42 Howard St
42 Howard St is in North St.James Town. Dale Ave (To) is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Assaults in North St.James Town were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Dale Ave (To), 274 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 42 Howard St
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
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.
Noise permits nearby
- 591 Sherbourne · 591 Sherbourne St
Continuous concrete pour · 591 Sherbourne StreetAug 5, 2026 to Feb 5, 2027
223 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 42 Howard St
10 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Dale Ave (To), Glen Rd to Powell Ave, Q2 to Q4 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 42 Howard St
Police recorded 368 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | North St.James Town compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 270 near this address | 67% higher1,282 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 24 near this address | About the same77 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 56 near this address | 19% lower154 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 near this address | 37% lower38 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 10 near this address | 62% lower85 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for North St.James Town
Traffic safety
6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 2 involved cyclists. Most were on Bloor St E and Wellesley St E. North St.James Town has fewer of these collisions per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto.
- Wellesley St E at Parliament St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Aug 3, 2026 · 477 m
- Bloor St E at Parliament St · Driver, seriously injured · Feb 4, 2024 · 380 m
- Sherbourne St at Earl St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 5, 2023 · 343 m
- Bleecker St at Wellesley St E · E-scooter or e-bike rider, seriously injured · Jun 2, 2023 · 463 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 | North St.James Town, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 5 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 20 | 140 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 37 | 178 | 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 42 Howard St
The nearest subway station is Sherbourne Station (Line 2), about a 4‑minute walk (0.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by the 75, 94 and 65 buses, with about 1,747 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 3.0 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 4 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 449 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 94 | 364 | 4.2 | about typical |
| 65 | 303 | 3.6 | 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: 188 Carlton St
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port. Next: 186 Carlton St, 901 m.898 m
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 42 Howard 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: Branksome Hall Girls School, The Abelard Centre For Education, National Ballet School - The Shoe Room, National Ballet School - Betty Oliphant Theatre, National Ballet School - Maison Staines House & Salle Currie Hall and 2 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Mar 18, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 29, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 16, 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 42 Howard St
There are 4 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Wellesley Community Centre, 428 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Dr. Gordon Chong Park · playground · 60 Howard St · 33 m
- St. James Town West Park · playground · 589 Sherbourne St · 200 m
- Rekai Family Parkette · 625 Bloor St E · 286 m
- Wellesley Community Centre · wi-fi · 495 Sherbourne St · 428 m
- Wellesley-Magill Park · 125 Homewood Ave · 486 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
- St. James Town West Park Redesign
The City is improving St. James Town West Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 220 m - St. James Town Open Space Redesign
A new park is coming to St. James Town. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 343 m - Barbara Hall Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
The City is improving the off-leash area in Barbara Hall Park. The new off-leash area will replace the existing one at the southwest corner of the park and will be similar in size.In progress · 777 m - Barbara Hall Park Improvements
The City is collaborating with the local Church-Wellesley Village community to develop a new vision and Master Plan for Barbara Hall Park.In progress · 819 m - New Park at 15 Wellesley Street East
A new park is coming to 15 Wellesley St. E., directly across from the Wellesley subway station.In progress · 1.1 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 42 Howard St
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 42 Howard 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: 10 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 42 Howard St
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
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. That's more than at 94% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Man O'clock (salon or personal services), Canada Wide Parking (parking lot).
575 & 585 Bloor Street East (167 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.
St. Simon's Clubbe House (275 m), Fife House Sherbourne St (460 m).
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 Bloor St E | Rezoning approved | 16 | 445 m |
| 215 Wellesley St E | Under construction | 48 supportive | 481 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (5)
- 164-168 Isabella Street · 38 rental homes to be demolished, 38 replaced · 317 m · approved Jul 29, 2026 · City report
- 47-65 Huntley Street, 2-18, 24, and 26 Linden Street and 1-11 Selby Street · 29 rental homes to be demolished, 29 replaced · 416 m · approved Jul 29, 2026 · City report
- 30-34 and 38-40 Huntley Street and 112-124 Isabella Street · 32 rental homes to be demolished, 32 replaced · 469 m · approved Jul 29, 2026 · City report
- 137 and 141 Isabella Street · 61 rental homes to be demolished, 61 replaced · 378 m · approved Feb 4, 2026 · City report
- 6 and 8 Earl Street · 7 rental homes to be demolished, 9 replaced · 469 m · approved Feb 4, 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 8, 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
1,245 tickets in 2025 on Howard St between numbers 0 and 92: 530 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 232 for unpaid parking.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Cabbagetown BIA, about 210 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, 2,186 service requests came from postal area M4X, which includes 42 Howard St. The most common:
| Property standards | 248 | |
| Injured wildlife | 77 | |
| Tree pruning | 56 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 49 | |
| Unreasonable and persistent noise | 47 | |
| Illegal dumping | 45 |
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 42 Howard St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 86 tests, May 28, 2014 to May 4, 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: North St.James Town
North St. James Town had 18,535 residents in 2021. The median household income was $59,200, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 89% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 36% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 46% of workers commuted by transit and 24% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Pilipino, Filipino (6.7%), Tamil (4.2%) and Spanish (3.0%). 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 North St.James Town compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 11: recycling and green bin. Nov 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Chris Moise, Ward 13 Toronto Centre · Councillor_Moise@toronto.ca · 416-392-7903
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 10, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/42-howard-st#sec-history
