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17 Simpson Ave

An address in North Riverdale, outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas, with 2 active development applications within 250 metres.

Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source

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Key findings
  • Outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas.
  • 2 active development applications and 0 Committee of Adjustment applications within 250 m.
RentSafe score—not a registered apartment building
Fire code violations—no inspection records
Applications2active within 250 m
Flood hazardOutsideTRCA mapping
First AveWest AveVictor AveHowland RdSimpson AveDe Grassi StBoulton AveMunro StJack Layton WayBlue Rodeo DrBridgepoint DrSt Matthews RdBlackburn StHamilton StGerrard St EBroadview AveDon Valley Parkway NDon Valley Parkway S12Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)
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 on recordThis addressBuilding Construction/Demolition Violations
Building permits, last 5 years0 permitsThis addressBuilding Permits · 3 on record
Short-term rentalNot registeredThis addressShort Term Rentals Registration
Heritage statusNot on the Heritage RegisterThis addressHeritage Register
Recent permits (3)
  • Building Permit Related(MS) · Inspection · Jul 18, 2006
    HVAC - ERECT NEW TWO STOREY DWELLING - New Building · Permit 06 114854 HVA
  • Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection · Mar 20, 2006
    Plumbing - ERECT NEW TWO STOREY DWELLING - New Building · Permit 06 114854 PLB
  • New Building · Inspection · Mar 20, 2006
    ERECT NEW TWO STOREY DWELLING · Permit 06 114854 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 areaBFA32Your 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 M8Z0 of 63 above 0.01 ppmYour area · M8ZNon Regulated Lead Sample · Jan 21, 2014 to Mar 23, 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

  1. 1
    415 Broadview Ave · 209 m · Site Plan · Under Review
    Site Plan Approval for a proposed residential addition to the existing congregation. The proposal will contain 3,824 square metres of residential gross floor area (GFA) and 51 residential units . The proposed plans also included 181…
    File 24 140233 STE 14 SA · submitted Apr 24, 2024 · City record
  2. 2
    415 Broadview Ave · 209 m · Official Plan / Rezoning · Appeal Received
    A 10 storey building adding to, and modifying, the existing heritage church building onsite. 4,892.98 square metres of residential gross floor area (GFA) are proposed, as well as 683 square metres of non-residential space to be allocated…
    File 21 251348 STE 14 OZ · submitted Dec 24, 2021 · City record

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

04City services

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
Garbage dayNovember 19, 2026This addressCollection calendar Thursday 1
Next recyclingNovember 12, 2026This addressSolid Waste Collection Schedule
City councillorPaula FletcherWard 14councillor_fletcher@toronto.ca · 416-392-4060

05Quick answers about 17 Simpson Ave

Is 17 Simpson 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 17 Simpson Ave?

2 active development applications within 250 metres, the closest at 415 Broadview Ave (209 m). Source: Development Applications.

When is garbage day at 17 Simpson Ave?

Collection calendar Thursday 1. Next garbage pickup: Nov 19, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.

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

06From the archives

St. John's Presbyterian Church, (1908), Broadview Ave., n.e. corner Simpson Ave.; Bible class.
St. John's Presbyterian Church, (1908), Broadview Ave., n.e. corner Simpson Ave.; Bible class. , 1910. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. 97 m away.
Simpson Avenue looking east from Broadview Avenue : Original negative by D.P.W.
Simpson Avenue looking east from Broadview Avenue : Original negative by D.P.W., 1941. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 41, Item 555. 97 m away.
Corner of Broadview Ave. and Simpson Ave., looking south-east
Corner of Broadview Ave. and Simpson Ave., looking south-east, 1972. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 2032, Series 841, File 24, Item 5. 97 m away.
Corner of Broadview Ave. and Simpson Ave., looking north-east
Corner of Broadview Ave. and Simpson Ave., looking north-east, 1972. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 2032, Series 841, File 24, Item 4. 97 m away.
Gerrard Street looking south on lane first east of Broadview
Gerrard Street looking south on lane first east of Broadview, 1960. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 100, Item 320. 109 m away.
Toronto Public Library; Riverdale Branch, Broadview Ave., n.w. cor. Gerrard St. E.; INTERIOR, children's room.
Toronto Public Library; Riverdale Branch, Broadview Ave., n.w. cor. Gerrard St. E.; INTERIOR, children's room. , 1930. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. 109 m away.
Gerrard St E., south side, east of Broadview
Gerrard St E., south side, east of Broadview, 1982. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 60, Item 150. 109 m away.
View of Broadview looking north from Gerrard Street East
View of Broadview looking north from Gerrard Street East, 1977. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 71, Item 22. 109 m away.
Gerrard Street looking east from Broadview, 1984
Gerrard Street looking east from Broadview, 1984 , 1984. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. 109 m away.

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