230 River St
230 River St is in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town, in a registered apartment building built in 1961 with 25 units. 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
- This building scored 96 out of 100 when last evaluated (Nov 6, 2025). That's higher than 74% of evaluated buildings in Toronto.
- No fire code violations in open inspections.
- It is in a Heritage Conservation District (Cabbagetown South) (Part V).
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: two approved, one waiting for a hearing date.
01The building
RentSafe is the City's inspection program for apartment buildings with 3+ storeys and 10+ units. This building scored 96 out of 100 when last evaluated (Nov 6, 2025). That's higher than 74% of evaluated buildings in Toronto.
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It is in a Heritage Conservation District (Cabbagetown South) (Part V). Exterior changes and demolition may need a heritage permit.
Permit history: 5 projects from 5 permits
- Building work · completed Sep 21, 2021
replace riser & in-suite shut off valves, 27 units · Permit 20 142102 - Fire Alarm · completed Feb 11, 2019
Replacement of fire alarm panel and annunciator and end of line resistors. · Permit 18 265839 - Electromagnetic Locks · inspection · issued Mar 23, 2018
Proposal to install total of 1 maglock on first floor · Permit 18 131349 - Building work · completed Apr 30, 2019
Proposal to replace the make up air unit on the roof of the existing apartment building · Permit 18 105275 - Alter: Boiler/Furnace/AC Replacement · completed Sep 12, 2025
Proposal for Boiler replacement in existing Apartment Building · Permit 17 180392
02Risks and the ground
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 M5A, 4 of 134 home tap-water samples (3.0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5A is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 9 samples here (6.7%) 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.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
03What’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).
- 1147 Spruce St · 47 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-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear ground floor deck with stairs and a swim spa.File A0188/24TEY · submitted Feb 13, 2024 - 2456 Gerrard St E · 96 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 alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building by converting the ground floor use from one retail store into one personal service shop (salon) and retail store. The existing dwelling unit on the second level will be maintained and…File A0613/23TEY · submitted Jun 12, 2023 - 3126 Spruce St · 113 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 13, 2023.
To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (detached garage with hobby workshop) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway (Chipping Sparrow Lane).File A0799/23TEY · submitted Sep 14, 2023
5 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).
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
04City 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.
05Quick answers about 230 River St
Is 230 River St 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.
Does 230 River St have open fire code violations?
No. The City's fire inspection records show no violations in open inspections. Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results.
What is being built near 230 River St?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (two approved, one waiting for a hearing date). The closest is at 147 Spruce St, 47 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 230 River St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 5 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 230 River St a heritage property?
Yes. It is in a Heritage Conservation District (Cabbagetown South) (Part V). Exterior changes and demolition may need a heritage permit. Source: Heritage Register.
When is garbage day at 230 River St?
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.
06From the archives
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