5286 Dundas St W
5286 Dundas St W is in Islington. 552 homes was approved 185 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 552 homes was approved, 185 m away.
- Break-ins in Islington were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 5286 Dundas St W
7 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): five in progress and two decided recently. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at 96% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 139-storey building · 438 homes5 Jopling Ave S and 2 more addresses · 128 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building438 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2023. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control application for a 39-storey mixed-use building (128.00 m-tall incl. MPH, 25,947 m² total GFA - 210 m² non-res GFA) with 438 dwelling units (110 - 2bd, 44 -3bd), 1752 m² of amenity space and 32 parking spaces (6…File 23 138662 WET 03 SA · submitted Apr 27, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 245-storey building5230 Dundas St W · 159 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners have been reviewing it since 2021. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed development into 4 development blocks, buildings ranging from 10 storeys to 45 storeys, mixed use and containing 2,130 residential apartment units.File 21 234095 WET 03 SB · submitted Nov 4, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 349-storey building · 541 homes5280 Dundas St W · 160 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building541 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2025. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed demolition of the existing building on the subject site and its redevelopment with a 49-storey residential building, inclusive of a 4-storey podium. This proposal comprises 541 residential dwelling units, 47 vehicular parking…File 25 125479 WET 03 SA · submitted Mar 6, 2025 · City record and how to comment
- 4Consent5365 Dundas St W · 219 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
File · submitted Nov 9, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 5Site plan3838 Bloor St W · 238 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners have been reviewing it since November. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed scope of work consists of the conversion of, and addition to, an existing nursing home to accommodate a municipal shelter with 60 beds. The project includes net-zero building retrofits, building envelope upgrades and barrier-free…File 26 264867 WET 02 SA · submitted Nov 3, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 636-storey building · 525 homes and shops3825 Bloor St W and 1 more address · 159 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building525 homes
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
The Site Plan Control application is proposing a 36-storey mixed-used building with a six-to-eight-storey base building. The proposal contains 525 units, 1,811 square metres of non-residential gross floor area on the ground floor and…File 24 174505 WET 03 SA · submitted Jul 4, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 7552 homes5251 Dundas St W · 185 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units552 homes
It has been approved.
Draft Plan of Condominium application 552 units.File 25 206801 WET 03 CD · submitted Aug 7, 2025 · City record and how to comment
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 · 5251 Dundas St W
Construction · Aukland Residences LPAug 3, 2026 to Feb 3, 2027 · 6 am to 8 pm
183 m away - Jopling Ave · 9 Jopling Ave S
Construction · Fer-palAug 5 to Nov 30 · 8 pm to 5:30 am
342 m away - 970 kipling ave · 970 Kipling Ave
Construction · EllisDon ResidentialOct 16, 2026 to Apr 16, 2027 · 8 am to 4 pm
502 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 5286 Dundas St W
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 32 Jopling Ave S · 233 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 5286 Dundas St W
Police recorded 115 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 91% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Islington 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 | 6 near this address | 55% higher293 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 near this address | 12% lower54 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 33 near this address | 24% lower172 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 66 near this address | 49% lower390 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 4 near this address | 50% lower39 vs 79 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 Islington
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians and 2 were fatal. Most were on Dundas St W and Bloor St W. Islington has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- Dundas St W at Acorn Ave · Pedestrian, killed · Feb 3, 2026 · 50 m
- Bloor St W at Botfield Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Apr 15, 2024 · 434 m
- Dundas St W at Aukland Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Mar 30, 2024 · 123 m
- Bloor St W at Jopling Ave S · Motorcyclist, killed · Aug 10, 2022 · 395 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 | Islington, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 4 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 21 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 9 | 154 | 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 5286 Dundas St W
The nearest subway station is Kipling Station (Line 2), about a 5‑minute walk (0.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by the 123, 112, 111, 49 and 44 buses, with about 5,050 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kipling GO, 0.3 km away, with 20 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 5 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 386 | 3.4 | fewer than most routes |
| 112 | 386 | 5.7 | more than most routes |
| 111 | 184 | 3.1 | fewer than most routes |
| 49 | 51 | 1.3 | fewer than most routes |
| 44 | 327 | 3.0 | fewer than most routes |
| 45 | 459 | 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: 8 Kings Lynn Rd
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port.3.1 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 5286 Dundas St W
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: Mindwerx4Kids Learning Centre School, Kingsley Primary School. 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 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 5286 Dundas St W
There are 2 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Wedgewood Park-Etobicoke, 1.0 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Six Points Park · playground · 10 Viking Lane · 407 m
- Greenfield Park · outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 10 Wilmar Rd · 443 m
- Cloverdale Park · outdoor fitness equipment, pickleball court, playground, tennis court · 85 Shaver Ave S · 543 m
- Fieldway Parkette · 240 Van Dusen Blvd · 932 m
- Silverhill Park · playground · 70 Silverhill Dr · 955 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 Near Dundas Street West & Thomas Riley Road
Two new parks are coming to the Etobicoke City Centre neighbourhood as a result of a mixed-use development project.In progress · 387 m - 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 · 672 m - New Park at 300 The East Mall
A new park is coming to 300 The East Mall. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.4 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 5286 Dundas St W
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 5286 Dundas St W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 7 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 4 projects from 7 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed Sep 2, 2026
Proposal for interior alterations of an existing gas station convenience store, replace existing walk-in cooler with new walk-in cooler plus associated sales area renovation · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 155239 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Apr 20, 2020
To erect and display one illuminated ground sign and three wall sign*******SHELL***** · Permit 18 178891 - Piping: Other Buildings · completed Jun 8, 2026
installation of storm line from canopy to on-site storm sewer · Permit 06 155894 - Interior renovation and fire safety system · completed Sep 2, 2026
Interior alterations of an existing gas station (converting service bays into retail space) and exterior cladding upgrade. PERMIT SENT OVER TO FIRE DEPARTMENT ON APR. 24/07 (ok'd. Sait ). S.D. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 06 149918
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: 7 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 5286 Dundas St W
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.
Onus (take-out or food shop), Top Doc Auto Shop (auto repair or garage), A&W (restaurant or bar), and 3 more.
5245 Dundas Street West (280 m), 5365 Dundas Street West (317 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Islington (6)
- Onus · Take-out or food shop · 3300 Bloor St W · 1632 m · licensed Oct 23, 2026
- Top Doc Auto Shop · Auto repair or garage · 320 Burnhamthorpe Rd · 1462 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- A&W · Restaurant or bar · 3300 Bloor St W · 1632 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Velora Nails & Spa · Salon or personal services · 3856 Bloor St W · 444 m · licensed Sep 28, 2026
- A new salon or personal services · 5140 Dundas St W · 887 m · licensed Sep 5, 2026
- Alite Divine Food · Take-out or food shop · 3834 Bloor St W · 464 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5359 Dundas St W | Application under review | 178 | 169 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.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
950 tickets in 2025 on Dundas St W between numbers 5236 and 5336: 944 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 5 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, 5,132 service requests came from postal area M9B, which includes 5286 Dundas St W. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 349 | |
| Tree pruning | 173 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 173 | |
| Injured wildlife | 172 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 166 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 138 |
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 5286 Dundas St W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 121 tests, Jan 19, 2014 to Jan 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.
11The neighbourhood: Islington
Islington had 23,460 residents in 2021. The median household income was $102,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 32% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 18% of workers commuted by transit and 5% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Ukrainian (3.6%), Serbian (3.5%) and Polish (3.2%). 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.
How Islington compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 25: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Amber Morley, Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore · Councillor_Morley@toronto.ca · 416-397-9273
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/5286-dundas-st-w#sec-history
