4 South Kingsway
4 South Kingsway is in High Park-Swansea, on the City's Heritage Register. A 32‑storey building with 397 homes was approved 152 m away and Ripley Ave is due to be rebuilt in 2027.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Inside TRCA's regulated area: additions or grading may need a TRCA permit.
- It is individually designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (Part IV).
- A 32-storey building with 397 homes was approved, 152 m away.
- Ripley Ave, 116 m away, is due to be rebuilt in 2027.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6S.
01What’s planned near 4 South Kingsway
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), both decided recently. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
Decided recently
- 132-storey building · 397 homes34-50 Southport St · 152 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built397 homes25,988 m² of floor space
City Council approved it.
The application for a revised Building C at 34-50 Southport Street proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 32 storey (107.2 metres including mechanical penthouse) building with 397 residential units and 25,989…Public notice · Oct 20, 2026Notice of Adoption of Official Plan Amendment 964 - 34 to 50 Southport Street. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 269670 STE 04 OZ · submitted Dec 24, 2025 · City record and how to comment - 2Split the lot23 South Kingsway · 209 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Sep 2, 2026.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots.File B0038/26TEY · submitted Apr 30, 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.
Noise permits nearby
- Private event · 34 Southport St
Continuous concrete pour · Southport Street DevelopmentAug 7, 2026 to Feb 12, 2027
310 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 4 South Kingsway
3 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road rebuild on Ripley Ave, South Kingsway to Ripley Ave, 2027.
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 4 South Kingsway
Police recorded 23 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.
High Park-Swansea 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 | 6 near this address | 21% higher229 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 15 near this address | 39% lower466 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 41% lower47 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 1 near this address | 60% lower89 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 62% lower23 vs 61 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 High Park-Swansea
Traffic safety
6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 2 were fatal. Most were on Gardiner Xwy E and Parkside Dr. High Park-Swansea has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- Gardiner Xwy E at Parkside Dr · Driver, seriously injured · Aug 11, 2025 · 259 m
- Gardiner Xwy · Pedestrian, killed · Mar 6, 2024 · 456 m
- 25 Ripley Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 3, 2022 · 170 m
- The Queensway at High St · Driver, killed; driver, seriously injured · Nov 13, 2021 · 485 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 | High Park-Swansea, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 9 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 4 | 49 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 2 | 137 | 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 4 South Kingsway
The nearest subway station is Jane Station (Line 2), about a 27‑minute walk (1.7 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by the 501 streetcar and the 77 and 80 buses, with about 1,115 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mimico GO, 2.8 km away, with 74 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 27 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 75 | 1.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | more than most routes |
| 80 | 211 | 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: 265 Armadale Ave
City-run (Green P): 8 Level 2, 1 fast ports. Next: 625 The Queensway, 2.0 km.1.7 km
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 4 South Kingsway
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): one licensed child care centre and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 5, 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 4 South Kingsway
There are 2 parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is Swansea Community Recreation Centre, 927 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Riverside Drive Parkette · 38 Kingsway · 292 m
- Palace Pier Park · 2025 Lake Shore Blvd W · 403 m
- South Humber Park · 120 The Queensway · 518 m
- Ormskirk Park · playground · 33 Ormskirk Crt · 561 m
- Windermere Avenue Parkette · 167 Windermere Ave · 569 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
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 4 South Kingsway
There are no building permits, building orders or short-term rental registrations on record for 4 South Kingsway. Here is what the City does have.
- Signs, opened Sep 11, 2026: closed
- Signs, opened Sep 11, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Heritage Register
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: 2 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 4 South Kingsway
ON (Open Space Natural) zoning allows natural areas such as ravines and valleys. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 90
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.
a new salon or personal services, McDonald's Restaurants (restaurant or bar), Veronika's Pastry Studio (restaurant or bar), and 2 more.
103-105 The Queensway (305 m), 103 The Queensway (425 m), 15 Windermere Avenue (481 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
All new business licences in High Park-Swansea (5)
- A new salon or personal services · 2333 Dundas St W · 2851 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- McDonald's Restaurants · Restaurant or bar · 2299 Bloor St W · 1641 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Veronika's Pastry Studio · Restaurant or bar · 2469 Bloor St W · 1661 m · licensed Aug 24, 2026
- Kobel Beauty Bar · Salon or personal services · 2482 Bloor St W · 1666 m · licensed Aug 18, 2026
- 850 Degrees · Restaurant or bar · 2197 Bloor St W · 1704 m · licensed Aug 14, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Lakeshore Blvd W | Rezoning approved | 61 | 442 m |
| 21 Windermere Ave | Rezoning approved | 41 | 474 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 1-154 Swansea Mews (21 Windermere Avenue) · 154 rental homes to be demolished, 154 replaced · 479 m · approved Mar 25, 2026 · City report
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.
Main street business area
Humber Bay Shores BIA, about 220 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, 7,527 service requests came from postal area M6S, which includes 4 South Kingsway. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 429 | |
| Tree pruning | 285 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 259 | |
| Injured wildlife | 239 | |
| Hazardous waste pickup | 217 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 203 |
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 4 South Kingsway
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 640 tests, Feb 5, 2014 to Oct 12, 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: High Park-Swansea
High Park-Swansea had 22,665 residents in 2021. The median household income was $101,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 40% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 38% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 14% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Polish (3.2%), Spanish (2.4%) and Russian (1.7%). 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 High Park-Swansea compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 18: recycling and green bin. Nov 25: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Gord Perks, Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park · councillor_perks@toronto.ca · 416-392-7919
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.