178 Walmer Rd
178 Walmer Rd is in Annex. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 4 planning applications nearby (two under review, two approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- No fire code violations in open inspections.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 4 planning applications within 250 m: two under review, two approved.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. 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 1 permit
- Deck · completed Aug 6, 2020
Proposal to repair of first floor roof and wood deck, new exterior stairs · Permit 19 238372
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 M5R, 4 of 253 home tap-water samples (1.6%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5R is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 8 samples here (3.2%) 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, 940 m 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
4 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): two under review, two approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1316 Dupont St · 43 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Oct 29, 2025.
To obtain consent to sever the property into six stratified lots (condo lands, office lands, studio lands, parking lands, retail lands 1 and retail lands 2) and to create various easements/rights-of-ways within a mixed-use development…File B0048/25TEY · submitted Jul 4, 2025 - 2500 Macpherson Ave · 123 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site plan approval application for an 8-storey residential building having a gross floor area of 11572 square metres, and containing 135 residential dwelling units.File 22 138027 STE 12 SA · submitted Apr 25, 2022 · City record - 3555 Davenport Rd · 141 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for an 8-storey residential building having a gross floor area of 10,906 square metres, and containing 134 residential dwelling units.File 22 137947 STE 12 SA · submitted Apr 25, 2022 · City record - 4574 Davenport Rd · 216 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
It has been approved.
purpose is to facilitate 4 seperate units with common areas in existing buildingFile 22 212743 STE 12 CD · submitted Oct 4, 2022 · City record
4 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
5 licensed rooming houses within 250 m. Rooming houses rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms; the City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
1 new storefront business licence within 250 m in the last 90 days: auto repair or garage (1).
New business licences nearby (1)
- Auto repair or garage · 374 Dupont St · 165 m · licensed Aug 12, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 76 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 38 assaults, 18 break-ins, 10 car thefts, 7 robberies and 3 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Annex in 2025, assaults, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; car thefts 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 | Annex, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 38 | 1081 above Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 18 | 387 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 10 | 117 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 7 | 81 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 114 above 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 Dupont Station (Line 1), about a 2-minute walk (0.1 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 14 TTC stops served by routes 127 and 26, with about 775 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 3.9 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.
- Huron Street Junior Public School · elementary · 648 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 300 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 79% met the standard in reading and 59% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Hillcrest Community School · elementary · 790 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 320 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 91% met the standard in reading and 61% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School · elementary · 806 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 360 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 88% met the standard in reading and 73% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Loretto College School · secondary · 1.1 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 510 students. 83% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Harbord Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.5 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 980 students. 93% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Waldorf Academy Elementary School, Royal St Georges College School - Advancement, Royal St George'S College School - Jr School, Royal St Georges College School - Main Address, Royal St Georges College School - See House and 6 more.
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): three licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, one privately owned public space and two 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
Annex had 29,300 residents in 2021. The median household income was $85,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 59% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 32% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (2.5%), Spanish (2.2%) and Cantonese (1.8%). 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 10: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 17: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 178 Walmer Rd
Is 178 Walmer Rd 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.
Does 178 Walmer Rd have open fire code violations?
No. The City's fire inspection records show no violations in open inspections. Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results.
What is being built near 178 Walmer Rd?
There are 4 active planning applications within 250 metres (two under review, two approved). The closest is at 316 Dupont St, 43 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 178 Walmer Rd been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 178 Walmer Rd a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 178 Walmer Rd from the subway?
The nearest station is Dupont Station (Line 1), 0.1 km away (about a 2-minute walk). 14 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 178 Walmer Rd?
The closest are Huron Street Junior Public School, Hillcrest Community School and Loretto College School. 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 178 Walmer Rd?
Police recorded 76 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 38 assaults, 18 break-ins, 10 car thefts, 7 robberies and 3 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Annex in 2025, assaults, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; car thefts 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 178 Walmer Rd?
Collection is on Tuesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 10, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
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10From the archives
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