179 Sheppard Ave E
179 Sheppard Ave E is in Avondale. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (one approved, one under review, one waiting for a hearing date).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: one approved, one under review, one waiting for a hearing date.
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: 3 projects from 3 permits
- Electromagnetic Locks · completed Mar 13, 2024
Proposal to add two magnetic door locks on ground floor & P2 parking level · Permit 24 124668 - Demolition · completed Feb 5, 2026
Proposal to demolish the existing 1 storey retail building. See 16 225701 SA for future development proposal. · Permit 21 163903 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 8, 2026
Interior alterations and structural work within the lobby of the beer store · Permit 03 111896
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 M2N, 1 of 133 home tap-water samples (0.8%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M2N is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 1 samples here (0.8%) 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.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto North station, 781 m away, measured 12:00 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.
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
3 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): one approved, one under review, one waiting for a hearing date. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 127 Craigmore Cres · 98 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
File · submitted Nov 4, 2026 - 2181 Sheppard Ave E · 208 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been approved.
Proposal for a 10-storey building with 230 units and 1,750 square metres of ground floor retail including a beer store. The proposal also includes a 4 level underground garage including 218 parking spaces.File 16 225701 NNY 23 SA · submitted Sep 20, 2016 · City record - 3145 Sheppard Ave E · 238 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 application to construct an 11 storey mixed use building with at grade retail and an underground parking garage. The proposal includes a total of 55 residential units and 6,305 sq.m of residential gross floor area and 205 sq.m…File 17 264570 NNY 23 SA · submitted Nov 20, 2017 · City record
3 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).
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 33 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 11 assaults, 7 break-ins, 7 car thefts, 6 thefts over $5,000 and 2 robberies. Per resident, in Avondale in 2025, assaults, break-ins, car thefts, 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 | Avondale, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 11 | 508 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 7 | 109 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 7 | 67 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 2 | 30 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 | 18 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 Sheppard-Yonge Station (Line 1 and 4), about a 13-minute walk (0.8 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by routes 98 and 185, with about 562 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 2.9 km away, with 9 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.
- Avondale Public School · elementary · 414 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 930 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 84% met the standard in reading and 58% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Cardinal Carter ES · elementary · 716 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades 7-8 · 125 students
- Claude Watson School for the Arts · elementary · 743 mTDSB · Public · grades 1-8 · 285 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 100% met the standard in reading and 89% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts · secondary · 724 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 665 students. 97% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Earl Haig Secondary School · secondary · 803 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 2,175 students. 95% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Toronto Central Academy Secondary School, Cornell International Academy, Academy Of Excellence Secondary School, Newton International College School, Central Montessori School - Willowdale and 3 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): 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
Avondale had 13,790 residents in 2021. The median household income was $84,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 42% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 50% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 29% of workers commuted by transit and 8% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (11.9%), Iranian Persian (10.4%) and Korean (7.7%). 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 North York was $1,915, up 1% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.6% 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 | North York | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 179 Sheppard Ave E
Is 179 Sheppard Ave E 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 179 Sheppard Ave E?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (one approved, one under review, one waiting for a hearing date). The closest is at 27 Craigmore Cres, 98 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 179 Sheppard Ave E been renovated?
Yes. The City has 3 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 179 Sheppard Ave E a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 179 Sheppard Ave E from the subway?
The nearest station is Sheppard-Yonge Station (Line 1 and 4), 0.8 km away (about a 13-minute walk). 6 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 179 Sheppard Ave E?
The closest are Avondale Public School, Cardinal Carter ES and Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts. 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 179 Sheppard Ave E?
Police recorded 33 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 11 assaults, 7 break-ins, 7 car thefts, 6 thefts over $5,000 and 2 robberies. Per resident, in Avondale in 2025, assaults, break-ins, car thefts, 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 179 Sheppard Ave E?
Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 13, 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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