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My Address in Toronto · 236R Unwin Ave, Toronto · Data as of Nov 11, 2026
Address report · Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth

236R Unwin Ave

236R Unwin Ave is in South Riverdale.

Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Key findings
  • Break-ins and thefts over $5,000 in South Riverdale were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
Planning proposals0within 250 m
Major crimes9within 500 m, 12 months
ZoningEEmployment Industrial
Parks2within 500 m
Unwin AveCherry StMap data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)Unwin AveMap data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)
The red dot is 236R Unwin Ave. The circle shows 250 metres, about a 3-minute walk. Numbers match the proposals in section 01.

01What’s planned near 236R Unwin Ave

No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).

Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.

Noise permits nearby

  • Ship Channel Bridge Rehabilitation · 181 Cherry St
    Construction · Integral Pro
    Sept 18, 2026 to May 28, 2027 · 7 am to 5:30 pm
    439 m away

City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits: permits that let a site go past the noise bylaw’s limits for a set time (amplified sound for an event, construction outside normal hours, a concrete pour). Upcoming and current permits within 600 m. Events run by individuals show their name only for street parties, festivals and markets.

02Safety near 236R Unwin Ave

Police recorded 9 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's fewer than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.

South Riverdale compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025

Major crimeNear this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 monthsCompared with the Toronto rateDifference
Thefts over $5,0002 near this address45% higher88 vs 61 per 100,000
Break-ins1 near this address40% higher265 vs 190 per 100,000
Assaults4 near this addressAbout the same829 vs 768 per 100,000
Car thefts2 near this addressAbout the same217 vs 225 per 100,000
Robberies0 near this address12% lower69 vs 79 per 100,000

Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for South Riverdale

Traffic safety

2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 was fatal. Most were on 176 Cherry St and 151 Cherry St. South Riverdale has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.

  • 176 Cherry St · Driver, killed · Dec 2, 2023 · 463 m
  • 151 Cherry St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · May 14, 2022 · 434 m

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 monthsWithin 500 mSouth Riverdale, per 100,000 residentsCompared with other neighbourhoods
Shootings and firearm discharges00Lower than most
Bicycle thefts2122Higher than most
Thefts from vehicles3399Higher 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.

03Getting around from 236R Unwin Ave

The nearest subway station is King Station (Line 1), 2.8 km away. There are no TTC stops within a 5‑minute walk. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 3.0 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.

Nearest subway station
King Station 2.8 km

Source: TTC · Line 1 · too far to walk

Nearest GO train station
Union Station GO 3.0 km

Source: GO Transit · 354 train stops on a weekday

Bike Share stations
Cherry Beach Sports Fields (55 Unwin Ave) 216 m
31 docks. Also: Cherry Beach (550 m), Cherry St / Polson St (587 m).
Cycling routes
Unwin Ave · multi-use trail 190 m
Also: Biidaasige Park Trl, multi-use trail (390 m); Martin Goodman / Waterfront Trl, multi-use trail (392 m).

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.

Charging and bike parking

  • EV charging: 500 Commissioners St
    City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 51 Dockside Dr, 1.7 km.
    1.6 km

City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.

04Schools and child care near 236R Unwin 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.

Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School
1.9 km · TDSB · grades JK-8 · 370 students
94%above Toronto50%below Toronto
Morse Street Junior Public School
2.0 km · TDSB · grades JK-6 · 390 students
85%about the same as Toronto71%above Toronto
St Paul Catholic School
2.0 km · TCDSB · grades JK-8 · 250 students
87%about the same as Toronto50%below Toronto

Secondary schools

Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.

Inglenook Community School
1.8 km · TDSB · grades 9-12 · 60 students
Small school: results can change a lot from year to year.
50%below Toronto
Eastdale Collegiate Institute
2.6 km · TDSB · grades 9-12 · 120 students
Results not published for this school.

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 no EarlyON centres.

Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).

05Parks, trees and libraries near 236R Unwin Ave

There are 2 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre, 1.9 km away.

