438 Clinton St
438 Clinton St is in Annex. It added a laneway suite in 2021 and Barton Ave is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Added a laneway suite (completed Jun 2021).
- A public hearing on Nov 25 about a new house at 439 Clinton St, 42 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 in Annex were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Barton Ave, 171 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
01What’s planned near 438 Clinton St
5 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): five in progress. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1New house439 Clinton St · 42 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front one-storey addition (enclosing the existing covered front porch for use as a mudroom).File A0706/26TEY · submitted Oct 5, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2Deck or porch488 Clinton St · 181 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
Rear elevated deckFile A1999S · submitted Nov 25, 1999 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Minor variance767 Euclid Ave · 238 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Nov 21, 2018. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
Proposal to maintain the existing three-storey four-unit dwelling on the retained lot as described in Committee of Adjustment application B0069/18TEY. Easements will be maintained.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Dec 10, 2018. Status: decision issued.
File A0689/18TEY · submitted Jul 11, 2018 · 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 is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Street work near 438 Clinton St
5 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Barton Ave, Willowvale Lane to Pendrith Lane, Q2 to Q4 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 684 Manning Ave · 170 m · May 25, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026
- Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 422 Clinton St · 51 m · Jun 16, 2026 to Dec 16, 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 438 Clinton St
Police recorded 86 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Annex compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 15 near this address | 104% higher387 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 88% higher114 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 54 near this address | 41% higher1,081 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | About the same81 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 15 near this address | 48% lower117 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 Annex
Traffic safety
3 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians. Most were on Bloor St W and Christie St. Annex ranks 23rd in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Bloor St W at Christie St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 21, 2025 · 240 m
- Bloor St W at Clinton St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 15, 2025 · 234 m
- Bloor St W at Montrose Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Dec 30, 2022 · 413 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 | Annex, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 11 | 205 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 13 | 232 | 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 438 Clinton St
The nearest subway station is Christie Station (Line 2), about a 3‑minute walk (0.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 126 bus, with about 496 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 2.8 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 3 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 79 | 2.3 | fewer than most routes |
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: 273 Christie St
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 705 Shaw St, 630 m.590 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 438 Clinton 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: City As School Toronto, Royal St George'S College- Sr School, Royal St Georges College School - Main Address, Royal St Georges College School - See House, Royal St George'S College School - Jr School and 1 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 Jan 20, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 21, 2026: pass (fail to maintain floors in a sanitary condition).
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 438 Clinton St
There are 4 parks, 1 playground and 2 community centres within 500 m. The nearest pool is Christie Pits Park, 243 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Christie Pits Park · ball diamond, basketball court, firepit, outdoor ping pong/table tennis · 750 Bloor St W · 243 m
- Euclid Avenue Parkette · 711 Euclid Ave · 307 m
- Native Youth Resource Centre · 655 Bloor St W · 313 m
- Monsignor Fraser College Park · 700 Markham St · 393 m
- Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 485 Montrose Ave · 420 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
- Christie Pits Park Playground Improvements & New Splash Pad
The City is improving Christie Pits Park by redesigning the playground and converting the wading pool to a splash pad. The playground improvements are part of the Playground Enhancement Program. The wading pool conversion to splash pad is informed by the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan. The community will have opportunities to provide input and help shape the design.In progress · 300 m - Frankel Lambert Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Frankel Lambert Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 817 m - The Green Line
The Green Line is a proposed new linear park system in an active hydro-electric corridor. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.0 km - The Green Line
Approximately five kilometres in length, the Green Line is a proposed new linear park system in an active hydro-electric corridor that will connect neighbourhoods and expand the broader open space network in midtown and west Toronto.In progress · 1.2 km - 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 · 1.2 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 438 Clinton St
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 438 Clinton St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 4 on record
Permit history: 1 project from 4 permits
- Laneway suiteNew home · completed Jun 21, 2021
REVISION#1: REMOVE LANEWAY SUITES BAY WINDOW AND BALCONYProposal to construct a lane way house for existing sfd-semi dwelling · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 268184
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: 6 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 438 Clinton 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)
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 most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
McDonald's (restaurant or bar), Royal Cut Father and Son Barbershop (salon or personal services), First House (salon or personal services), and 16 more.
Christie Refugee Welcome Centre (91 m).
All new business licences in Annex (19)
- McDonald's · Restaurant or bar · 826 Yonge St · 2553 m · licensed Nov 4, 2026
- Royal Cut Father and Son Barbershop · Salon or personal services · 122-124 Cumberland St · 2170 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- First House · Salon or personal services · 188 Davenport Rd · 2103 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Lisa Dinh Hair Studio · Salon or personal services · 651 Dupont St · 672 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Agora Yorkville · Restaurant or bar · 105 Scollard St · 2205 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Yk Beauty Bar · Salon or personal services · 800 Bathurst St · 532 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
- Mom's Recipes · Restaurant or bar · 136 Avenue Rd · 1972 m · licensed Sep 25, 2026
- Sammie's Sandwiches · Restaurant or bar · 594 Bloor St W · 434 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Hello Nori · Restaurant or bar · 1250 Bay St · 2324 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Angora Studio · Salon or personal services · 2A Gibson Ave · 2599 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Black and White Gentlemen's Barbershop · Salon or personal services · 369 Davenport Rd · 1662 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Target Park · Parking lot · 44 Walmer Rd · 978 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
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
406 tickets in 2025 on Clinton St between numbers 388 and 488: 344 for parking without a permit, 53 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Korea Town 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, 9,258 service requests came from postal area M6G, which includes 438 Clinton St. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 593 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 309 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 307 | |
| Property standards | 294 | |
| Tree pruning | 279 | |
| Injured wildlife | 269 |
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 438 Clinton St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 536 tests, Feb 20, 2014 to Oct 15, 2026
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.
11The neighbourhood: Annex
Annex had 29,300 residents in 2021. The median household income was $85,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 59% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 32% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (2.5%), Spanish (2.2%) and Cantonese (1.8%). 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 Annex compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/438-clinton-st#sec-history








