45 Southport St
45 Southport St is in High Park-Swansea. Ripley Ave is due to be rebuilt in 2027.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 3 fire code violations in open inspections (most recent opened Jul 28, 2026).
- Ripley Ave, 238 m away, is due to be rebuilt in 2027.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6S.
01What’s planned near 45 Southport St
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Add a storey12 Windermere Ave · 245 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Mar 4, 2026. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a new three-storey mixed-use building with retail on the ground floor and three residential units on the second and third storey, with balconies on the second storey and third storey. The existing one-storey commercial…Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Mar 24, 2026. Status: hearing scheduled.
File A1420/21TEY · submitted Nov 19, 2021 · 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
- Private event · 34 Southport St
Continuous concrete pour · Southport Street DevelopmentAug 7, 2026 to Feb 12, 2027
105 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 45 Southport St
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road rebuild on Ripley Ave, Ripley Ave to Ormskirk Ave, 2027.
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 45 Southport St
Police recorded 30 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
High Park-Swansea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 10 near this address | 21% higher229 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 17 near this address | 39% lower466 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 41% lower47 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 2 near this address | 60% lower89 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 62% lower23 vs 61 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 High Park-Swansea
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on Gardiner Xwy E and Parkside Dr. High Park-Swansea has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- Gardiner Xwy E at Parkside Dr · Driver, seriously injured · Aug 11, 2025 · 494 m
- 25 Ripley Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 3, 2022 · 257 m
- Ripley Ave at South Kingsway · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Jul 3, 2021 · 328 m
- 107 the Queensway · Passenger, seriously injured · Apr 6, 2021 · 281 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 | High Park-Swansea, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 9 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 4 | 49 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 3 | 137 | 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 45 Southport St
The nearest subway station is Runnymede Station (Line 2), about a 23‑minute walk (1.4 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 16 TTC stops served by the 501 streetcar and the 77 and 80 buses, with about 1,774 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 2.7 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 23 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 75 | 1.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | more than most routes |
| 80 | 211 | 4.2 | 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: 265 Armadale Ave
City-run (Green P): 8 Level 2, 1 fast ports. Next: 115 High Park Avenue, 2.1 km.1.5 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 45 Southport 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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 5, 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 45 Southport St
There are 5 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Swansea Community Recreation Centre, 653 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Windermere Avenue Parkette · 167 Windermere Ave · 251 m
- Coe Hill Drive Parkette · 110 Coe Hill Dr · 270 m
- Ormskirk Park · playground · 33 Ormskirk Crt · 305 m
- Riverside Drive Parkette · 38 Kingsway · 343 m
- Rennie Park · picnic site, playground, tennis court, washroom · 1 Rennie Ter · 389 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
- High Park Movement Strategy Implementation
The High Park Movement Strategy will rethink the travel network serving High Park in the context of the city's growing population, changing travel patterns, and the impacts of COVID-19.In progress · 1.1 km - High Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
To help protect High Park's Environmentally Significant Area, improvements are being made to the off-leash area's fencing, gates and signage.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 45 Southport St
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 45 Southport St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Jul 28, 2026
Source: Building Permits · 10 on record
- Heat, opened May 10, 2026: closed
- Long grass and weeds, opened Jul 31, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Open fire code items (3)
- Check, Inspect and Test · opened Jul 28, 2026
- Damaged fire separations · opened Jul 28, 2026
- Maintenance of closures · opened Jul 28, 2026
Permit history: 10 projects from 10 permits
- Alter: Boiler/Furnace/AC Replacement · permit issued · issued Oct 7, 2026
Replacement of two (2) existing domestic hot water boilers and associated mechanical systems, including pumps, controls, venting, gas piping, condensate piping and related work in the mechanical room. · Permit 26 249589 - Fire Alarm · permit issued · issued Oct 20, 2025
Proposal to replace the fire alarm system in an existing apartment building. · Permit 25 227724 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · inspection · issued Mar 3, 2025
Proposed rehabilitation of parking garage · Permit 25 108457 - Garage · permit issued · issued Dec 3, 2021
Localized repairs to parking garage emergency stairwells including localized concrete replacement, guardrail repairs and door replacement · Permit 21 231242 - Deck or porch · completed Jan 10, 2023
Podium deck tennis court rehabilitation · Permit 20 156105 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Jan 17, 2019
Garage Repair/Reconstruction at slabs and podium level · Permit 17 128373 - Building work · completed Jul 8, 2025
Restoration of an existing enclosed swimming pool room concrete ceiling. · Permit 16 122368 - Building work · inspection · issued Mar 4, 2013
Phase 2-Exterior insulation with EIFS system and windows repalcement on balconies only(45 and 65 Southport St.)**Phase 1 under 12-180821-BLD · Permit 13 107197 - Building work · permit issued · issued Jul 13, 2012
Exterior insulation with EIFS system and windows repalcement on balconies only(45 and 65 Southport St.) · Permit 12 180821 - Unknown · inspection · issued Nov 13, 1998
Make repairs to underground parking garage (p1) level. /lm · Permit 98 021939
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: 3 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 45 Southport 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. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
a new salon or personal services, McDonald's Restaurants (restaurant or bar), Veronika's Pastry Studio (restaurant or bar), and 2 more.
103-105 The Queensway (347 m), 15 Windermere Avenue (379 m), 103 The Queensway (412 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.
All new business licences in High Park-Swansea (5)
- A new salon or personal services · 2333 Dundas St W · 2461 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- McDonald's Restaurants · Restaurant or bar · 2299 Bloor St W · 1346 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Veronika's Pastry Studio · Restaurant or bar · 2469 Bloor St W · 1464 m · licensed Aug 24, 2026
- Kobel Beauty Bar · Salon or personal services · 2482 Bloor St W · 1499 m · licensed Aug 18, 2026
- 850 Degrees · Restaurant or bar · 2197 Bloor St W · 1355 m · licensed Aug 14, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Windermere Ave | Rezoning approved | 41 | 229 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 1-154 Swansea Mews (21 Windermere Avenue) · 154 rental homes to be demolished, 154 replaced · 212 m · approved Mar 25, 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 10, 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
158 tickets in 2025 on Southport St between numbers 0 and 95: 155 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 3 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,527 service requests came from postal area M6S, which includes 45 Southport St. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 429 | |
| Tree pruning | 285 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 259 | |
| Injured wildlife | 239 | |
| Hazardous waste pickup | 217 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 203 |
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 45 Southport St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 640 tests, Feb 5, 2014 to Oct 12, 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: High Park-Swansea
High Park-Swansea had 22,665 residents in 2021. The median household income was $101,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 40% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 38% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% 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 Polish (3.2%), Spanish (2.4%) and Russian (1.7%). 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 High Park-Swansea compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 18: recycling and green bin. Nov 25: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Gord Perks, Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park · councillor_perks@toronto.ca · 416-392-7919
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.