459 Keele St
459 Keele St is in Junction Area. A 17‑storey building with 555 homes and shops is under review 182 m away and West Toronto St is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 17-storey building with 555 homes and shops is under review, 182 m away.
- Break-ins and thefts over $5,000 in Junction Area were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- West Toronto St, 227 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6N.
01What’s planned near 459 Keele St
7 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): six in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 95% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 117-storey building6 Lloyd Ave and 9 more addresses · 182 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.
To permit a mixed use development that would include one north residential building (stepping up to 15-storeys (47.2 metres)) and one south residential building (stepping up to 17-storeys (53.1 metres)) connected by a podium (4-storeys…File 21 176811 WET 05 SA · submitted Jun 28, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 10 addresses
6 Lloyd Ave · 161 Mulock Ave · 163 Mulock Ave · 165 Mulock Ave · 167 Mulock Ave · 169 Mulock Ave · 171 Mulock Ave · 175 Mulock Ave · 177 Mulock Ave · 179 Mulock Ave
- 2Rezoning6 Lloyd Ave and 9 more addresses · 182 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built1,033 homes65,618 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposed amendments to the City's Official Plan to redesignate the north two-thirds of the lands from Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas and establish a new Site and Area specific policy No. 447 over the entire site. Application has been…File 13 278533 WET 11 OZ · submitted Dec 16, 2013 · look it up on the City’s Application Information CentreAll 10 addresses
6 Lloyd Ave · 161 Mulock Ave · 163 Mulock Ave · 165 Mulock Ave · 167 Mulock Ave · 169 Mulock Ave · 171 Mulock Ave · 175 Mulock Ave · 177 Mulock Ave · 179 Mulock Ave
- 317-storey building · 555 homes and shops6 Lloyd Ave · 182 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units555 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Standard Condominium application for a 4 to 17 storey mixed-use building (residential/commercial) which contains 555 residential units (43,736 m2) and ground floor retail space (1,131 m2) proposed, with three levels of…File 21 220130 WET 05 CD · submitted Sep 30, 2021 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 7Split the lot499 Keele St · 110 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Apr 23, 2026.
To obtain consent to the technical severance of the property for the purpose of re-establishing two separate lots.File B0051/25EYK · submitted Nov 3, 2025 · 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.
Noise permits nearby
- 403 Keele Project GP Inc. · 403 Keele St
Continuous concrete pour · 403 Keele Project GPNov 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 · 7 pm to midnight
215 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 459 Keele St
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on West Toronto St, Keele St to Old Stock Yards Road, Q2 2025 to Q2 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 459 Keele St
Police recorded 74 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 | Junction Area compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 22 near this address | 61% higher305 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 43% higher87 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 44 near this address | 18% higher908 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 5 near this address | About the same236 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | About the same75 vs 79 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 Junction Area
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021. Most were on St Clair Ave W and Keele St. Junction Area ranks 67th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- St Clair Ave W at Keele St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Aug 6, 2024 · 493 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 | Junction Area, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 4 | 93 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 36 | 635 | 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 459 Keele St
The nearest subway station is Keele Station (Line 2), about a 23‑minute walk (1.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by the 89, 41, 40, 189 and 941 buses, with about 2,364 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 1.7 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 667 | 7.3 | more than most routes |
| 41 | 757 | 8.9 | more than most routes |
| 40 | 322 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
| 189 | 30 | 0.9 | fewer than most routes |
| 941 | 151 | 5.9 | more than most routes |
| 989 | 186 | 7.6 | more 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: 64 Annette St
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 115 High Park Avenue, 1.2 km.577 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 459 Keele 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: The Great Lakes College School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Jan 21, 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 459 Keele St
There are 3 parks and 3 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Annette Community Recreation Centre, 1.0 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Keele-Mulock Parkette · basketball court, playground · 595 Keele St · 399 m
- Vine Avenue Playground · basketball court, playground · 200 Vine Ave · 433 m
- Dundas-Watkinson Parkette · playground · 2742 Dundas St W · 498 m
- Constable Percy Cummins Parkette · 235 Connolly St · 512 m
- Baird Park · dog off-leash area, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground, washroom · 275 Keele St · 682 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 6 Lloyd Avenue
A new park is coming to 6 Lloyd Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 403 m - Baird Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Baird Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city so that everyone can experience the joys and benefits of play for years to come.In progress · 694 m - Baird Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
The City is improving the off-leash area for dogs in Baird Park. The improvements will include new fencing, surfacing and accessibility upgrades.In progress · 708 m - S.A.D.R.A. Park Expansion
The City is improving S.A.D.R.A. Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 859 m - Carlton Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Carlton Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 866 m
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 459 Keele St
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 459 Keele St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 3 on record
Permit history: 3 projects from 3 permits
- Garage · completed Jul 19, 2023
Proposal to construct a new detached garage and a roof top patio for existing 2 unit dwelling · Permit 19 148557 - MGO Remediation · completed Apr 27, 2017
Remediation of douplex detached dwelling due to MGO. · Permit 16 125674 - MGO Remediation · completed Apr 27, 2017
Remediation of douplex detached dwelling due to MGO. · Permit 16 125679
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 459 Keele 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 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.
Queen Liz (take-out or food shop), Sephora (salon or personal services), Hub Refinished (second-hand shop), and 5 more.
403 Keele Street (214 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
SA Evangeline Residence (329 m).
All new business licences in Junction Area (8)
- Queen Liz · Take-out or food shop · 545 Keele St · 282 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- Sephora · Salon or personal services · 1980 St Clair Ave W · 680 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Hub Refinished · Second-hand shop · 3113 Dundas St W · 714 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- The Art of Demolition · Second-hand shop · 408 Pacific Ave · 377 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Resilient Roots Tattoo Collective · Salon or personal services · 2821 Dundas St W · 370 m · licensed Oct 10, 2026
- Ellinia Hair · Salon or personal services · 3339 Dundas St W · 1327 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
- Brazil Pizza House · Take-out or food shop · 2393 St Clair Ave W · 1283 m · licensed Sep 4, 2026
- The Onzon Thai Street Food & Bar · Restaurant or bar · 2411 St Clair Ave W · 1313 m · licensed Aug 20, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2946 Dundas St W | Under construction | 6 | 341 m |
| 290 Old Weston Rd | Application under review | 18supportive | 476 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 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
5 tickets in 2025 on Keele St between numbers 409 and 509: 3 for other parking offences, 2 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
The Junction BIA, about 80 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, 7,829 service requests came from postal area M6N, which includes 459 Keele St. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 345 | |
| Property standards | 327 | |
| Injured wildlife | 262 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 236 | |
| Road plowing | 222 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 213 |
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 459 Keele St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 306 tests, Jan 14, 2014 to Aug 13, 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: Junction Area
Junction Area had 14,010 residents in 2021. The median household income was $96,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 42% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 18% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (4.5%), Spanish (3.6%) and Vietnamese (2.6%). 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 Junction Area compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/459-keele-st#sec-history
