53 Milton St
53 Milton St is in Mimico-Queensway. A 4‑storey building is under appeal 58 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 4-storey building is under appeal, 58 m away.
- Assaults in Mimico-Queensway were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved a pedestrian.
01What’s planned near 53 Milton 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
- 14-storey building2-4 Mendota Rd · 58 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built10,751 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposal to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 4-storey (15.2 metre) tall self-storage facility with a gross floor area of 11,168.26 square metres, 31 at-grade parking spaces and 3 truck loading bays.Public notice · Jun 2, 2026Notice of Refusal of Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment - 2-4 Mendota Road. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 252687 WET 03 OZ · submitted Dec 20, 2024 · City record and how to comment
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
- 351 Royal York Road · 351 Royal York Rd
Construction · Rinomato Group of CompaniesSept 12, 2026 to Mar 13, 2027 · 6 am to 7 pm
593 m away - 351 Royal York Road · 351 Royal York Rd
Large crane work · Rinomato Group of CompaniesSept 12 to Dec 31 · 6 am to 7 pm
593 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 53 Milton St
4 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Buckingham St, Newcastle St to Portland St (Etbk), Q2 to Q4 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 53 Milton St
Police recorded 21 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's fewer 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 | Mimico-Queensway compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 11 near this address | 448% higher4,209 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | About the same66 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 6 near this address | About the same224 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 3 near this address | 30% lower133 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 47% lower42 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 Mimico-Queensway
Traffic safety
6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Royal York Rd and Grand Ave. Mimico-Queensway ranks 9th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Dalesford Rd at Grand Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Sep 14, 2026 · 395 m
- Evans Ave at Royal York Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Apr 27, 2025 · 482 m
- F G Gardiner Xy E at Royal York Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Jun 9, 2024 · 484 m
- Gardiner Expressway W at Royal York Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Dec 21, 2021 · 305 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 | Mimico-Queensway, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 41 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 6 | 205 | About typical |
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 53 Milton St
The nearest subway station is Old Mill Station (Line 2), 3.0 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by the 76 bus, with about 203 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mimico GO, 0.7 km away, with 74 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 221 | 1.8 | fewer 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: 625 The Queensway
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 2300 Lakeshore Blvd W, 769 m.597 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 53 Milton 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: Oak Learners, Behaviour Innovations, Children'S College, Behaviour Innovations, Children'S College. 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 12, 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 53 Milton St
There are 4 parks and 3 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Amos Waites Park, 1.1 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Grand Avenue Park · basketball court, dog off-leash area, outdoor fitness equipment, outdoor track · 1 Grand Ave · 329 m
- Winslow-Dalesford Parkette · playground · 107 Wesley St · 396 m
- Manchester Park · pickleball court, playground, tennis court · 75 Manchester St · 423 m
- Dalesford Park · playground · 255 Dalesford Rd · 451 m
- Alexander Park · playground · 33 Alexander St · 654 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
- Grand Avenue Park Expansion
The City is expanding Grand Avenue Park by 2.5 hectares.In progress · 302 m - New Parks Near Portland Street & Audley Street
Two new parks are coming to the Mimico-Queensway neighbourhood as a result of mixed-use development projects.In progress · 404 m - Coronation Park-Etobicoke Building Improvements
The City is improving the heritage building in Coronation Park-Etobicoke, formerly Mimico Train Station.In progress · 782 m - Amos Waites Park Pool Replacement
The City is replacing the outdoor pool with a new accessible pool and deck. The existing change rooms will be renovated to include universal changing facilities and an accessible washroom. Construction starts on September 10, 2026, in coordination with early seasonal closures of the outdoor washroom and splash pad. Construction is expected to be complete in fall 2027.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.
07The building at 53 Milton St
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 53 Milton St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 4 on record
- Property standards, opened May 20, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 1 project from 4 permits
- Addition and deck or porch · revision issued · issued Jul 13, 2010
REVISION 1 to increase second storey addition size by (8.68m2), change exterior finish from siding to stucco, add in (1) window on second floor and change front wood deck to concrete porch.Proposed… · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 10 194618
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.
08What can be built at 53 Milton St
RM (Residential Multiple Dwelling) zoning allows houses, townhouses and small apartment buildings. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Zone label (x)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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.
En Vogue Hair Salon & Spa (salon or personal services), Auto Body Stars (auto repair or garage).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Buckingham St | Rezoning approved | 37 | 402 m |
| 21 Windsor St | Rezoning approved | 36supportive | 500 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
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
20 tickets in 2025 on Milton St between numbers 3 and 103: 10 for parking without a permit, 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, 4,081 service requests came from postal area M8Y, which includes 53 Milton St. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 217 | |
| Property standards | 153 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 153 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 143 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 131 | |
| Tree pruning | 121 |
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 53 Milton St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 153 tests, May 21, 2014 to Aug 18, 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: Mimico-Queensway
Mimico-Queensway had 17,045 residents in 2021. The median household income was $84,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 47% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 22% 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 Polish (4.3%), Tibetan (3.4%) and Portuguese (2.4%). 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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