9 Shortt St
9 Shortt St is in Briar Hill-Belgravia. An 11‑storey building with 133 homes is under appeal 194 m away and Hunter Ave is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Dec 9 about a new house at 217 Ennerdale Rd, 228 m away.
- An 11-storey building with 133 homes is under appeal, 194 m away.
- Hunter Ave, 216 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6E.
01What’s planned near 9 Shortt St
5 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): five 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
- 124-storey building with shops2402 Dufferin St and 7 more addresses · 90 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built505 homes31,652 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Zoning by-law amendment to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for a 24-storey mixed use building and a 9-storey apartment building. the proposed total non-residential gross floor area is 883 square metres, and the proposed…File 21 235229 NNY 08 OZ · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 8 addresses
2402 Dufferin St · 2404 Dufferin St · 2406 Dufferin St · 2408 Dufferin St · 2418 Dufferin St · 4 Ramsden Rd · 6 Ramsden Rd · 10 Ramsden Rd
- 2Subdivision2402 Dufferin St and 7 more addresses · 90 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft plan of subdivision for 5 blocks.File 21 235231 NNY 08 SB · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 8 addresses
2402 Dufferin St · 2404 Dufferin St · 2406 Dufferin St · 2408 Dufferin St · 2418 Dufferin St · 4 Ramsden Rd · 6 Ramsden Rd · 10 Ramsden Rd
- 324-storey building with shops2402 Dufferin St and 7 more addresses · 90 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.
Site Plan approval to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for a 24-storey mixed use building and a 9-storey apartment building. the proposed total non-residential gross floor area is 883 square metres, and the proposed residential…File 21 235230 NNY 08 SA · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 8 addresses
2402 Dufferin St · 2404 Dufferin St · 2406 Dufferin St · 2408 Dufferin St · 2418 Dufferin St · 4 Ramsden Rd · 6 Ramsden Rd · 10 Ramsden Rd
- 411-storey building · 133 homes1141 Roselawn Ave · 194 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built135 homes8,507 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The proposed OPA and ZBA is looking to permit a 11-storey residential development which will result in 9689 square metres of residential GFA. The development will have a total of 133 units, 94 parking spaces and 163 bicycle parking spaces.File 21 251175 NNY 08 OZ · submitted Dec 23, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 5New house217 Ennerdale Rd · 228 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 9, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (houseplex) with a rear ground floor landing with stairs, a rear basement walkout, and three rear platforms (stair landings on all three levels) with rear exterior staircases (leading to…File A0696/26TEY · submitted Sep 24, 2026 · 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.
02Street work near 9 Shortt St
7 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Hunter Ave, Dynevor Rd to Dufferin St, Q2 to Q4 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Water connection at 1863 Eglinton Ave W · 94 m · Nov 21, 2025 to Dec 31, 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 9 Shortt St
Police recorded 144 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 94% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Briar Hill-Belgravia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 18 near this address | 17% higher263 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 29 near this address | About the same208 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 13 near this address | About the same73 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 79 near this address | 11% lower685 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 near this address | 19% lower49 vs 61 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 Briar Hill-Belgravia
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Eglinton Ave W and Dufferin St. Briar Hill-Belgravia has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Fairbank Ave at Eglinton Ave W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 11, 2026 · 116 m
- Dufferin St at Eglinton Ave W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Mar 20, 2025 · 135 m
- Dufferin St at Eglinton Ave W · Pedestrian, killed · Nov 13, 2023 · 122 m
- 1854 Eglinton Ave W at 1854 Eglinton Ave W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 22, 2021 · 74 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 | Briar Hill-Belgravia, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 7 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 15 | 172 | 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 9 Shortt St
The nearest subway station is Cedarvale Station (Line 1), about a 20‑minute walk (1.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by the 5 streetcar and the 29, 34 and 929 buses, with about 1,796 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 3.0 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 20 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 970 | 9.1 | more than most routes |
| 34 | 694 | 16.5 | more than most routes |
| 929 | 613 | 6.9 | 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: 168 Chiltern Hill Rd
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2 ports. Next: 91 Via Italia, 2.2 km.2.0 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 9 Shortt 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: Lycee Francais De Toronto, Balanced Education Network B.E.N. School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Sep 24, 2025: pass.
