87 Brule Gdns
87 Brule Gdns is in High Park-Swansea. 117 homes was approved 177 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Inside TRCA's regulated area: additions or grading may need a TRCA permit.
- 117 homes was approved, 177 m away.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6S.
01What’s planned near 87 Brule Gdns
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and two decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Addition307 Riverside Dr · 118 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Aug 4, 2021. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To convert the existing three-storey six-unit apartment building to a three-storey 13-unit apartment building by constructing a rear three-storey addition.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Aug 23, 2021. Status: decision issued.
File A0291/21TEY · submitted Mar 9, 2021 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 2117 homes2442 Bloor St W and 4 more addresses · 177 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units117 homes
It has been approved.
Draft Plan of Condominium for 117 units.File 26 198512 STE 04 CD · submitted Jul 8, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
2442 Bloor St W · 2444 Bloor St W · 2446 Bloor St W · 2450 Bloor St W · 2452 Bloor St W
- 312-storey building · 91 homes and shops2465 Bloor St W and 2 more addresses · 248 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built91 homes8,249 m² of floor space
The Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB) approved it.
Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 12-storey mixed use building. The proposed development provides 91 new residential units and 260sqm of at grade retail uses with a total gross floor area of 8249.1 square metres,…Public notice · Mar 14, 2024Notice of Public Meeting - Request to Amend Zoning By-Law - 2453-2469 (2461) Bloor Street West. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 23 181154 STE 04 OZ · submitted Jul 28, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
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.
02Street work near 87 Brule Gdns
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Rivercrest Rd, near Jane St, Q2 to Q4 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 66 Brule Gdns · 82 m · Jun 17, 2026 to Dec 17, 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 87 Brule Gdns
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.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | High Park-Swansea compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 8 near this address | 21% higher229 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 13 near this address | 39% lower466 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 41% lower47 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 6 near this address | 60% lower89 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 62% lower23 vs 61 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 High Park-Swansea
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021. Most were on Bloor St W and 2526 Bloor St W. High Park-Swansea has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- Bloor St W at 2526 Bloor St W · E-scooter or e-bike rider, seriously injured · Aug 26, 2025 · 212 m
- Bloor St W at Jane St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · May 20, 2021 · 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 | High Park-Swansea, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 9 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 49 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 1 | 137 | 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 87 Brule Gdns
The nearest subway station is Jane Station (Line 2), about a 8‑minute walk (0.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 3 TTC stops served by the 149 bus, with about 338 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 3.3 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 8 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | 99 | 2.6 | fewer 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: 265 Armadale Ave
City-run (Green P): 8 Level 2, 1 fast ports. Next: 8 Kings Lynn Rd, 1.4 km.658 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 87 Brule Gdns
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: Blyth Academy School - Etobicoke, Erudite Elementary School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 87 Brule Gdns
There are 3 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Swansea Community Recreation Centre, 915 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Traymore Park · outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 5 Traymore Cres · 226 m
- Sunnybrook Parkette · 25 Sunnybrook Rd · 464 m
- King's Mill Park · dog off-leash area · 9 Catherine St · 493 m
- Old Mill Site Park · tennis court · 5 Catherine St · 531 m
- Lucy Maud Montgomery Park · 222 Riverside Dr · 570 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
- Park Lawn Park New Basketball Court
The City is proposing to add a new basketball court to Park Lawn Park.In progress · 1.2 km - Park Lawn Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground and adding a new pathway in Park Lawn Park.In progress · 1.2 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 87 Brule Gdns
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 87 Brule Gdns.
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: 5 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 87 Brule Gdns
RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. 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.
a new salon or personal services, McDonald's Restaurants (restaurant or bar), Veronika's Pastry Studio (restaurant or bar), and 2 more.
2500 Bloor Street West (216 m).
All new business licences in High Park-Swansea (5)
- A new salon or personal services · 2333 Dundas St W · 3034 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- McDonald's Restaurants · Restaurant or bar · 2299 Bloor St W · 830 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Veronika's Pastry Studio · Restaurant or bar · 2469 Bloor St W · 376 m · licensed Aug 24, 2026
- Kobel Beauty Bar · Salon or personal services · 2482 Bloor St W · 255 m · licensed Aug 18, 2026
- 850 Degrees · Restaurant or bar · 2197 Bloor St W · 1164 m · licensed Aug 14, 2026
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
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
34 tickets in 2025 on Brule Gdns between numbers 37 and 137: 26 for parking without a permit, 8 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Bloor West Village BIA, about 210 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, 7,527 service requests came from postal area M6S, which includes 87 Brule Gdns. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 429 | |
| Tree pruning | 285 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 259 | |
| Injured wildlife | 239 | |
| Hazardous waste pickup | 217 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 203 |
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 87 Brule Gdns
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 640 tests, Feb 5, 2014 to Oct 12, 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: High Park-Swansea
High Park-Swansea had 22,665 residents in 2021. The median household income was $101,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 40% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 38% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 14% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Polish (3.2%), Spanish (2.4%) and Russian (1.7%). 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 High Park-Swansea compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 11: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 18: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Gord Perks, Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park · councillor_perks@toronto.ca · 416-392-7919
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 10, 2026.