735 Oxford St
735 Oxford St is in Mimico-Queensway. There are 3 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Dec 3 about a proposal to add a storey at 11 Cremorne Ave, 82 m away.
- Assaults in Mimico-Queensway were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 10 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians.
01What’s planned near 735 Oxford St
3 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
- 1Rezoning2 Queen Elizabeth Blvd and 10 more addresses · 10 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built1,127 homes83,939 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposal for a mixed-use development consisting of three buildings on two parcelsFile 22 144668 WET 03 OZ · submitted May 10, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 11 addresses
2 Queen Elizabeth Blvd · 7 Queen Elizabeth Blvd · 10 Queen Elizabeth Blvd · 506 Royal York Rd · 514 Royal York Rd · 516 Royal York Rd · 520 Royal York Rd · 522 Royal York Rd · 3 Sinclair St · 5 Sinclair St · 15 Sinclair St
- 2Add a storey11 Cremorne Ave · 82 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 3, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a second-storey rear addition and to convert the existing dwelling into a duplex.File A0324/26EYK · submitted Oct 20, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Minor variance430 Royal York Rd · 193 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 May 1, 2025. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a new nine-storey mixed-use building.File A0036/25EYK · submitted Jan 31, 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.
Noise permits nearby
- 351 Royal York Road · 351 Royal York Rd
Construction · Rinomato Group of CompaniesSept 12, 2026 to Mar 13, 2027 · 6 am to 7 pm
512 m away - 351 Royal York Road · 351 Royal York Rd
Large crane work · Rinomato Group of CompaniesSept 12 to Dec 31 · 6 am to 7 pm
512 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 735 Oxford St
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.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Hydro · Pole Relocation and Ground Rod Install at 49 Evans Ave · 179 m · Jun 16, 2026 to Dec 16, 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 735 Oxford St
Police recorded 31 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.
Mimico-Queensway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 14 near this address | 448% higher4,209 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | About the same66 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 8 near this address | About the same224 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 8 near this address | 30% lower133 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 47% lower42 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 Mimico-Queensway
Traffic safety
10 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 2 were fatal. Most were on Royal York Rd and Gardiner Xwy W. Mimico-Queensway has more of these collisions per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto.
- Evans Ave at Royal York Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Apr 27, 2025 · 183 m
- Gardiner Xwy W at Royal York Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Oct 14, 2024 · 102 m
- Royal York Rd at The Queensway · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 4, 2024 · 488 m
- F G Gardiner Xy E at Royal York Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Jun 9, 2024 · 158 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 | Mimico-Queensway, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 41 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 10 | 205 | About typical |
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 735 Oxford St
The nearest subway station is Royal York Station (Line 2), 3.0 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by the 76, 15 and 80 buses, with about 1,159 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mimico GO, 0.7 km away, with 74 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 221 | 1.8 | fewer than most routes |
| 15 | 86 | 2.1 | fewer than most routes |
| 80 | 211 | 4.2 | about typical |
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: 625 The Queensway
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 2300 Lakeshore Blvd W, 1.3 km.801 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 735 Oxford 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. Private schools within 1 km: Oak Learners, The Mildenhall Montessori School, Behaviour Innovations, Children'S College, Behaviour Innovations, Children'S College. 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 Feb 12, 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 735 Oxford St
There are 2 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Ourland Park, 876 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Alan-Oxford Parkette · playground · 31 Alan Ave · 295 m
- Winslow-Dalesford Parkette · playground · 107 Wesley St · 483 m
- Mimico-Coronation Club House · 10 Judson St · 656 m
- Coronation Park-Etobicoke · playground · 10 Judson St · 662 m
- Saunders Crescent Parkette · 620 Royal York Rd · 670 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
- Coronation Park-Etobicoke Building Improvements
The City is improving the heritage building in Coronation Park-Etobicoke, formerly Mimico Train Station.In progress · 669 m - New Parks Near Portland Street & Audley Street
Two new parks are coming to the Mimico-Queensway neighbourhood as a result of mixed-use development projects.In progress · 730 m - Grand Avenue Park Expansion
The City is expanding Grand Avenue Park by 2.5 hectares.In progress · 886 m - New Park at 1001-1037 The Queensway
A new park is coming to 1001-1037 The Queensway. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.1 km - Amos Waites Park Pool Replacement
The City is replacing the outdoor pool with a new accessible pool and deck. The existing change rooms will be renovated to include universal changing facilities and an accessible washroom. Construction starts on September 10, 2026, in coordination with early seasonal closures of the outdoor washroom and splash pad. Construction is expected to be complete in fall 2027.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.
07The building at 735 Oxford St
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 735 Oxford St.
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.
08What can be built at 735 Oxford St
RM (Residential Multiple Dwelling) zoning allows houses, townhouses and small apartment buildings. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
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 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.
En Vogue Hair Salon & Spa (salon or personal services), Auto Body Stars (auto repair or garage).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430 Royal York Rd | Application under review | 19 | 193 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
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
44 tickets in 2025 on Oxford St between numbers 685 and 785: 44 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Mimico Village BIA, about 150 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, 4,222 service requests came from postal area M8Z, which includes 735 Oxford St. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 208 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 172 | |
| Tree pruning | 154 | |
| Injured wildlife | 154 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 132 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 131 |
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 735 Oxford St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 115 tests, Jan 21, 2014 to Mar 23, 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: Mimico-Queensway
Mimico-Queensway had 17,045 residents in 2021. The median household income was $84,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 47% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 22% 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 Polish (4.3%), Tibetan (3.4%) and Portuguese (2.4%). 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 Mimico-Queensway 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: 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 12, 2026.