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22 Walmer Rd

22 Walmer Rd is in Annex, in a registered apartment building built in 1960 with 71 units. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 12 planning applications nearby (five under review, three approved by the tribunal, three under appeal, one other).

Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source

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Key findings
  • This building scored 91 out of 100 when last evaluated (Aug 15, 2026). That's lower than 62% of evaluated buildings in Toronto.
  • No fire code violations in open inspections.
  • Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
  • 12 planning applications within 250 m: five under review, three approved by the tribunal, three under appeal, one other.
RentSafe score91out of 100
Fire code violations0in open inspections
Planning proposals7within 250 m
Major crimes248within 500 m, 12 months
Bloor StSpadina RdSpadina AveAlbany AveDalton RdBrunswick AveRobert StMajor StHowland AveLowther AveHuron StWalmer RdBarton AveMadison Ave1234567Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)Bloor StSpadina RdSpadina AveKendal AveDalton RdBrunswick AveRobert StBorden StHowland AveWalmer RdLowther AveMajor St1234567Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)
The red dot is 22 Walmer Rd. The circle shows 250 metres, about a 3-minute walk. Numbers match the proposals in section 01.

01What’s planned near 22 Walmer Rd

12 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): five under review, three approved by the tribunal, three under appeal, one other. That's more than at 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.

In progress

  1. 1
    Minor variance
    171 Lowther Ave · 68 m away
    Committee 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 development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 410-2024), for the 14-storey (51 m) residential building by increasing the height, gross floor area and modified setbacks. There will be a total of 64…
    File A0769/26TEY · submitted Nov 2, 2026
  2. 2
    Site Plan
    40 Walmer Rd · 113 m away
    Site 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.

    Site Plan Approval for a 25-storey building with a mix of rental replacement units (33 units) and condominium ownership units, totalling 253 units.
    File 25 220439 STE 11 SA · submitted Sep 4, 2025 · City record and how to comment
  3. 3
    Site Plan
    38 Walmer Rd · 126 m away
    Site 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.

    Site Plan application to permit a 25-storey mixed use building containing 211 dwelling units and 1,950 square metres of non-residential GFA, including retail, community, and congregation space.
    File 22 179830 STE 11 SA · submitted Jul 21, 2022 · City record and how to comment
Show 2 more in progress
  1. 4
    Site Plan
    171 Lowther Ave and 2 more addresses · 178 m away
    Site 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.

    Site Plan Approval for a 11-storey residential building with 64 dwelling units, including the retention of part of the heritage building at 171 Lowther Avenue.
    All 3 addresses

    171 Lowther Ave · 173 Lowther Ave · 175 Lowther Ave

    File 25 241286 STE 11 SA · submitted Oct 17, 2025 · City record and how to comment
  2. 5
    Official Plan / Rezoning
    171 Lowther Ave and 2 more addresses · 178 m away
    Official Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built

    It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.

    Lift the hold ('H') application for By-law 410-2024.
    All 3 addresses

    171 Lowther Ave · 173 Lowther Ave · 175 Lowther Ave

    File 25 261452 STE 11 OZ · submitted Dec 2, 2025 · City record and how to comment

Decided recently

  1. 6
    Official Plan / Rezoning
    40 Walmer Rd · 113 m away
    Official Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built

    The Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB) approved it.

    Zoning By-law Amendment application was appealed to Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT Case No. OLT-24-000316). On April 29, 2025, OLT issued a partial order approving a 25-storey residential building (including 33 replacement rental units),…
    File 23 217877 STE 11 OZ · submitted Oct 24, 2023 · City record and how to comment
  2. 7
    Official Plan / Rezoning
    38 Walmer Rd and 1 more address · 126 m away
    Official Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built

    The Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB) approved it.

    Zoning By-law Amendment application was appealed to Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT Case No. OLT-23-000532). On April 30, 2025, OLT issued a partial order approving a 25-storey mixed-use building with partial heritage retention, containing 186…
    All 2 addresses

    38 Walmer Rd · 188 Lowther Ave

    File 22 179831 STE 11 OZ · submitted Jul 21, 2022 · City record and how to comment

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.

02Safety near 22 Walmer Rd

Police recorded 248 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 175 assaults, 42 break-ins, 18 robberies, 8 car thefts and 5 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Annex in 2025, assaults, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; car thefts were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.

