245 Fairview Mall Dr
245 Fairview Mall Dr is in Don Valley Village.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Robberies in Don Valley Village were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 245 Fairview Mall Dr
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.
02Street work near 245 Fairview Mall Dr
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m. The work below was due earlier and is still on the City’s list.
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 245 Fairview Mall Dr
Police recorded 102 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Don Valley Village compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 11 near this address | 31% higher103 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 25 near this address | About the same206 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 10 near this address | 26% lower45 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 50 near this address | 27% lower563 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 6 near this address | 51% lower93 vs 190 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Don Valley Village
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Fairview Mall Dr and Godstone Rd. Don Valley Village has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Fairview Mall Dr at Godstone Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 22, 2024 · 309 m
- 5 Fairview Mall Dr · Pedestrian, killed · Aug 24, 2021 · 483 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 months | Within 500 m | Don Valley Village, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 4 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 26 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 23 | 213 | About typical |
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.
04Getting around from 245 Fairview Mall Dr
The nearest subway station is Don Mills Station (Line 4), about a 9‑minute walk (0.6 km). There are no TTC stops within a 5‑minute walk. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 2.4 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 4 · about 9 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 9 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 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: Bessarion CC
City-run (Green P): 10 Level 2 ports.3.0 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 245 Fairview Mall Dr
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. Private schools within 1 km: North Toronto Christian School, Cestar High School, Abu Huraira Islamic Centre And Academy. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Jan 23, 2026: pass (fail to post current information sheets).
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 245 Fairview Mall Dr
There are 2 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Oriole Community Recreation Centre, 799 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Allenbury Park · outdoor fitness equipment, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground · 160 Fairview Mall Dr · 142 m
- Muirhead Park · ball diamond, outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 65 Muirhead Rd · 317 m
- Pleasantview Park · outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 61 Pleasant View Dr · 627 m
- Old Sheppard Park · outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 101 Sheppard Ave · 701 m
- Godstone Park · outdoor fitness equipment, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground, sports field · 45 Godstone Rd · 730 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
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
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.
07The building at 245 Fairview Mall Dr
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 245 Fairview Mall Dr. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 18 on record
Permit history: 12 projects from 18 permits
- Other(FS) · completed Mar 25, 2025
Install new backflow preventer on existing fire sprinkler system · Permit 24 222109 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 12, 2025
Interior alterations - Suite 301 · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 187206 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jul 31, 2019
Proposal to erect and display one illuminated wall sign displaying static copy on the uppermost storey of a seven storey building, measuring 12.44 metres by 1.22 metres. The sign is to display… · Permit 19 104319 - Interior Alterations · completed Nov 13, 2018
Interior alterations to offices in suite 201, sink in lunch room · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 159331 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jul 22, 2019
To erect and display one static illuminated wall sign.**DAVID SKLAR AND ASSOCIATES INC.****FAST TRACK** · Permit 17 166355 - Special Ventilation System · completed May 10, 2017
Added an Exhaust fan to an existing space · Permit 17 140543 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · permit issued · issued Sep 29, 2016
Proposal to install (1) backflow prevention device. · Permit 16 222529 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jul 23, 2019
To erect and display one illuminated wall sign. Already approved by variance # 15-254783.**DAVIDSKLAR.COM** · Permit 16 135942 - Interior Alterations · completed Nov 9, 2026
Interior alterations for medical office in existing office building - Unit 701 · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 08 110490 - Interior Alterations · completed Nov 9, 2026
Interior alterations to existing offices on the third floor · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 06 186888 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 8, 2026
make interior alterations to widen corridor on 1st floor. · Permit 04 160292 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 8, 2026
Interior alterations to an existing office on the third floor. · Permit 01 170302
The lot
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.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 1 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 245 Fairview Mall Dr
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
Special areas
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.
09Around 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.
Luxify Nails Leslie (salon or personal services), Heytea (take-out or food shop), Ins Market 5650 (take-out or food shop).
3-5 Allenbury Gardens (295 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 Sheppard Ave E | Rezoning approved | 168 | 256 m |
| 1800 Sheppard Ave E | Rezoning approved | 18 | 256 m |
| 123 Parkway Forest Dr | Rezoning approved | 6 | 464 m |
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 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
1 ticket in 2025 on Fairview Mall Dr between numbers 195 and 295: 1 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,278 service requests came from postal area M2J, which includes 245 Fairview Mall Dr. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 261 | |
| Property standards | 227 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 143 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 142 | |
| Injured wildlife | 126 | |
| Tree pruning | 122 |
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.
10Risks and environment at 245 Fairview Mall Dr
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 49 tests, Feb 3, 2014 to Sep 24, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
11The neighbourhood: Don Valley Village
Don Valley Village had 26,775 residents in 2021. The median household income was $83,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 49% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 29% 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 (11.4%), Cantonese (6.0%) and Iranian Persian (5.8%). 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.
How Don Valley Village compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Nov 24: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Shelley Carroll, Ward 17 Don Valley North · councillor_carroll@toronto.ca · 416-338-2650
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.