232 Princess Ave
232 Princess Ave is in East Willowdale. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 4 planning applications nearby (two approved, two under appeal after approval).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 4 planning applications within 250 m: two approved, two under appeal after approval.
01What’s planned near 232 Princess Ave
4 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): two approved, two under appeal after approval. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Minor variance220 Willowdale Ave · 190 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 Nov 10, 2016. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a new two-storey detached dwelling with an integral garage. The existing dwelling would be demolished.File A0850/16NY · submitted Sep 29, 2016 - 2Minor variance141 Kingsdale Ave · 247 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 May 27, 2021. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a new two-storey dwelling.File A0240/21NY · submitted Mar 30, 2021
Decided recently
- 3Consent (severance)226 Willowdale Ave · 151 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Mar 7, 2019.
To obtain consent to sever a portion of the land for the purpose of a lot addition, to create three new lots.File B0024/18NY · submitted Mar 13, 2018 - 4Consent (severance)224 Willowdale Ave · 166 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Mar 7, 2019.
To obtain consent to sever a portion of the land for the purpose of a lot addition, to create three new lots.File B0023/18NY · submitted Mar 13, 2018
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 Princess Ave
Police recorded 24 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 8 assaults, 7 car thefts, 6 break-ins, 2 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in East Willowdale in 2025, assaults and robberies were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Near this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 months | East Willowdaleper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 8 | 295 | 768East Willowdale is lower |
| Break-ins | 6 | 199 | 190East Willowdale is about the same |
| Car thefts | 7 | 182 | 225East Willowdale is about the same |
| Robberies | 2 | 57 | 79East Willowdale is lower |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 51 | 61East Willowdale is about the same |
Thick bar: East Willowdale. 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 East Willowdale
03Getting around from 232 Princess Ave
The nearest subway station is North York Centre Station (Line 1), about a 14-minute walk (0.9 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by route 98, with about 358 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 3.1 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 14 min walk
Nearest stop: Willowdale Ave at Empress Ave.
Nearest stop: Willowdale Ave at Hillcrest Ave.
Nearest stop: Willowdale Ave at Parkview Ave South Side.
Source: GO Transit · 9 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 232 Princess Ave
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.
Share of students meeting the provincial standard; the red tick is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Central Montessori School - Willowdale, Newton International College School, Academy Of Excellence Secondary School, Cornell International Academy, Toronto Central 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, no EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
157 Willowdale Ave · 62 spaces · toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program
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 232 Princess Ave
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Together they added 1 new home. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
Source: Building Permits · 3 on record
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 1 project from 3 permits
- New Building · completed Mar 27, 2017
Rev02 as per plans to the Driveway slope not as per orginal site plan site plan/ driveway as built attched. - Windows revised to accomodate site conditionsTwo storey detached single family dwelling… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 14 189697
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.
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 232 Princess Ave
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
In postal area M2N, 1 of 133 home tap-water samples (0.8%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M2N is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 1 samples here (0.8%) 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.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 133 tests, Feb 12, 2014 to Oct 6, 2026
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto North 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: East Willowdale
East Willowdale had 15,485 residents in 2021. The median household income was $95,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 30% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (21.1%), Cantonese (11.0%) and Iranian Persian (8.5%). 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 North York was $1,915, up 1% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.6% 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 | North York | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How East Willowdale compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →09Quick answers about 232 Princess Ave
Is 232 Princess 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, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What is being built near 232 Princess Ave?
There are 4 active planning applications within 250 metres (two approved, two under appeal after approval). The closest is at 226 Willowdale Ave, 151 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Has 232 Princess Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 3 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 232 Princess Ave 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 232 Princess Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is North York Centre Station (Line 1), 0.9 km away (about a 14-minute walk). 6 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What schools are near 232 Princess Ave?
The closest are McKee Public School, Claude Watson School for the Arts and Earl Haig Secondary 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 232 Princess Ave?
Police recorded 24 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 8 assaults, 7 car thefts, 6 break-ins, 2 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in East Willowdale in 2025, assaults and robberies 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 232 Princess Ave?
Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 13, 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
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