3969 Kingston Rd
3969 Kingston Rd is in Guildwood, in a registered apartment building built in 1967 with 174 units. A 35‑storey building with 442 homes is under appeal 146 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Dec 2 about a minor variance at 80 Dale Ave, 218 m away.
- A 35-storey building with 442 homes is under appeal, 146 m away.
01What’s planned near 3969 Kingston Rd
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 135-storey building · 442 homes408 Livingston Rd N · 146 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built442 homes
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Propose to construct a 35-storey residential building containing 442 new dwelling units, a total of 30,888 sq. m of gross floor area (GFA), which results in a total Floor Space Index (FSI) of 5.4Public notice · Aug 8, 2025Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 402 – 408 Livingston Road North. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 138374 ESC 24 OZ · submitted Apr 2, 2025 · City record and how to comment - 2Minor variance80 Dale Ave · 218 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Dec 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To alter the development standards for the previously approved 12-storey residential building by increasing the building height and reducing the number of three-bedroom dwelling units. Cross Reference Site Plan Application 19 184442 ESC…File A0111/26SC · submitted Jul 20, 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 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.
02Safety near 3969 Kingston Rd
Police recorded 11 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's fewer than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Guildwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 29% lower56 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 7 near this address | 48% lower399 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 54% lower28 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 1 near this address | 67% lower74 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 2 near this address | 71% lower56 vs 190 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Guildwood
Traffic safety
No collisions that killed or seriously injured someone have been reported within 500 m since 2021.
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 | Guildwood, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 31 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 13 | 372 | 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.
03Getting around from 3969 Kingston Rd
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 5.3 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 4 TTC stops served by the 116, 86, 905, 12 and 406 buses, with about 1,092 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Guildwood GO, 0.6 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 851 | 8.4 | more than most routes |
| 86 | 841 | 6.6 | more than most routes |
| 905 | 333 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
| 12 | 380 | 5.5 | more 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.
04Schools and child care near 3969 Kingston Rd
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): three licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 19, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 6, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 3969 Kingston Rd
There is 1 park and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute, 1.9 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Rowatson Park · playground · 37 Rowatson Rd · 313 m
- Guildwood Village Park · playground · 219 Livingston Rd · 505 m
- Greenvale Park · ball diamond, playground · 10 Greenvale Ter · 604 m
- Rosa and Spencer Clark Parkette · 61 Guildwood Pkwy · 626 m
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute · 145 Guildwood Pkwy · 710 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
- Guildwood Village Pollinator Habitat
The City is creating a pollinator habitat in Guildwood Village. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.Complete · 312 m - Soccer for All Mini-Pitches: Scarborough Village Park
The City is bringing new soccer mini-pitches to parks across Toronto, creating more opportunities for people of all ages to play, learn and connect through sport.In progress · 913 m - Guild Park & Gardens New Washroom Building
The City is improving Guild Park and Gardens with a new all-season washroom building.In progress · 1.0 km - Guild Park & Gardens Management Plan
NoneIn progress · 1.0 km - Cornell Park Improvements
The City is improving Cornell Park with a new splash pad, upgraded playground surfacing and enhancements to the existing basketball court, tennis court and ball hockey pad.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.
06The building at 3969 Kingston Rd
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 3969 Kingston Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Nov 5, 2025
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Aug 20, 2026
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 1 on record
- Property standards, opened Jul 2, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Apr 29, 2025: closed
- Property standards, opened Dec 23, 2024: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Garage Repair/Reconstruction · permit issued · issued Nov 19, 2019
Proposed: Parking Garage Slab repairs · Permit 19 245851
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: 1 with a green roof and 1 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 3969 Kingston Rd
RA (Residential Apartment) zoning allows apartment buildings. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 15
Source: Lot coverage overlay
Source: Zone label (x)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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.
08Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (74%) 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.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Dale Avenue | Rezoning approved | 0 | 239 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 9, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Parking tickets on this block
206 tickets in 2025 on Kingston Rd between numbers 3919 and 4019: 196 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 8 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, 4,050 service requests came from postal area M1J, which includes 3969 Kingston Rd. The most common:
| Property standards | 446 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 168 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 111 | |
| Injured wildlife | 101 | |
| Tree pruning | 99 | |
| Dumping on private property | 96 |
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.
09Risks and environment at 3969 Kingston Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 22 tests, May 28, 2014 to Mar 6, 2024
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Guildwood
Guildwood had 9,680 residents in 2021. The median household income was $102,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 22% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 45% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 20% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Bengali (3.6%), Pilipino, Filipino (2.4%) and Mandarin (2.0%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Scarborough | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | +3% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | +6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Guildwood compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: recycling and green bin. Nov 20: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Paul Ainslie, Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood · councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca · 416-392-4008
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.