162 MacDonell Ave
162 MacDonell Ave is in Roncesvalles. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (one under review, one approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: one under review, one approved.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. 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 · completed Jul 17, 2020
Party wall admin permit in connection to 164 Macdonell Ave - 12 289578. · Permit 12 289809
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 M6R, 7 of 472 home tap-water samples (1.5%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M6R is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 22 samples here (4.7%) 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, 4.9 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
2 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): one under review, one approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 142 Pearson Ave · 204 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 Dec 6, 2023.
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition (to replace the existing rear one-storey addition), a rear third storey addition, and a rear ground floor deck with stairs.…File A0884/23TEY · submitted Oct 4, 2023 - 240 Wabash Ave · 245 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
City-initiated site plan application proposes a Community Recreation Centre adjacent to Sorauren Park. The community centre will be a 4 storey (26 metre) building with programs identified in the City's Parks and Recreation Facilities…File 24 180616 STE 04 SA · submitted Jul 15, 2024 · City record
16 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 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
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 63 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 38 assaults, 16 break-ins, 7 car thefts and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Roncesvalles in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; car thefts 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 | Roncesvalles, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 38 | 940 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 16 | 253 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 7 | 102 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 0 | 66 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 6 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 Lansdowne Station (Line 2), about a 25-minute walk (1.6 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by route 47, with about 1,267 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 1.6 km away, with 68 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.
- Parkdale Junior and Senior Public School · elementary · 300 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 465 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 81% met the standard in reading and 24% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Shirley Street Junior Public School · elementary · 461 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 160 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 94% met the standard in reading and 61% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School · elementary · 493 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 675 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 91% met the standard in reading and 62% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Parkdale Collegiate Institute · secondary · 683 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 635 students. 86% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- ÉSC Saint-Frère-André · secondary · 824 mCS catholique MonAvenir · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 350 students. 96% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Academy Of Enlightened Minds, Mary Mother Of God 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): four licensed child care centres, two EarlyON centres, 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
See the full Roncesvalles neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Roncesvalles had 14,610 residents in 2021. The median household income was $88,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 53% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% of workers commuted by transit and 25% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Polish (3.0%), Portuguese (2.4%) and Tibetan (1.8%). 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 11: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 18: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 162 MacDonell Ave
Is 162 MacDonell 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 162 MacDonell Ave?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (one under review, one approved). The closest is at 42 Pearson Ave, 204 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 162 MacDonell Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 162 MacDonell Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 162 MacDonell Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Lansdowne Station (Line 2), 1.6 km away (about a 25-minute walk). 7 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 162 MacDonell Ave?
The closest are Parkdale Junior and Senior Public School, Shirley Street Junior Public School and Parkdale 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 162 MacDonell Ave?
Police recorded 63 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 38 assaults, 16 break-ins, 7 car thefts and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Roncesvalles in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; car thefts 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 162 MacDonell Ave?
Collection is on Wednesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 11, 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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