720 Kennedy Rd
720 Kennedy Rd is in Kennedy Park, in a registered apartment building built in 1965 with 186 units. A 35‑storey building with 362 homes and shops is under review 58 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 35-storey building with 362 homes and shops is under review, 58 m away.
- Assaults, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Kennedy Park were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 720 Kennedy Rd
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 135-storey building · 362 homes and shops2425 Eglinton Ave E · 58 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built362 homes28,753 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The proposed development consists of a 35-storey tower with a 6-storey mixed-use podium including retail use at grade, three (3) floors of office uses and 362 residential units.File 22 201247 ESC 20 OZ · submitted Sep 8, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 235-storey building · 362 homes and shops2425 Eglinton Ave E · 58 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building362 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The proposed development consists of a 35-storey tower with a 6-storey mixed-use podiumincluding retail use at grade, three (3) floors of office uses and 362 residential units.File 22 201246 ESC 20 SA · submitted Sep 8, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 335-storey building2351 Eglinton Ave E and 9 more addresses · 191 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 a 35-storey mixed-use building atop a 4-storey podium. The proposed development will provide a total GFA of 26,302 sq. m. (283,109 sq. ft.) consisting of 25,807 sq. m. (277,785 sq. ft.) of residential GFA and 495 sq. m. (5,324…File 26 258360 ESC 20 SA · submitted Oct 21, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 10 addresses
2351 Eglinton Ave E · 2353 Eglinton Ave E · 2355 Eglinton Ave E · 2357 Eglinton Ave E · 2359 Eglinton Ave E · 2361 Eglinton Ave E · 2363 Eglinton Ave E · 2365 Eglinton Ave E · 2367 Eglinton Ave E · 2369 Eglinton Ave E
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.
02Safety near 720 Kennedy Rd
Police recorded 118 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 91% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Kennedy Park compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 78 near this address | 98% higher1,522 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 10 near this address | 55% higher122 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 near this address | 39% higher85 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 13 near this address | About the same211 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 13 near this address | 16% lower159 vs 190 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 Kennedy Park
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Kennedy Rd and 672 Kennedy Rd. Kennedy Park ranks 21st in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- 672 Kennedy Rd · Passenger, seriously injured · Aug 13, 2022 · 371 m
- Kennedy Rd at Merrian Rd · Pedestrian and motorcyclist, seriously injured · Aug 7, 2022 · 276 m
- Kennedy Rd at Transway Cres · Motorcyclist, killed · Jul 31, 2022 · 175 m
- 665 Kennedy Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Apr 15, 2022 · 430 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 | Kennedy Park, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 18 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 29 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 29 | 549 | 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.
03Getting around from 720 Kennedy Rd
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), about a 6‑minute walk (0.4 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by the 113, 43, 129, 903 and 34 buses, with about 1,457 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kennedy GO, 0.5 km away, with 34 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 6 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | 180 | 4.0 | about typical |
| 43 | 612 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 129 | 505 | 4.9 | more than most routes |
| 903 | 336 | 4.9 | more than most routes |
| 34 | 694 | 16.5 | 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.
04Schools and child care near 720 Kennedy 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: Salaheddin Islamic School, A Plus Academy Of Advancement. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Jan 7, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jul 21, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 6, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 720 Kennedy Rd
There is 1 park within 500 m. The nearest pool is Knob Hill Park, 2.1 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Eglinton Ravine Park · 2281 Eglinton Ave E · 360 m
- Corvette Junior Public School · 30 Corvette Ave · 541 m
- Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 2467 Eglinton Ave E · 567 m
- Treverton Park · ball diamond, playground · 20 A Oakworth Cres · 639 m
- Corvette Park · ball diamond, cricket pitch field, playground, washroom · 40 Corvette Ave · 663 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
- Kennedy Park-Ionview Local Parks Plan
The City is studying the parks and outdoor spaces in and around the Kennedy Park and Ionview neighbourhoods to identify opportunities for improvement.In progress · 275 m - Jack Goodlad Park Improvements
The City is improving Jack Goodlad Park with proposed upgrades to the splash pad, playground, basketball courts, bocce ball courts, picnic area, lighting and associated pathways.In progress · 1.4 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.
06The building at 720 Kennedy Rd
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 720 Kennedy Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Aug 6, 2026
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Apr 21, 2026
Source: Building Permits · 3 on record
- Property standards, opened Aug 6, 2026: closed
- Heat, opened Jun 1, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Jun 1, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Mar 25, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Jan 15, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 3 projects from 3 permits
- Building work · permit issued · issued Nov 13, 2024
Roof canopy repairs to existing residential building · Permit 24 221167 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · permit issued · issued Mar 30, 2015
Proposal to install one backflow preventer in existing apartment building · Permit 15 131689 - Canopy w/o Enclosure · inspection · issued Oct 17, 2007
free standing canopy over front entrance · Permit 07 250416
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.
07What can be built at 720 Kennedy Rd
RA (Residential Apartment) zoning allows apartment buildings. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 15
Source: Lot coverage overlay
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.
08Around 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.
Amma Pawn Broker (jewellery or gold buyer), Double S Vape (vape shop), Vaika Indian Restaurant (take-out or food shop).
HFS Kennedy Rd Women's Shelter (172 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
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
234 tickets in 2025 on Kennedy Rd between numbers 670 and 770: 223 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 11 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, 6,514 service requests came from postal area M1K, which includes 720 Kennedy Rd. The most common:
| Property standards | 441 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 358 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 213 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 206 | |
| Dumping on private property | 170 | |
| Injured wildlife | 166 |
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.
09Risks and environment at 720 Kennedy Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 66 tests, May 26, 2014 to Jan 22, 2025
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.
10The neighbourhood: Kennedy Park
Kennedy Park had 17,110 residents in 2021. The median household income was $69,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 48% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 24% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 37% of workers commuted by transit and 3% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Bengali (7.6%), Pilipino, Filipino (7.2%) and Tamil (5.8%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Scarborough | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | +3% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | +6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
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