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249 MacDonell Ave

An address in Roncesvalles, outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas, with 2 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.
  • 2 active development applications and 4 Committee of Adjustment applications within 250 m.
RentSafe score—not a registered apartment building
Fire code violations—no inspection records
Applications6active within 250 m
Flood hazardOutsideTRCA mapping
Shirley StSt Clarens AveWyndham StNorthern PlLansdowne AveDelaney CresMechanic AveHickson StNorfolk StMacDonell AveRideau AveGeoffrey StWright AveFermanagh AveFern AveSorauren AveLukow TerWabash AveWestminster Ave123456Map 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 open (1 closed)This addressBuilding Construction/Demolition Violations
Building permits, last 5 years1 permitThis addressBuilding Permits · 12 on record
Short-term rentalNot registeredThis addressShort Term Rentals Registration
Heritage statusNot on the Heritage RegisterThis addressHeritage Register
Recent permits (8)
  • Accessory Building(s) · Cancelled · Aug 22, 2023
    Proposal to construct artist studio in rear yard of existing Single Family Dwelling · Permit 23 192438 BLD
  • Accessory Building(s) · Cancelled · Jul 26, 2023
    Proposal to construct an accessory structure in rear yard. · Permit 23 180056 BLD
  • Other(SR) · Permit Issued · Jan 13, 2023
    Installation of solar panel PV on rooftop · Permit 23 102329 BLD
  • Other(SR) · Cancelled · Oct 7, 2022
    Proposed installation of a new solar panels on roof top · Permit 22 214568 BLD
  • Back Water Valve (Sewer only) · Closed · May 28, 2018
    Back Water Valve (Sewer only) and sump pump · Permit 18 166641 DRN
  • New Building - By Renovation · Closed · Oct 31, 2017
    Revision to replace existing foundation wall with new concrete wall.Proposal to demolish more than 50% of existing dwelling exterior walls to be replaced by new construction of basement alterations,… · Permit 17 144551 BLD
  • Demolition · Closed · Jun 6, 2017
    Proposal to demolish more than 50% of exising dwelling exterior walls to be replaced by new construction of basement alterations, interior alterations, side addition, second storey addition,… · Permit 17 144549 DEM
  • Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed · May 16, 2017
    HVAC - Proposal to demolish more than 50% of exising dwelling exterior walls to be replaced by new construction of basement alterations, interior alterations, side addition, second storey addition,… · Permit 17 144551 HVA

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 areaBFA42Your 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 M6R7 of 386 above 0.01 ppmYour area · M6RNon Regulated Lead Sample · Jan 28, 2014 to Sep 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.

03What’s changing nearby

  1. 1
    1744 Dundas St W · 111 m · Site Plan · Under Review
    Site Plan Approval application for a new 7-storey mixed-use building comprised of 107 m² non-residential gross floor area at grade and 1201 m² residential gross floor area above. A total of 19 residential dwelling units and 2 at grade…
    File 20 111505 STE 09 SA · submitted Feb 3, 2020 · City record
  2. 2
    40 Wabash Ave · 210 m · Site Plan · Under Review
    City-initiated site plan application proposes a Community Recreation Centre adjacent to Sorauren Park. The community centre will be a 4 storey (26 metre) building with programs identified in the City's Parks and Recreation Facilities…
    File 24 180616 STE 04 SA · submitted Jul 15, 2024 · City record
  3. 3
    249 Macdonell Ave · 0 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · Postponed
    To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (shed) in the rear yard of the existing two-storey detached dwelling. This shed will be used for the purpose of an arts studio.
    File A0507/24TEY · submitted Jun 1, 2024
  4. 4
    40 Wabash Ave · 175 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · Approved
    To construct a new four-storey detached building (Wabash Community Recreation Centre) with a west side attached outdoor activity space, a canopy over the west side main entrance, and solar roof panels on rear third floor and roof level.…
    File A0516/26TEY · submitted Jul 8, 2026
  5. 5
    52 A St Clarens Ave · 227 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · Accepted
    To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a front walkout basement. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (laneway suite) containing one dwelling unit will be maintained and unaltered. There…
    File A0779/26TEY · submitted Oct 22, 2026
  6. 6
    229 Sorauren Ave · 247 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · OMB Appeal
    To alter the existing two-storey townhouse/row house dwelling containing two dwelling units by constructing a third floor addition, a two-storey rear addition, and a one-storey rear addition.
    File A1143/15TEY · submitted Nov 23, 2015

Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications · 7 registered short-term rentals within 250 m.

04City services

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
Garbage dayNovember 11, 2026This addressCollection calendar Wednesday 2
Next recyclingNovember 18, 2026This addressSolid Waste Collection Schedule
City councillorGord PerksWard 4councillor_perks@toronto.ca · 416-392-7919

05Quick answers about 249 MacDonell Ave

Is 249 MacDonell 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 249 MacDonell Ave?

2 active development applications within 250 metres, the closest at 1744 Dundas St W (111 m). Source: Development Applications.

When is garbage day at 249 MacDonell Ave?

Collection calendar Wednesday 2. Next garbage pickup: Nov 11, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.

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

06From the archives

189 Lansdowne Avenue
189 Lansdowne Avenue, 1951. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 33b, Item 281. 189 m away.
27 Northern Place
27 Northern Place, 1939. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 33, Item 510. 198 m away.
27 Northern Place
27 Northern Place, 1939. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 33, Item 511. 198 m away.
185 Lansdowne Avenue
185 Lansdowne Avenue, 1946. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 58, Item 1707. 204 m away.
185 Lansdowne Avenue
185 Lansdowne Avenue, 1951. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 33b, Item 280. 204 m away.
Shirley Street Public School, Shirley St., n.e. corner St. Clarens Ave.
Shirley Street Public School, Shirley St., n.e. corner St. Clarens Ave. , 1952. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. 243 m away.

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