18A Florence Ave
18A Florence Ave is in Lansing-Westgate. 1,084 homes is under review 202 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 1,084 homes is under review, 202 m away.
01What’s planned near 18A Florence Ave
11 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): ten in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Subdivision4800 Yonge St · 71 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of Subdivision for 2 blocks.File 21 232299 NNY 18 SB · submitted Oct 29, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 251-storey building · 604 homes and shops15 Poyntz Ave and 4 more addresses · 75 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building604 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control Application proposes the development of a 51-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial uses. The building will provide a total of 604 residential units, being a mix of 1-bedroom, 1-bedroom + den,…File 25 252382 NNY 18 SA · submitted Nov 12, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
15 Poyntz Ave · 19 Poyntz Ave · 21 Poyntz Ave · 23 Poyntz Ave · 25 Poyntz Ave
- 340-storey building with shops4696 Yonge St · 149 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.
The proposed development would remove the gas bar and commercial service station and replace these uses with a 40-storey mixed use building with 35,311.1 square metres of residential gross floor area and 718.8 square meters of ground…File 24 143845 NNY 18 SA · submitted May 3, 2024 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 11Split the lot63 Johnston Ave · 181 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jan 8, 2026.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two residential lots. The property was subject of previous consent application (B0016/21NY) and was approved on condition and lapsed.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Sep 8, 2026. Status: appeal received by tlab.
File B0018/25NY · submitted Jul 18, 2025 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
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.
Noise permits nearby
- Yonge And Sheppard · 4800 Yonge St
Continuous concrete pour · 4800 YongeJuly 11 to Dec 11
291 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.
02Street work near 18A Florence Ave
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m. The work below was due earlier and is still on the City’s list.
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 18A Florence Ave
Police recorded 134 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 93% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Lansing-Westgate compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 17 near this address | About the same225 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 94 near this address | 21% lower603 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 near this address | 28% lower44 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 4 near this address | 37% lower49 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 13 near this address | 45% lower104 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Lansing-Westgate
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians. Most were on Sheppard Ave W and Beecroft Rd. Lansing-Westgate ranks 140th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Sheppard Ave W at Beecroft Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Mar 30, 2024 · 353 m
- Anndale Dr at Bales Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Dec 17, 2023 · 276 m
- Sheppard Ave W at Beecroft Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Jun 23, 2023 · 342 m
- Yonge St at Avondale Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Feb 6, 2023 · 81 m
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 | Lansing-Westgate, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 6 | 57 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 23 | 176 | 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.
04Getting around from 18A Florence Ave
The nearest subway station is Sheppard-Yonge Station (Line 1 and 4), about a 5‑minute walk (0.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by the 84, 97, 984 and 98 buses, with about 749 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 3.8 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1, 4 · about 5 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 9 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 555 | 4.2 | about typical |
| 97 | 538 | 8.5 | more than most routes |
| 984 | 100 | 2.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 98 | 172 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 19 Glendora Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 19 Glendora Ave, 177 m.153 m
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 18A Florence Ave
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.
Grades 7–8 schools
These schools start at Grade 7, after the Grade 6 tests, so they have no Grade 6 results.
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. Private schools within 1 km: Don Valley Academy Secondary School, Duke Academy Secondary School, Crown Academic International School, Rutherford Private School And Daycare, Apollo High School and 3 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Feb 5, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Sep 8, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jun 5, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 18A Florence Ave
There are 3 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre, 1.0 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Avondale Park · playground · 15 Humberstone Dr · 295 m
- Albert Standing Park · picnic site · 50 Bogert Ave · 301 m
- Avonshire Parkette · 1 A Oakburn Cres · 423 m
- Avonshire Park · playground · 125 Harrison Garden Blvd · 550 m
- Franklin Park · playground · 138 Franklin Ave · 558 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
Park projects nearby
- Albert Standing Park Expansion
The City is expanding Albert Standing Park by 600 m² (a bit larger than an NBA basketball court) as part of the development project located just west of the park on Bogert Avenue.In progress · 298 m - New Park at 57 Linelle Street
A new park is coming to 57 Linelle Street. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 489 m - Franklin Park Expansion
The City is expanding Franklin Park by 2,565 m², creating new opportunities for recreation and enjoying nature.In progress · 554 m - Willowdale Park Improvements
The City is improving Willowdale Park with proposed upgrades that include a new playground offering fun and creative play opportunities, a new fitness area, a shade structure and repairs to the tennis courts.In progress · 953 m - Review of City Golf Course Operations
The City conducted an operational review of our five City-operated golf course locations to better understand how to maximize golf and non-golf experiences.In progress · 1.0 km
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.
07The building at 18A Florence Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 18A Florence Ave.
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: 3 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 18A Florence Ave
RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Lot coverage overlay
Source: Zone label (x)
Special areas
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.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Sushi Cho (take-out or food shop), Yonge Sheppard RMT & Facial Wellness (salon or personal services), Ultimate Fades (salon or personal services), and 2 more.
4726-4750 Yonge Street (253 m), 27-49 Bales Avenue (281 m), 4775 Yonge Street (309 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
All new business licences in Lansing-Westgate (5)
- Sushi Cho · Take-out or food shop · 4950 Yonge St · 746 m · licensed Sep 24, 2026
- Yonge Sheppard RMT & Facial Wellness · Salon or personal services · 1 Elmhurst Ave · 529 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- Ultimate Fades · Salon or personal services · 4714 Yonge St · 131 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Tu Tu's Mart · Take-out or food shop · 4750 Yonge St · 216 m · licensed Sep 1, 2026
- Woorijip · Restaurant or bar · 4918 Yonge St · 675 m · licensed Aug 27, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4800 Yonge St | Rezoning approved | 10 | 291 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (3)
- 15 - 25 Poyntz Avenue · 8 rental homes to be demolished, 8 replaced · 153 m · approved Jul 29, 2026 · City report
- 48, 50, 56, 58 and 60 Avondale Avenue and 17 and 19 Bales Avenue and 25, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 51, 53, 55, 57, 61 and 63 Glendora Avenue · 20 rental homes to be demolished, 0 replaced · 300 m · approved Mar 20, 2024 · City report
- 2 - 12 Oakburn Crescent · 66 rental homes to be demolished, 66 replaced · 461 m · approved Dec 13, 2023 · City report
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 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
21 tickets in 2025 on Florence Ave between numbers 0 and 68: 6 for parking without a permit, 5 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Yonge North York BIA, about 30 m away. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 8,062 service requests came from postal area M2N, which includes 18A Florence Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 339 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 313 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 261 | |
| Damaged sidewalks | 247 | |
| Property standards | 239 | |
| Posters on City property | 222 |
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.
10Risks and environment at 18A Florence Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 133 tests, Feb 12, 2014 to Oct 6, 2026
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.
11The neighbourhood: Lansing-Westgate
Lansing-Westgate had 15,910 residents in 2021. The median household income was $98,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 43% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% of workers commuted by transit and 5% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (6.4%), Iranian Persian (4.9%) and Pilipino, Filipino (4.2%). 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.
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