5 Michael Power Pl
5 Michael Power Pl is in Etobicoke City Centre. A 49‑storey building with 580 homes and shops is under appeal 183 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 3 fire code violations in open inspections (most recent opened Dec 12, 2025).
- A 49-storey building with 580 homes and shops is under appeal, 183 m away.
- Car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Etobicoke City Centre were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M9A.
01What’s planned near 5 Michael Power Pl
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 149-storey building · 580 homes and shops25 Mabelle Ave · 183 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposal to redevelop the site with a 49 storey mixed use building containing 79 square metres of retail gross floor area, 580 residential condominium units and 5 levels of below grade parking. The new building is proposed to be…File 22 206826 WET 03 SA · submitted Sep 21, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 227-storey building · 325 homes12 Cordova Ave and 2 more addresses · 195 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units325 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Proposed 27 storey building containing 325 residential units and 179 parking spaces in a below-grade parking structure.File 21 229241 WET 03 CD · submitted Oct 22, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
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
- Private event · 12 Cordova Ave
Continuous concrete pour · Minto (Cordova) LPSept 4, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 · 7 am to 10 pm
439 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 5 Michael Power Pl
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Cabot Crt, near Dundas St W, Q3 2027 to Q4 2028.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 5005 Dundas St W · 246 m · May 28, 2026 to Nov 28, 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 5 Michael Power Pl
Police recorded 108 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 | Etobicoke City Centre compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 near this address | 230% higher201 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 18 near this address | 167% higher602 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 139% higher188 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 10 near this address | 11% higher210 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 73 near this address | About the same844 vs 768 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 Etobicoke City Centre
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021. Most were on Burnhamthorpe Rd and Cordova Ave. Etobicoke City Centre ranks 7th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Burnhamthorpe Rd at Cordova Ave · Driver, seriously injured · Nov 29, 2021 · 486 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 | Etobicoke City Centre, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 13 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 30 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 14 | 348 | 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 5 Michael Power Pl
The nearest subway station is Islington Station (Line 2), about a 6‑minute walk (0.4 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 15 TTC stops served by the 40, 110, 37, 149 and 50 buses, with about 1,484 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kipling GO, 1.0 km away, with 20 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 6 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 322 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
| 110 | 322 | 3.4 | fewer than most routes |
| 37 | 613 | 7.0 | more than most routes |
| 149 | 99 | 2.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 50 | 105 | 2.1 | fewer than most routes |
| 937 | 111 | 4.8 | 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: 8 Kings Lynn Rd
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port.2.0 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 5 Michael Power Pl
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: Academy Of Math And English, German International School Toronto, Mindwerx4Kids Learning Centre School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Mar 17, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection May 27, 2025: pass (fail to provide current written policies on infection prevention and control).
Last health inspection Jan 8, 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 5 Michael Power Pl
There are 3 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Memorial Pool and Health Club, 854 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Michael Power Park · playground · 5055 Dundas St W · 214 m
- Kenway Park · playground · 3431 Bloor St W · 224 m
- Islington Community School · 44 Cordova Ave · 353 m
- Islington Seniors' Centre · 4968 Dundas St W · 381 m
- Fieldway Parkette · 240 Van Dusen Blvd · 469 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 Parks in the Six Points Neighbourhood
A group of new parks is coming to the Six Points neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 554 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 5 Michael Power Pl
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 5 Michael Power Pl. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Dec 12, 2025
Source: Building Permits · 3 on record
- Property standards, opened Jul 22, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Open fire code items (3)
- Requirements for locking, latching and fastening devices · opened Dec 12, 2025
- Posting fire emergency procedures · opened Dec 12, 2025
- Maintenance of closures · opened Dec 12, 2025
Permit history: 1 project from 3 permits
- New Building · completed Jun 8, 2026
**REVISION 01**To revise exit paths on underground levels P2, P3 and P4 due to relocation of the parking ramp. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 04 201991
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: 10 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 5 Michael Power Pl
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
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.
Qwelli the Art of Gelato (restaurant or bar), D Spot Dessert Cafe (restaurant or bar), Hair Design By Sue-Anne (salon or personal services), and 14 more.
5055 Dundas Street West (228 m), 5145 Dundas Street West (309 m), 70 Cordova Avenue (417 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Etobicoke City Centre (17)
- Qwelli the Art of Gelato · Restaurant or bar · 25 The West Mall · 4276 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- D Spot Dessert Cafe · Restaurant or bar · 1060-1064 The Queensway · 2510 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Hair Design By Sue-Anne · Salon or personal services · 170 North Queen St · 3687 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026
- Alyst By Angie · Salon or personal services · 170 North Queen St · 3687 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Lang Motorcar · Auto repair or garage · 73 Chauncey Ave · 897 m · licensed Oct 13, 2026
- Kyma Sherway · Take-out or food shop · 25 The West Mall · 4276 m · licensed Oct 10, 2026
- Blooming Batter · Restaurant or bar · 5415 Dundas St W · 1541 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Java Joe's · Restaurant or bar · 185 The West Mall · 3213 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
- Portuguese Bake Shop and Chicken House · Restaurant or bar · 835 Kipling Ave · 1287 m · licensed Sep 11, 2026
- Rorschach Brewing · Restaurant or bar · 815 Kipling Ave · 1413 m · licensed Sep 3, 2026
- Midas Auto Service and Tires · Auto repair or garage · 371 Olivewood Rd · 999 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
- Playa Bowls Queensway · Restaurant or bar · 197 North Queen St · 3930 m · licensed Aug 29, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (4)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3326 Bloor St W | Rezoning approved | 380 | 266 m |
| 3725 Bloor St W | Rezoning approved | 210 | 413 m |
| 3326 Bloor St W | Rezoning approved | 91rent-geared-to-income | 423 m |
| 1243 Islington Ave | Rezoning approved | 21 | 498 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
401 tickets in 2025 on Michael Power Pl between numbers 0 and 55: 170 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 170 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Village of Islington BIA, about 60 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, 5,046 service requests came from postal area M9A, which includes 5 Michael Power Pl. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 197 | |
| Property standards | 190 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 187 | |
| Injured wildlife | 154 | |
| Tree pruning | 147 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 137 |
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 5 Michael Power Pl
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 107 tests, Feb 7, 2014 to Jun 3, 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: Etobicoke City Centre
Etobicoke City Centre had 23,600 residents in 2021. The median household income was $83,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 50% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 31% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Korean (4.0%), Spanish (3.8%) and Portuguese (3.6%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,031 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.1%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Etobicoke | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,533 | +4% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,700 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,031 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,438 | +14% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
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