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238 Macpherson Ave

An address in Casa Loma, outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas, with no active development applications within 250 metres.

Data as of Nov 7, 2026 · Every item lists its source

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Key findings
  • Outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas.
  • 0 active development applications and 1 Committee of Adjustment application within 250 m.
RentSafe score—not a registered apartment building
Fire code violations—no inspection records
Applications1active within 250 m
Flood hazardOutsideTRCA mapping
Roxborough St WMacpherson AveMarlborough PlCottingham StMarlborough AveMc Master AveMolson StChicora AveSidney StRathnelly AveBedford RdBoulton DrPoplar Plains RdPoplar Plains CresCottingham RdDupont StAvenue RdDavenport Rd1Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)
The red circle shows the 250-metre radius used for “Nearby” items. Numbers match the applications listed below.

01The building

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
RentSafe evaluationNot a registered apartment buildingThis addressApartment Building Evaluation
Fire code inspectionsNo inspection recordsThis addressResidential Fire Inspection Results
Building orders and noticesNone on recordThis addressBuilding Construction/Demolition Violations
Building permits, last 5 years0 permitsThis addressBuilding Permits · 8 on record
Short-term rentalNot registeredThis addressShort Term Rentals Registration
Heritage statusNot on the Heritage RegisterThis addressHeritage Register
Recent permits (8)
  • Garage · Closed · Nov 1, 2019
    Proposal to demolish existing rear yard detached garage and construct new. · Permit 19 231961 BLD
  • Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed · Jul 2, 2015
    HVAC - To alter the existin 2 1/2 storey single family detached dwelling by expanding two existing dormers. · Permit 14 243797 HVA
  • Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed · Jul 2, 2015
    Plumbing - To alter the existin 2 1/2 storey single family detached dwelling by expanding two existing dormers. · Permit 14 243797 PLB
  • Addition(s) · Closed · Jul 2, 2015
    To alter the existing 2 1/2 storey single family detached dwelling by expanding two existing dormers. · Permit 14 243797 BLD
  • Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed · Oct 5, 2012
    HVAC - Proposal to construct rear ground floor and second floor addition (26.33m2), interior alterations (10m2), basement walkout, and one ground floor deck at rear of existing single family… · Permit 12 147959 HVA
  • Multiple Projects · Closed · Sep 17, 2012
    REVISION - alter the basement walkout as per drawingsProposal to construct rear ground floor and second floor addition (26.33m2), interior alterations (10m2), basement walkout, and one ground floor… · Permit 12 147959 BLD
  • Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed · Jul 26, 2012
    Plumbing - Proposal to construct rear ground floor and second floor addition (26.33m2), interior alterations (10m2), basement walkout, and one ground floor deck at rear of existing single family… · Permit 12 147959 PLB
  • Multiple Projects · Closed · Jul 26, 2012
    Proposal to construct rear ground floor and second floor addition (26.33m2), interior alterations (10m2), basement walkout, and one ground floor deck at rear of existing single family detached… · Permit 12 147959 BLD

02Risks and the ground

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
River flood hazardOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Lake shoreline hazardOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
TRCA regulated areaOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Basement flooding study areaBFA44Your areaBasement Flooding Study Areas · the City divides all of Toronto into study areas; this names yours, not a risk level
Lead in tap water samples, postal area M4V3 of 97 above 0.01 ppmYour area · M4VNon Regulated Lead Sample · Apr 16, 2014 to Oct 10, 2025

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

  1. 1
    285 Avenue Rd · 147 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · Approved
    To alter the parking space (size) standards of the approved 9-storey residential building with a 3-level underground parking garage (currently under construction).
    File A0849/23TEY · submitted Sep 21, 2023

Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications · 5 registered short-term rentals within 250 m.

04City services

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
Garbage dayNovember 10, 2026This addressCollection calendar Tuesday 2
Next recyclingNovember 17, 2026This addressSolid Waste Collection Schedule
City councillorJosh MatlowWard 12councillor_matlow@toronto.ca · 416-392-7906

05Quick answers about 238 Macpherson Ave

Is 238 Macpherson Ave in a flood plain?

No. It is outside TRCA's mapped flood and shoreline hazard areas. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.

What is being built near 238 Macpherson Ave?

0 active development applications within 250 metres. Source: Development Applications.

When is garbage day at 238 Macpherson Ave?

Collection calendar Tuesday 2. Next garbage pickup: Nov 10, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.

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

06From the archives

Avenue Road level crossing, north of Macpherson, looking east.
Avenue Road level crossing, north of Macpherson, looking east., 1910. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1244, Item 5046. 110 m away.
Avenue Road, looking south to Dupont Street
Avenue Road, looking south to Dupont Street, 1910. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1244, Item 7252. 162 m away.
Church Of The Messiah (Anglican), Avenue Rd., s.w. cor. Dupont St.
Church Of The Messiah (Anglican), Avenue Rd., s.w. cor. Dupont St. , 1956. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. 162 m away.
Avenue Road and CPR bridge at Dupont Street
Avenue Road and CPR bridge at Dupont Street, 1922. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1244, Item 2580. 162 m away.
Avenue Road, looking south to Dupont Street from CPR level crossing
Avenue Road, looking south to Dupont Street from CPR level crossing, 1909. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1244, Item 7318. 162 m away.
Dupont St and Avenue Rd, looking north, (Way Department)
Dupont St and Avenue Rd, looking north, (Way Department), 1931. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 16, Series 71, Item 8806. 162 m away.

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