197 Withrow Ave
197 Withrow Ave is in North Riverdale. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (both approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: both 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: 2 projects from 2 permits
- Install/Alter Plumbing - only · inspection · issued Jan 25, 2000
Remove 3-pc bathroom in basement and install one wc and one handbasin in basement; remove 3-pc bathroom from first floor and install one wc and one handbasin (in addition); install one shower, one… · Permit 00 123400 - Addition/Alteration to Existing Building · inspection · issued Jan 25, 2000
Make interior alterations to all levels. Build a one-storey addition to the east side. Excavate at rear and make alterations to the rear elevation in order to construct a basement walk-out. Make… · Permit 00 123389
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 M4K, 6 of 527 home tap-water samples (1.1%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4K is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 16 samples here (3.0%) 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, 4.2 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
2 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): both approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1203 Withrow Ave · 17 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 construct a new two-storey ancillary building (laneway suite), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.File A0758/23TEY · submitted Aug 11, 2023 - 2165 Langley Ave · 205 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 Dec 6, 2023.
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition with a ground floor deck and stairs,a rear and sides third storey addition with a rear third storey deck,a front basement walkout,a partial…File A0911/23TEY · submitted Oct 11, 2023
6 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
1 licensed rooming house within 250 m. Rooming houses rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms; the City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
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 60 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 41 assaults, 8 break-ins, 7 car thefts, 3 thefts over $5,000 and 1 robbery. Per resident, in North Riverdale in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; car thefts 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 | North Riverdale, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 41 | 663 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 8 | 295 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 7 | 106 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 1 | 82 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 25 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 Pape Station (Line 2), about a 15-minute walk (0.9 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by route 72, with about 915 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 4.0 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.
- Pape Avenue Junior Public School · elementary · 277 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 285 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 98% met the standard in reading and 71% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Blake Street Junior Public School · elementary · 546 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 345 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 92% met the standard in reading and 40% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Withrow Avenue Junior Public School · elementary · 559 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 500 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 94% met the standard in reading and 62% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Eastdale Collegiate Institute · secondary · 660 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 120 students
- Riverdale Collegiate Institute · secondary · 844 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,600 students. 95% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
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): two licensed child care centres, one EarlyON centre, 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
North Riverdale had 11,290 residents in 2021. The median household income was $108,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 42% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 28% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (4.8%), Greek (2.4%) and Mandarin (1.7%). 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 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 12: recycling and green bin. November 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 197 Withrow Ave
Is 197 Withrow 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 197 Withrow Ave?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (both approved). The closest is at 203 Withrow Ave, 17 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 197 Withrow Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 2 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 197 Withrow Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 197 Withrow Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Pape Station (Line 2), 0.9 km away (about a 15-minute walk). 5 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 197 Withrow Ave?
The closest are Pape Avenue Junior Public School, Blake Street Junior Public School and Eastdale Collegiate Institute. 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 197 Withrow Ave?
Police recorded 60 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 41 assaults, 8 break-ins, 7 car thefts, 3 thefts over $5,000 and 1 robbery. Per resident, in North Riverdale in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; car thefts 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 197 Withrow Ave?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 19, 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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