68 Spadina Rd
68 Spadina Rd is in the Annex, in a registered apartment building built in 1963 with 157 units. An 18‑storey building with 121 homes is under appeal 237 m away and Brunswick Ave is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- An 18-storey building with 121 homes is under appeal, 237 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 in the Annex were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Brunswick Ave, 278 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 68 Spadina Rd
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Laneway suite24 Kendal Ave · 197 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To construct a two-storey ancillary building with second storey front and rear terraces. This building will contain 4 parking spaces (two within the basement and two at-grade) as well as one laneway suite.File A0862/22TEY · submitted Jul 19, 2022 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 218-storey building · 121 homes262 St George St and 2 more addresses · 237 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built121 homes8,757 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Appealed on April 24, 2026.Combined Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment for an 18-storey building containing 121 dwelling units, and the adaptive re-use of the heritage listed buildings at 262 and 264 St. George Street.Public notice · Jun 27, 2025Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 262-266 St. George Street. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 102375 STE 11 OZ · submitted Jan 8, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
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 68 Spadina Rd
3 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Brunswick Ave, Barton Ave to Wells St, Q3 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 68 Spadina Rd
Police recorded 202 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
The Annex 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 | 34 near this address | 104% higher387 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 near this address | 88% higher114 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 149 near this address | 41% higher1,081 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 7 near this address | About the same81 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 7 near this address | 48% lower117 vs 225 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 Annex
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Spadina Rd and Bernard Ave. Annex has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Spadina Rd at Bernard Ave · Driver, seriously injured · Oct 14, 2024 · 42 m
- St George St at admiral rd · Cyclist, seriously injured · Mar 6, 2024 · 491 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 | Annex, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 23 | 205 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 16 | 232 | 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 68 Spadina Rd
The nearest subway station is Spadina Station (Line 1 and 2), about a 4‑minute walk (0.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by the 510 and 506 streetcars and the 127 bus, with about 1,134 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 3.5 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1, 2 · about 4 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 510 | 746 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 127 | 139 | 3.9 | about typical |
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | 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: 19 Spadina Rd
City-run (Green P): 6 Level 2 ports. Next: 365 Lippincott St, 650 m.314 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 68 Spadina 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: Taddle Creek Montessori School, Howlett Academy School, Royal St George'S College School - Jr School, Royal St Georges College School - Advancement, Royal St George'S College- Sr School and 9 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): seven licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection May 14, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection May 14, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection May 11, 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 68 Spadina Rd
There are 7 parks and 3 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Hillcrest Community Centre, 1.3 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Gwendolyn Macewen Parkette · 33 Walmer Rd · 198 m
- Jean Sibelius Square · picnic site, playground, washroom · 50 Kendal Ave · 277 m
- Huron Street Playground · dog off-leash area, playground · 495 Huron St · 330 m
- Paul Martel Park · 10 Madison Ave · 373 m
- St. Alban's Square · 90 Howland Ave · 440 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
- Huron-Washington Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground at Huron-Washington Parkette. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 588 m - New Park at 51 Sussex Avenue
A new park is coming to 51 Sussex Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 703 m - New Park at Macpherson Avenue
A new park is coming to Macpherson Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 713 m - Queen's Park North Revitalization
The City is proposing enhancements to Queen's Park, building on improvements completed in 2019.In progress · 1.2 km - Ramsden Park Ice Rink Improvements
The City is improving the artificial ice rink at Ramsden Park with state-of-good-repair upgrades to the building’s change rooms and washrooms, as well as repairs to the rink’s refrigeration systems and dasher boards.In progress · 1.3 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 68 Spadina Rd
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 68 Spadina Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Oct 6, 2026
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 16 on record
- Property standards, opened Nov 6, 2026: still open
- Zoning, opened Oct 14, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Jun 1, 2026: closed
- Heat, opened Jun 1, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Dec 8, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 7 projects from 16 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed Mar 12, 2024
Proposal for interior alterations in the laundry room.(related to 20 210119 MSA 01 MS) · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 151298 - Canopy w/o Enclosure · completed Jun 28, 2022
New exterior entrance canopy to existing residential building · Permit 21 168335 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 3, 2024
REVISION#2: space previously designed as storage room changed to a service space as an extension to existing mechanical room. Reconfigure the existing ground floor area adjacent to the second exit… · 7 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 148683 - Building work · completed Mar 18, 2024
Revision 01 - Revision on laundry room (related to 23 151298 BLD 00 BA)Proposal for changes to laundry room in existing residential apartment building · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 210119 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Jul 28, 2022
Proposal for parking garage and podium deck repairs to existing residential building. · Permit 19 191969 - Sprinklers · completed Aug 4, 2022
Revision #1 - relocated fire department connection. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 193918 - Building work · completed Aug 4, 2022
enclose entrance on ground floor to existing building · Permit 14 103591
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 68 Spadina 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)
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.
McDonald's (restaurant or bar), Royal Cut Father and Son Barbershop (salon or personal services), First House (salon or personal services), and 15 more.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
Native Child & Family - Spadina (88 m), YMCA Sprott House (281 m), Covenant House - Madison (396 m).
All new business licences in Annex (18)
- McDonald's · Restaurant or bar · 826 Yonge St · 1472 m · licensed Nov 4, 2026
- Royal Cut Father and Son Barbershop · Salon or personal services · 122-124 Cumberland St · 1101 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- First House · Salon or personal services · 188 Davenport Rd · 973 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Lisa Dinh Hair Studio · Salon or personal services · 651 Dupont St · 1250 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Agora Yorkville · Restaurant or bar · 105 Scollard St · 1105 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Yk Beauty Bar · Salon or personal services · 800 Bathurst St · 725 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
- Mom's Recipes · Restaurant or bar · 136 Avenue Rd · 841 m · licensed Sep 25, 2026
- Sammie's Sandwiches · Restaurant or bar · 594 Bloor St W · 849 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Hello Nori · Restaurant or bar · 1250 Bay St · 1249 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Angora Studio · Salon or personal services · 2A Gibson Ave · 1469 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Black and White Gentlemen's Barbershop · Salon or personal services · 369 Davenport Rd · 625 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Target Park · Parking lot · 44 Walmer Rd · 182 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 Spadina Rd | Occupied | 10 | 251 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 145 St. George Street · 130 rental homes to be demolished, 142 replaced · 491 m · approved Jul 19, 2023 · 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 9, 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
445 tickets in 2025 on Spadina Rd between numbers 18 and 118: 339 for other parking offences, 40 for unpaid parking.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Bloor Annex BIA, about 280 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, 5,567 service requests came from postal area M5R, which includes 68 Spadina Rd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 311 | |
| Property standards | 249 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 194 | |
| Injured wildlife | 175 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 155 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 152 |
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 68 Spadina Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 253 tests, Jan 22, 2014 to Aug 27, 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: Annex
Annex had 29,300 residents in 2021. The median household income was $85,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 59% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 32% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (2.5%), Spanish (2.2%) and Cantonese (1.8%). 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 Annex compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Nov 24: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Dianne Saxe, Ward 11 University-Rosedale · Councillor_Saxe@toronto.ca · 416-392-4009
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/68-spadina-rd#sec-history








