246 Florence Ave
246 Florence Ave is in Lansing-Westgate. A 14‑storey building with 139 homes is under review 129 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Nov 26 about a deck or porch at 72 Gwendolen Cres, 158 m away.
- A 14-storey building with 139 homes is under review, 129 m away.
01What’s planned near 246 Florence Ave
8 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): seven in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 96% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 114-storey building · 139 homes283 Sheppard Ave W and 4 more addresses · 129 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built139 homes9,596 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of an 14-storey residential building. The building will provide a total of 139 residential units, being a mix of 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom units. A paved access from Sheppard…Public notice · Mar 27, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 283-297 Sheppard Avenue West. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 214767 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Aug 22, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
283 Sheppard Ave W · 291 Sheppard Ave W · 293 Sheppard Ave W · 295 Sheppard Ave W · 297 Sheppard Ave W
- 2Deck or porch72 Gwendolen Cres · 158 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a new three-storey detached duplex with front and rear covered porches.File A0354/26NY · submitted Oct 16, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 36-storey building290 Sheppard Ave W · 183 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
INACTIVE Site Plan application for the proposal to construct a 6 storey hotel with a total of 6 parking spaces.File 19 240176 NNY 18 SA · submitted Oct 23, 2019 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 8Rezoning234 Sheppard Ave W · 216 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built58 homes3,427 m² of floor space
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…Public notice · Jan 24, 2025Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 234 Sheppard Ave West and 223 Harlandale Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.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.
02Street work near 246 Florence Ave
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Enbridge Gas · NEW SERVICE - Gas Service Installation at 263 Poyntz Ave · 214 m · Jun 8, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026
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 246 Florence Ave
Police recorded 21 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.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Lansing-Westgate compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 5 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 3, 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
Traffic safety
No collisions that killed or seriously injured someone have been reported within 500 m since 2021.
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 | Lansing-Westgate, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 57 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 6 | 176 | Lower 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.
04Getting around from 246 Florence Ave
The nearest subway station is Sheppard-Yonge Station (Line 1 and 4), about a 19‑minute walk (1.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 4 TTC stops served by the 84 and 984 buses, with about 821 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Downsview Park GO, 4.4 km away, with 31 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1, 4 · about 19 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. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 555 | 4.2 | about typical |
| 984 | 100 | 2.6 | fewer than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 19 Glendora Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 33 Elmhurst Ave, 1.2 km.1.2 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 246 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: The Prestige School, Wise Owl Private School, Apollo High 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.
Last health inspection Apr 21, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 246 Florence Ave
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre, 1.5 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Addington Greenbelt · 37 R Wentworth Ave · 516 m
- Gwendolen Park · ball diamond, outdoor fitness equipment, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground · 3 Gwendolen Cres · 542 m
- Franklin Park · playground · 138 Franklin Ave · 558 m
- Harlandale Parkette · playground · 206 Harlandale Ave · 575 m
- Earl Bales Park · dog off-leash area, firepit, picnic site, playground · 4169 Bathurst St · 669 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
Park projects nearby
- Franklin Park Expansion
The City is expanding Franklin Park by 2,565 m², creating new opportunities for recreation and enjoying nature.In progress · 571 m - Earl Bales Skatepark
A new skatepark is coming to Earl Bales Park! Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 727 m - Albert Standing Park Expansion
The City is expanding Albert Standing Park by 600 m² (a bit larger than an NBA basketball court) as part of the development project located just west of the park on Bogert Avenue.In progress · 1.0 km - New Park at 57 Linelle Street
A new park is coming to 57 Linelle Street. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.1 km - Review of City Golf Course Operations
The City conducted an operational review of our five City-operated golf course locations to better understand how to maximize golf and non-golf experiences.In progress · 1.2 km
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 246 Florence Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 246 Florence Ave.
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.
08What can be built at 246 Florence Ave
RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Lot coverage overlay
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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.
Sushi Cho (take-out or food shop), Yonge Sheppard RMT & Facial Wellness (salon or personal services), Ultimate Fades (salon or personal services), and 2 more.
All new business licences in Lansing-Westgate (5)
- Sushi Cho · Take-out or food shop · 4950 Yonge St · 1373 m · licensed Sep 24, 2026
- Yonge Sheppard RMT & Facial Wellness · Salon or personal services · 1 Elmhurst Ave · 1270 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- Ultimate Fades · Salon or personal services · 4714 Yonge St · 1129 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Tu Tu's Mart · Take-out or food shop · 4750 Yonge St · 1156 m · licensed Sep 1, 2026
- Woorijip · Restaurant or bar · 4918 Yonge St · 1359 m · licensed Aug 27, 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 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Parking tickets on this block
24 tickets in 2025 on Florence Ave between numbers 196 and 296: 21 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, 8,062 service requests came from postal area M2N, which includes 246 Florence Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 339 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 313 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 261 | |
| Damaged sidewalks | 247 | |
| Property standards | 239 | |
| Posters on City property | 222 |
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 246 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.
11The 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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