187 Gamble Ave
187 Gamble Ave is in Old East York. It added a garden suite in 2026, it's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (two approved, one under appeal after approval).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Added a garden suite (permit issued 2026).
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: two approved, one under appeal after approval.
04The building
9 building permits in the last 5 years, for 3 projects. This includes a garden suite, permitted 2026. 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.
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 3 projects from 9 permits
- Garden suiteNew home · inspection · issued Jan 30, 2026
Proposal to construct a two storey rear yard garden suite on a corner lot. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 234177 - New Building · inspection · issued Dec 17, 2025
Proposal to demolish existing detached sfd and construct a new detached three storey four unit house-plex with two front porches, front third storey balcony, rear porch and a rear third storey… · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 234142 - Demolition · completed Aug 17, 2026
Proposal to demolish existing detached sfd and construct a new detached three storey four unit house-plex. · Permit 25 234165
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 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.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 4.4 km 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
3 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): two approved, one under appeal after approval. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1175 Gamble Ave · 52 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 Oct 25, 2023.
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear ground floor deck. Also, to construct a new one-storey ancillary building (for storage uses) with an attached canopy, in the rear yard.File A0788/23TEY · submitted Sep 11, 2023 - 2210 Cosburn Ave · 130 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 - 3380 Donlands Ave · 250 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Aplication for a 7-storey mixed-use building containing 73 rental residential dwelling units. The residential gross floor area is 5627square metres, and the proposed non-residential gross floor area is 392 square metres. Please see by-law…File 20 216958 STE 14 SA · submitted Nov 10, 2020 · 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 79 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 47 assaults, 17 car thefts, 10 break-ins, 3 thefts over $5,000 and 2 robberies. 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.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | Old East York, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 47 | 655 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 10 | 99 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 17 | 238 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 2 | 60 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 50 close to 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 Pape Station (Line 2), about a 19-minute walk (1.2 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 15 TTC stops served by routes 87, 100, 72, 51 and 8, with about 2,395 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 3.7 km away, with 88 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.
- William Burgess Elementary School · elementary · 228 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 365 students
- Holy Cross Catholic School · elementary · 398 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 340 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 86% met the standard in reading and 46% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Chester Elementary School · elementary · 588 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 480 students
- Kapapamahchakwew - Wandering Spirit Scho · secondary · 1.5 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12
- Subway Academy I · secondary · 1.5 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12
Private schools within 1 km: The Three Hierarchs Academy.
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): six licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and one shelter or respite site.
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
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.
02City services
Next: November 11: recycling and green bin. November 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 187 Gamble Ave
Is 187 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.
What is being built near 187 Gamble Ave?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (two approved, one under appeal after approval). The closest is at 175 Gamble Ave, 52 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 187 Gamble Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 9 building permits on record, 9 in the last 5 years. They include a garden suite. Source: Building Permits.
Is 187 Gamble Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 187 Gamble Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Pape Station (Line 2), 1.2 km away (about a 19-minute walk). 15 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 187 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.
How much crime is there near 187 Gamble Ave?
Police recorded 79 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 47 assaults, 17 car thefts, 10 break-ins, 3 thefts over $5,000 and 2 robberies. 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.
When is garbage day at 187 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.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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