Address report

162 Macpherson Ave

A property on the Heritage Register (Listed), outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas, with no active development applications within 250 metres.

Data as of Nov 7, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Follow this address

Key findings

On the Heritage Register (Listed).
Outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas.
0 active development applications and 3 Committee of Adjustment applications within 250 m.

RentSafe score—not a registered apartment building

Fire code violations—no inspection records

Applications3active within 250 m

Flood hazardOutsideTRCA mapping

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 open (1 closed)This addressBuilding Construction/Demolition Violations

Building permits, last 5 years4 permitsThis addressBuilding Permits · 5 on record

Short-term rentalNot registeredThis addressShort Term Rentals Registration

Heritage statusListedThis addressHeritage Register

Recent permits (5)

Interior Alterations · Closed · Mar 26, 2026
REV: Proposal for reconfiguration of first floor washroom and kitchenProposed reconfiguration of second floor for new washroom and closet · Permit 25 203178 BLD
Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed · Aug 20, 2025
Plumbing - Proposed reconfiguration of second floor for new washroom and closet · Permit 25 203178 PLB
Interior Alterations · Closed · Aug 20, 2025
Proposed reconfiguration of second floor for new washroom and closet · Permit 25 203178 BLD
Addition(s) · Closed · Jul 3, 2024
REVISION 01: REDUCE SCOPE OF ISSUED PERMIT- NO UNDERPINNING AT FRONT BSMT, REDUCED THIRD FLOOR ADDITION; LARGER ROOF DECK.To alter the existing 2 1/2 storey semi-detached dwelling by construct a one… · Permit 13 230362 BLD
Addition(s) · Closed · Dec 11, 2013
To alter the existing 2 1/2 storey semi-detached dwelling by construct a one rear addition (23 m2)on the third floor and to under pin (31.6m) and finish the basement (60 m2). Minor interior… · Permit 13 230362 BLD

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 areaBFA44Your 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 M5R4 of 188 above 0.01 ppmYour area · M5RNon Regulated Lead Sample · Jan 22, 2014 to Aug 27, 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

Dec

Nearby · 231 mCommittee of Adjustment hearing: 79 Roxborough St W2:00 p.m. · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · File A0577/26TEY

1
285 Avenue Rd · 179 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · Approved
To alter the parking space (size) standards of the approved 9-storey residential building with a 3-level underground parking garage (currently under construction).
File A0849/23TEY · submitted Sep 21, 2023
2
154 Cottingham St · 220 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · Postponed
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (garage containing two parking spaces), in the rear yard, abutting the private laneway.
File A0746/26TEY · submitted Oct 26, 2026
3
79 Roxborough St W · 231 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · Hearing Scheduled
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear addition at the lower basement level (new mudroom, children's playroom, bathroom, and storage area), which will also connect and provide below grade access from…
File A0577/26TEY · submitted Aug 5, 2026

Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications · 6 registered short-term rentals within 250 m.

04City services

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of

Garbage dayNovember 10, 2026This addressCollection calendar Tuesday 2

Next recyclingNovember 17, 2026This addressSolid Waste Collection Schedule

City councillorDianne SaxeWard 11Councillor_Saxe@toronto.ca · 416-392-4009

05Quick answers about 162 Macpherson Ave

Is 162 Macpherson 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 162 Macpherson Ave?

0 active development applications within 250 metres. Source: Development Applications.

When is garbage day at 162 Macpherson Ave?

Collection calendar Tuesday 2. Next garbage pickup: Nov 10, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.

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

06From the archives

Avenue Road level crossing, north of Macpherson, looking east., 1910. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1244, Item 5046. 148 m away.

Avenue Road, looking south to Dupont Street, 1910. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1244, Item 7252. 163 m away.

Church Of The Messiah (Anglican), Avenue Rd., s.w. cor. Dupont St. , 1956. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. 163 m away.

Avenue Road and CPR bridge at Dupont Street, 1922. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1244, Item 2580. 163 m away.

Avenue Road, looking south to Dupont Street from CPR level crossing, 1909. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1244, Item 7318. 163 m away.

Dupont St and Avenue Rd, looking north, (Way Department), 1931. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 16, Series 71, Item 8806. 163 m away.

Photo locations are matched from each photo’s title against City street and address data, so some may be off. Report a wrong location