131 Farnham Ave
131 Farnham Ave is in Yonge-St.Clair, on the City's Heritage Register. A 24‑storey building is under review 208 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is individually designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (Part IV).
- A public hearing on Nov 25 about a garage or parking at 13 Oaklands Ave, 186 m away.
- A 24-storey building is under review, 208 m away.
- Break-ins in Yonge-St.Clair were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 131 Farnham Ave
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
- 1Garage or parking13 Oaklands Ave · 186 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a new front yard parking pad, abutting Oaklands Avenue.File A0691/26TEY · submitted Sep 28, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 224-storey building438 Avenue Rd and 3 more addresses · 208 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners have been reviewing it since 2022. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed development of the site for a 24-storey residential buildingFile 22 188735 STE 12 SA · submitted Aug 10, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
438 Avenue Rd · 440 Avenue Rd · 167 Balmoral Ave · 169 Balmoral Ave
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 131 Farnham Ave
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road repairs on Balmoral Ave, Poplar Plains Rd to Warren Rd, Q2 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 131 Farnham Ave
Police recorded 28 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.
Yonge-St.Clair 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 | 16 near this address | 97% higher374 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 near this address | 47% lower32 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 6 near this address | 65% lower271 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 67% lower26 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 2 near this address | 71% lower65 vs 225 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 Yonge-St.Clair
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Macpherson Ave and Avenue Rd. Yonge-St.Clair has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- Macpherson Ave at Avenue Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 16, 2025 · 441 m
- 44 Russell Hill Rd · Cyclist, seriously injured · May 27, 2021 · 491 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 | Yonge-St.Clair, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 85 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 7 | 124 | 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 131 Farnham Ave
The nearest subway station is Summerhill Station (Line 1), about a 9‑minute walk (0.6 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 13 bus, with about 303 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 4.3 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 9 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 154 | 4.1 | 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: 20 Delisle Ave
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2 ports. Next: 10 Delisle St, 817 m.817 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 131 Farnham 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: De Lasalle College School, The York School - Mdl And Sr Campus, The Mabin School, The Linden School, Arrowsmith School - Bldg 2 and 3 more. 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 Jul 3, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection May 19, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 17, 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 131 Farnham Ave
There are 5 parks, 1 playground and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Hillcrest Community Centre, 1.5 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Lionel Conacher Park · ball diamond, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground · 80 Cottingham St · 352 m
- Robertson Davies Park · 275 Avenue Rd · 396 m
- Brown Community Centre · 454 Avenue Rd · 407 m
- Marlborough Place Parkette · 100 Marlborough Ave · 434 m
- Poplar Plains Parkette · 125 Boulton Dr · 462 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
- Lionel Conacher Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground and sandbox in Lionel Conacher Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across Toronto.In progress · 340 m - New Park at 44 Jackes Avenue
A new park is coming to 44 Jackes Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 692 m - New Park at Macpherson Avenue
A new park is coming to Macpherson Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 741 m - Ramsden Park Ice Rink Improvements
The City is improving the artificial ice rink at Ramsden Park with state-of-good-repair upgrades to the building’s change rooms and washrooms, as well as repairs to the rink’s refrigeration systems and dasher boards.In progress · 764 m - Pricefield Road Playground Park Improvements
The City is improving Pricefield Road Playground, located near Yonge Street and Summerhill Avenue, and engaging the community in the park design.In progress · 793 m
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 131 Farnham Ave
There are no building orders, by-law investigations or short-term rental registrations on record for 131 Farnham Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 29 on record
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 29)
- Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jun 29, 2026
2 Wall Sign · Permit 26 101639 - Sprinklers · completed May 20, 2026
Proposal to install overhead wet sprinkler system in a new health & wellness centre of a college · Permit 24 184666 - Site Service · inspection · issued Aug 12, 2024
Modifying existing and adding new catch basins, manholes and pipe as per the attached plumbing data sheet and civil drawings · Permit 24 178436 - New Building · completed Jul 9, 2024
Ian air structure to cover the sports court this is temporary(maximum 26 weeks in place) · Permit 23 192801 - Fire Alarm · permit issued · issued Feb 2, 2024
Proposed: emergency fire alarm panel replacement · Permit 23 234961 - Addition(s) · completed Oct 28, 2026
The project will consist of the construction of a one storey addition on the west side and a one storey addition on the east side of the existing one storey Arena Building, and add a… · 6 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 168253 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 20, 2023
Rev 01: Compliance alternative to existing elevator as per inspectors request · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 201514 - Demolition and plumbing · completed Mar 26, 2021
Proposed demolition of floor, walls (exterior/interior), plumbing, electrical, & plumbing in preparation of interior renovation (under future permit). · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 149804 - Non-Certified Portables · completed Oct 12, 2021
Proposed: placement of 10 portable classrooms · Permit 20 156765 - Interior Alterations · completed May 27, 2022
Proposal for interior alterations to existing 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling.Conveniece address is 45 Oaklands Ave. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 216908 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Dec 19, 2017
To erect and dipslay one static non-illuminated development ground sign, on the westerly property frontage, containing two sign faces displayed back to back, each measuring 3.05 m by 5.18 m at a… · Permit 17 257195 - Demolition · completed Sep 26, 2017
Proposal to demolish former Gate Keepers House only. · Permit 15 203416
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: 2 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 131 Farnham 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)
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 (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.
Empresss Nail Lounge (salon or personal services), The Coffee 30 St Clair (restaurant or bar), Waxon Laser + Waxbar (salon or personal services).
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.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
223 tickets in 2025 on Farnham Ave between numbers 81 and 181: 197 for parking without a permit, 10 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Dupont by the Castle BIA, about 360 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, 3,305 service requests came from postal area M4V, which includes 131 Farnham Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 226 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 153 | |
| Property standards | 125 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 114 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 106 | |
| Tree pruning | 96 |
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 131 Farnham Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 114 tests, Apr 16, 2014 to Oct 10, 2025
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: Yonge-St.Clair
Yonge-St. Clair had 12,905 residents in 2021. The median household income was $94,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 60% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% of workers commuted by transit and 19% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (2.9%), Iranian Persian (1.6%) and Russian (1.4%). 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 Yonge-St.Clair compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Nov 24: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Josh Matlow, Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's · councillor_matlow@toronto.ca · 416-392-7906
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/131-farnham-ave#sec-history
