96 Glendale Ave
96 Glendale Ave is in High Park-Swansea. Parkdale Rd is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Parkdale Rd, 172 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 96 Glendale Ave
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and one decided recently. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Garden suite81 Indian Rd · 177 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To alter the existing one-storey detached ancillary building (garage) by constructing a complete second storey addition (containing two parking spaces and storage on the ground floor with one garden suite on the second storey, the second…File A0725/26TEY · submitted Oct 15, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 2Garage or parking134 Indian Rd · 202 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage/storage space) in the rear yard of the property. The existing ancillary buildings (sheds) will be demolished.File A0480/26TEY · submitted Jun 29, 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 is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Street work near 96 Glendale Ave
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Parkdale Rd, Glendale Ave to Indian Rd, Q2 to Q4 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 224 Garden Ave · 211 m · May 28, 2026 to Nov 28, 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 96 Glendale Ave
Police recorded 57 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 | 14 near this address | 21% higher229 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 39 near this address | 39% lower466 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 41% lower47 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 2 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
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 was fatal. Most were on Parkside Dr and Spring Rd. High Park-Swansea ranks 85th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Parkside Dr at Spring Rd · Driver and passenger, killed; driver, seriously injured · Oct 12, 2021 · 332 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 | 1 | 9 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 49 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 11 | 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 96 Glendale Ave
The nearest subway station is Keele Station (Line 2), about a 24‑minute walk (1.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by the 504 and 501 streetcars and the 80 bus, with about 948 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 1.6 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | 1,782 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 80 | 211 | 4.2 | about typical |
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | 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: 430 Roncesvalles Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 2251 Dundas St W, 1.3 km.1.0 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 96 Glendale Ave
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: High Park Gardens Montessori School, Mary Mother Of God School, Academy Of Enlightened Minds. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 29, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 24, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 28, 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 96 Glendale Ave
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is High Park, 1.0 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Grafton Avenue Park · 23 Roncesvalles Ave · 586 m
- Beaty Boulevard Parkette · 1575 King St W · 694 m
- Budapest Park · beach, outdoor fitness equipment, playground, washroom · 1575 Lake Shore Blvd W · 696 m
- Sunnyside Park · beach, picnic site, playground, washroom · 1755 Lake Shore Blvd W · 702 m
- Charles G. Williams Park · basketball court, playground · 75 Wabash Ave · 829 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
- Western Beaches Public Realm Plan
The City is developing the Western Beaches Public Realm Plan to update improvements to the Western Beaches, a four-kilometre stretch between the mouth of the Humber River and the eastern edge of Marilyn Bell Park.In progress · 790 m - Charles G. Williams Park Improvements and Expansion
The City is improving Charles G. Williams Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 845 m - Wabash Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Sorauren Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 959 m - High Park Movement Strategy Implementation
The High Park Movement Strategy will rethink the travel network serving High Park in the context of the city's growing population, changing travel patterns, and the impacts of COVID-19.In progress · 1.0 km - High Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
To help protect High Park's Environmentally Significant Area, improvements are being made to the off-leash area's fencing, gates and signage.In progress · 1.1 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 96 Glendale Ave
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 96 Glendale Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 4 on record
Permit history: 2 projects from 4 permits
- Addition(s) · completed Mar 5, 2018
To construct new addition to replace an existing addition with deck. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 14 111438 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 5, 2018
To complete interior alterations to the second floor of the dwelling to construct a washroom. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 14 115322
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: 1 with a green roof and 1 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 96 Glendale Ave
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. 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)
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 more than at 92% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Salon or personal services, McDonald's Restaurants (restaurant or bar), Veronika's Pastry Studio (restaurant or bar), and 2 more.
All new business licences in High Park-Swansea (5)
- Salon or personal services · 2333 Dundas St W · 1446 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- McDonald's Restaurants · Restaurant or bar · 2299 Bloor St W · 2366 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Veronika's Pastry Studio · Restaurant or bar · 2469 Bloor St W · 2758 m · licensed Aug 24, 2026
- Kobel Beauty Bar · Salon or personal services · 2482 Bloor St W · 2854 m · licensed Aug 18, 2026
- 850 Degrees · Restaurant or bar · 2197 Bloor St W · 2106 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
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
1,372 tickets in 2025 on Glendale Ave between numbers 46 and 146: 1,265 for parking without a permit, 42 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Roncesvalles Village BIA, about 250 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, 5,261 service requests came from postal area M6R, which includes 96 Glendale Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 298 | |
| Injured wildlife | 241 | |
| Property standards | 189 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 176 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 160 | |
| Damaged bins | 143 |
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 96 Glendale Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 472 tests, Jan 28, 2014 to Sep 15, 2026
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.
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 →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/96-glendale-ave#sec-history