Last health inspection Jun 12, 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 9 Shortt St
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is Fairbank Memorial Park, 561 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Walter Saunders Memorial Park · basketball court, outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 440 Hopewell Ave · 517 m
- Senator Peter Bosa Parkette · 725 Vaughan Rd · 537 m
- Fairbank Memorial Park · ball diamond, basketball court, playground · 2213 Dufferin St · 561 m
- Fairbank Memorial Community Centre · wi-fi · 2213 Dufferin St · 603 m
- J.t. Watson Parkette · playground · 605 Ridelle Ave · 613 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
- Beltline Trail Commemorative Stations
Two new interpretive installations are being added along the trail to commemorate the Belt Line Railway as a part of Toronto’s Heritage.In progress · 367 m - York Beltline Trail Extension
The City is extending the York Beltline Trail. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.1 km - Beltline Trail Commemorative Stations
Two new interpretive installations are being added along the trail to commemorate the Belt Line Railway as a part of Toronto’s Heritage.In progress · 1.1 km - Glen Long Park New Splash Pad & Sports Court
The City is adding a new splash pad and sports court to Glen Long Park.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 9 Shortt St
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 9 Shortt St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 1 on record
- Garbage and waste, opened Jul 3, 2026: still open
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Other(TS) · examiner's notice sent · issued Jul 8, 2025
Proposal for adding new 40'x8' shipping container installation for parcel temporary storage and distribution. Install July 25,2025 and remove March 01 2026. · Permit 25 190452
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: 2 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 9 Shortt St
CR (Commercial Residential) zoning allows shops and offices on the ground floor with homes above, typical of main streets. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 40
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.
Ceylontro Kitchen (restaurant or bar), Crown Auto Group (auto repair or garage), La Perra Peluda Latin Market (take-out or food shop).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Shortt St | Rezoning approved | 138 | 0 m |
| 1886 Eglinton Ave W | Under construction | 51 | 46 m |
| 775 Vaughan Rd | Application under review | 117 | 370 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (4)
- 1711-1741 Eglinton Avenue West · 8 rental homes to be demolished, 8 replaced · 416 m · approved Jul 23, 2025 · City report
- 1675 and 1685 Eglinton Avenue West · 75 rental homes to be demolished, 75 replaced · 449 m · approved Jul 23, 2025 · City report
- 775-783 Vaughan Road and 680-690 Northcliffe Boulevard · 14 rental homes to be demolished, 16 replaced · 370 m · approved Jul 19, 2023 · City report
- 632-652 Northcliffe Boulevard · 9 rental homes to be demolished, 11 replaced · 418 m · approved Jul 19, 2023 · City report
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
8 tickets in 2025 on Shortt St between numbers 0 and 59: 8 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Fairbank Village BIA, which includes this address. 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, 9,646 service requests came from postal area M6E, which includes 9 Shortt St. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 512 | |
| Property standards | 417 | |
| Road plowing | 299 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 297 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 241 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 225 |
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 9 Shortt St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 434 tests, Jan 13, 2014 to Oct 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: Briar Hill-Belgravia
Briar Hill-Belgravia had 14,575 residents in 2021. The median household income was $81,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 52% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 35% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 36% 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 Pilipino, Filipino (9.2%), Portuguese (8.4%) and Spanish (6.0%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across York (the former City of York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,067 a month in October 2025, up 2% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.3%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,381 | 0% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,706 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,067 | +2% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,547 | -6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, York (the former City of York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Briar Hill-Belgravia compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Mike Colle, Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence · councillor_colle8@toronto.ca · 416-338-2500
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/9-shortt-st#sec-history
