6 Townsley St
6 Townsley St is in Weston-Pelham Park. A 39‑storey building with shops with 1,951 homes is under review 125 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 39-storey building with shops with 1,951 homes is under review, 125 m away.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6N.
01What’s planned near 6 Townsley St
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), all in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 139-storey building with shops77 Union St · 125 m away3 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan · Subdivision1,951 homes135,695 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2022. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application to facilitate the redevelopment on the site for a 39-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 8467 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of…File 22 131961 STE 09 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Apr 7, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 22 138162 STE 09 SA (site plan) · submitted Apr 25, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 22 131972 STE 09 SB (subdivision) · submitted Apr 7, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 2Three towers, up to 49 storeys2 Union St and 1 more address · 192 m away2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Subdivision1,364 homes97,921 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes the redevelopment of the site to permit three buildings ranging in height between 39 and 49-storeys. The application proposes 97,921 square metres of gross floor area…All 2 addresses
File 21 235872 STE 09 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Nov 9, 2021 · City record and how to commentFile 21 235877 STE 09 SB (subdivision) · submitted Nov 9, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 3Site plan2 Union St · 231 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners have been reviewing it since 2022. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed St. Clair - Old Weston GO station (Smart Track) by Metrolinx. Proposal comprises:- 3 entrance buildings: main entrance located at south end of site adjacent to Union St. Seconary entrance at north end of sit adjacent to Union St.…File 22 239951 STE 09 SA · submitted Dec 15, 2022 · City record and how to comment
- 4Two towers, up to 37 storeys with shops100 Union St · 241 m away2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan599 homes48,893 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2022. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The proposal is for two towers of 23 and 37 storeys, each with 6 storey podiums, with commercial, retail and residential uses framing the street edge and a park, expanding parkland planned to the south.File 22 166048 STE 09 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Jun 22, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 22 195273 STE 09 SA (site plan) · submitted Aug 24, 2022 · 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.
02Street work near 6 Townsley St
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on West Toronto St, Keele St to Old Stock Yards Road, Q2 2025 to Q2 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 6 Townsley St
Police recorded 60 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.
Weston-Pelham Park 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 | 9 near this address | About the same190 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 43 near this address | 20% lower611 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 26% lower58 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 2 near this address | 45% lower124 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 near this address | 59% lower25 vs 61 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 Weston-Pelham Park
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on St Clair Ave W and Keele St. Weston-Pelham Park has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- St Clair Ave W at Keele St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Aug 6, 2024 · 286 m
- St Clair Ave W at Old Weston Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 19, 2023 · 200 m
- Weston Road at Birdstone Crescent · Passenger, seriously injured · Dec 26, 2022 · 299 m
- 519 Old Weston Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Nov 17, 2022 · 371 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 | Weston-Pelham Park, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 9 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 8 | 94 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 30 | 562 | 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 6 Townsley St
The nearest subway station is Keele Station (Line 2), 2.1 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 13 TTC stops served by the 512 streetcar and the 41, 89, 168 and 127 buses, with about 2,923 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 2.2 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512 | 656 | 5.0 | more than most routes |
| 41 | 757 | 8.9 | more than most routes |
| 89 | 667 | 7.3 | more than most routes |
| 168 | 270 | 4.2 | about typical |
| 127 | 139 | 3.9 | about typical |
| 941 | 151 | 5.9 | 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: 64 Annette St
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 91 Via Italia, 1.6 km.1.2 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 6 Townsley 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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Feb 2, 2026: pass (fail to provide hand washing sinks equipped with liquid soap in diapering areas; fail to provide a waste container for soiled diapers with a tight-fitting foot activated lid, leak proof plastic liner).
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 6 Townsley St
There are 5 parks and 4 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Earlscourt Park, 1.1 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- S.a.d.r.a. Park · outdoor dry pad, outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 455 Weston Rd · 280 m
- Keele-Mulock Parkette · basketball court, playground · 595 Keele St · 298 m
- Turnberry South Park · playground · 31 Alentejo St · 349 m
- Upper Junction Park · playground · 85 Birdstone Cres · 352 m
- Constable Percy Cummins Parkette · 235 Connolly St · 361 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
- S.A.D.R.A. Park Expansion
The City is improving S.A.D.R.A. Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 234 m - New Park at 6 Lloyd Avenue
A new park is coming to 6 Lloyd Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 243 m - Prescott Parkette Improvements
The City is improving Prescott Parkette with new features that will be compatible with the active hydro corridor.In progress · 547 m - New Park at 31 Innes Avenue
A new park is coming to 31 Innes Ave. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved. This project was previously called New Park at 177 Caledonia Road.In progress · 1.0 km - Carlton Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Carlton Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.2 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 6 Townsley St
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 6 Townsley St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 1 on record
- Garbage and waste, opened Feb 26, 2026: closed
- Garbage and waste, opened Sep 10, 2025: closed
- Long grass and weeds, opened Sep 10, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Unknown · completed Sep 18, 2026
Renew permit 323829 revoked as per letter dated may 26th/94 to demolish 4 detached commercial,industrial buildings. Fee=$50.00 sf · Permit 94 017542
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: 4 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 6 Townsley St
E (Employment Industrial) zoning allows workplaces: offices, light industry and warehouses. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 60
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Zone label (x)
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. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Latte Licious Cafe (restaurant or bar), Vers Cafe (restaurant or bar).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 290 Old Weston Rd | Application under review | 18 supportive | 260 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
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
30 tickets in 2025 on Townsley St between numbers 0 and 56: 12 for other parking offences, 8 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
St. Clair Gardens BIA, about 50 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, 7,829 service requests came from postal area M6N, which includes 6 Townsley St. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 345 | |
| Property standards | 327 | |
| Injured wildlife | 262 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 236 | |
| Road plowing | 222 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 213 |
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 6 Townsley St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 306 tests, Jan 14, 2014 to Aug 13, 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: Weston-Pelham Park
Weston-Pelham Park had 10,680 residents in 2021. The median household income was $81,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 41% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 29% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 29% of workers commuted by transit and 9% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (16.8%), Spanish (6.6%) and Vietnamese (3.5%). 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 Weston-Pelham Park 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: Alejandra Bravo, Ward 9 Davenport · Councillor_Bravo@toronto.ca · 416-392-7012
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/6-townsley-st#sec-history
