56 Aberfoyle Cres
56 Aberfoyle Cres is in Islington. A 61‑storey building with 702 homes and shops was approved 240 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 61-storey building with 702 homes and shops was approved, 240 m away.
- Break-ins in Islington were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 56 Aberfoyle Cres
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and one decided recently. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 161-storey building1243 Islington Ave · 240 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.
Proposed 61-storey mixed use building.File 26 237007 WET 03 SA · submitted Sep 14, 2026 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 261-storey building · 702 homes and shops1243 Islington Ave · 240 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built702 homes47,679 m² of floor space
City Council approved it.
Application to amend the Zoning By-law at 1243 Islington Avenue to permit a 61 storey (191-metre, excluding mechanical penthouse), comprising 702 dwelling units and 90 square metres of non-residential gross floor area at grade. A 170…Public notice · Jul 2, 2026Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law 638-2026 - 1243 Islington Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 244597 WET 03 OZ · submitted Oct 24, 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 · 12 Cordova Ave
Continuous concrete pour · Minto (Cordova) LPSept 4, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 · 7 am to 10 pm
502 m away - Annual Lantern Parade · 3216 Bloor St W
Amplified sound · in Tom Riley ParkFri, Nov 13 · 5 to 7 pm
414 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 56 Aberfoyle Cres
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m. The work below was due earlier and is still on the City’s list.
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 56 Aberfoyle Cres
Police recorded 66 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). 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 | 7 near this address | 55% higher293 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 near this address | 12% lower54 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 16 near this address | 24% lower172 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 39 near this address | 49% lower390 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 50% lower39 vs 79 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 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
3 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 2 were fatal. Most were on Bloor St W and Aberfoyle Cres. Islington has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- Bloor St W at Aberfoyle Cres · Pedestrian, killed · Apr 16, 2023 · 326 m
- Bloor St W at Gardenvale Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 24, 2022 · 326 m
- Bloor St W at Eagle Rd · Passenger, killed · Aug 14, 2021 · 245 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 | 1 | 4 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 4 | 21 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 12 | 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 56 Aberfoyle Cres
The nearest subway station is Islington Station (Line 2), about a 2‑minute walk (0.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 16 TTC stops served by the 37, 110, 50, 149 and 40 buses, with about 2,516 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kipling GO, 1.5 km away, with 20 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 613 | 7.0 | more than most routes |
| 110 | 322 | 3.4 | fewer than most routes |
| 50 | 105 | 2.1 | fewer than most routes |
| 149 | 99 | 2.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 40 | 322 | 4.5 | more 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. Next: 625 The Queensway, 3.0 km.1.5 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 56 Aberfoyle Cres
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: German International School Toronto, Academy Of Math And English. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 23, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Nov 5, 2025: pass.
Last health inspection May 27, 2025: pass (fail to provide current written policies on infection prevention and control).
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 56 Aberfoyle Cres
There are 2 parks, 2 playgrounds and 2 community centres within 500 m. The nearest pool is Memorial Pool and Health Club, 374 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Tom Riley Park · ball diamond, outdoor dry pad, pickleball court, playground · 4725 Dundas St W · 286 m
- Central Arena · washroom, wi-fi · 50 Montgomery Rd · 354 m
- Kenway Park · playground · 3431 Bloor St W · 361 m
- Memorial Pool and Health Club · wi-fi · 44 Montgomery Rd · 374 m
- Islington Community School · 44 Cordova Ave · 417 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 · 1.0 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 56 Aberfoyle Cres
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 56 Aberfoyle Cres. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 23 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 11 projects from 23 permits
- Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Jun 12, 2026
Proposal for interior alteration · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 181171 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 28, 2026
Proposal for interior alterations to existing office suite. To include Plumbing and HVAC · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 198029 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 21, 2025
Proposal for interior alterations to existing office suite. To include Plumbing and HVAC · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 189757 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 2, 2025
Proposal for interior alterations to existing office suite. To include Plumbing and HVAC · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 180926 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 18, 2026
Proposal for interior alterations to expand existing dental office - UNIT 840 · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 108511 - Interior Alterations · completed Feb 28, 2019
Proposal to make interior alterations to create 6 additional private offices and meeting rooms on 2nd floor · Permit 18 257053 - Interior renovation and plumbing · completed Sep 25, 2026
Interior alterations, Relocating some plumbing, Relocating diffusers · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 131696 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Jan 8, 2018
Proposal to do interior alterations to unit 700 - Edward Jones Investments · Permit 17 277899 - Electromagnetic Locks · completed Dec 7, 2018
Installation of one electromagnetic lock on 4th floor. · Permit 12 267945 - Interior renovation and heating and cooling · inspection · issued Jun 14, 2010
HVAC - Interior alteration of fourth floor of an office building. · Permit 10 166471 - Heating and cooling · inspection · issued Nov 6, 2006
HVAC - interior alters to existing office for medical office · Permit 06 178150
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 56 Aberfoyle Cres
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.
70 Cordova Avenue (163 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 · 77 m · licensed Oct 23, 2026
- Top Doc Auto Shop · Auto repair or garage · 320 Burnhamthorpe Rd · 2141 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- A&W · Restaurant or bar · 3300 Bloor St W · 77 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Velora Nails & Spa · Salon or personal services · 3856 Bloor St W · 1410 m · licensed Sep 28, 2026
- A new salon or personal services · 5140 Dundas St W · 888 m · licensed Sep 5, 2026
- Alite Divine Food · Take-out or food shop · 3834 Bloor St W · 1360 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3326 Bloor St W | Rezoning approved | 91 rent-geared-to-income | 159 m |
| 1243 Islington Ave | Rezoning approved | 21 | 240 m |
| 3326 Bloor St W | Rezoning approved | 380 | 253 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 9, 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
122 tickets in 2025 on Aberfoyle Cres between numbers 6 and 106: 117 for standing where it’s not allowed, 2 for parking near a fire hydrant.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 2,350 service requests came from postal area M8X, which includes 56 Aberfoyle Cres. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 130 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 101 | |
| Tree pruning | 77 | |
| Missed green bin pickup | 73 | |
| Injured wildlife | 72 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 70 |
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 56 Aberfoyle Cres
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 92 tests, May 22, 2014 to Apr 10, 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: Tuesdays. Nov 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 24: 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 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/56-aberfoyle-cres#sec-history








