1755 Steeles Ave W
1755 Steeles Ave W is in Westminster-Branson, on the City's Heritage Register.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
01What’s planned near 1755 Steeles Ave W
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
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.
Noise permits nearby
- Sanofi Steeles Watermain · 1755 Steeles Ave W
Construction · Sanofi PasteurOct 4 to Dec 23 · 7 pm to 7 am
0 m away - Chanukah Menorah Lighting at Hidden Trail Park · 506 Hidden Trl
Amplified sound · in Hidden Trail ParkWed, Dec 9 · 7 to 8:15 pm
337 m away
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits: permits that let a site go past the noise bylaw’s limits for a set time (amplified sound for an event, construction outside normal hours, a concrete pour). Upcoming and current permits within 600 m. Events run by individuals show their name only for street parties, festivals and markets.
02Safety near 1755 Steeles Ave W
Police recorded no major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Most Toronto addresses (100%) have at least one major crime nearby. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Westminster-Branson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 0 near this address | 16% lower188 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 0 near this address | 33% lower512 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 60% lower31 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 60% lower24 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 0 near this address | 69% lower59 vs 190 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 Westminster-Branson
Traffic safety
No collisions that killed or seriously injured someone have been reported within 500 m since 2021.
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 | Westminster-Branson, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 4 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 31 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 2 | 86 | Lower 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.
03Getting around from 1755 Steeles Ave W
The nearest subway station is Finch West Station (Line 1), 3.2 km away. There are no TTC stops within a 5‑minute walk. The nearest GO train station is Downsview Park GO, 3.7 km away, with 31 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 31 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.
04Schools and child care near 1755 Steeles Ave W
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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 1755 Steeles Ave W
There is 1 park and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Antibes Community Centre, 1.3 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Hidden Trail Park · outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground · 506 Hidden Trl · 344 m
- Festival Park · 200 Fisherville Rd · 510 m
- Rockford Park · basketball court, outdoor dry pad, playground, tennis court · 70 Rockford Rd · 726 m
- G. Ross Lord Park · cricket pitch field, dog off-leash area, firepit, picnic site · 4801 Dufferin St · 751 m
- Harryetta Gardens · playground · 170 Torresdale Ave · 960 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
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.
06The building at 1755 Steeles Ave W
There are no by-law investigations or short-term rental registrations on record for 1755 Steeles Ave W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 338 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 338)
- Sprinklers · not started · issued Oct 23, 2026
Modification of an existing sprinkler system to add a tail end preaction. · Permit 26 259622 - Electromagnetic Locks · completed Sep 24, 2026
Proposed electromagnetic locks in support of issued permit # 26-130597 BLD 00 BA (B53) · Permit 26 212286 - Building work · permit issued · issued Jul 15, 2026
Proposed replacement of 2 regular 500 ton chillers with one 750T regular chiller and one 300T heat recovery chiller to improve campus energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance system… · Permit 26 185369 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Jun 29, 2026
Proposed washroom upgrades · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 148103 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Apr 24, 2026
Proposal for interior alterations within the existing basement, including construction of non-load-bearing partitions, doors, and finishes for a mother's room and prayer rooms (Building 61) · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 133156 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Apr 23, 2026
Interior alteration within the existing basement floor to accommodate a new meeting room. Work includes interior construction of non-load-bearing partitions, doors, finishes, and associated… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 140326 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 19, 2026
Entrance vestibule renovation and addition of new canopy at entrance of building #53 · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 130597 - Electromagnetic Locks · completed Jan 13, 2026
Rev 01: revise number of maglocks to a new total of 30electromagnetic locks in support of issued permit #23 140331 bld. 36 maglocks will be required. · Permit 23 219982 - Electromagnetic Locks · completed Jan 13, 2026
Electromagnetic locks in support of issued permit #24131494 bld 00 ba. Maglocks will be required. · Permit 25 191360 - Plumbing · permit issued · issued May 22, 2025
Plumbing - Temporary Construction Site offices (3) and washroom trailers · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 163207 - Piping: Other Buildings · permit issued · issued May 20, 2025
Proposal for alterations to drainage system. · Permit 25 151146 - Site Service · completed May 28, 2026
Drain - Construct extension to existing steam plant on Sanofi campus to house two new 75000lb/hr boilers · Permit 24 111585
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: 2 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 1755 Steeles Ave W
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.
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.
08Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
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.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,863 service requests came from postal area M2R, which includes 1755 Steeles Ave W. The most common:
| Property standards | 257 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 214 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 131 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 108 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 101 | |
| Tree pruning | 100 |
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.
09Risks and environment at 1755 Steeles Ave W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 43 tests, May 22, 2014 to Mar 17, 2023
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Westminster-Branson
Westminster-Branson had 25,705 residents in 2021. The median household income was $76,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 60% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 38% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 35% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Russian (18.0%), Pilipino, Filipino (14.1%) and Spanish (2.7%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, up 1% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.6%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | North York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | +5% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | 0% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | +1% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | +2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, North York (the former City of North York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Westminster-Branson compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 24: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre · councillor_pasternak@toronto.ca · 416-392-1371
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.