130 Gowan Ave
130 Gowan Ave is in Broadview North, in a registered apartment building built in 1968 with 160 units. Westwood Ave is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Westwood Ave, 251 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
01What’s planned near 130 Gowan 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
- 1Site plan1030 Pape Ave · 115 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building1,156 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for the Cosburn Station as part of the Ontario Line SubwayFile 24 229459 STE 14 SA · submitted Oct 22, 2024 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 2Split the lot139 Floyd Ave · 158 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Oct 14, 2026.
To obtain consent to sever the property into three undersized residential lots.File B0026/26TEY · submitted Feb 23, 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.
Noise permits nearby
- Pape Village Block Party · 991 Pape Ave
Amplified soundSept 18 to Sept 19 · noon to 6 pm
220 m away
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits: permits that let a site go past the noise bylaw’s limits for a set time (amplified sound for an event, construction outside normal hours, a concrete pour). Upcoming and current permits within 600 m. Events run by individuals show their name only for street parties, festivals and markets.
02Street work near 130 Gowan Ave
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Westwood Ave, Logan Ave to Carlaw Ave, Q2 to Q4 2027.
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 130 Gowan Ave
Police recorded 88 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 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Broadview North 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 | 23 near this address | 14% lower194 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 48 near this address | 24% lower583 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 12 near this address | 49% lower97 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 60% lower24 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 90% lower8 vs 79 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 Broadview North
Traffic safety
6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians and 2 involved cyclists. Most were on Pape Ave and Mortimer Ave. Broadview North has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Pape Ave at Mortimer Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 9, 2026 · 359 m
- Mortimer Ave at Pape Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Feb 6, 2025 · 361 m
- Mortimer Ave at Carlaw Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Oct 7, 2024 · 353 m
- Torrens Ave at Pape Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Aug 17, 2024 · 328 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 | Broadview North, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 18 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 27 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 14 | 192 | 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 130 Gowan Ave
The nearest subway station is Pape Station (Line 2), about a 16‑minute walk (1.0 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 13 TTC stops served by the 100, 72, 87 and 62 buses, with about 3,381 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 4.0 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 16 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 491 | 4.0 | about typical |
| 72 | 659 | 6.2 | more than most routes |
| 87 | 96 | 1.1 | fewer than most routes |
| 62 | 168 | 4.0 | about typical |
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: 41 Fulton Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 14 Arundel Ave, 1.1 km.814 m
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 130 Gowan 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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): five licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 3, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 12, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 18, 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 130 Gowan Ave
There are 4 parks, 3 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is East York Community Recreation Centre, 377 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Westwood Park · playground · 994 Carlaw Ave · 273 m
- Agnes Macphail Square · 900 Pape Ave · 373 m
- East York Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 1081 1/2 Pape Ave · 377 m
- Gamble Playground · playground · 150 Gamble Ave · 382 m
- Livingstone Park · playground · 21 Woodville Ave · 435 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
- Cudmore Creek Wetland & Trailhead
City of Toronto and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is revitalizing the wetland and creating a new trailhead feature at Cudmore Creek, located at the intersection of Pottery Road and Bayview Avenue.In progress · 1.0 km - Dieppe Park Improvements
The City is improving Dieppe Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.2 km - Governor's Bridge Lookout Revitalization
The City is improving the Beltline Trail. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.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 130 Gowan Ave
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 130 Gowan Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Sep 28, 2026
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Sep 18, 2026
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 10 on record
- Property standards, opened Oct 22, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Aug 24, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Aug 11, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Aug 8, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Jun 2, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 8 projects from 10 permits
- Emergency Lighting · permit issued · issued Oct 7, 2026
Like-for-like replacement of the existing emergency lighting inverter system. · Permit 26 242772 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Feb 18, 2025
Proposal for repairs to the underground parking garage of an existing apartment building.See also 23 180922 WNP. · Permit 23 205318 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Jul 28, 2022
Exterior landscaping alterations, local concrete repairs and waterproofing of parking garage · Permit 21 173819 - Fire Alarm · completed Apr 22, 2022
Install new fire alarm control panel to replace old panels. · Permit 21 160827 - Other(FS) · completed Jul 12, 2021
Proposal to relocate the existing standpipe and sprinkler fire department connections per the approved alternative solution. · Permit 21 126303 - Balcony/Guard Repairs · completed Mar 2, 2021
Proposal for local concrete balcony repairs and balcony guard replacement. · Permit 19 206654 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 28, 2017
Proposal for interior alterations to the ground floor to add 3 new suites (2-2 bedrooms 1-1 bedroom) in existing 12 storey apartment building (total 158 + 3 = 161 dwelling units). · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 15 106343 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Jun 13, 2019
Proposal to install 1 backflow prevention device in an existing apartment building. · Permit 10 109600
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.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 130 Gowan Ave
RAC (Residential Apartment Commercial) zoning allows apartment buildings with some shops and services. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 15
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Lot coverage overlay
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. Most Toronto addresses (74%) 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.
Hanamaru Market & Bento (restaurant or bar).
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.
Kennedy House Youth Shelter (279 m).
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cosburn Ave | Rezoning approved | 10 | 370 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 5-19 Cosburn Ave and 8-40 Gowan Ave · 6 rental homes to be demolished, 6 replaced · 370 m · approved Oct 11, 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
125 tickets in 2025 on Gowan Ave between numbers 80 and 180: 64 for parking without a permit, 23 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Pape Village BIA, about 70 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, 6,909 service requests came from postal area M4K, which includes 130 Gowan Ave. The most common:
| Property standards | 358 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 242 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 216 | |
| Injured wildlife | 203 | |
| Tree pruning | 200 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 186 |
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 130 Gowan Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 527 tests, Jan 2, 2014 to Oct 5, 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: Broadview North
Broadview North had 10,955 residents in 2021. The median household income was $68,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 69% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 41% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 39% of workers commuted by transit and 10% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Greek (8.1%), Pilipino, Filipino (2.6%) and Serbian (2.6%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across East York (the former Borough of East York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,820 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | East York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,339 | +12% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,578 | +5% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,189 | -2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, East York (the former Borough of East York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Broadview North compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 11: recycling and green bin. Nov 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth · councillor_fletcher@toronto.ca · 416-392-4060
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.