Palmerston-Little Italy
Palmerston-Little Italy is a west-end neighbourhood of about 13,000 people, next to Annex, Dovercourt Village, Dufferin Grove and four other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Bathurst, Christie and Ossington stations (Line 2) are in or next to it. Its main shopping streets are Bloor St W and College St. It stands out for how many garden and laneway suites are being built and its many short-term rentals.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Bloor St W to the north, Bathurst St to the east, College St to the south and Dovercourt Rd to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 13 active planning proposals in Palmerston-Little Italy, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Two have hearings coming up; the first is 262 Concord Ave on Nov 25, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, nine are waiting for a decision and two are under appeal. Another two were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (2)
Under appeal (2)
Waiting for a decision (9)
Decided recently (2)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Planning rules
Parts of it are in the Christie, Ossington and Bathurst major transit station areas, where minimum densities are set to bring more homes and jobs near transit.
City of Toronto Heritage Conservation Districts and Major Transit Station Areas. Each address report shows the zoning for that lot.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 9 noise exemption permits were issued in Palmerston-Little Italy: 9 for amplified sound at events.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
02 · Safety
Rank by crime →In 2025, 164 major crimes were reported in Palmerston-Little Italy: 1,167 per 100,000 residents, 12% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 69th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Robberies were 114 per 100,000, 46% above the citywide rate (78) and the 27th highest in Toronto, while car thefts and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports rose from 142 in 2024 to 164 in 2025, mostly assaults (69 to 92) and robberies (8 to 16).
Palmerston-Little Italy compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 46% higher114 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 35% higher256 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 15% lower655 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 49% lower114 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 54% lower28 vs 61 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 72 | 92 | up 28% |
| Car thefts | 10 | 16 | up 60% |
| Break-ins | 32 | 36 | up 13% |
| Robberies | 9 | 16 | nearly doubled |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 4 | new since then |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 15 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 32 | 244 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 21 | 160 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, six collisions in Palmerston-Little Italy killed or seriously injured someone, the 68th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Four involved pedestrians. Most were on Bloor St W and College St.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Bathurst, Christie and Ossington stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 2). Inside the neighbourhood, 33 TTC stops are served by the 511 Bathurst and 506 Carlton streetcars and the 63 Ossington and 94 Wellesley buses.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Bathurst StationLine 2
- Christie StationLine 2
- Ossington StationLine 2
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Ossington | about 194 | 3.0 | |
| 511 Bathurst Streetcar | about 172 | 3.9 | |
| 506 Carlton Streetcar | about 131 | 7.5 · high | |
| 94 Wellesley | about 61 | 4.2 |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossington Ave Lane 2 N of College and W of Ossington to Dewson St | 15,700 | 54 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Bloor St W Manning Ave to Clinton St | 10,100 | 39 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Dovercourt Rd Dewson St to Hepbourne St | 9,800 | 44 km/h | Sep 2025 |
| Harbord St Grace St to Joe Pantalone Lane | 6,800 | 45 km/h | Jun 2022 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford St Harbord St to Lane S of Bloor and W of Montrose | 1,400 | 44 km/h | Jun 2017 |
| Delaware Ave College St to Dewson St | 492 | 42 km/h | May 2017 |
| Roxton Rd Harbord St to Lane N of Harbord and E of Roxton | 632 | 41 km/h | Sep 2021 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Four elementary schools, two Grade 7–8 schools and four secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the four with Grade 6 results, all four beat the Toronto average in reading; all four beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are six licensed child care centres with 662 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (6)
- Centro Clinton Day Care Centre $10 a day
460 Manning Ave · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age174 spaces - Lullaboo Childcare Center (College) $10 a day
860 College St · infants, toddlers, preschool149 spaces - Dewson Street YMCA $10 a day
65 Concord Ave · kindergarten, school-age127 spaces - Montrose Child Care Centre $10 a day
301 Montrose Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age117 spaces - - Bloor Christie $10 a day
703 Bloor St W · infants, toddlers, preschool56 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Palmerston-Little Italy has four parks, two of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (21st fewest per resident in Toronto). It has two wading pools but no indoor or outdoor public pool. Its streets have 3,487 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, silver maple and honey locust: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (62nd most per resident in Toronto). The City has 15 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Bickford Park | 2.8 |
| Art Eggleton Park | 0.6 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
