43 Cecil St
43 Cecil St is in Kensington-Chinatown, on the City's Heritage Register. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 10 planning applications nearby (seven under review, one waiting for a hearing date, one hearing on Dec 9, one other).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 10 planning applications within 250 m: seven under review, one waiting for a hearing date, one hearing on Dec 9, one other.
01What’s planned near 43 Cecil St
10 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): seven under review, one waiting for a hearing date, one hearing on Dec 9, one other. That's more than at 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Site Plan199 College St and 6 more addresses · 130 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.
Related App 22 150580 STE 11 OZSite Plan application for proposal for a 31-storey mixed-use building containing 492 purpose-built rental units. The proposed non-residential gross floor area is 1,379 square metres, and the proposed…File 22 196930 STE 11 SA · submitted Aug 28, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 7 addresses
199 College St · 197 College St · 195 College St · 193 College St · 74 Henry St · 76 Henry St · 191 College St
- 2Minor variance202 Beverley St · 133 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 three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition over the existing ground floor deck.File A0951/24TEY · submitted Nov 6, 2024 - 3Consent (severance)130 D'Arcy St · 230 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
A public hearing is set for Dec 9, 2026 at Delegated. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To obtain consent for the technical severance of the property for the purpose of re-establishing two lots which merged on title.File B0053/26TEY · submitted Aug 18, 2026
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.
02Safety near 43 Cecil St
Police recorded 308 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 175 assaults, 82 break-ins, 23 thefts over $5,000, 16 robberies and 12 car thefts. Per resident, in Kensington-Chinatown in 2025, assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; car thefts were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Near this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 months | Kensington-Chinatownper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 175 | 2,018 | 768Kensington-Chinatown is higher |
| Break-ins | 82 | 443 | 190Kensington-Chinatown is higher |
| Car thefts | 12 | 118 | 225Kensington-Chinatown is lower |
| Robberies | 16 | 193 | 79Kensington-Chinatown is higher |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 23 | 219 | 61Kensington-Chinatown is higher |
Thick bar: Kensington-Chinatown. Thin grey bar: Toronto. Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 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
03Getting around from 43 Cecil St
The nearest subway station is Queen's Park Station (Line 1), about a 10-minute walk (0.6 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by routes 506, 510 and 505, with about 3,129 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.8 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 10 min walk
Nearest stop: Spadina Ave at Nassau St.
Nearest stop: Spadina Ave at Nassau St South Side.
Nearest stop: College St at Beverley St.
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.
04Schools and families near 43 Cecil St
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
Share of students meeting the provincial standard; the red tick is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Braemar College Private Secondary School, Cornerstone Preparatory School - Main Campus, Ronald Mcdonald House, Westside Montessori Elementary School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): three licensed child care centres, two EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and two shelters or respite sites.
177 Beverley St · 44 spaces · preschool, kindergarten · in the $10-a-day program
18 Orde St · 146 spaces · preschool, kindergarten, school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
33 Robert St · 142 spaces · kindergarten, school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
58 Cecil St · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
302 Spadina Ave · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
346 Spadina Ave · Men · 71 beds
502 Spadina Ave · Men · 49 beds
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
05The building at 43 Cecil St
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
1 building permit in the last 5 years. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
Source: Building Permits · 11 on record
It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation. Owners must give the City 60 days' notice before demolition.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 4 projects from 11 permits
- Addition · inspection · issued Dec 2, 2022
Rear addition to the main and 2nd floors. · Permit 21 126966 - Underpinning · completed Dec 7, 2022
Proposal to underpin basement in existing four unit dwelling. · Permit 19 146757 - Interior Alterations · completed Dec 7, 2022
REV 01 - Proposed revision for revised floor layout. HVA, PLB and DRN changes consequently as well.Interior renovations for basement, main floor, and second floor to move one unit in the basement.… · 8 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 233608 - Underpinning · completed Apr 1, 2019
Proposal to underpin basement in existing four unit dwelling. · Permit 19 127920
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Restaurant or bar, Restaurant or bar, Sidewalk café, and 1 more.
All new business licences nearby (4)
- Restaurant or bar · 375 Spadina Ave · 164 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 407 Spadina Ave · 195 m · licensed Sep 25, 2026
- Sidewalk café · 398 Spadina Ave · 223 m · licensed Oct 26, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 398 Spadina Ave · 223 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, and Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown).
07Risks and environment at 43 Cecil St
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
In postal area M5T, 0 of 85 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5T is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 1 samples here (1.2%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 85 tests, Feb 20, 2014 to Sep 11, 2026
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 2.2 km away, measured 2:00 PM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
08The 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.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in the former City of Toronto was $2,457, up 6% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.2% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Former City of Toronto | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Kensington-Chinatown compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →09Quick answers about 43 Cecil St
Is 43 Cecil St in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What is being built near 43 Cecil St?
There are 10 active planning applications within 250 metres (seven under review, one waiting for a hearing date, one hearing on Dec 9, one other). The closest is at 199 College St, 130 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Has 43 Cecil St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 11 building permits on record, 1 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 43 Cecil St a heritage property?
Yes. It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation. Owners must give the City 60 days' notice before demolition. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is 43 Cecil St from the subway?
The nearest station is Queen's Park Station (Line 1), 0.6 km away (about a 10-minute walk). 11 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What schools are near 43 Cecil St?
The closest are Beverley School, Orde Street Public School and St Joseph's College School. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How much crime is there near 43 Cecil St?
Police recorded 308 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 175 assaults, 82 break-ins, 23 thefts over $5,000, 16 robberies and 12 car thefts. Per resident, in Kensington-Chinatown in 2025, assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; car thefts were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 8, 2026.
When is garbage day at 43 Cecil St?
Collection is on Tuesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 10, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, as of Nov 8, 2026.
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