaurant or bar), and 3 more.
All new business licences in Islington (6)
- Onus · Take-out or food shop · 3300 Bloor St W · 3011 m · licensed Oct 23, 2026
- Top Doc Auto Shop · Auto repair or garage · 320 Burnhamthorpe Rd · 923 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- A&W · Restaurant or bar · 3300 Bloor St W · 3011 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Velora Nails & Spa · Salon or personal services · 3856 Bloor St W · 1768 m · licensed Sep 28, 2026
- A new salon or personal services · 5140 Dundas St W · 2154 m · licensed Sep 5, 2026
- Alite Divine Food · Take-out or food shop · 3834 Bloor St W · 1811 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
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
821 tickets in 2025 on The East Mall between numbers 346 and 446: 757 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 61 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,132 service requests came from postal area M9B, which includes 396 The East Mall. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 349 | |
| Tree pruning | 173 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 173 | |
| Injured wildlife | 172 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 166 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 138 |
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 396 The East Mall
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 121 tests, Jan 19, 2014 to Jan 21, 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: Islington
Islington had 23,460 residents in 2021. The median household income was $102,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 32% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 18% of workers commuted by transit and 5% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Ukrainian (3.6%), Serbian (3.5%) and Polish (3.2%). 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 Islington compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 25: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Stephen Holyday, Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre · councillor_holyday@toronto.ca · 416-392-4002
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.