16 Sword St
A property on the Heritage Register (Part V), outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas, with no active development applications within 250 metres.
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
Key findings
- On the Heritage Register (Part V).
- Outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas.
- 0 active development applications and 4 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
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 years0 permitsThis addressBuilding Permits · 9 on record
Short-term rentalNot registeredThis addressShort Term Rentals Registration
Heritage statusPart V · Cabbagetown South HCDThis addressHeritage Register
Recent permits (8)
- Party Wall Admin Permits · Closed · Jun 29, 2020
Party wall administrative permit for work being done at 18 Sword Street (20-159338) · Permit 20 159347 BLD - Back Water Valve (Sewer only) · Closed · May 27, 2020
Back Water Valve (Sewer only) · Permit 20 144324 DRN - Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed · Feb 3, 2020
Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations in basement and on ground floor, underpinning and basement walkout. · Permit 20 105233 PLB - Multiple Projects · Closed · Feb 3, 2020
Proposed interior alterations in basement and on ground floor, underpinning and basement walkout. · Permit 20 105233 BLD - Building Permit Related (DR) · Closed · Feb 3, 2020
Drain - Proposed interior alterations in basement and on ground floor, underpinning and basement walkout. · Permit 20 105233 DRN - Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed · Nov 15, 2016
HVAC - Proposal to construct rear addition (17m2), and interior alterations (62m2) for existing single family semi-detached dwelling.**** See ZZC Drawings. **** · Permit 16 165022 HVA - Multiple Projects · Closed · Aug 30, 2016
REV. #1- minor alterations - including new skylight and openingsProposal to construct rear addition (17m2), and interior alterations (62m2) for existing single family semi-detached dwelling.**** See… · Permit 16 165022 BLD - Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed · Jun 15, 2016
Plumbing - Proposal to construct rear addition (17m2), and interior alterations (62m2) for existing single family semi-detached dwelling. · Permit 16 165022 PLB
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 areaBFA42Your 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 M5A4 of 104 above 0.01 ppmYour area · M5ANon Regulated Lead Sample · May 21, 2014 to Oct 15, 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
- 1456 Gerrard St E · 48 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · Notice PreparedTo alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building by converting the ground floor use from one retail store into one personal service shop (salon) and retail store. The existing dwelling unit on the second level will be maintained and…File A0613/23TEY · submitted Jun 12, 2023
- 2126 Spruce St · 92 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · Approved with ConditionsTo construct a new one-storey ancillary building (detached garage with hobby workshop) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway (Chipping Sparrow Lane).File A0799/23TEY · submitted Sep 14, 2023
- 3147 Spruce St · 92 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · PostponedTo alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear ground floor deck with stairs and a swim spa.File A0188/24TEY · submitted Feb 13, 2024
- 440 Nasmith Ave · 180 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · TLAB AppealTo alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing one and two -storey rear additions (with an unfinished basement), as well as a rear ground floor deck with stairs.File A0887/23TEY · submitted Oct 10, 2023
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications · 5 registered short-term rentals within 250 m.
04City services
ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
Garbage dayNovember 18, 2026This addressCollection calendar Wednesday 1
Next recyclingNovember 11, 2026This addressSolid Waste Collection Schedule
05Quick answers about 16 Sword St
Is 16 Sword St 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 Sword St?
0 active development applications within 250 metres. Source: Development Applications.
When is garbage day at 16 Sword St?
Collection calendar Wednesday 1. Next garbage pickup: Nov 18, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
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06From the archives
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