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16 Simpson Ave

An address in North Riverdale, outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas, with 2 active development applications within 250 metres.

Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source

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Key findings
  • Outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas.
  • 2 active development applications and 2 Committee of Adjustment applications within 250 m.
RentSafe score—not a registered apartment building
Fire code violations—no inspection records
Applications4active within 250 m
Flood hazardOutsideTRCA mapping
Victor AveLangley AveHowland RdSimpson AveDe Grassi StFirst AveBoulton AveMunro StJack Layton WayBlue Rodeo DrBridgepoint DrSt Matthews RdBlackburn StHamilton StGerrard St EBroadview AveDon Valley Parkway NDon Valley Parkway S1234Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)
The red circle shows the 250-metre radius used for “Nearby” items. Numbers match the applications listed below.

01The building

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
RentSafe evaluationNot a registered apartment buildingThis addressApartment Building Evaluation
Fire code inspectionsNo inspection recordsThis addressResidential Fire Inspection Results
Building orders and noticesNone on recordThis addressBuilding Construction/Demolition Violations
Building permits, last 5 years3 permitsThis addressBuilding Permits · 4 on record
Short-term rentalNot registeredThis addressShort Term Rentals Registration
Heritage statusNot on the Heritage RegisterThis addressHeritage Register
Recent permits (4)
  • Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed · Nov 9, 2021
    HVAC - Proposed basement underpining and finishes, interior alterations to the exisitng unit. · Permit 21 229043 HVA
  • Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed · Nov 9, 2021
    Plumbing - Proposed basement underpining and finishes, interior alterations to the exisitng unit. · Permit 21 229043 PLB
  • Multiple Projects · Closed · Nov 9, 2021
    Proposed basement underpining and finishes, interior alterations to the exisitng unit. · Permit 21 229043 BLD
  • Back Water Valve (Sewer only) · Cancelled · Jun 4, 2014
    Installation of one fullport mainline backwater valve · Permit 14 166768 DRN

02Risks and the ground

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
River flood hazardOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Lake shoreline hazardOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
TRCA regulated areaOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Basement flooding study areaBFA32Your areaBasement Flooding Study Areas · the City divides all of Toronto into study areas; this names yours, not a risk level
Lead in tap water samples, postal area M4K6 of 420 above 0.01 ppmYour area · M4KNon Regulated Lead Sample · Jan 2, 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.

03What’s changing nearby

  1. 1
    415 Broadview Ave · 242 m · Site Plan · Under Review
    Site Plan Approval for a proposed residential addition to the existing congregation. The proposal will contain 3,824 square metres of residential gross floor area (GFA) and 51 residential units . The proposed plans also included 181…
    File 24 140233 STE 14 SA · submitted Apr 24, 2024 · City record
  2. 2
    415 Broadview Ave · 242 m · Official Plan / Rezoning · Appeal Received
    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 · submitted Dec 24, 2021 · City record
  3. 3
    9 Riverdale Ave · 244 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · TLAB Appeal
    To construct a new two-storey semi-detached ancillary building with a partially cantilevered second storey, and a rear juliette balcony. This ancillary building (abutting the laneway) will contain a one car garage on the ground level and…
    File A0605/25TEY · submitted Aug 12, 2025
  4. 4
    11 Riverdale Ave · 246 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · TLAB Appeal
    To construct a new two-storey semi-detached ancillary building with a complete cantilevered second storey, and front and rear juliette balconies. This ancillary building (abutting the laneway) will contain a one car garage on the ground…
    File A0609/25TEY · submitted Aug 12, 2025

Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications · 4 registered short-term rentals within 250 m.

04City services

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
Garbage dayNovember 19, 2026This addressCollection calendar Thursday 1
Next recyclingNovember 12, 2026This addressSolid Waste Collection Schedule
City councillorPaula FletcherWard 14councillor_fletcher@toronto.ca · 416-392-4060

05Quick answers about 16 Simpson Ave

Is 16 Simpson Ave in a flood plain?

No. It is outside TRCA's mapped flood and shoreline hazard areas. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.

What is being built near 16 Simpson Ave?

2 active development applications within 250 metres, the closest at 415 Broadview Ave (242 m). Source: Development Applications.

When is garbage day at 16 Simpson Ave?

Collection calendar Thursday 1. Next garbage pickup: Nov 19, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.

Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.

06From the archives

St. John's Presbyterian Church, (1908), Broadview Ave., n.e. corner Simpson Ave.; Bible class.
St. John's Presbyterian Church, (1908), Broadview Ave., n.e. corner Simpson Ave.; Bible class. , 1910. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. 89 m away.
Simpson Avenue looking east from Broadview Avenue : Original negative by D.P.W.
Simpson Avenue looking east from Broadview Avenue : Original negative by D.P.W., 1941. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 41, Item 555. 89 m away.
Corner of Broadview Ave. and Simpson Ave., looking south-east
Corner of Broadview Ave. and Simpson Ave., looking south-east, 1972. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 2032, Series 841, File 24, Item 5. 89 m away.
Corner of Broadview Ave. and Simpson Ave., looking north-east
Corner of Broadview Ave. and Simpson Ave., looking north-east, 1972. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 2032, Series 841, File 24, Item 4. 89 m away.
Corner of Broadview Ave. and Victor Ave., looking east
Corner of Broadview Ave. and Victor Ave., looking east, 1972. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 2032, Series 841, File 24, Item 6. 108 m away.
Corner of Broadview Ave. and Victor Ave., looking west
Corner of Broadview Ave. and Victor Ave., looking west, 1972. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 2032, Series 841, File 24, Item 1. 108 m away.
View of Broadview looking south from Victor Avenue
View of Broadview looking south from Victor Avenue. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 71, Item 23. 108 m away.
41 Victor Avenue
41 Victor Avenue, 1924. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 3, Item 601. 120 m away.
Gerrard Street looking south on lane first east of Broadview
Gerrard Street looking south on lane first east of Broadview, 1960. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 100, Item 320. 134 m away.

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