124 New Forest Sq
124 New Forest Sq is in Steeles. A proposal for two towers up to 53 storeys with 1,179 homes is under review 241 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Dec 2 about a minor variance at 9 Holmbush Cres, 183 m away.
- A proposal for two towers up to 53 storeys with 1,179 homes is under review, 241 m away.
01What’s planned near 124 New Forest Sq
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), both in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Minor variance9 Holmbush Cres · 183 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 2, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To alter the existing two-storey dwelling by constructing a rear awning extension.File A0147/26SC · submitted Oct 2, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2Two towers, up to 53 storeys · 1,179 homes47 Redlea Ave and 1 more address · 241 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built1,179 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since October. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal to develop the Subject Lands for two (2) residential towers, 51- and 53-storeys in height, connected by a 6-storey podium providing a total estimate of 1179 dwelling units with 50 studio units, 710 of 1-bedroom units, 380 of…File 26 260285 ESC 22 OZ · submitted Oct 26, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information CentreAll 2 addresses
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 124 New Forest Sq
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Purcell Sq, Sanwood Blvd to Kennedy Rd, Q1 to Q4 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 124 New Forest Sq
Police recorded 56 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.
Steeles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 34 near this address | About the same179 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 31% lower55 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 13 near this address | 38% lower140 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 62% lower23 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 6 near this address | 71% lower226 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Steeles
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians, 2 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Steeles Ave E and Kennedy Rd. Steeles has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Kennedy Rd at Steeles Ave E · Cyclist, seriously injured · May 25, 2026 · 159 m
- Steeles Ave E at Kelvin Grove Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 17, 2024 · 386 m
- Steeles Ave E at Kelvin Grove Ave · Pedestrian, killed · Oct 12, 2023 · 371 m
- Kennedy Rd at Steeles Ave E · Cyclist, seriously injured · Apr 18, 2022 · 253 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 | Steeles, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 4 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 4 | 154 | 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 124 New Forest Sq
The nearest subway station is Don Mills Station (Line 4), 6.0 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by the 53, 43, 953 and 943 buses, with about 1,681 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Milliken GO, 0.5 km away, with 34 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 4 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 34 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 767 | 5.6 | more than most routes |
| 43 | 612 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 953 | 70 | 1.8 | 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.
05Schools and child care near 124 New Forest Sq
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: Wales College Secondary School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Mar 16, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 13, 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 124 New Forest Sq
There is 1 park and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is L'amoreaux Collegiate Institute, 2.2 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Sanwood Park · basketball court, playground · 20 Sanwood Blvd · 443 m
- Shepton Way Park · playground · 115 Sanwood Blvd · 602 m
- L'amoreaux North Park · ball diamond, basketball court, dog off-leash area, sports field · 1900 McNicoll Ave · 950 m
- L'amoreaux Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 2000 McNicoll Ave · 1003 m
- Terry Fox Park · cricket pitch field, playground, sports field · 300 Bamburgh Crcl · 1250 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
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 124 New Forest Sq
There are no building permits, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 124 New Forest Sq. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
- Rooming house, opened Oct 2, 2026: closed
- Zoning, opened Sep 10, 2026: closed
- Zoning, opened Jul 15, 2026: closed
- Long grass and weeds, opened Jun 3, 2026: notice issued · order or notice issued Jun 4, 2026
- Long grass and weeds, opened Jun 3, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
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.
08What can be built at 124 New Forest Sq
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: Lot coverage overlay
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. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
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 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Parking tickets on this block
16 tickets in 2025 on New Forest Sq between numbers 74 and 174: 7 for parking at prohibited times, 5 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,982 service requests came from postal area M1V, which includes 124 New Forest Sq. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 381 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 249 | |
| Tree pruning | 233 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 225 | |
| Property standards | 137 | |
| Damaged bins | 115 |
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 124 New Forest Sq
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 16 tests, May 22, 2014 to Aug 24, 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: Steeles
Steeles had 22,765 residents in 2021. The median household income was $80,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 17% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 14% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (30.3%), Mandarin (26.6%) and Arabic (2.2%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Scarborough | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | +3% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | +6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Steeles compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 18: recycling and green bin. Nov 25: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Nick Mantas, Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt · Councillor_Mantas@toronto.ca · 416-392-7431
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.