16 Mack Ave
16 Mack Ave is in Oakridge. It added a second suite (such as a basement apartment) in 2021, it's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 4 planning applications nearby (two under appeal, one under review, one approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Added a second suite (such as a basement apartment) (completed May 2021).
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 4 planning applications within 250 m: two under appeal, one under review, one approved.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. This includes a second suite (such as a basement apartment), completed May 2021. 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 2 permits
- Second suite (such as a basement apartment)New home · completed May 28, 2021
Proposal for second suite in basement of existing sfd · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 109404
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 M1L, 0 of 124 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M1L is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 2 samples here (1.6%) 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 East station, 7.1 km away, measured 11:00 AM 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 under appeal, one under review, one approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1250 Danforth Rd · 95 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposed nine-storey building with retail uses at grade and residential uses above along Danforth Road and 89 three-storey stacked townhouses and 18 three-storey townhouses on the interior of the site along a proposed public street that…File 15 158925 ESC 35 SA · submitted May 19, 2015 · City record - 2250 Danforth Rd · 95 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Draft Plan of Subdivision application to create two new development blocks and a new 16.5-metre public street connecting Bamblett and Dairy Drives. Block 1 will include a 12-storey mixed-use building with 76 vehicle parking spaces at…File 15 158931 ESC 35 SB · submitted May 19, 2015 · City record - 3300 Danforth Rd · 142 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
INACTIVE The application proposes an amendment to the Former City of Scarborough Warden Woods Community Zoning By-law No. 950-2005, to permit 4 blocks of 4-storey stack townhouses and one 12-storey mixed-use building on the subject…File 18 157321 ESC 35 OZ · submitted May 11, 2018 · City record - 4594 Warden Ave · 191 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 4, 2026.
To construct a two-storey front and rear addition to the existing dwelling.File A0127/26SC · submitted Sep 2, 2026
3 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
No new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days.
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 43 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 24 assaults, 14 break-ins, 3 car thefts, 1 robbery and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Oakridge in 2025, assaults were above the Toronto rate; car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | Oakridge, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 24 | 1276 above Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 14 | 231 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 3 | 160 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 1 | 58 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 45 below 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 Victoria Park Station (Line 2), about a 20-minute walk (1.3 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by routes 113, 69, 135, 16 and 17, with about 1,960 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Scarborough GO, 2.5 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.
- Taylor Creek Public School · elementary · 216 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 420 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 71% met the standard in reading and 21% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Oakridge Junior Public School · elementary · 759 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-4 · 550 students
- Samuel Hearne Public School · elementary · 920 mTDSB · Public · grades 5-8 · 355 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 54% met the standard in reading and 23% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.2 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 905 students. 72% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- SATEC @ W A Porter Collegiate Institute · secondary · 2.1 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,185 students. 89% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Toronto Islamic Academy School.
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): one licensed child care centre, one EarlyON centre, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
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
Oakridge had 13,705 residents in 2021. The median household income was $60,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 69% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 29% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 41% 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 Bengali (15.9%), Cantonese (3.6%) and Urdu (3.1%). 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 Scarborough was $1,832, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.4% 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 | Scarborough | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | +3% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | +6% | $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 Mack Ave
Is 16 Mack 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 Mack Ave?
There are 4 active planning applications within 250 metres (two under appeal, one under review, one approved). The closest is at 250 Danforth Rd, 95 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 16 Mack Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 2 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. They include a second suite (such as a basement apartment). Source: Building Permits.
Is 16 Mack Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 16 Mack Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Victoria Park Station (Line 2), 1.3 km away (about a 20-minute walk). 9 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 16 Mack Ave?
The closest are Taylor Creek Public School, Oakridge Junior Public School and Birchmount Park 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 Mack Ave?
Police recorded 43 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 24 assaults, 14 break-ins, 3 car thefts, 1 robbery and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Oakridge in 2025, assaults were above the Toronto rate; car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below it. 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 Mack 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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