233 Florence Ave
233 Florence Ave is in Lansing-Westgate. There are 6 planning proposals within 250 m, including a 14‑storey building with 139 homes (under review).
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Nov 26 about a deck or porch at 72 Gwendolen Cres, 214 m away.
- A 14-storey building with 139 homes is under review, 214 m away (283 Sheppard Ave W and 3 more addresses).
- Bus 84 stop 388 m away; the nearest subway is 1.2 km.
- The nearest elementary school is Cameron Public School, 145 m away.
01What’s planned near 233 Florence Ave
6 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): five in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 93% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Minor variance271 Poyntz Ave · 196 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on May 12, 2016. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To legalize and to maintain the existing three-storey dwelling. Please be advised the subject property went before the Committee of Adjustment on February 18th, 2016, DEFERRED SINE DIE in order to allow the applicant an opportunity to…File A1140/15NY · submitted Dec 30, 2015 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2Minor variance261 Poyntz Ave · 203 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 Mar 22, 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 A0023/17NY · submitted Jan 12, 2017 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Minor variance253 Poyntz Ave · 213 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
- 6Rezoning234 Sheppard Ave W · 210 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
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…File 24 234048 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Nov 1, 2024 · 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 233 Florence Ave
Police recorded 23 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 40). 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 | 7 near this address | About the same225 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 8 near this address | 21% lower603 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 28% lower44 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 37% lower49 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 6 near this address | 45% lower104 vs 190 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 Lansing-Westgate
03Getting around from 233 Florence Ave
The nearest subway station is Sheppard-Yonge Station (Line 1 and 4), about a 18‑minute walk (1.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 1 TTC stop served by the 84 bus, with about 185 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Downsview Park GO, 4.5 km away, with 31 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1, 4 · about 18 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.
04Schools and child care near 233 Florence 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, The Prestige School, Apollo High School, Don Valley Academy Secondary School, Duke Academy Secondary School. 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.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 233 Florence Ave
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 233 Florence Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 5 on record
Permit history: 2 projects from 5 permits
- New Building · completed Jan 25, 2018
Proposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling. See also 16 100727 ZZC. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 202098 - Demolition · completed Aug 1, 2017
Proposal to demolish the existing 1 storey SFD-detached dwelling. · Permit 16 202085
06Around 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 4 more.
All new business licences in Lansing-Westgate (7)
- Sushi Cho · Take-out or food shop · 4950 Yonge St · 1317 m · licensed Sep 24, 2026
- Yonge Sheppard Rmt & Facial Wellness · Salon or personal services · 1 Elmhurst Ave · 1202 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- Ultimate Fades · Salon or personal services · 4714 Yonge St · 1040 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Tu Tu's Mart · Take-out or food shop · 4750 Yonge St · 1071 m · licensed Sep 1, 2026
- Aaron Signature · Second-hand shop · 4664 Yonge St · 999 m · licensed Aug 28, 2026
- Woorijip · Restaurant or bar · 4918 Yonge St · 1298 m · licensed Aug 27, 2026
- Cafe Kray · Restaurant or bar · 4850 Yonge St · 1191 m · licensed Aug 12, 2026
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 233 Florence 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.
08The 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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