4 Whistle Post St
4 Whistle Post St is in East End-Danforth. A 55‑storey building with 1,543 homes is under appeal 192 m away and Danforth Ave is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 55-storey building with 1,543 homes is under appeal, 192 m away.
- Danforth Ave, 284 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 4 Whistle Post St
10 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): eight in progress and two decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Subdivision2721 Danforth Ave · 48 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Draft Plan of Subdivision for 4 development blocks.File 21 235158 STE 19 SB · submitted Nov 7, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 255-storey building with shops2721 Danforth Ave · 48 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built1,139 homes75,330 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Official plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for two mixed-use towers having heights of 35 and 55-storeys. The proposed non-residential gross floor area is 390 square metres, and the proposed…File 21 235157 STE 19 OZ · submitted Nov 7, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 348-storey building · 1,050 homes2681 Danforth Ave · 78 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built1,050 homes84,881 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Rezoning and Official Plan Amendment applications for a 33 storey residential tower (Tower A) and a 48 storey residential tower (Tower B) connected by a 2-8 storey base which together contains 1,050 new residential dwelling units, a total…File 22 241654 STE 19 OZ · submitted Dec 21, 2022 · City record and how to comment
- 48-storey building2720 Danforth Ave and 2 more addresses · 100 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 mass timber building with an 8-storey portion located at the rear of the site, adjacent the laneway, connected with a 4-storey portion on the Danforth Avenue frontage, and a 2-storey heritage commemoration building. The…File 26 127354 STE 19 SA · submitted Mar 10, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 5659 homes9 Dawes Rd and 1 more address · 106 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units659 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Condominium for 659 Units.File 21 231681 STE 19 CD · submitted Oct 28, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 6579 homes and shops8 Dawes Rd · 131 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built579 homes35,973 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Rezoning application for a 52 residential building with retail at grade containing 579 units, inlcuding 12 units of affordable housing , The development contains a total gross floor area (GFA) of 35,973m2 which is primarily residential…File 22 225744 STE 19 OZ · submitted Nov 3, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 7579 homes and shops8 Dawes Rd · 131 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building579 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan application for a 52 residential building with retail at grade containing 579 units, inlcuding 12 units of affordable housing , The development contains a total gross floor area (GFA) of 35,973m2 which is primarily residential…File 22 225743 STE 19 SA · submitted Nov 3, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 855-storey building · 1,543 homes2575 Danforth Ave · 192 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built1,649 homes123,506 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Rezoning application to redevelop certain portions of this large 3.18-hectare property with five new buildings (Buildings E to I) ranging in height from 15 to 55-storeys and accommodating approximately 1,543 new residential units, with a…File 22 196279 STE 19 OZ · submitted Aug 26, 2022 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 9373 homes10 A Dawes Rd and 5 more addresses · 54 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units373 homes
It has been approved.
Draft Plan of Condominium for 373 residential units.File 26 254299 STE 19 CD · submitted Oct 14, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 6 addresses
10 A Dawes Rd · 10 Dawes Rd · 12 Dawes Rd · 18 Dawes Rd · 20 Dawes Rd · 30 Dawes Rd
- 10Consent6 Dawes Rd · 103 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jul 22, 2026.
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way. The existing easements/rights-of-way will be maintained and unaltered.File B0034/26TEY · submitted Apr 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.