Nearest of each
Playground 284 m · Cherry Beach Sports FieldsSplash pad 1.7 km · Toronto Islands-Ward's Island ParkWading pool 1.6 km · Morse Street PlaygroundWashroom 237 m · Cherry Beach Sports FieldsBasketball 1.7 km · Underpass ParkTennis 2.1 km · Jimmie Simpson ParkPickleball 1.7 km · Toronto Islands-Ward's Island ParkTable tennis 1.6 km · Morse Street PlaygroundOutdoor fitness 3.2 km · Greenwood ParkIndoor pool 1.9 km · St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre

Parks and community centres within 500 m

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Pools, courts and more

Indoor pool
230 the Esplanade · 29 drop-in swims this week (Lane Swim, Lane Swim (Women), Leisure Swim). Last health inspection Oct 27, 2026: pass.
Indoor pool
870 Queen St E · 26 drop-in swims this week (Lane Swim, Leisure Swim). Last health inspection Sep 4, 2026: pass.
Tennis courts
Jimmie Simpson Park 2.1 km
870 Queen St E · 2 courts · open in winter.
Outdoor rink
Sherbourne Common 1.7 km
61 Dockside Dr · lit at night. Usually open December to March.
Indoor arena
Moss Park Arena 2.5 km
140 Sherbourne St · 1 ice pad
Public washroom
Cherry Beach Sports Fields 237 m
Closed (closed for the season) · 9 a.m. to 10 p.m..
Beach
Cherry Beach 709 m
Last water test Sep 7, 2026: safe for swimming (E. coli 55 per 100 mL; the limit is 100).
Off-leash dog area
Cherry Beach/Clarke Beach Park 849 m
1 Cherry St · fenced

Also nearby

Street trees
0 on Unwin Ave (216–256)
South Riverdale has fewer street trees per resident than most neighbourhoods.
Public library
765 Queen Street East · today: Wed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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 and open space38.6%of the land within 500 m (a typical Toronto neighbourhood: 7.8%)
Nearest large parkCherry Beach Sports Fields3.9 hectares · 190 m away

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.

06The building at 236R Unwin Ave

No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 236R Unwin Ave.

The lot

Lot area9,430 m²about 101,505 sq ft

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.

07What can be built at 236R Unwin Ave

E (Employment Industrial) zoning allows workplaces: offices, light industry and warehouses. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.

Zone
E · Employment Industrial
Full zone label: E 2.0 (x39)

Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 60

Density
2 times the lot area
All floors together can add up to 2 times the area of the lot.

Source: Zone label (d)

Site-specific exception
Exception 39
Extra rules apply to this area. They are listed under exception 39 in the zoning by-law (article 60.20) and can loosen or tighten the limits above.

Source: Zone label (x)

Special areas

Secondary plan
Central Waterfront
A local plan with its own policies for land use, height and design in this area.

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.

08Around the block

Short-term rentals0registered within 250 m

Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (74%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.

Licensed rooming houses0within 250 m

Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.

New storefront businesses15licensed in South Riverdale, last 90 days

Shoppers Drug Mart (take-out or food shop), Baby Fridays (salon or personal services), Hello Gorgeous Aesthetics (salon or personal services), and 12 more.

Public spaces (POPS)0privately owned, open to the public, within 500 m
Shelters and respite sites0within 500 m
All new business licences in South Riverdale (15)
  • Shoppers Drug Mart · Take-out or food shop · 661 Queen St E · 1848 m · licensed Dec 4, 2026
  • Baby Fridays · Salon or personal services · 401 Logan Ave · 2423 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
  • Hello Gorgeous Aesthetics · Salon or personal services · 20 Leslie St · 2277 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
  • The Vintage Hall · Second-hand shop · 754 Queen St E · 1899 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
  • Chula Taverna Mexicana · Restaurant or bar · 1058 Gerrard St E · 3037 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
  • Ruska's Bakery & Café · Restaurant or bar · 1276 Queen St E · 2644 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
  • Royal Hakka & Sizzler · Restaurant or bar · 1056 Gerrard St E · 3046 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
  • Shirley Liang Tattoos · Salon or personal services · 20 Leslie St · 2277 m · licensed Sep 22, 2026
  • Heartspace By Alexia · Salon or personal services · 20 Leslie St · 2277 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
  • Eastend Pie & Mash · Take-out or food shop · 1031 Gerrard St E · 2962 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
  • Matcha Haus · Take-out or food shop · 890 Queen St E · 1995 m · licensed Sep 9, 2026
  • Pri's Smoke BBQ · Take-out or food shop · 4 Greenwood Ave · 2855 m · licensed Sep 8, 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 9, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.

