20 Fenwick Ave
20 Fenwick Ave is in North Riverdale. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (two approved, one waiting for a hearing date).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 3 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: two approved, one waiting for a hearing date.
04The building
3 building permits in the last 5 years, for 1 project. 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: 2 projects from 6 permits
- Underpinning · permit issued · issued Jul 24, 2026
Proposed new basement walk-out stairs, underpinning and interior basement layout. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 204005 - Interior Alterations · completed May 4, 2018
Proposed interior alteration to SFD Detached · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 205216
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, 3.9 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 waiting for a hearing date. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1497 Danforth Ave · 138 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jul 30, 2025.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized mixed-use lots.File B0040/24TEY · submitted Jun 1, 2024 - 2911 Logan Ave · 213 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Nov 19, 2025.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots.File B0071/23TEY · submitted Nov 3, 2023 - 322 Garnock Ave · 235 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition (including basement) with a rear deck and stairs.File A0666/26TEY · submitted Sep 15, 2026
11 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 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
6 new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days: sidewalk café (2), restaurant or bar (2), take-out or food shop (1) and salon or personal services (1).
New business licences nearby (6)
- Sidewalk café · 519 Danforth Ave · 121 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 513 Danforth Ave · 127 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 499 Danforth Ave · 138 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 467 Danforth Ave · 171 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Sidewalk café · 484 Danforth Ave · 178 m · licensed Sep 24, 2026
- Salon or personal services · 582 Danforth Ave · 235 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 105 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 62 assaults, 20 car thefts, 18 break-ins, 3 thefts over $5,000 and 2 robberies. 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 | 62 | 663 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 18 | 295 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 20 | 106 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 2 | 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 Chester Station (Line 2), about a 6-minute walk (0.4 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by route 72, with about 826 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.
- Holy Name Catholic School · elementary · 128 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 315 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 91% met the standard in reading and 69% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Frankland Community School Junior · elementary · 178 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 285 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 97% met the standard in reading and 52% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Earl Grey Senior Public School · elementary · 597 mTDSB · Public · grades 7-8 · 415 students
- Kapapamahchakwew - Wandering Spirit Scho · secondary · 935 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12
- CALC Secondary School · secondary · 961 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 565 students
Private schools within 1 km: Montcrest Elementary School.
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
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 20 Fenwick Ave
Is 20 Fenwick 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 20 Fenwick Ave?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (two approved, one waiting for a hearing date). The closest is at 497 Danforth Ave, 138 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 20 Fenwick Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 6 building permits on record, 3 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 20 Fenwick Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 20 Fenwick Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Chester Station (Line 2), 0.4 km away (about a 6-minute walk). 5 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 20 Fenwick Ave?
The closest are Holy Name Catholic School, Frankland Community School Junior 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 20 Fenwick Ave?
Police recorded 105 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 62 assaults, 20 car thefts, 18 break-ins, 3 thefts over $5,000 and 2 robberies. 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 20 Fenwick 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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