| Amenity | Palmerston-Little Italy | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 4 | 8 | Art Eggleton Park, Bickford Park, Healey Willan Park and 1 more |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 | Art Eggleton Park, Healey Willan Park |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre, Native Youth Resource Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Palmerston-Little Italy. Nearest: Dufferin Grove Park, just over the border in Dufferin Grove. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Palmerston-Little Italy. Nearest: Christie Pits Park, just over the border in Dovercourt Village. |
| Wading pools | 2 | 0 | Art Eggleton Park, Healey Willan Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Palmerston-Little Italy. Nearest: Hto Park, 2.6 km away in Harbourfront-CityPlace. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Palmerston-Little Italy. Nearest: Dovercourt Park, just over the border in Dovercourt Village. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Palmerston-Little Italy. Nearest: Christie Pits Park, just over the border in Dovercourt Village. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Palmerston-Little Italy. Nearest: Christie Pits Park, just over the border in Dovercourt Village. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Palmerston-Little Italy. Nearest: Salem Parkette, just over the border in Dovercourt Village. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Bickford Park, Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre · 1 of 2 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 371 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (22nd most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 111 garden and laneway suites, more than any other neighbourhood. In all, permits have added 675 homes since 2021, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood.
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 4 building permits in Palmerston-Little Italy included a green roof, the 72nd most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
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 averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, $402 more than the Toronto average. More than half of households here (59%) rent, and 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 15 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 88 out of 100. There are 97 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (7th most in Toronto). There are seven licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site. 10 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood; the largest project is 455 Palmerston Blvd, with 10 affordable homes.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). Vacancy 3.2% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 13,120 people lived here. The median household income was $88,000, the 61st highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 33% walk or cycle to work, more than six times the typical neighbourhood; 24% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
13,120 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Portuguese 6.2%, Italian 3.5%, Cantonese 2.9%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 223 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and salons and personal services. Most are on Bloor St W and College St. In the last 90 days, five businesses got new licences; the newest is Batch Cookies, a take-out or food shop at 34 Lennox St.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars119
- Salons and personal services43
- Take-out and food shops37
- Laundromats and dry cleaners6
- Smoke and vape shops4
Streets with the most
- Bloor St W95
- College St89
- Harbord St15
- Manning Ave7
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Bloorcourt Village, College Promenade, Korea Town, Little Italy and Mirvish Village are Business Improvement Areas in Palmerston-Little Italy. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Palmerston-Little Italy has 65 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (32nd most in Toronto). No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 65 properties on the Heritage Register (32 designated, 33 listed), 32nd most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6G, 5 of 536 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (0.9%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6H, 13 of 538 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.4%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Dianne Saxe · Ward 11 University-Rosedale profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 9,258 service requests came from postal area M6G, which covers most of Palmerston-Little Italy. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 593 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 309 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 307 | |
| Property standards | 294 | |
| Tree pruning | 279 | |
| Injured wildlife | 269 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
Every figure, with ranks
| Measure | Palmerston-Little Italy | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 371 | 184 | 22nd |
| Active planning proposals | 13 | 11 | 70th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 111 | 26 | 1st |
| New homes since 2021 | 675 | 797 | 85th |
| Short-term rentals | 97 | 21 | 7th |
| Heritage properties | 65 | 5 | 32nd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 15 | 18 | 89th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,167 | 1,107 | 69th |
| Assaults | 655 | 637 | 73rd |
| Break-ins | 256 | 173 | 31st |
| Car thefts | 114 | 193 | 125th |
| Robberies | 114 | 70 | 27th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 28 | 46 | 121st |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 15 | 6 | 33rd |
| Bicycle thefts | 244 | 31 | 11th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 160 | 212 | 116th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 13,120 | 16,813 | 111th |
