17 Alberta Ave
17 Alberta Ave is in Wychwood. It added a second suite (such as a basement apartment) in 2026, it's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (one under appeal after approval, one under appeal after a refusal).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Added a second suite (such as a basement apartment) (completed Apr 2026).
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: one under appeal after approval, one under appeal after a refusal.
04The building
3 building permits in the last 5 years, for 1 project. This includes a second suite (such as a basement apartment), completed Apr 2026. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. 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 3 permits
- Second suite (such as a basement apartment)New home · completed Apr 20, 2026
FRAMING AND INTERIOR LAYOUT. Interior alteration to add a secondary suite and rear deck · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 230995
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 M6H, 13 of 538 home tap-water samples (2.4%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M6H is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 25 samples here (4.6%) 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, 2.8 km away, measured 11:00 AM 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 appeal after approval, one under appeal after a refusal. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 11144 Davenport Rd · 47 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 Oct 20, 2021. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building, containing three dwelling units, by constructing a complete third and fourth storey addition, and adding two dwelling units, for a total of five dwelling units. The ground floor…File A0803/20TEY · submitted Sep 15, 2020 - 22 Regal Rd · 161 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 Sep 15, 2021. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To alter the existing eight-storey building by constructing a side eight storey addition and a full eighth storey addition.File A0481/21TEY · submitted Mar 24, 2021
5 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 most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
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 41 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 23 assaults, 11 car thefts and 7 break-ins. Per resident, in Wychwood in 2025, robberies 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 | Wychwood, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 23 | 722 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 7 | 234 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 11 | 189 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 0 | 26 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 33 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 Ossington Station (Line 2), about a 23-minute walk (1.5 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 14 TTC stops served by routes 63, 161 and 127, with about 2,257 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 2.5 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.
- Winona Drive Senior Public School · elementary · 199 mTDSB · Public · grades 7-8 · 370 students
- McMurrich Junior Public School · elementary · 314 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 505 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 96% met the standard in reading and 75% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Bruno/St. Raymond Catholic School · elementary · 398 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 145 students
- Oakwood Collegiate Institute · secondary · 548 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 525 students. 88% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Bloor Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.9 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 820 students. 95% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Uchenna Academy.
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, no 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
Wychwood had 12,800 residents in 2021. The median household income was $86,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 50% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 38% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 30% 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 Italian (3.3%). 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 12: recycling and green bin. November 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 17 Alberta Ave
Is 17 Alberta 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 17 Alberta Ave?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (one under appeal after approval, one under appeal after a refusal). The closest is at 1144 Davenport Rd, 47 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 17 Alberta Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 3 building permits on record, 3 in the last 5 years. They include a second suite (such as a basement apartment). Source: Building Permits.
Is 17 Alberta Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 17 Alberta Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Ossington Station (Line 2), 1.5 km away (about a 23-minute walk). 14 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 17 Alberta Ave?
The closest are Winona Drive Senior Public School, McMurrich Junior Public School and Oakwood 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 17 Alberta Ave?
Police recorded 41 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 23 assaults, 11 car thefts and 7 break-ins. Per resident, in Wychwood in 2025, robberies 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 17 Alberta Ave?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 19, 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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