5 Massey Sq
5 Massey Sq is in Taylor-Massey.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- An open by-law order for property standards (order issued Jun 10, 2026).
01What’s planned near 5 Massey Sq
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
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
- 777 Victoria Park Ave · 777 Victoria Park Ave
Continuous concrete pour · 2501882 OntarioNov 3, 2026 to Feb 1, 2027
347 m away - 777 Victoria Park Ave · 777 Victoria Park Ave
Construction · 2501882 OntarioNov 5, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027
347 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.
02Safety near 5 Massey Sq
Police recorded 124 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 93% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Taylor-Massey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 93 near this address | About the same789 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 4 near this address | About the same78 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 17 near this address | 14% lower193 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 7 near this address | 24% lower145 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 60% lower24 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 Taylor-Massey
Traffic safety
No collisions that killed or seriously injured someone have been reported within 500 m since 2021.
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 | Taylor-Massey, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 7 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 17 | 286 | 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.
03Getting around from 5 Massey Sq
The nearest subway station is Victoria Park Station (Line 2), about a 6‑minute walk (0.4 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 24, 23, 12, 924 and 404 buses, with about 1,784 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 1.2 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 6 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 623 | 5.1 | more than most routes |
| 23 | 143 | 1.7 | fewer than most routes |
| 12 | 380 | 5.5 | more than most routes |
| 924 | 172 | 4.9 | 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: 2231 Gerrard Street East
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port. Next: 2219 Gerrard Street East, 1.4 km.1.4 km - Indoor bike station: Victoria Park Station
Secure parking for 52 bikes.347 m
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
04Schools and child care near 5 Massey Sq
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: Community Life Christian School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Mar 20, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 26, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 5 Massey Sq
There are 3 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Main Square Community Recreation Centre, 1.2 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Dentonia Park · ball diamond, basketball court, cricket pitch field, outdoor ping pong/table tennis · 80 Thyra Ave · 288 m
- Dentonia Park Golf Course · disc golf, washroom · 781 Victoria Park Ave · 355 m
- Donora Park · playground · 17 Donora Dr · 473 m
- Maryland Park · playground, tennis court, washroom · 19 Maryland Blvd · 529 m
- Prairie Drive Park · pickleball court, picnic site, playground, tennis court · 101 Pharmacy Ave · 701 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
- Dentonia Park Splash Pad Improvements
The City is improving the splash pad in Dentonia Park with the help of community feedback.Complete · 254 m - Review of City Golf Course Operations
The City conducted an operational review of our five City-operated golf course locations to better understand how to maximize golf and non-golf experiences.In progress · 362 m - Prairie Drive Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Prairie Drive Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 675 m - New Park at 90 Eastdale Avenue
A new 2,100m2 park is coming to 90 Eastdale Ave. as part of a new residential development project near Danforth Avenue and Dawes Road.Complete · 708 m - Bob Acton Park Improvements
The City is improving Bob Acton Park and adding a new playground! Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.1 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.
06The building at 5 Massey Sq
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 5 Massey Sq. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Nov 19, 2025
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 12 on record
- Zoning, opened Oct 14, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened May 26, 2026: still open · order or notice issued Jun 10, 2026
- Property standards, opened May 26, 2026: still open
- Property standards, opened May 19, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Jan 4, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 12 projects from 12 permits
- Garage Repair/Reconstruction · permit issued · issued Dec 18, 2023
Proposed restoration and protection of the underground parking garage. · Permit 23 223239 - Other(FS) · inspection · issued Apr 26, 2022
Fire security upgrades to the P1 exit doors, include repainting doors to meet local code and standards, removing, adjusting and installing new exit emergency lighting heads and installing new pull… · Permit 21 156460 - Other(FS) · inspection · issued Oct 29, 2021
Fire sprinkler supply and install new dry valve system in parking level 1/basement generator room of apartment building · Permit 21 225870 - Building work · inspection · issued Jun 1, 2021
Proposal for waterproofing and concrete repairs to the hydro vault in an existing apartment building. · Permit 21 153209 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Feb 1, 2023
Proposal for waterproofing and concrete repairs to the parking garage of an existing apartment building. · Permit 20 184726 - Window Replacement · inspection · issued Apr 26, 2019
Proposal for masonry/shelf angle repair and window replacement in an existing apartment building. · Permit 19 132223 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · inspection · issued Mar 20, 2018
Proposal for waterproofing and concrete repairs to parking garage. · Permit 18 118407 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Nov 1, 2017
Proposal for concrete repairs in parking garage · Permit 16 103675 - Re-Roofing/Re-Cladding · permit issued · issued Sep 30, 2015
Proposal to reclad the corners of the building along the north elevation of existing apartment building. · Permit 15 220030 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · inspection · issued Mar 19, 2014
Proposal to repair concrete in the parking garage of the existing apartment building. · Permit 14 124647 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · inspection · issued Jul 12, 2013
Install one Backflow Preventer at the building "5 Massey Sq". · Permit 13 193933 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · inspection · issued Feb 28, 2012
Proposed column and slab repair to parking garage levels one to four. Existing building is an Apartment Building. · Permit 12 127156
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: 1 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 5 Massey Sq
RAC (Residential Apartment Commercial) zoning allows apartment buildings with some shops and services. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 15
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Lot coverage overlay
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.
08Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Bangla Fast Food (take-out or food shop), King's Chair Barbershop (salon or personal services).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 777 Victoria Park Ave | Under construction | 256 rent-geared-to-income | 347 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
844 tickets in 2025 on Massey Sq between numbers 0 and 55: 806 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 35 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, 9,402 service requests came from postal area M4C, which includes 5 Massey Sq. The most common:
| Road plowing | 409 | |
| Property standards | 357 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 316 | |
| Injured wildlife | 271 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 270 | |
| Tree pruning | 254 |
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.
09Risks and environment at 5 Massey Sq
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 851 tests, Jan 9, 2014 to Oct 21, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Taylor-Massey
Taylor Massey had 15,025 residents in 2021. The median household income was $68,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 66% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 46% of workers commuted by transit and 6% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Bengali (16.8%), Urdu (3.4%) and Pilipino, Filipino (2.5%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across East York (the former Borough of East York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,820 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | East York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,339 | +12% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,578 | +5% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,189 | -2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, East York (the former Borough of East York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Taylor-Massey compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: recycling and green bin. Nov 20: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Brad Bradford, Ward 19 Beaches-East York · councillor_bradford@toronto.ca · 416-338-2755
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.