| Median household income | $88,000 | $85,000 | 61st |
| Households that rent | 58.6% | 45.5% | 36th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 42.9% | 39.0% | 40th |
| Commute by transit | 24.2% | 25.8% | 92nd |
| Walk or cycle to work | 32.8% | 5.3% | 11th |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% | 16.3% | 89th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 4.6 | 5.1 | 91st |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 3.0 | 5.0 | 138th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.7 | 2.1 | 101st |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 266 | 228 | 62nd |
| Affordable homes coming | 10 | 19 | 84th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 15 | 10 | 42nd |
| Park and open space, share of land | 2.6% | 7.8% | 140th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.3 | 1.6 | 141st |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 1,878 | 410 | 8th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 4 | 4 | 72nd |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 72 | 84 | 79 | 69 | 92 |
| Break-ins | 32 | 37 | 35 | 44 | 36 |
| Car thefts | 10 | 27 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
| Robberies | 9 | 11 | 20 | 8 | 16 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Total | 123 | 167 | 158 | 142 | 164 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Palmerston-Little Italy | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 655 | 768 | 73rd |
| Break-ins | 256 | 190 | 31st |
| Car thefts | 114 | 225 | 125th |
| Robberies | 114 | 78 | 27th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 28 | 61 | 121st |
| Total | 1,167 | 1,322 | 69th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Palmerston-Little Italy | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 72 | 84 | 79 | 69 | 92 | 655 | 768 | 73rd |
| Break-ins | 32 | 37 | 35 | 44 | 36 | 256 | 190 | 31st |
| Car thefts | 10 | 27 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 114 | 225 | 125th |
| Robberies | 9 | 11 | 20 | 8 | 16 | 114 | 78 | 27th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 28 | 61 | 121st |
| Total | 123 | 167 | 158 | 142 | 164 | 1,167 | 1,322 | 69th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 353 | 51 |
| 2022 | 420 | 54 |
| 2023 | 377 | 46 |
| 2024 | 392 | 96 |
| 2025 | 373 | 118 |
| 2026 | 334 | 310 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Central Toronto | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | $1,492 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | $1,842 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | $2,317 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | $3,194 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (15)
Hearing coming up (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 262 Concord Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 25 | A0724/26TEY |
| 541 Euclid Ave | Laneway suite | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 9 | A0680/26TEY |
Under appeal (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 429 Montrose Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Dec 2021 | A1474/21TEY |
| 614 Manning Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Apr 2014 | A0423/14TEY |
Waiting for a decision (9)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Jersey Ave | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | B0065/26TEY |
| 338 Markham St | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Jan 2026 | A0026/26TEY |
| 493 Ossington Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2026 | A0788/26TEY |
| 519 Euclid Ave | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Submitted May 2026 | A0362/26TEY |
| 521 Crawford St | New three-storey house | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2026 | A0784/26TEY |
| 621 Ossington Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Dec 2022 | |
| 736 Bathurst St | 40-storey building · 386 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2026 | 26 207766 STE 11 OZ |
| 860 Bathurst St | 5-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2026 | 26 242430 STE 11 SA |
| 894 College St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted May 2023 | A0557/23TEY |
Decided recently (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 498 Roxton Rd | New house | Minor variance | Decided Dec 2024 | A0973/23TEY |
| 679 Euclid Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Decided Oct 2026 | A0621/26TEY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (15)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318 Clinton St | 76 | 12 | 1970 | — |
| 456 Palmerston Blvd | 81 | 32 | 1904 | 0 |
| 46 Delaware Ave | 83 | 14 | 2007 | 0 |
| 496 Montrose Ave | 83 | 24 | 1930 | 0 |
| 711 Bloor St W | 85 | 12 | 1920 | — |
| 675 Dovercourt Rd | 86 | 11 | 1940 | 0 |
| 805 Bloor St W | 86 | 24 | 1989 | 0 |
| 481 Palmerston Blvd | 87 | 11 | 1907 | — |
| 333 Harbord St | 89 | 10 | 1913 | — |
| 72 Clinton St | 91 | 157 | 1989 | 0 |
| 686 Bathurst St | 93 | 24 | 1947 | — |
| 532 Palmerston Blvd | 94 | 21 | 1911 | — |
| 378 Markham St | 95 | 17 | 1900 | — |
| 336 Clinton St | 95 | 17 | 1992 | — |
| 723 Bloor St W | 100 | 16 | 1920 | — |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (10)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 185 | 100% | 70% | — |
| Clinton Street Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 315 | 96% | 84% | — |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 80 | 90% | 60% | — |
| Dewson Street Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 335 | 89% | 60% | — |
| Delta Senior Alternative School | 7-8 | TDSB | 55 | — | — | — |
| Horizon Alternative Senior School | 7-8 | TDSB | 55 | — | — | — |
| Central Toronto Academy | 9-12 | TDSB | 975 | — | — | 91% |
| West End Alternative School | 9-12 | TDSB | 60 | — | — | — |
| Harbord Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 980 | — | — | 93% |
| Loretto College School | 9-12 | TCDSB | 510 | — | — | 83% |
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% Grade 6 reading, 54% math, 84% Grade 10 literacy.
