86 Montgomery Rd
86 Montgomery Rd is in Kingsway South, on the City's Heritage Register. It's inside a TRCA flood hazard area.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Inside a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area: ask about flood insurance.
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
- Break-ins in Kingsway South were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M9A.
01What’s planned near 86 Montgomery Rd
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
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
- Private event · 12 Cordova Ave
Continuous concrete pour · Minto (Cordova) LPSept 4, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 · 7 am to 10 pm
522 m away - Annual Lantern Parade · 3216 Bloor St W
Amplified sound · in Tom Riley ParkFri, Nov 13 · 5 to 7 pm
553 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 86 Montgomery Rd
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: laneway rebuild on Chestnut Lane, near Chestnut Hills Cres, 2027 to 2028.
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 86 Montgomery Rd
Police recorded 45 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.
Kingsway South 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 | 7 near this address | 43% higher271 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | About the same58 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 26 near this address | 33% lower513 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 11 near this address | 44% lower126 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 63% lower29 vs 79 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 Kingsway South
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Islington Avr and Dundas Ave. Kingsway South has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Islington Avr at Dundas Ave · Pedestrian, killed · Apr 28, 2026 · 366 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 | Kingsway South, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 45 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 10 | 124 | Lower 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 86 Montgomery Rd
The nearest subway station is Islington Station (Line 2), about a 8‑minute walk (0.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 37, 50, 40 and 937 buses, with about 811 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kipling GO, 1.8 km away, with 20 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 8 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 613 | 7.0 | more than most routes |
| 50 | 105 | 2.1 | fewer than most routes |
| 40 | 322 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
| 937 | 111 | 4.8 | 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: 8 Kings Lynn Rd
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port.1.4 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 86 Montgomery 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: German International School Toronto, Kingsway College School, Academy Of Math And English. 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.
Last health inspection Nov 5, 2025: 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 86 Montgomery Rd
There are 2 parks, 2 playgrounds and 3 community centres within 500 m. The nearest pool is Memorial Pool and Health Club, 287 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Tom Riley Park · ball diamond, outdoor dry pad, pickleball court, playground · 4725 Dundas St W · 186 m
- Central Arena · washroom, wi-fi · 50 Montgomery Rd · 236 m
- Memorial Pool and Health Club · wi-fi · 44 Montgomery Rd · 287 m
- Montgomery's Inn · 4709 Dundas St W · 319 m
- Donnybrook Park · playground · 43 Loyalist Rd · 365 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
- New Parks in the Six Points Neighbourhood
A group of new parks is coming to the Six Points neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.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 86 Montgomery Rd
There are no building orders, by-law investigations or short-term rental registrations on record for 86 Montgomery Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 11 on record
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 7 projects from 11 permits
- Fixtures/Roof Drains: Other · completed Jun 11, 2026
Proposal for new casework involving sink relocations and replacement. Disconnection of dentistry equipment · Permit 25 170644 - Fire Alarm · completed Jun 9, 2026
Proposal to replace the fire alarm system throughout the 3 storey secondary school · Permit 24 230360 - Fire safety system · completed Jun 26, 2024
Revision 01- Fireroof steel joists. Replace light fixtures. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 140031 - Window Replacement · completed Nov 27, 2019
Proposal to replace existing windows with new curtain wall system and replacement of exterior doors. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 269572 - Solar Collector · completed Jul 7, 2026
REVISION - as per the drawingsProposed removal and re-installation of photovoltaic system on existing rooftop.Area 5 and 6 only. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 247987 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed May 7, 2019
Proposal to install 1 backflow prevention device (water only) in existing · Permit 16 131268 - Interior renovation and heating and cooling · completed Mar 24, 2021
HVAC - Replace existing ducts in existing gymnasium as part of interior alterations to replace damaged gymnasium ceiling (RM 160) in Etobicoke Collegiate Institute. · Permit 10 302526
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 86 Montgomery Rd
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
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 (74%) 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.
Psari Breakfast (restaurant or bar).
70 Cordova Avenue (415 m).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1243 Islington Ave | Rezoning approved | 21 | 318 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 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
53 tickets in 2025 on Montgomery Rd between numbers 36 and 136: 43 for other parking offences, 9 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Village of Islington BIA, about 310 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, 5,046 service requests came from postal area M9A, which includes 86 Montgomery Rd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 197 | |
| Property standards | 190 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 187 | |
| Injured wildlife | 154 | |
| Tree pruning | 147 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 137 |
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 86 Montgomery Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 107 tests, Feb 7, 2014 to Jun 3, 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: Kingsway South
Kingsway South had 8,855 residents in 2021. The median household income was $184,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 19% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 49% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 15% of workers commuted by transit and 6% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Polish (2.3%), Ukrainian (2.0%) and Italian (2.0%). 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 Kingsway South compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 24: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Stephen Holyday, Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre · councillor_holyday@toronto.ca · 416-392-4002
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.