2 Katherine Rd
2 Katherine Rd is in Downsview. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there is 1 planning application nearby (hearing on Nov 12).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 1 planning application within 250 m: hearing on Nov 12.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Together they added 1 new home. 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 4 permits
- New Building · inspection · issued Apr 1, 2010
Two storey dwelling on presently vacant lot · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 09 197257
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 M3K, 0 of 9 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). That's too few samples to compare with the rest of the city. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 0 samples here (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 North station, 5.0 km away, measured 1:00 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
1 active planning application within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): hearing on Nov 12. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 114 Regent Rd · 120 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To alter the existing detached garage in the rear yard of the property by converting it into to a garden suite.File A0341/26NY · submitted Sep 30, 2026
No homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
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 · 608 Wilson Ave · 219 m · licensed Oct 5, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 39 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 17 assaults, 14 car thefts, 5 robberies and 3 break-ins. Per resident, in Downsview in 2025, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | Downsview, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 17 | 811 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 3 | 165 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 14 | 334 above Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 5 | 126 above Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 82 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 Wilson Station (Line 1), about a 12-minute walk (0.8 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by routes 165, 96, 29, 184 and 929, with about 2,375 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Downsview Park GO, 2.6 km away, with 31 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.
- St Norbert Catholic School · elementary · 371 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 310 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 90% met the standard in reading and 57% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Ancaster Public School · elementary · 611 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 125 students
- Faywood Arts-Based Curriculum School · elementary · 1.2 kmTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 555 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 78% met the standard in reading and 25% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Madonna Catholic Secondary School · secondary · 1.6 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 560 students. 82% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Yorkdale Secondary School · secondary · 1.6 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 435 students
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): one licensed child care centre, 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
See the full Downsview neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Downsview had 17,970 residents in 2021. The median household income was $82,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 47% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 36% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Pilipino, Filipino (10.4%), Italian (10.0%) and Spanish (6.1%). 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 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 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 2 Katherine Rd
Is 2 Katherine 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.
What is being built near 2 Katherine Rd?
There is 1 active planning application within 250 metres (hearing on Nov 12). The closest is at 14 Regent Rd, 120 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 2 Katherine Rd been renovated?
Yes. The City has 4 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 2 Katherine Rd a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 2 Katherine Rd from the subway?
The nearest station is Wilson Station (Line 1), 0.8 km away (about a 12-minute walk). 8 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 2 Katherine Rd?
The closest are St Norbert Catholic School, Ancaster Public School and Madonna Catholic Secondary 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 2 Katherine Rd?
Police recorded 39 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 17 assaults, 14 car thefts, 5 robberies and 3 break-ins. Per resident, in Downsview in 2025, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate. 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 2 Katherine Rd?
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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