223 Johnston Ave
223 Johnston Ave is in Lansing-Westgate. A 6‑storey building with 17 homes is under appeal 110 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 6-storey building with 17 homes is under appeal, 110 m away.
01What’s planned near 223 Johnston Ave
9 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): eight in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 16-storey building202 Sheppard Ave W · 110 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built17 homes1,403 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
OLT approved; Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment application to permit a 6 storey residential building with 24 unit. The revised GFA is 1715 sq m (FSI is 3.62 times ).Public notice · Jan 3, 2024Notice of Meeting - Request to Amend Official Plan and Zoning By-law - 202 Sheppard Avenue West. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 18 127133 NNY 23 OZ · submitted Mar 9, 2018 · City record and how to comment - 26-storey building with shops202 Sheppard Ave W · 110 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.
Site Plan application to construct a 6 storey office building. The proposed building would have a total of 1134.96 sqm of gross floor area.File 17 263267 NNY 23 SA · submitted Nov 16, 2017 · City record and how to comment - 3Minor variance253 Poyntz Ave · 114 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved with conditions it on Jan 26, 2017. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a new two-storey dwelling. The existing dwelling would be demolished.File A0991/16NY · submitted Nov 14, 2016 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 9Rezoning223 Harlandale Ave and 1 more address · 148 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built58 homes3,427 m² of floor space
The Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB) approved it.
OPA & Rezoning to facilitate a redevelopment that is comprised of two separate buildings combined by a one-storey below grade parking structure. The proposed buildings are four (4) and eleven (11) stories in height. The four-storey…Public notice · Jan 24, 2025Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 234 Sheppard Ave West and 223 Harlandale Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 234048 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Nov 1, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
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.
02Street work near 223 Johnston Ave
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Enbridge Gas · NEW SERVICE - Gas Service Installation at 169 Florence Ave · 238 m · May 8, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026
- Enbridge Gas · NEW SERVICE - Gas Service Installation at 263 Poyntz Ave · 137 m · Jun 8, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026
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 223 Johnston Ave
Police recorded 28 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). 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 | 9 near this address | About the same225 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 9 near this address | 21% lower603 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 28% lower44 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 37% lower49 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 7 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
No collisions that killed or seriously injured someone have been reported within 500 m since 2021.
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 | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 57 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 7 | 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 223 Johnston Ave
The nearest subway station is Sheppard-Yonge Station (Line 1 and 4), about a 16‑minute walk (1.0 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by the 84 and 98 buses, with about 701 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Downsview Park GO, 4.6 km away, with 31 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1, 4 · about 16 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 31 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 |
| 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: 33 Elmhurst Ave, 961 m.949 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 223 Johnston 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: Wise Owl Private School, Apollo High School, The Prestige School, Crown Academic International School, Don Valley Academy Secondary School and 1 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Apr 21, 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 223 Johnston Ave
There are 2 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre, 1.3 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Franklin Park · playground · 138 Franklin Ave · 371 m
- Harlandale Parkette · playground · 206 Harlandale Ave · 422 m
- Stuart Greenbelt · 15 Stuart Ave · 554 m
- Addington Greenbelt · 37 R Wentworth Ave · 579 m
- Gwendolen Park · ball diamond, outdoor fitness equipment, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground · 3 Gwendolen Cres · 586 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
- Franklin Park Expansion
The City is expanding Franklin Park by 2,565 m², creating new opportunities for recreation and enjoying nature.In progress · 387 m - 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 · 751 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 · 901 m - Earl Bales Skatepark
A new skatepark is coming to Earl Bales Park! Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 976 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 · 1.1 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 223 Johnston Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 223 Johnston 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.
08What can be built at 223 Johnston 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
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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 about typical for Toronto (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.
All new business licences in Lansing-Westgate (5)
- Sushi Cho · Take-out or food shop · 4950 Yonge St · 1140 m · licensed Sep 24, 2026
- Yonge Sheppard RMT & Facial Wellness · Salon or personal services · 1 Elmhurst Ave · 1026 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- Ultimate Fades · Salon or personal services · 4714 Yonge St · 882 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Tu Tu's Mart · Take-out or food shop · 4750 Yonge St · 907 m · licensed Sep 1, 2026
- Woorijip · Restaurant or bar · 4918 Yonge St · 1121 m · licensed Aug 27, 2026
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
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
5 tickets in 2025 on Johnston Ave between numbers 173 and 273: 5 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 8,062 service requests came from postal area M2N, which includes 223 Johnston 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 223 Johnston 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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