253 Withrow Ave
An address in North Riverdale, outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas, with no active development applications within 250 metres.
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
Key findings
- Outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas.
- 0 active development applications and 2 Committee of Adjustment applications within 250 m.
RentSafe score—not a registered apartment building
Fire code violations—no inspection records
Applications2active within 250 m
Flood hazardOutsideTRCA mapping
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)
- Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed · Oct 15, 2021
HVAC - Proposal to construct a third floor addition to existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling.(cofa decision only for addition to main house and no laneway suite proposed) · Permit 21 193146 HVA - Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed · Oct 7, 2021
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a third floor addition to existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling.(cofa decision only for addition to main house and no laneway suite proposed) · Permit 21 193146 PLB - Addition(s) · Closed · Sep 29, 2021
Proposal to construct a third floor addition to existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling.(cofa decision only for addition to main house and no laneway suite proposed) · Permit 21 193146 BLD - Multiple Projects · Closed · May 28, 2021
Revision #01 - Changes as per attached.Proposal for interior alterations, basement underpinning, 2nd suite and basement walk-out · Permit 20 219685 BLD - Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed · Mar 10, 2021
HVAC - Proposal to install hydronic radiant floor heating throughout basement, first floor and second floorProposal for interior alterations, basement underpinning, 2nd suite and basement walk-out · Permit 20 219685 HVA - Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed · Feb 25, 2021
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations, basement underpinning, 2nd suite and basement walk-out · Permit 20 219685 PLB - Building Permit Related (DR) · Closed · Feb 25, 2021
Drain - Proposal for interior alterations, basement underpinning, 2nd suite and basement walk-out · Permit 20 219685 DRN - Multiple Projects · Closed · Jan 4, 2021
Proposal for interior alterations, basement underpinning, 2nd suite and basement walk-out · Permit 20 219685 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 areaBFA32Your 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 M4K6 of 420 above 0.01 ppmYour area · M4KNon Regulated Lead Sample · Jan 2, 2014 to Oct 5, 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
- 1203 Withrow Ave · 156 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · Approved with ConditionsTo construct a new two-storey ancillary building (laneway suite), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.File A0758/23TEY · submitted Aug 11, 2023
- 2287 Withrow Ave · 196 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · Approved with ConditionsTo alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a partial front second storey addition, partial front and rear third storey additions (with front second and third storey juliette balconies), and a rear…File A0720/23TEY · submitted Aug 16, 2023
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications · 8 registered short-term rentals within 250 m.
04City services
ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
Garbage dayNovember 19, 2026This addressCollection calendar Thursday 1
Next recyclingNovember 12, 2026This addressSolid Waste Collection Schedule
05Quick answers about 253 Withrow Ave
Is 253 Withrow 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 253 Withrow Ave?
0 active development applications within 250 metres. Source: Development Applications.
When is garbage day at 253 Withrow Ave?
Collection calendar Thursday 1. Next garbage pickup: Nov 19, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
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06From the archives
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