Traffic on your street

Vehicles a dayabout 1,800Unwin Ave, Martin Goodman Trl to Cherry Beach Sports Fields Trl
Speed40 km/h85% of drivers went this speed or slower
CountedFeb 2026The City’s latest count here

City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.

Parking tickets on this block

17 tickets in 2025 on Unwin Ave between numbers 186 and 286: 15 for other parking offences, 2 for parking on a boulevard or private property.

City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.

What neighbours report to 311

In the last 12 months, 7,360 service requests came from postal area M5A, which includes 236R Unwin Ave. The most common:

Property standards
516
Illegal dumping
307
Injured wildlife
289
Amplified music or instrument noise
243
Posters on City property
196
Graffiti on private property
163

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.

09Risks and environment at 236R Unwin Ave

Flood and shoreline hazards
Outside This address
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

Lead in tap-water tests, postal area M5A
3.0% of tests above Ontario's limit Your area · M5A
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. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.

Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 134 tests, May 21, 2014 to Oct 15, 2026

TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.

10The neighbourhood: South Riverdale

South Riverdale had 27,815 residents in 2021. The median household income was $100,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 43% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% of workers commuted by transit and 22% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (7.9%), Mandarin (3.8%) and Vietnamese (2.0%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.

Residents (2021)27,815South Riverdale
Median household income$100,000typical neighbourhood $85,000
Households that rent43%typical neighbourhood 46%
Commute by transit25%typical neighbourhood 26%

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 2025Central TorontoChange in a yearToronto
Studio$1,526+2%$1,499
1 bedroom$1,914+4%$1,763
2 bedrooms$2,457+6%$2,055
3 bedrooms or more$3,1950%$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 South Riverdale compares with the rest of Toronto →

11Quick answers about 236R Unwin Ave

What is being built near 236R Unwin Ave?

There are no planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 metres. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 11, 2026.

Is the area around 236R Unwin Ave safe?

Police recorded 9 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 4 assaults, 2 car thefts, 2 thefts over $5,000 and 1 break-in. That's fewer than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). Per resident, in South Riverdale in 2025, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 11, 2026.

How do you get around from 236R Unwin Ave?

The nearest subway station is King Station (Line 1), 2.8 km away. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 11, 2026.

What schools are near 236R Unwin Ave?

The closest are Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School, Morse Street Junior Public School and Inglenook Community School. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 11, 2026.

What neighbourhood is 236R Unwin Ave in?

236R Unwin Ave is in South Riverdale, one of the City of Toronto's 158 official neighbourhoods, in Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. South Riverdale had 27,815 residents in 2021, with a median household income of $100,000. Source: City of Toronto neighbourhoods; 2021 Census, as of Nov 11, 2026.

What is rent like near 236R Unwin Ave?

Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. In October 2025, a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation) averaged $2,457 a month. That's an average across all tenants, including long-term ones; new listings usually cost more. Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, as of Nov 11, 2026.

Is 236R Unwin 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 11, 2026.

Is 236R Unwin Ave a heritage property?

No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 11, 2026.

Who is the city councillor for 236R Unwin Ave?

Paula Fletcher, councillor for Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. Email councillor_fletcher@toronto.ca or call 416-392-4060. Source: City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.

Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.

Handy info

Councillor: Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth · councillor_fletcher@toronto.ca · 416-392-4060

Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.

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