16 Blong Ave
16 Blong Ave is in South Riverdale. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 4 planning applications nearby (two waiting for a hearing date, one hearing on Nov 25, one approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 4 planning applications within 250 m: two waiting for a hearing date, one hearing on Nov 25, one approved.
04The building
1 building permit in the last 5 years. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Party Wall Admin Permits · permit issued · issued Oct 6, 2026
Proposed party wall admin permit related to 14 Blong Ave · Permit 25 239283
05Risks and environment
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
In postal area M4M, 10 of 405 home tap-water samples (2.5%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4M is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 23 samples here (5.7%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 5.0 km away, measured 1:00 PM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
01What’s changing nearby
4 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): two waiting for a hearing date, one hearing on Nov 25, one approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 127 Brooklyn Ave · 120 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 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing a one-car garage, and an exterior staircase that will lead to a rooftop deck), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.File A0615/26TEY · submitted Aug 21, 2026 - 229 Boston Ave · 183 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Nov 22, 2023.
To construct a one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.File A0848/23TEY · submitted Sep 27, 2023 - 331 Bertmount Ave · 202 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
File · submitted Nov 3, 2021 - 4111 Bertmount Ave · 225 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
File A0773/26TEY · submitted Oct 20, 2026
9 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
1 new storefront business licence within 250 m in the last 90 days: restaurant or bar (1).
New business licences nearby (1)
- Restaurant or bar · 1056 Queen St E · 191 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 86 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 51 assaults, 24 break-ins, 6 car thefts, 3 robberies and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in South Riverdale in 2025, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | South Riverdale, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 51 | 829 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 24 | 265 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 6 | 217 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 3 | 69 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 88 above Toronto | 61 |
Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal: Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Includes reported incidents only.
03Getting around
The nearest subway station is Pape Station (Line 2), about a 30-minute walk (1.9 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by routes 503, 501, 72, 83 and 31, with about 3,396 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 3.9 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
07Schools and community
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
- Morse Street Junior Public School · elementary · 440 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 390 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 85% met the standard in reading and 71% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Bruce Public School · elementary · 442 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 260 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 93% met the standard in reading and 43% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Joseph Catholic School · elementary · 549 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 225 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 92% met the standard in reading and 58% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Riverdale Collegiate Institute · secondary · 746 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,600 students. 95% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Eastdale Collegiate Institute · secondary · 945 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 120 students
Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information and Student Demographics (2026); test results are EQAO results reported by the Ministry.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): five licensed child care centres, two EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and one shelter or respite site.
City of Toronto: Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
08Your neighbourhood
See the full South Riverdale neighbourhood page, with rankings →
South Riverdale had 27,815 residents in 2021. The median household income was $100,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 43% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% of workers commuted by transit and 22% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (7.9%), Mandarin (3.8%) and Vietnamese (2.0%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in the former City of Toronto was $2,457, up 6% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.2% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Former City of Toronto | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 12: recycling and green bin. November 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 16 Blong Ave
Is 16 Blong Ave in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.
What is being built near 16 Blong Ave?
There are 4 active planning applications within 250 metres (two waiting for a hearing date, one hearing on Nov 25, one approved). The closest is at 27 Brooklyn Ave, 120 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 16 Blong Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 1 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 16 Blong Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 16 Blong Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Pape Station (Line 2), 1.9 km away (about a 30-minute walk). 11 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 16 Blong Ave?
The closest are Morse Street Junior Public School, Bruce Public School and Riverdale Collegiate Institute. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information.
How much crime is there near 16 Blong Ave?
Police recorded 86 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 51 assaults, 24 break-ins, 6 car thefts, 3 robberies and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in South Riverdale in 2025, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service.
When is garbage day at 16 Blong Ave?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 19, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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