14 Vansco Rd
14 Vansco Rd is in Etobicoke City Centre.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Etobicoke City Centre were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 14 Vansco Rd
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
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 14 Vansco Rd
Police recorded 20 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's fewer than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Etobicoke City Centre compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 230% higher201 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 8 near this address | 167% higher602 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 139% higher188 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 6 near this address | 11% higher210 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 4 near this address | About the same844 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Etobicoke City Centre
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 was fatal. Most were on 79 Shorncliffe Rd. Etobicoke City Centre has more of these collisions per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto.
- 79 Shorncliffe Rd · Driver, killed · Jun 1, 2026 · 474 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 | Etobicoke City Centre, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 13 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 30 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 6 | 348 | 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.
03Getting around from 14 Vansco Rd
The nearest subway station is Kipling Station (Line 2), about a 28‑minute walk (1.8 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 2 TTC stops served by the 80 bus, with about 136 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kipling GO, 1.7 km away, with 20 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 28 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 211 | 4.2 | 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.
04Schools and child care near 14 Vansco 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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 14 Vansco Rd
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is Norseman Community School and Pool, 2.1 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Douglas Park · playground · 481 Evans Ave · 1056 m
- Zorra Park · dog off-leash area · 28 Zorra St · 1136 m
- Senator Marian Maloney Park · playground · 40 Caven St · 1213 m
- Queensland Park · playground · 65 Brawley Ave · 1220 m
- Connorvale Park · ball diamond, playground, washroom · 281 Rimilton Ave · 1423 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
- New Parks Near Dundas Street West & Thomas Riley Road
Two new parks are coming to the Etobicoke City Centre neighbourhood as a result of a mixed-use development project.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.
06The building at 14 Vansco Rd
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 14 Vansco Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 21 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 9 projects from 21 permits
- Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jul 29, 2026
2 Wall Sign · Permit 26 187982 - Heating and cooling · completed Dec 11, 2023
Proposed openings on exterior wall and foundation for mechanical equipment. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 134059 - Interior Alterations · completed Nov 16, 2023
Interior and Structural revisions to create offices and racking system Interior alterations for a new tenant - Unit 300 · 6 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 185563 - Interior Alterations · completed Feb 15, 2023
iinterior alterations for new tenant · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 172506 - Sprinklers · completed Apr 9, 2025
Proposal to install a CO2 fire suppression system in existing industrial warehouse - Man Roland Printing Press · Permit 21 158869 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 14, 2025
Interior alterations to demo interior partition walls, no structural walls. Future tenant to apply for permit · Permit 21 155499 - Sprinklers · completed Jun 20, 2025
Proposed installation of two backflow preventers on two separate sprinkler risers, installation of two dust collector sprinkler systems including all duct work, and upgrade to existing west side of… · Permit 20 141242 - Addition and interior renovation · completed May 1, 2025
Construct (1) storey addition and canopy to existing industrial printing plant and warehouse. Interior alterations. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 12 196824 - Building work · completed Mar 16, 2021
To install water line and sump pump for new printing press · Permit 07 108671
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.
07What can be built at 14 Vansco 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.
08Around 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.
Qwelli the Art of Gelato (restaurant or bar), D Spot Dessert Cafe (restaurant or bar), Hair Design By Sue-Anne (salon or personal services), and 14 more.
All new business licences in Etobicoke City Centre (17)
- Qwelli the Art of Gelato · Restaurant or bar · 25 The West Mall · 2004 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- D Spot Dessert Cafe · Restaurant or bar · 1060-1064 The Queensway · 1515 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Hair Design By Sue-Anne · Salon or personal services · 170 North Queen St · 1816 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026
- Alyst By Angie · Salon or personal services · 170 North Queen St · 1816 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
- Lang Motorcar · Auto repair or garage · 73 Chauncey Ave · 1774 m · licensed Oct 13, 2026
- Kyma Sherway · Take-out or food shop · 25 The West Mall · 2004 m · licensed Oct 10, 2026
- Blooming Batter · Restaurant or bar · 5415 Dundas St W · 1449 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Java Joe's · Restaurant or bar · 185 The West Mall · 1824 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
- Portuguese Bake Shop and Chicken House · Restaurant or bar · 835 Kipling Ave · 1336 m · licensed Sep 11, 2026
- Rorschach Brewing · Restaurant or bar · 815 Kipling Ave · 1224 m · licensed Sep 3, 2026
- Midas Auto Service and Tires · Auto repair or garage · 371 Olivewood Rd · 1618 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
- Playa Bowls Queensway · Restaurant or bar · 197 North Queen St · 1759 m · licensed Aug 29, 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 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,222 service requests came from postal area M8Z, which includes 14 Vansco Rd. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 208 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 172 | |
| Tree pruning | 154 | |
| Injured wildlife | 154 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 132 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 131 |
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.
09Risks and environment at 14 Vansco Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 115 tests, Jan 21, 2014 to Mar 23, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Etobicoke City Centre
Etobicoke City Centre had 23,600 residents in 2021. The median household income was $83,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 50% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 31% 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 Korean (4.0%), Spanish (3.8%) and Portuguese (3.6%). 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.
How Etobicoke City Centre compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 11: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 18: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Amber Morley, Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore · Councillor_Morley@toronto.ca · 416-397-9273
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 10, 2026.