161 Cawthra Ave
161 Cawthra Ave is in the Junction Area. A 39‑storey building with shops with 1,951 homes is under review 155 m away and West Toronto St is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 39-storey building with shops with 1,951 homes is under review, 155 m away.
- Break-ins and thefts over $5,000 in the Junction Area were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- West Toronto St, 238 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6N.
01What’s planned near 161 Cawthra Ave
5 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), all in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at 91% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Three towers, up to 45 storeys with shops1799 St Clair Ave W · 134 m away3 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan · Subdivision1,174 homes103,733 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to facilitate the development of the site for 3 mixed-use towers having heights of 30, 40, and 45 storeys atop podiums with ranging heights of 3-8 storeys. The proposed non-residential…File 21 196875 STE 09 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Aug 11, 2021 · City record and how to commentFile 22 140038 STE 09 SA (site plan) · submitted Apr 29, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 21 196867 STE 09 SB (subdivision) · submitted Aug 11, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 2Three towers, up to 49 storeys2 Union St · 137 m away3 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan · Subdivision1,364 homes97,921 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes the redevelopment of the site to permit three buildings ranging in height between 39 and 49-storeys. The application proposes 97,921 square metres of gross floor area…File 21 235872 STE 09 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Nov 9, 2021 · City record and how to commentFile 22 239951 STE 09 SA (site plan) · submitted Dec 15, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 21 235877 STE 09 SB (subdivision) · submitted Nov 9, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 339-storey building with shops77 Union St · 155 m away3 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan · Subdivision1,951 homes135,695 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2022. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application to facilitate the redevelopment on the site for a 39-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 8467 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of…File 22 131961 STE 09 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Apr 7, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 22 138162 STE 09 SA (site plan) · submitted Apr 25, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 22 131972 STE 09 SB (subdivision) · submitted Apr 7, 2022 · City record and how to comment
- 4Minor variance611 Keele St · 175 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on May 25, 2021. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a new self-storage facility.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Jun 14, 2021. Status: appeal received by tlab.
File A0296/20EYK · submitted Aug 4, 2020 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 517-storey building · 555 homes and shops6 Lloyd Ave and 11 more addresses · 189 m away4 City files for one project: Rezoning · Rezoning · Site plan · Condominium1,033 homes65,618 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposed amendments to the City's Official Plan to redesignate the north two-thirds of the lands from Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas and establish a new Site and Area specific policy No. 447 over the entire site. Application has been…All 12 addresses
6 Lloyd Ave · 161 Mulock Ave · 163 Mulock Ave · 165 Mulock Ave · 167 Mulock Ave · 169 Mulock Ave · 171 Mulock Ave · 175 Mulock Ave · 177 Mulock Ave · 179 Mulock Ave · 181 Mulock Ave · 195 Mulock Ave
File 13 278533 WET 11 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Dec 16, 2013 · look it up on the City’s Application Information CentreFile 19 239452 WET 05 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Oct 22, 2019 · City record and how to commentFile 21 176811 WET 05 SA (site plan) · submitted Jun 28, 2021 · City record and how to commentFile 21 220130 WET 05 CD (condominium) · submitted Sep 30, 2021 · City record and how to comment
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Street work near 161 Cawthra Ave
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on West Toronto St, Keele St to Old Stock Yards Road, Q2 2025 to Q2 2026.
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 161 Cawthra Ave
Police recorded 58 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
The Junction Area compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 9 near this address | 61% higher305 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 43% higher87 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 43 near this address | 18% higher908 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 1 near this address | About the same236 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | About the same75 vs 79 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Junction Area
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on St Clair Ave W and Keele St. Junction Area has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- St Clair Ave W at Keele St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Aug 6, 2024 · 221 m
- St Clair Ave W at Old Weston Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 19, 2023 · 294 m
- Weston Road at Birdstone Crescent · Passenger, seriously injured · Dec 26, 2022 · 335 m
- St Clair Ave W at Gunns Rd · Driver, seriously injured · May 8, 2022 · 499 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 | Junction Area, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 93 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 21 | 635 | 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.
