232 Emerson Ave
232 Emerson Ave is in Junction-Wallace Emerson. There are 7 planning proposals within 250 m, including a 50‑storey building with 588 homes and shops (under review).
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 4 building permits in the last 5 years.
- A public hearing on Nov 25 about a minor variance at 1278 Dupont St, 151 m away.
- A 50-storey building with 588 homes and shops is under review, 236 m away (1245 Dupont St).
- Lansdowne Station (Line 2) is about a 13-minute walk.
- The nearest elementary school is St Sebastian Catholic School, 572 m away.
01What’s planned near 232 Emerson Ave
7 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): six in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 95% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Add a storey1341 Dupont St · 60 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 permit the existing rear second storey deck (above the one-storey portion) of the two-storey semi-detached dwelling.File A0798/24TEY · submitted Aug 19, 2024 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2Minor variance1278 Dupont St · 151 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 25, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a new eight-storey non-residential building (self-storage warehouse) with one level below grade, interior loading facilities and accessory office space. The proposal is subject to Site Plan Control. The applicant has not…File A0033/26TEY · submitted Jan 14, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 350-storey building · 588 homes and shops1245 Dupont St · 236 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 Control application for Block 3A of 1245 Dupont Street that includes the construction of a 50 storey (156.95 metres) market rental building with 588 units and at grade retail. The building will have a total GFA of 41,239 square…File 26 134638 STE 09 SA · submitted Mar 25, 2026 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 7Condominium288 Geary Ave and 1 more address · 202 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
It has been approved.
Draft Plan of Standard Condominium for 39 office condominium units and 18 parking spaces.File 23 107852 STE 09 CD · submitted Jan 27, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
288 Geary Ave · 300 Geary Ave
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 232 Emerson Ave
Police recorded 126 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 92% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Junction-Wallace Emerson compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 22 near this address | 22% higher230 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 84 near this address | About the same720 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 47% lower32 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 14 near this address | 52% lower108 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 4 near this address | 54% lower36 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Junction-Wallace Emerson
03Getting around from 232 Emerson Ave
The nearest subway station is Lansdowne Station (Line 2), about a 13‑minute walk (0.9 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 47 and 26 buses, with about 1,374 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 1.2 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 13 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 68 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
04Schools and child care near 232 Emerson 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.
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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 232 Emerson Ave
There are no by-law investigations or heritage listing on record for 232 Emerson Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 7 on record
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration
Permit history: 4 projects from 7 permits
- Addition and interior renovation · completed Mar 20, 2023
Proposal for a 2 storey rear addition, 2nd storey balcony, and interior alterations. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 138062 - Addition(s) · completed Jun 29, 2022
One storey rear addition · Permit 20 159597 - Party Wall Admin Permits · completed Feb 27, 2026
admin permit for underpinning done to 234 emerson ave. · Permit 13 163149 - Unknown · completed Aug 29, 2022
Underpin basement · Permit 99 018943
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Pga Convenience Store (take-out or food shop), The Understory (salon or personal services), Blood Brothers Brewing (restaurant or bar).
800 Lansdowne Avenue (237 m).
CONC Men's Shelter Lansdowne Ave (151 m).
Source: 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 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
07Risks and environment at 232 Emerson Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 538 tests, Jan 6, 2014 to Oct 20, 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.
08The neighbourhood: Junction-Wallace Emerson
Junction-Wallace Emerson had 23,180 residents in 2021. The median household income was $84,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 50% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 41% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 33% of workers commuted by transit and 14% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (13.7%), Spanish (3.9%) and Cantonese (2.8%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, up 6% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.2%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Central Toronto | Change in a year | 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, central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Junction-Wallace Emerson compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/232-emerson-ave#sec-history
