177 Gamble Ave
177 Gamble Ave is in Old East York. It added a garden suite in 2024 and there is 1 planning proposal within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Added a garden suite (completed Apr 2024).
- 1 planning proposal within 250 m: one in progress.
- Bus 87 stop 115 m away; the nearest subway is 1.2 km.
- The nearest elementary school is William Burgess Elementary School, 201 m away.
01What’s planned near 177 Gamble Ave
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): one in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Addition210 Cosburn Ave · 172 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 Jan 21, 2026. 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 four-storey apartment building (containing 33 residential dwelling units) by converting the existing integral garage, laundry, and storage areas into four additional residential dwelling units (located within the…File A0102/25TEY · submitted Feb 6, 2025
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Safety near 177 Gamble Ave
Police recorded 84 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 40). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 months | Old East Yorkper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 50 | 655 | 768Old East York is about the same |
| Break-ins | 11 | 99 | 190Old East York is lower |
| Car thefts | 18 | 238 | 225Old East York is about the same |
| Robberies | 2 | 60 | 79Old East York is lower |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 50 | 61Old East York is about the same |
Thick bar: Old East York. Thin grey bar: Toronto. Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Old East York
03Getting around from 177 Gamble Ave
The nearest subway station is Pape Station (Line 2), about a 19-minute walk (1.2 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 16 TTC stops served by routes 100, 72, 87, 51 and 8, with about 3,250 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 3.7 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 19 min walk
Nearest stop: Cosburn Ave at Todmorden Lane, plus 1 more stop for this route within 250 m.
Nearest stop: Pape Ave at Gamble Ave, plus 1 more stop for these routes within 250 m.
Nearest stop: O'Connor Dr at Chilton Rd.
Nearest stop: Donlands Ave at Cosburn Ave South Side.
Source: GO Transit · 88 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
04Schools and families near 177 Gamble Ave
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.
Share of students meeting the provincial standard; the red tick is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: The Three Hierarchs Academy. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): six licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and one shelter or respite site.
123 Cosburn Ave · 58 spaces · toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
121 Cosburn Ave · 40 spaces · infant, toddler · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
100 Torrens Ave · 166 spaces · toddler, preschool, kindergarten, school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
1076 Pape Ave · Youth · 30 beds
Source: 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.
05The building at 177 Gamble Ave
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
4 building permits in the last 5 years, for 1 project. This includes a garden suite, completed Apr 2024. 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.
Source: Building Permits · 4 on record
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 1 project from 4 permits
- Garden suiteNew home · completed Apr 15, 2024
Proposal to convert the existing rear garage into a new two storey garden suite. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 229903
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, and Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown).
07Risks and environment at 177 Gamble Ave
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.
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
In postal area M4J, 22 of 911 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 M4J is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 44 samples here (4.8%) 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.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 911 tests, Jan 7, 2014 to Oct 20, 2026
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 4.4 km away, measured 3:00 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.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
08The neighbourhood: Old East York
Old East York had 9,160 residents in 2021. The median household income was $96,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 34% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 31% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 21% of workers commuted by transit and 9% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Greek (9.7%), Pilipino, Filipino (2.4%) and Cantonese (2.1%). 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 East York was $1,820, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.4% 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 | East York | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,339 | +12% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,578 | +5% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,189 | -2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Old East York compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →09Quick answers about 177 Gamble Ave
What is being built near 177 Gamble Ave?
There is 1 planning proposal within 250 metres (one in progress). The closest is at 210 Cosburn Ave, 172 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is the area around 177 Gamble Ave safe?
Police recorded 84 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 50 assaults, 18 car thefts, 11 break-ins, 3 thefts over $5,000 and 2 robberies. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 40). Per resident, in Old East York in 2025, break-ins and robberies were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How do you get around from 177 Gamble Ave?
The nearest subway station is Pape Station (Line 2), 1.2 km away (about a 19-minute walk). Nearby: 87 Cosburn at Cosburn Ave at Todmorden Lane, 115 m; 72 Pape and 100 Flemingdon Park at Pape Ave at Gamble Ave, 232 m; 8 Broadview at O'Connor Dr at Chilton Rd, 340 m. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What schools are near 177 Gamble Ave?
The closest are William Burgess Elementary School, Holy Cross Catholic School and Kapapamahchakwew - Wandering Spirit Scho. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What neighbourhood is 177 Gamble Ave in?
177 Gamble Ave is in Old East York, one of the City of Toronto's 158 official neighbourhoods, in Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. Old East York had 9,160 residents in 2021, with a median household income of $96,000. Source: City of Toronto neighbourhoods; 2021 Census, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What is rent like near 177 Gamble Ave?
In October 2025, a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in East York averaged $1,820 a month. That's an average across all tenants, including long-term ones; new listings usually cost more. Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Has 177 Gamble Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 4 building permits on record, 4 in the last 5 years. They include a garden suite. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 177 Gamble 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, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 177 Gamble Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Who is the city councillor for 177 Gamble Ave?
Paula Fletcher, councillor for Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. Email councillor_fletcher@toronto.ca or call 416-392-4060. Source: City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 8, 2026.
When is garbage day at 177 Gamble Ave?
Collection is on Wednesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 18, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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