Major crimeNear this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 monthsAnnexper 100,000 residents, 2025Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025
Assaults1751,081768Annex is higher
Break-ins42387190Annex is higher
Car thefts8117225Annex is lower
Robberies188179Annex is about the same
Thefts over $5,000511461Annex is higher

Thick bar: Annex. Thin grey bar: Toronto. Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Annex

03Getting around from 22 Walmer Rd

The nearest subway station is Spadina Station (Line 1 and 2), about a 2-minute walk (0.1 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by routes 506, 510 and 127, with about 1,454 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 3.2 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.

Nearest subway station
Spadina Station 148 m

Source: TTC · Line 1, 2 · about 2 min walk

Bus
197 m

Nearest stop: Bloor St West at Brunswick Ave.

Bus
127 199 m

Nearest stop: Spadina Rd at Lowther Ave.

Bus
127 218 m

Nearest stop: Spadina Station.

Nearest GO train station
Union Station GO 3.2 km

Source: GO Transit · 354 train stops on a weekday

TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.

04Schools and families near 22 Walmer Rd

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.

Huron Street Junior Public School
Elementary · 453 m · TDSB · grades JK-6 · 300 students
Grade 6 reading 79%Grade 6 math 59%
Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School
Elementary · 729 m · TDSB · grades JK-6 · 360 students
Grade 6 reading 88%Grade 6 math 73%
da Vinci School
Elementary · 987 m · TDSB · grades JK-6 · 75 students
No provincial test results
Loretto College School
Secondary · 491 m · TCDSB · grades 9-12 · 510 students
Grade 10 literacy 83%
Harbord Collegiate Institute
Secondary · 950 m · TDSB · grades 9-12 · 980 students
Grade 10 literacy 93%

Share of students meeting the provincial standard; the red tick is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Taddle Creek Montessori School, Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School & Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, Howlett Academy School, University Of Toronto Schools, Royal St George'S College- Sr School and 6 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.

Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): eight licensed child care centres, one EarlyON centre, no privately owned public spaces and two shelters or respite sites.

Licensed child care
Annex Montessori School 189 m

427 Bloor St W · 68 spaces · toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program

Licensed child care
Taddle Creek Montessori School 200 m

39 Spadina Rd · 109 spaces · kindergarten

Licensed child care
Institute Of Child Study After School Daycare 223 m

45 Walmer Rd · 214 spaces · preschool, kindergarten, school age

EarlyON centre
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto 125 m

16 Spadina Rd · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers

Shelter or respite site
YMCA Sprott House 71 m

21 Walmer Rd · Youth · 25 beds

Shelter or respite site
Native Child & Family - Spadina 401 m

111 Spadina Rd · Youth · 14 beds

Show 1 more child care centre
Licensed child care
Dr Eric Jackman Institute Of Child Study Laboratory School Nursery 223 m

45 Walmer Rd · 20 spaces · preschool

Source: 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.

05The building at 22 Walmer Rd

RentSafe evaluation
91 / 100 This address

RentSafe is the City's inspection program for apartment buildings with 3+ storeys and 10+ units. This building scored 91 out of 100 when last evaluated (Aug 15, 2026). That's lower than 62% of evaluated buildings in Toronto.

Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Aug 15, 2026

Building
8 storeys · 71 units · built 1960 This address

Source: Apartment Building Evaluation

Fire code inspections
No violations in open inspections This address

Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened May 27, 2026

Building orders and notices
None on record This address

Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations

Building permits, last 5 years
0 permits This address

0 building permits in the last 5 years. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.

Source: Building Permits · 5 on record

Heritage status
Not on the Heritage Register This address

It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.

Source: Heritage Register

Permit history: 3 projects from 5 permits
  • Garage Repair/Reconstruction · inspection · issued Mar 7, 2017
    Proposal for railing replacement at garage entrance ramp, see related permit 14-148199 BA for concrete repair. · Permit 17 116276
  • Garage Repair/Reconstruction · inspection · issued Jun 25, 2014
    Proposal for concrete repairs in underground parking garage, with new heated ramp topping slab, and perimeter basement wall reinforcement. Minor exterior masonry cladding repairs are also involved. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 14 148199
  • Balcony/Guard Repairs · completed Jun 8, 2026
    Repair of north and south elevation balconies and railings on existing apartment building. · Permit 08 120297

06Around the block

Short-term rentals7registered within 250 m

Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).