04Getting around from 161 Cawthra Ave
The nearest subway station is Keele Station (Line 2), about a 29‑minute walk (1.9 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 13 TTC stops served by the 512 streetcar and the 41, 89, 168 and 127 buses, with about 2,796 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 2.0 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 29 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 68 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512 | 656 | 5.0 | more than most routes |
| 41 | 757 | 8.9 | more than most routes |
| 89 | 667 | 7.3 | more than most routes |
| 168 | 270 | 4.2 | about typical |
| 127 | 139 | 3.9 | about typical |
| 941 | 151 | 5.9 | more than most routes |
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.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 64 Annette St
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 115 High Park Avenue, 1.6 km.937 m
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 161 Cawthra Ave
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. Private schools within 1 km: The Great Lakes College School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Feb 2, 2026: pass (fail to provide hand washing sinks equipped with liquid soap in diapering areas; fail to provide a waste container for soiled diapers with a tight-fitting foot activated lid, leak proof plastic liner).
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 161 Cawthra Ave
There are 4 parks and 3 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Earlscourt Park, 1.1 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Keele-Mulock Parkette · basketball court, playground · 595 Keele St · 147 m
- Constable Percy Cummins Parkette · 235 Connolly St · 280 m
- Upper Junction Park · playground · 85 Birdstone Cres · 456 m
- S.a.d.r.a. Park · outdoor dry pad, outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 455 Weston Rd · 474 m
- Wadsworth Park · basketball court, firepit, playground, sports field · 120 Connolly St · 558 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 Park at 6 Lloyd Avenue
A new park is coming to 6 Lloyd Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 47 m - S.A.D.R.A. Park Expansion
The City is improving S.A.D.R.A. Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 454 m - Prescott Parkette Improvements
The City is improving Prescott Parkette with new features that will be compatible with the active hydro corridor.In progress · 663 m - Carlton Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Carlton Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.0 km - George Bell Arena Improvements
The City is improving the George Bell Arena's roof and some of the building’s components to ensure the facility is in a state of good repair.In progress · 1.1 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.
07The building at 161 Cawthra Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 161 Cawthra Ave.
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: 4 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 161 Cawthra Ave
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.
Special areas
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.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Waxd Canada (salon or personal services), Queen Liz (take-out or food shop), Sephora (salon or personal services), and 6 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Junction Area (9)
- Waxd Canada · Salon or personal services · 409 Keele St · 555 m · licensed Nov 10, 2026
- Queen Liz · Take-out or food shop · 545 Keele St · 180 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- Sephora · Salon or personal services · 1980 St Clair Ave W · 494 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Hub Refinished · Second-hand shop · 3113 Dundas St W · 990 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- The Art of Demolition · Second-hand shop · 408 Pacific Ave · 729 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Resilient Roots Tattoo Collective · Salon or personal services · 2821 Dundas St W · 750 m · licensed Oct 10, 2026
- Ellinia Hair · Salon or personal services · 3339 Dundas St W · 1510 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
- Brazil Pizza House · Take-out or food shop · 2393 St Clair Ave W · 1348 m · licensed Sep 4, 2026
- The Onzon Thai Street Food & Bar · Restaurant or bar · 2411 St Clair Ave W · 1379 m · licensed Aug 20, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 290 Old Weston Rd | Application under review | 18 supportive | 166 m |
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 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Main street business area
St. Clair Gardens BIA, about 70 m away. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,829 service requests came from postal area M6N, which includes 161 Cawthra Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 345 | |
| Property standards | 327 | |
| Injured wildlife | 262 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 236 | |
| Road plowing | 222 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 213 |
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.
10Risks and environment at 161 Cawthra Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 306 tests, Jan 14, 2014 to Aug 13, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
11The neighbourhood: Junction Area
Junction Area had 14,010 residents in 2021. The median household income was $96,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 42% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 18% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (4.5%), Spanish (3.6%) and Vietnamese (2.6%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, up 6% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.2%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Central Toronto | Change in a year | 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, central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How the Junction Area compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: recycling and green bin. Nov 20: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Frances Nunziata, Ward 5 York South-Weston · councillor_nunziata@toronto.ca · 416-392-4091
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/161-cawthra-ave#sec-history
