14 St Matthews Rd
14 St Matthews Rd is in North Riverdale. A 10‑storey building with shops with 49 homes is under appeal 239 m away and Hamilton St is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Inside TRCA's regulated area: additions or grading may need a TRCA permit.
- A 10-storey building with shops with 49 homes is under appeal, 239 m away.
- Break-ins in North Riverdale were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Hamilton St, 150 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 14 St Matthews Rd
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one 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
- 110-storey building with shops415 Broadview Ave · 239 m away2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan49 homes3,886 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
A 10 storey building adding to, and modifying, the existing heritage church building onsite. 4,892.98 square metres of residential gross floor area (GFA) are proposed, as well as 683 square metres of non-residential space to be allocated…File 21 251348 STE 14 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Dec 24, 2021 · City record and how to commentFile 24 140233 STE 14 SA (site plan) · submitted Apr 24, 2024 · City record and how to comment
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 14 St Matthews Rd
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Hamilton St, Mountstephen St to Gerrard St E, Q2 2025 to Q2 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 14 St Matthews Rd
Police recorded 95 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.
North Riverdale 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 | 20 near this address | 55% higher295 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | About the same82 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 52 near this address | 14% lower663 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 14 near this address | 53% lower106 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 near this address | 59% lower25 vs 61 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 North Riverdale
Traffic safety
7 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians, 2 involved cyclists and 2 were fatal. Most were on Gerrard St E and Blackburn St. North Riverdale has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Gerrard St E at Blackburn St · Passenger, seriously injured · Jun 3, 2026 · 114 m
- Dundas St E at Hamilton St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Oct 1, 2025 · 467 m
- Gerrard St E at Blackburn St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Apr 3, 2025 · 117 m
- Don Valley Pkwy N at Gerrard St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Sep 16, 2022 · 121 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 | North Riverdale, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 80 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 29 | 576 | Higher 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 14 St Matthews Rd
The nearest subway station is Broadview Station (Line 2), about a 19‑minute walk (1.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by the 505, 506, 504 and 501 streetcars and the 121 bus, with about 4,913 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 3.1 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | 1,492 | 8.7 | more than most routes |
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | more than most routes |
| 504 | 1,782 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | more than most routes |
| 121 | 159 | 3.6 | 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: 220 Carlaw Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 963 Gerrard St E, 1.3 km.1.3 km
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 14 St Matthews Rd
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: Montcrest Elementary 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 Jan 19, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 19, 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 14 St Matthews Rd
There are 4 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Riverdale Park East, 473 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Hubbard Park · 550 Gerrard St E · 114 m
- Riverdale Park West · ball diamond, dog off-leash area, picnic site, washroom · 375 Sumach St · 364 m
- Oak Street Park · basketball court, playground · 165 River St · 468 m
- Riverdale Park East · ball diamond, dog off-leash area, outdoor dry pad, outdoor fitness equipment · 550 Broadview Ave · 473 m
- Thorogood Gardens · 53 Allen Ave · 531 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
- Lower Don River Trail Improvements
The City is improving the Lower Don River Trail. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 436 m - Oak Street Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Oak Street Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 481 m - New Park at 1 Defries Street
A new park is coming to 1 Defries Street. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 628 m - Riverdale Park East Top of Bank Improvements
The City is engaging the community to establish a lookout point with seating at the top of the hill adjacent to Broadview Avenue.In progress · 630 m - Anniversary Park Improvements
The City is improving Anniversary Park with the help of community feedback! The proposed improvements may include additional seating, water bottle filler, and new plantings.In progress · 1.1 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 14 St Matthews Rd
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 14 St Matthews Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Aug 30, 2024
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 2 on record
Permit history: 2 projects from 2 permits
- Sign Building Permit Related · completed Apr 23, 2019
In conjunction with a hospital on the premises, proposal to erect and display one illuminated ground sign on the south frontage and one illuminated overhanging structure sign on the south elevation… · Permit 17 229736 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Sep 20, 2021
To erect and display eight illuminated ground signs, each containing two sign faces displayed back-to-back; one of which 1.4 metre in length by 1.059 metre in width, 2.67 metres in height from the… · Permit 14 213354
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 3 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 14 St Matthews Rd
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
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. 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.
Sam James Coffee Bar (take-out or food shop), Hop In Kitchen + Bar (restaurant or bar), Loei Thai Kitchen & Bar (restaurant or bar), and 2 more.
All new business licences in North Riverdale (5)
- Sam James Coffee Bar · Take-out or food shop · 691 Broadview Ave · 1009 m · licensed Nov 4, 2026
- Hop In Kitchen + Bar · Restaurant or bar · 97 Danforth Ave · 1173 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Loei Thai Kitchen & Bar · Restaurant or bar · 513 Danforth Ave · 1452 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Dang Good Donuts · Take-out or food shop · 499 Danforth Ave · 1436 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Nool - Mexican Soul · Restaurant or bar · 467 Danforth Ave · 1382 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
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
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 6,079 service requests came from postal area M4M, which includes 14 St Matthews Rd. The most common:
| Property standards | 242 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 234 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 202 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 201 | |
| Tree pruning | 182 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 175 |
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 14 St Matthews Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 405 tests, Jan 8, 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: North Riverdale
North Riverdale had 11,290 residents in 2021. The median household income was $108,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 42% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 28% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (4.8%), Greek (2.4%) and Mandarin (1.7%). 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 North Riverdale compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Thursdays. Nov 12: recycling and green bin. Nov 19: 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 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/14-st-matthews-rd#sec-history
