12 Cavell Ave
12 Cavell Ave is in Mimico-Queensway. There are 4 planning proposals within 250 m, including a 27‑storey building with 1,058 homes (under review).
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 27-storey building with 1,058 homes is under review, 122 m away (2 Audley St and 3 more addresses).
- Assaults in Mimico-Queensway were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Bus 76 stop 261 m away; the nearest subway is 3.4 km.
- The nearest elementary school is David Hornell Junior School, 255 m away.
01What’s planned near 12 Cavell Ave
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four 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
- 140-storey building · 413 homes2 Audley St and 3 more addresses · 122 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.
Proposed 40-storey, 123 metre, mixed-use building containing 413 residential units.File 24 174546 WET 03 SA · submitted Jul 4, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
2 Audley St · 10 Audley St · 29 Portland St · 59 Portland St
- 227-storey building · 1,058 homes2 Audley St and 3 more addresses · 122 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.
Proposed mixed-use building containing 1,058 units, 23-storey and 27-storey towers atop a nine-storey base building.File 24 175201 WET 03 SA · submitted Jul 5, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
2 Audley St · 10 Audley St · 29 Portland St · 59 Portland St
- 3Subdivision10 Audley St and 3 more addresses · 122 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 in order to establish two mixed use development blocks (Blocks 1 and 2), two park blocks (Block 3 and 4) and a road widening (Block 5) for the extension of Newcastle Street.File 21 172862 WET 03 SB · submitted Jun 18, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
10 Audley St · 29 Portland St · 59 Portland St · 71 Portland St
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.
02Safety near 12 Cavell Ave
Police recorded 70 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 40). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Mimico-Queensway compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 34 near this address | 448% higher4,209 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 near this address | About the same66 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 15 near this address | About the same224 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 14 near this address | 30% lower133 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 47% lower42 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Mimico-Queensway
03Getting around from 12 Cavell Ave
The nearest subway station is Old Mill Station (Line 2), 3.4 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 2 TTC stops served by the 76 bus, with about 76 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mimico GO, 0.5 km away, with 74 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 74 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
04Schools and child care near 12 Cavell 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: Oak Learners, Phoenix Montessori School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and one EarlyON centre.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 12 Cavell Ave
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 12 Cavell Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 6 on record
Permit history: 6 projects from 6 permits
- New Building · examiner's notice sent · issued Aug 17, 2026
Proposed construction of a four unit multiplex and a new garden suite on a vacant lot. · Permit 26 220753 - Demolition · inspection · issued May 19, 2026
Proposal to demolish the existing 2 storey SFD-semi dwelling. · Permit 26 140246 - New Building · permit issued · issued May 19, 2026
Proposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling. · Permit 26 140247 - Garage · completed Dec 1, 2020
To construct new rear detached garage to semi-detached dwelling. · Permit 15 255950 - Porch · inspection · issued Jun 16, 2004
Repairs to existing verandah. · Permit 04 147617 - Unknown · completed Jun 8, 2026
Build 2 storey and basement addition at rear, third storey dor- Mer at side and extend third storey. Also make interior altera- Tions. See comm of adj dec · Permit 90 015448
06Around 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.
En Vogue Hair Salon & Spa (salon or personal services), Pizzeria Oro Di Napoli (restaurant or bar), Famous People Players (entertainment venue), and 1 more.
SVDP Elisa House (433 m).
All new business licences in Mimico-Queensway (4)
- En Vogue Hair Salon & Spa · Salon or personal services · 2240 Lake Shore Blvd W · 751 m · licensed Oct 23, 2026
- Pizzeria Oro Di Napoli · Restaurant or bar · 2312 Lake Shore Blvd W · 381 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Famous People Players · Entertainment venue · 343 Evans Ave · 2352 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Auto Body Stars · Auto repair or garage · 3 Towns Rd · 2763 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
Source: 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 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
07Risks and environment at 12 Cavell Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 202 tests, Mar 24, 2014 to Sep 7, 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.
08The neighbourhood: Mimico-Queensway
Mimico-Queensway had 17,045 residents in 2021. The median household income was $84,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 47% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 22% of workers commuted by transit and 5% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Polish (4.3%), Tibetan (3.4%) and Portuguese (2.4%). 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.
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