429 College St
429 College St is in Kensington-Chinatown. There are 3 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Dec 2 about a proposal to add a storey at 267 Palmerston Ave, 231 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Kensington-Chinatown were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 7 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved a pedestrian.
01What’s planned near 429 College St
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), all in progress. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Minor variance6 Croft St · 147 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
File A0620/26TEY · submitted Aug 25, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2Add a storey338 Markham St · 227 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition, a rear ground floor deck, and a rear second storey deck. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units within this dwelling (one…File A0026/26TEY · submitted Jan 8, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Add a storey267 Palmerston Ave · 231 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 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To legalize and alter the existing rear second and third storey cantilevered addition on the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling, by relocating the north wall of the addition within the property line (to remove the existing…File A0689/26TEY · submitted Sep 15, 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
- 333 College Student Residences · 333 College St
Continuous concrete pour · Hsre Parallax I LPOct 15, 2026 to Apr 11, 2027
406 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 429 College St
6 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road rebuild on Augusta Ave, Oxford St to College St, Q2 2027 to Q4 2028.
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 429 College St
Police recorded 234 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Kensington-Chinatown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 near this address | 261% higher219 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 136 near this address | 163% higher2,018 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 12 near this address | 146% higher193 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 67 near this address | 134% higher443 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 11 near this address | 47% lower118 vs 225 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 Kensington-Chinatown
Traffic safety
7 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 3 involved cyclists. Most were on Bathurst St and Ulster St. Kensington-Chinatown has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Bathurst St at Ulster St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · May 2, 2025 · 419 m
- Bathurst St at College St · Passenger and driver, seriously injured · Jan 20, 2024 · 203 m
- Bathurst St at Nassau St · Passenger, seriously injured · Mar 14, 2023 · 225 m
- College St at Euclid Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · May 25, 2022 · 377 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 | Kensington-Chinatown, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 28 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 38 | 442 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 34 | 944 | 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.
04Getting around from 429 College St
The nearest subway station is Bathurst Station (Line 2), about a 17‑minute walk (1.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 506 and 511 streetcars, with about 1,856 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.5 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 17 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | more than most routes |
| 511 | 519 | 3.9 | 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: 74 Clinton Street
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2 ports. Next: 10 Palmerston Ave, 1.0 km.557 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 429 College 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: Westside Montessori Elementary School, Braemar College Private Secondary School, City As School Toronto. 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 Jan 8, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 12, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 22, 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 429 College St
There are 3 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Scadding Court Community Centre, 530 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- The Doctors' Parkette · 350 College St · 296 m
- Sonya's Park · playground · 63 Oxford St · 426 m
- Margaret Fairley Park · playground · 100 Brunswick Ave · 463 m
- Bellevue Square Park · outdoor fitness equipment, playground, washroom · 5 Bellevue Ave · 504 m
- Scadding Court Community Centre · wi-fi · 707 Dundas St W · 530 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 51 Sussex Avenue
A new park is coming to 51 Sussex Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 960 m - New Park at 464-470 Queen Street West
A new park is coming to 464-470 Queen St. W., at the corner of Queen Street West and Augusta Avenue in the Alexandra Park neighbourhood.In progress · 1.1 km - George Ben Park New Sports Court
The City is adding a new sports court to George Ben Park and will engage the community to determine its purpose and design.In progress · 1.2 km - Huron-Washington Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground at Huron-Washington Parkette. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.2 km - New Park on Dundas Street West
A new park is coming to 129 McCaul St as part of the Relic Linear Park System. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.3 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 429 College St
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 429 College St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 5 on record
Permit history: 5 projects from 5 permits
- Sign Building Permit Related · completed Feb 13, 2026
1 Wall Sign1 Projecting Sign · Permit 25 207000 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jul 31, 2025
2 Wall Sign1 Projecting Sign · Permit 25 200945 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed May 31, 2018
To erect and display three wall signs, one of which is illuminated.**RBC** · Permit 17 123998 - Interior Alterations · completed May 10, 2017
Interior alterations to an existing Bank (11.90 m²) - "RBC" · Permit 17 109527 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Nov 9, 2026
Proposal to install 1 backflow prevention device on the existing water line. · Permit 09 135483
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: 8 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 429 College St
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. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Kuya's Vape (vape shop), The University Club of Toronto (entertainment venue), Tim Hortons (restaurant or bar), and 21 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
COSTI Reception Centre (153 m), Native Child & Family Services Toronto (272 m).
All new business licences in Kensington-Chinatown (24)
- Kuya's Vape · Vape shop · 167 Augusta Ave · 602 m · licensed Dec 1, 2026
- The University Club of Toronto · Entertainment venue · 380 University Ave · 1580 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Tim Hortons · Restaurant or bar · 700 University Ave · 1335 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Qing Shu Hot Pot (Dt) · Restaurant or bar · 442 Dundas St W · 968 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Green Drip · Restaurant or bar · 283 College St · 540 m · licensed Oct 28, 2026
- Sultans Mediterranean Grill · Take-out or food shop · 700 University Ave · 1335 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Tres Piggies · Take-out or food shop · 72 Kensington Ave · 557 m · licensed Oct 17, 2026
- C2y Hair Salon · Salon or personal services · 222 Spadina Ave · 965 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Papparoti Café & Bakery · Restaurant or bar · 202 Queen St W · 1604 m · licensed Oct 11, 2026
- Ba Ngoai-Vietnamese Home Kitchen · Restaurant or bar · 47 Baldwin St · 1090 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
- Hattendo · Restaurant or bar · 13 Baldwin St · 1172 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Hup · Restaurant or bar · 285 College St · 533 m · licensed Oct 5, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Bellevue Ave | Under construction | 78 supportive | 408 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 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Parking tickets on this block
1,797 tickets in 2025 on College St between numbers 379 and 479: 887 for unpaid parking, 615 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Little Italy BIA, about 30 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, 4,311 service requests came from postal area M5T, which includes 429 College St. The most common:
| Graffiti on private property | 398 | |
| Property standards | 272 | |
| Illegal dumping | 183 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 166 | |
| Encroachment on City property | 144 | |
| Injured wildlife | 125 |
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 429 College St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 85 tests, Feb 20, 2014 to Sep 11, 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: Kensington-Chinatown
Kensington-Chinatown had 18,120 residents in 2021. The median household income was $62,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 68% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 50% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (12.7%), Cantonese (10.9%) and Spanish (2.2%). 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 Kensington-Chinatown compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Nov 24: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Dianne Saxe, Ward 11 University-Rosedale · Councillor_Saxe@toronto.ca · 416-392-4009
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
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