591 Runnymede Rd
591 Runnymede Rd is in the Junction Area. An 11‑storey building with 191 homes and shops is under review 95 m away and Beresford Ave is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Dec 2 about a proposal to add a storey at 146 Gilmour Ave, 209 m away.
- An 11-storey building with 191 homes and shops is under review, 95 m away.
- Break-ins and thefts over $5,000 in the Junction Area were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Beresford Ave, 138 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6S.
01What’s planned near 591 Runnymede Rd
6 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress and two decided recently. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at 94% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Garden suite52 Vernon St · 91 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Nov 19, 2025. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a two-storey detached ancillary building containing one garden suite, in the rear yard. There will be a total of five residential dwelling units on this lot (four units within the main dwelling (which is currently under…Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Dec 15, 2025. Status: decision issued.
File A0728/25TEY · submitted Sep 8, 2025 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 211-storey building · 191 homes and shops3286 Dundas St W and 6 more addresses · 95 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building191 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since March. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for an 11-storey mixed-use building, which consists of a total of 191 residential dwelling units, including 6 rental replacement units and commercial at grade.File 26 129467 STE 04 SA · submitted Mar 13, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 7 addresses
3286 Dundas St W · 3290 Dundas St W · 3296 Dundas St W · 3298 Dundas St W · 3300 Dundas St W · 3308 Dundas St W · 3316 Dundas St W
- 3Add a storey146 Gilmour Ave · 209 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Dec 2, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a new three-storey building (containing a pair of semi-detached dwellings), with two front porches with stairs, two front and two rear basement walkouts, two rear ground floor decks with stairs, and two rear third storey…File A0129/26TEY · submitted Feb 20, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
- 4Add a storey661 Beresford Ave · 249 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Sep 15, 2021. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a three-storey fourplex with: a front porch; a front basement walkout; a rear basement level patio; a rear ground-floor deck; a front second-storey balcony; a rear second-storey balcony, a rear third-storey balcony; and three…Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Oct 4, 2021. Status: decision issued.
File A0412/21TEY · submitted Mar 29, 2021 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 54 homes661 Beresford Ave · 196 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units4 homes
It has been approved.
Draft plan of condominium for 4 residential units.File 23 127873 STE 04 CD · submitted Mar 28, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 6Split the lot661 Beresford Ave · 249 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jan 21, 2026.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots.File B0033/25TEY · submitted May 7, 2025 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
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.
02Street work near 591 Runnymede Rd
9 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Beresford Ave, Annette St to Dundas St W, Q2 to Q4 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Priority Lead Water Replacement (New Service) at 634 Runnymede Rd · 217 m · May 21, 2026 to Nov 21, 2026
- Toronto Water · Priority Lead Water Replacement (New Service) at 646 Beresford Ave · 169 m · Jun 8, 2026 to Dec 8, 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 591 Runnymede Rd
Police recorded 46 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.
The Junction Area 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 | 61% higher305 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 43% higher87 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 22 near this address | 18% higher908 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 14 near this address | About the same236 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | About the same75 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 Junction Area
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on Runnymede Rd and Dundas St W. Junction Area has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- Runnymede Rd at Dundas St W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Mar 9, 2023 · 318 m
- Runnymede Rd at Maria St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Sep 14, 2022 · 403 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 | Junction Area, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 93 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 17 | 635 | 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 591 Runnymede Rd
The nearest subway station is Runnymede Station (Line 2), about a 20‑minute walk (1.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 13 TTC stops served by the 79, 71, 40, 30 and 26 buses, with about 2,739 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 2.5 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 20 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 263 | 3.4 | fewer than most routes |
| 71 | 226 | 3.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 40 | 322 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
| 30 | 114 | 3.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 26 | 219 | 6.2 | 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: 535 Runnymeade Rd
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 115 High Park Avenue, 1.3 km.219 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 591 Runnymede Rd
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: Summit Micro School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 16, 2026: pass (fail to provide current written policies on management and reporting of communicable disease; fail to provide current written policies on the exclusion of sick children/staff/volunteers).
Last health inspection Oct 27, 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 591 Runnymede Rd
There are 3 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Annette Community Recreation Centre, 584 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Maher Circle Parkette · Maher Ave · 202 m
- Maria Street Parkette · playground · 240 Maria St · 418 m
- Malta Park · outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground · 3179 Dundas St W · 493 m
- Annette Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 333 Annette St · 584 m
- Runnymede Park · ball diamond, playground, sports field, tennis court · 221 Ryding Ave · 624 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
- Malta Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Malta Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 504 m - Runnymede Park Improvements
The City is improving Runnymede Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.Complete · 648 m - George Bell Arena Improvements
The City is improving the George Bell Arena's roof and some of the building’s components to ensure the facility is in a state of good repair.In progress · 686 m - Baird Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
The City is improving the off-leash area for dogs in Baird Park. The improvements will include new fencing, surfacing and accessibility upgrades.In progress · 1.5 km - Baird Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Baird Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city so that everyone can experience the joys and benefits of play for years to come.In progress · 1.5 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 591 Runnymede Rd
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 591 Runnymede Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 2 on record
Permit history: 1 project from 2 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed Apr 24, 2018
Removal of load bearing wall on main floor of existing single family dwelling. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 255527
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: 2 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 591 Runnymede Rd
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
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 more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Waxd Canada (salon or personal services), Queen Liz (take-out or food shop), Sephora (salon or personal services), and 6 more.
625 Runnymede Road (149 m).
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
All new business licences in Junction Area (9)
- Waxd Canada · Salon or personal services · 409 Keele St · 1342 m · licensed Nov 10, 2026
- Queen Liz · Take-out or food shop · 545 Keele St · 1440 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- Sephora · Salon or personal services · 1980 St Clair Ave W · 1358 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Hub Refinished · Second-hand shop · 3113 Dundas St W · 655 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- The Art of Demolition · Second-hand shop · 408 Pacific Ave · 1011 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Resilient Roots Tattoo Collective · Salon or personal services · 2821 Dundas St W · 1419 m · licensed Oct 10, 2026
- Ellinia Hair · Salon or personal services · 3339 Dundas St W · 278 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
- Brazil Pizza House · Take-out or food shop · 2393 St Clair Ave W · 703 m · licensed Sep 4, 2026
- The Onzon Thai Street Food & Bar · Restaurant or bar · 2411 St Clair Ave W · 695 m · licensed Aug 20, 2026
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 3286-3316 Dundas Street West · 6 rental homes to be demolished, 6 replaced · 319 m · approved Apr 22, 2026 · City report
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
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
479 tickets in 2025 on Runnymede Rd between numbers 541 and 641: 267 for other parking offences, 166 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,527 service requests came from postal area M6S, which includes 591 Runnymede Rd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 429 | |
| Tree pruning | 285 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 259 | |
| Injured wildlife | 239 | |
| Hazardous waste pickup | 217 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 203 |
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 591 Runnymede Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 640 tests, Feb 5, 2014 to Oct 12, 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: Junction Area
Junction Area had 14,010 residents in 2021. The median household income was $96,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 42% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 18% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (4.5%), Spanish (3.6%) and Vietnamese (2.6%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, up 6% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.2%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Central Toronto | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | +2% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | +4% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | +6% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | 0% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How the Junction Area 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: Gord Perks, Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park · councillor_perks@toronto.ca · 416-392-7919
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/591-runnymede-rd#sec-history