Child care centres (6)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Clinton Day Care Centre | 460 Manning Ave | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 174 | Yes |
| Lullaboo Childcare Center (College) | 860 College St | infants, toddlers, preschool | 149 | Yes |
| Dewson Street YMCA | 65 Concord Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 127 | Yes |
| Montrose Child Care Centre | 301 Montrose Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 117 | Yes |
| - Bloor Christie | 703 Bloor St W | infants, toddlers, preschool | 56 | Yes |
| Network Child Care Services - Ossington Avenue South | 720 Ossington Ave | toddlers, preschool | 39 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 63 Ossington | Bus | 194 |
| 511 Bathurst | Streetcar | 172 |
| 506 Carlton | Streetcar | 131 |
| 94 Wellesley | Bus | 61 |
Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: weekday trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood.
Parks and recreation
| Amenity | Palmerston-Little Italy | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 4 | 8 | Art Eggleton Park, Bickford Park, Healey Willan Park and 1 more |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 | Art Eggleton Park, Healey Willan Park |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre, Native Youth Resource Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Palmerston-Little Italy. Nearest: Dufferin Grove Park, just over the border in Dufferin Grove. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Palmerston-Little Italy. Nearest: Christie Pits Park, just over the border in Dovercourt Village. |
| Wading pools | 2 | 0 | Art Eggleton Park, Healey Willan Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Palmerston-Little Italy. Nearest: Hto Park, 2.6 km away in Harbourfront-CityPlace. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Palmerston-Little Italy. Nearest: Dovercourt Park, just over the border in Dovercourt Village. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Palmerston-Little Italy. Nearest: Christie Pits Park, just over the border in Dovercourt Village. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Palmerston-Little Italy. Nearest: Christie Pits Park, just over the border in Dovercourt Village. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Palmerston-Little Italy. Nearest: Salem Parkette, just over the border in Dovercourt Village. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Bickford Park, Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre · 1 of 2 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 455 Palmerston Blvd | Application under review | 10 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (15)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Laneway rebuild | Alan Borovoy Lane, near Grace St | 2026 to 2027 |
| Laneway rebuild | Alan Borovoy Lane, Grace St to Jersey Ave | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Beatrice St, College St to North Beatrice St | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Palmerston Ave, Bloor St W to London St | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road repairs | Carling Ave, Bloor St W to Irene Ave | Q1 2024 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Dewson St, Shaw St to Roxton Rd | Q1 2024 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Dewson St, Crawford St to Shaw St | Q1 2024 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Harbord St, Markham St to Palmerston Blvd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Harbord St, Palmerston Blvd to Euclid Ave | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Harbord St, Bathurst St to Markham St | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Harbord St, Crawford St to Shaw St | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Harbord St, Roxton Rd to Ossington Ave | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Harbord St, Montrose Ave to Crawford St | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Harbord St, Grace St to Montrose Ave | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Harbord St, Shaw St to Roxton Rd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (5)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batch Cookies | Take-out or food shop | 34 Lennox St | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Via Gnocchi | Take-out or food shop | 758 Bathurst St | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Flouring Ideas Bakery and Cafe | Take-out or food shop | 725 Dovercourt Rd | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Limelight Comedy Club | Entertainment venue | 938 College St | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Blackbird Annex | Restaurant or bar | 610 Markham St | Aug 20, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (111)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 711 Crawford St | Laneway suite | Sep 2026 |
