8 William Kitchen Rd
8 William Kitchen Rd is in Dorset Park. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there is 1 planning application nearby (hearing on Dec 2).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 9 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 1 planning application within 250 m: hearing on Dec 2.
01What’s planned near 8 William Kitchen Rd
1 active planning application within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): hearing on Dec 2. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Minor variance24 Progress Ave · 144 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 1:30 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To modify the existing front yard parking to add two additional parking spaces and to allow for the continued use as a Day Nursery.File A0162/26SC · submitted Oct 21, 2026
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 8 William Kitchen Rd
Police recorded 66 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 34 assaults, 15 car thefts, 11 break-ins, 4 robberies and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Dorset Park in 2025, car thefts and robberies were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Near this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 months | Dorset Parkper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 34 | 672 | 768Dorset Park is about the same |
| Break-ins | 11 | 193 | 190Dorset Park is about the same |
| Car thefts | 15 | 356 | 225Dorset Park is higher |
| Robberies | 4 | 113 | 79Dorset Park is higher |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 73 | 61Dorset Park is about the same |
Thick bar: Dorset Park. Thin grey bar: Toronto. Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Dorset Park
03Getting around from 8 William Kitchen Rd
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 4.6 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by routes 43 and 943, with about 895 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Agincourt GO, 1.6 km away, with 34 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Nearest stop: Progress Ave at William Kitchen Rd West Side.
Nearest stop: Kennedy Rd at Antrim Cres.
Nearest stop: Progress Ave at William Kitchen Rd.
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.
04Schools and families near 8 William Kitchen Rd
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
Share of students meeting the provincial standard; the red tick is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Enquiring Minds Montessori And London School Of Dance. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): two licensed child care centres, one EarlyON centre, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
24 Progress Ave · 93 spaces · toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program
3 Glamorgan Ave · 90 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
1911 Kennedy Rd · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
05The building at 8 William Kitchen Rd
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
9 building permits in the last 5 years, for 3 projects. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
Source: Building Permits · 40 on record
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 8 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 40)
- Sign Building Permit Related · completed Sep 15, 2022
Application for a permit to erect and display five first party, static, illuminated wall signs on the north, west, and south elevations of the building. Signs are located in Ward #21 Scarborough… · Permit 22 144710 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 18, 2022
Proposal for interior alterations to convert existing retail space to a new restaurant - UNIT 300, "Chatime". Convenience address is 18 William Kitchen Rd. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 105742 - Interior Alterations · completed Nov 3, 2022
Proposal for interior alterations for restaurant over 30 seats "Naan and Kebobs" · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 234874 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Mar 31, 2022
To erect and display two illuminated wall signs, displaying static copy at the 1st floor on the north and south elevations.*****EASY FINANCIAL***** · Permit 21 193787 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 3, 2022
Interior alterations to unit 200 "easy financial" · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 152194 - New Building · completed May 5, 2022
Proposal to construct a new 1 storey building with 4 retail units - BUILDING N. Address also referred to as 1-37 William Kitchen Road. See also 20 115792 SA. · 7 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 214225 - Building work · completed Nov 18, 2021
Proposed construction of a mezzanine floor for office use to existing retail store. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 163563 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 25, 2021
REV #3-fire alarm & safetyinterior alterations to retail food store (Foody Mart) Unit C, D · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 228501
06Around 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.
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, and Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown).
07Risks and environment at 8 William Kitchen Rd
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
In postal area M1P, 0 of 47 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M1P is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 0 samples here (0%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 47 tests, Mar 20, 2014 to Sep 4, 2026
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto East station, 4.4 km away, measured 2:00 PM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
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.
08The neighbourhood: Dorset Park
Dorset Park had 24,305 residents in 2021. The median household income was $79,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 40% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 31% 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 Tamil (8.2%), Pilipino, Filipino (7.9%) and Cantonese (5.1%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in Scarborough was $1,832, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.4% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Scarborough | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Dorset Park compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →09Quick answers about 8 William Kitchen Rd
Is 8 William Kitchen Rd in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What is being built near 8 William Kitchen Rd?
There is 1 active planning application within 250 metres (hearing on Dec 2). The closest is at 24 Progress Ave, 144 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Has 8 William Kitchen Rd been renovated?
Yes. The City has 40 building permits on record, 9 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 8 William Kitchen Rd a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is 8 William Kitchen Rd from the subway?
The nearest station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 4.6 km away. 9 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What schools are near 8 William Kitchen Rd?
The closest are Glamorgan Junior Public School, Ellesmere-Statton Public School and Agincourt Collegiate Institute. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How much crime is there near 8 William Kitchen Rd?
Police recorded 66 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 34 assaults, 15 car thefts, 11 break-ins, 4 robberies and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Dorset Park in 2025, car thefts and robberies were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 8, 2026.
When is garbage day at 8 William Kitchen Rd?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 12, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, as of Nov 8, 2026.
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10From the archives
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