Licensed rooming houses1within 250 m

Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.

New storefront businesses3licensed within 250 m, last 90 days

Restaurant or bar, Parking lot, Restaurant or bar.

Source: Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, and Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown).

07Risks and environment at 22 Walmer Rd

Flood and shoreline hazards
Outside This address

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.

Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025

Lead in tap-water tests, postal area M5R
1.6% of tests above Ontario's limit Your area · M5R

In postal area M5R, 4 of 253 home tap-water samples (1.6%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5R is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 8 samples here (3.2%) 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. Buildings with more than six units don't have lead service pipes.

Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 253 tests, Jan 22, 2014 to Aug 27, 2026

Air quality now
2 · Low risk Your area

Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 1.2 km away, measured 2:00 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.

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.

08The neighbourhood: Annex

Annex had 29,300 residents in 2021. The median household income was $85,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 59% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 32% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (2.5%), Spanish (2.2%) and Cantonese (1.8%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.

Residents (2021)29,300Annex
Median household income$85,000typical neighbourhood $85,000
Households that rent59%typical neighbourhood 46%
Commute by transit25%typical neighbourhood 26%

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 2025Former City of TorontoChange in a yearCity 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$3,1950%$2,361

Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.

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09Quick answers about 22 Walmer Rd

Is 22 Walmer 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, as of Nov 8, 2026.

Does 22 Walmer Rd have open fire code violations?

No. The City's fire inspection records show no violations in open inspections. Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results, as of Nov 8, 2026.

What is being built near 22 Walmer Rd?

There are 12 active planning applications within 250 metres (five under review, three approved by the tribunal, three under appeal, one other). The closest is at 171 Lowther Ave, 68 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.

Has 22 Walmer Rd been renovated?

Yes. The City has 5 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is 22 Walmer Rd a heritage property?

No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 8, 2026.

How far is 22 Walmer Rd from the subway?

The nearest station is Spadina Station (Line 1 and 2), 0.1 km away (about a 2-minute walk). 8 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.

What schools are near 22 Walmer Rd?

The closest are Huron Street Junior Public School, Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School and Loretto College School. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 8, 2026.

How much crime is there near 22 Walmer Rd?

Police recorded 248 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 175 assaults, 42 break-ins, 18 robberies, 8 car thefts and 5 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Annex in 2025, assaults, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; car thefts were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 8, 2026.

When is garbage day at 22 Walmer Rd?

Collection is on Tuesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 10, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, as of Nov 8, 2026.

Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.

10From the archives

Walmer Road, looking north from south of Lowther
1980 · 108 m awayWalmer Road, looking north from south of LowtherCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 1465, File 6, Item 2
WALMER RD. BAPTIST CHURCH, Walmer Rd., n.w. corner Lowther Ave.
1900 · 108 m awayWALMER RD. BAPTIST CHURCH, Walmer Rd., n.w. corner Lowther Ave. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library
Real estate signs, Bloor Street West near Major Street
1920 · 165 m awayReal estate signs, Bloor Street West near Major StreetCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1244, Item 2538
Trinity Methodist (United) Church, Bloor St. W., south west corner Robert St.; interior, Toronto, Ont.
1910 · 168 m awayTrinity Methodist (United) Church, Bloor St. W., south west corner Robert St.; interior, Toronto, Ont. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library
Walmer Road, looking north from north of Bloor
1980 · 168 m awayWalmer Road, looking north from north of BloorCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 1465, File 6, Item 1
Trinity Methodist (United) Church, Bloor St. W., s.w. cor. Robert St.
1890 · 168 m awayTrinity Methodist (United) Church, Bloor St. W., s.w. cor. Robert St. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library
Walmer Road, looking north from north of Bloor
1980 · 168 m awayWalmer Road, looking north from north of BloorCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 1465, File 6, Item 3
Auto accident No. 1042 Bloor Street West near Walmer Road
1918 · 168 m awayAuto accident No. 1042 Bloor Street West near Walmer RoadCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1231, Item 258
Spadina Road looking north from Lowther Avenue
1949 · 198 m awaySpadina Road looking north from Lowther AvenueCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 58, Item 1952

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