| 512 Bathurst St | Laneway or garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 409 Manning Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2026 |
| 501 Palmerston Blvd | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 276 Concord Ave | Laneway suite | Aug 2026 |
| 221 Beatrice St | Laneway suite | Aug 2026 |
| 302 Grace St | Laneway suite | Jun 2026 |
| 598 Bathurst St | Laneway suite | Jun 2026 |
| 417 Markham St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 377 Manning Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2026 |
| 81 Delaware Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 377 Manning Ave | Laneway suite | Mar 2026 |
| 377 Manning Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Mar 2026 |
| 585 Shaw St | Laneway suite | Mar 2026 |
| 583 Euclid Ave | Laneway suite | Feb 2026 |
| 509 Palmerston Blvd | Garden suite | Feb 2026 |
| 239 Grace St | Laneway suite | Feb 2026 |
| 474 Palmerston Blvd | Laneway suite | Jan 2026 |
| 218 Montrose Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 218 Montrose Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 476 Euclid Ave | Laneway suite | Dec 2025 |
| 681 Dovercourt Rd | Laneway suite | Nov 2025 |
| 491 Euclid Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 491 Euclid Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 626 Shaw St | Laneway or garden suite | Nov 2025 |
| 373 Manning Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 375 Manning Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 709 Crawford St | Laneway suite | Oct 2025 |
| 494 Markham St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 357 Palmerston Blvd | Laneway suite | Aug 2025 |
| 390 Palmerston Blvd | Laneway suite | Jul 2025 |
| 423 Roxton Rd | Laneway or garden suite | Jun 2025 |
| 456 Roxton Rd | Laneway suite | May 2025 |
| 456 Montrose Ave | Laneway suite | May 2025 |
| 679 Dovercourt Rd | Laneway suite | May 2025 |
| 426 Euclid Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2025 |
| 91 Clinton St | Laneway suite | Mar 2025 |
| 626 Manning Ave | Laneway suite | Feb 2025 |
| 404 Palmerston Blvd | Laneway or garden suite | Jan 2025 |
| 98 Delaware Ave | Laneway suite | Dec 2024 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 15 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 32 | 244 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 21 | 160 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
| Station | Service | Lines | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathurst Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Christie Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Ossington Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossington Ave Lane 2 N of College and W of Ossington to Dewson St | 15,700 | 54 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Bloor St W Manning Ave to Clinton St | 10,100 | 39 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Dovercourt Rd Dewson St to Hepbourne St | 9,800 | 44 km/h | Sep 2025 |
| Harbord St Grace St to Joe Pantalone Lane | 6,800 | 45 km/h | Jun 2022 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford St Harbord St to Lane S of Bloor and W of Montrose | 1,400 | 44 km/h | Jun 2017 |
| Delaware Ave College St to Dewson St | 492 | 42 km/h | May 2017 |
| Roxton Rd Harbord St to Lane N of Harbord and E of Roxton | 632 | 41 km/h | Sep 2021 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Bickford Park | 2.8 |
| Art Eggleton Park | 0.6 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 4 building permits in Palmerston-Little Italy included a green roof, the 72nd most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 9 noise exemption permits were issued in Palmerston-Little Italy: 9 for amplified sound at events.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
Business improvement area
Business improvement areas
Bloorcourt Village, College Promenade, Korea Town, Little Italy and Mirvish Village are Business Improvement Areas in Palmerston-Little Italy. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 65 properties on the Heritage Register (32 designated, 33 listed), 32nd most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6G, 5 of 536 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (0.9%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6H, 13 of 538 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.4%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Dianne Saxe · Ward 11 University-Rosedale profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 9,258 service requests came from postal area M6G, which covers most of Palmerston-Little Italy. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 593 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 309 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 307 | |
| Property standards | 294 | |
| Tree pruning | 279 | |
| Injured wildlife | 269 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
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