Noise permits nearby
- 6 Dawes · 6 Dawes Rd
Construction · 6 Dawes Construction ManagementFeb 16 to Dec 31 · 6 am to 9 pm
103 m away - Dawes Condominiums · 10 Dawes Rd
Construction · Dandaw DevelopmentsJuly 1 to Dec 31 · 6 am to 10 pm
175 m away - Beaches Santa Claus Parade · 97 Main St
Amplified soundSun, Nov 15 · 12:30 to 3:30 pm
476 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 Whistle Post St
9 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Danforth Ave, near Barrington Ave, Q1 to Q4 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 10 Dawes Rd · 175 m · May 8, 2026 to Nov 8, 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 4 Whistle Post St
Police recorded 162 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 96% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
East End-Danforth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 120 near this address | About the same796 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 18 near this address | About the same195 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 9 near this address | 34% lower52 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 near this address | 34% lower40 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 11 near this address | 35% lower147 vs 225 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 East End-Danforth
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 5 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Danforth Ave and Main St. East End-Danforth has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Main St at Danforth Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 7, 2025 · 380 m
- Danforth Ave at Main St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Mar 5, 2025 · 381 m
- Coleman Ave at Dawes Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 26, 2024 · 465 m
- Dawes Rd at Danforth Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · May 8, 2024 · 328 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 | East End-Danforth, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 9 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 115 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 17 | 224 | About typical |
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 Whistle Post St
The nearest subway station is Main Street Station (Line 2), about a 6‑minute walk (0.4 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by the 506 streetcar and the 64, 23, 135 and 20 buses, with about 2,680 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 0.2 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 6 min 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 420 | 5.6 | more than most routes |
| 23 | 143 | 1.7 | fewer than most routes |
| 135 | 99 | 2.5 | fewer than most routes |
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | more than most routes |
| 20 | 231 | 5.2 | more than most routes |
| 113 | 180 | 4.0 | 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: 2231 Gerrard Street East
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port. Next: 2219 Gerrard Street East, 260 m.218 m - Indoor bike station: Victoria Park Station
Secure parking for 52 bikes.1.2 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 Whistle Post St
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: Community Life Christian School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): 12 licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Sep 21, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 11, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 26, 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 Whistle Post St
There are 7 parks, 5 playgrounds and 2 community centres within 500 m. The nearest pool is Main Square Community Recreation Centre, 164 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- East Toronto Athletic Field · ball diamond, playground · 175 Main St · 140 m
- Main Square Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 245 Main St · 164 m
- Ted Reeve Community Arena · 175 Main St · 216 m
- Gene Domagala Park · 144 Stephenson Ave · 358 m
- Coleman Park · outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground, tennis court · 19 Coleman Ave · 368 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
- Bob Acton Park Improvements
The City is improving Bob Acton Park and adding a new playground! Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 382 m - New Park at 90 Eastdale Avenue
A new 2,100m2 park is coming to 90 Eastdale Ave. as part of a new residential development project near Danforth Avenue and Dawes Road.Complete · 956 m - Dentonia Park Splash Pad Improvements
The City is improving the splash pad in Dentonia Park with the help of community feedback.Complete · 969 m - New Park at 411 Victoria Park Avenue
A new park is coming to 411 Victoria Park Ave. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.3 km - Blantyre Park Improvements
The City is improving Blantyre Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.5 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.
07The building at 4 Whistle Post St
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 4 Whistle Post St.
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: 5 with a green roof and 3 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 4 Whistle Post St
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
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 (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.
Black Cat Tattoo Studio (salon or personal services), Mela Bazar (take-out or food shop), D&D Variety Store (take-out or food shop), and 1 more.
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.
Dixon Hall Heyworth House (331 m).
All new business licences in East End-Danforth (4)
- Black Cat Tattoo Studio · Salon or personal services · 2820 Danforth Ave · 425 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Mela Bazar · Take-out or food shop · 2857 Danforth Ave · 421 m · licensed Oct 14, 2026
- D&D Variety Store · Take-out or food shop · 2763 Danforth Ave · 311 m · licensed Sep 30, 2026
- D&D Variety Store · Vape shop · 2763 Danforth Ave · 311 m · licensed Sep 30, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dawes Rd | Rezoning approved | 9 | 103 m |
| 8 Dawes Rd | Rezoning approved | 12 | 172 m |
| 2575 Danforth Ave | Rezoning approved | 47 | 273 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 143 and 147 Main Street · 7 rental homes to be demolished, 7 replaced · 338 m · approved Jun 24, 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 9, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
161 tickets in 2025 on Whistle Post St between numbers 0 and 54: 127 for other parking offences, 25 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Danforth Village BIA, about 100 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, 6,456 service requests came from postal area M4E, which includes 4 Whistle Post St. The most common:
| Road plowing | 265 | |
| Property standards | 219 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 208 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 201 | |
| Tree pruning | 189 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 179 |
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 Whistle Post St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 488 tests, Jan 1, 2014 to Oct 7, 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: East End-Danforth
East End Danforth had 21,840 residents in 2021. The median household income was $90,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 45% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 30% 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 Cantonese (2.1%), Spanish (1.9%) and Urdu (1.3%). 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 East End-Danforth compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 24: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Brad Bradford, Ward 19 Beaches-East York · councillor_bradford@toronto.ca · 416-338-2755
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.