28 Squires Ave
28 Squires Ave is in O'Connor-Parkview. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (two waiting for a hearing date, one approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: two waiting for a hearing date, one approved.
04The building
1 building permit in the last 5 years. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 2 projects from 2 permits
- Porch · completed Aug 25, 2025
Proposed construction of a new roof over an existing porch. · Permit 25 148613 - Back Water Valve (Sewer only) · completed Jun 29, 2017
Proposal to install back water valve · Permit 17 186163
05Risks and environment
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
In postal area M4B, 2 of 166 home tap-water samples (1.2%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4B is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 5 samples here (3.0%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto station, 7.1 km away, measured 11:00 AM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
01What’s changing nearby
3 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): two waiting for a hearing date, one approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 168 Glencrest Blvd · 113 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Dec 13, 2023.
To alter the existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage, abutting Glencrest Boulevard and Squires Avenue) by constructing a second storey addition to contain a garden suite. There will be an exterior staircase along the north…File A0959/23TEY · submitted Oct 20, 2023 - 22915 St Clair Ave E · 172 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
Proposing to add a vehicle dealership that would use 3/7 parking spaces on the existing lot. The existing autobody repair shop is a legal non-conforming use.File A1217/22TEY · submitted Oct 3, 2022 - 3193 Ferris Rd · 247 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (garage containing two parking spaces and workshop area), in the rear yard. Also, to alter the existing one-storey detached dwelling by constructing a new trellis on the rear…File A0754/26TEY · submitted Oct 29, 2026
3 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
2 new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days: auto repair or garage (1) and take-out or food shop (1).
New business licences nearby (2)
- Auto repair or garage · 2915 St Clair Ave E · 172 m · licensed Aug 25, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 2889 St Clair Ave E · 230 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 49 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 33 assaults, 6 break-ins, 6 car thefts, 2 robberies and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in O'Connor-Parkview in 2025, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | O'Connor-Parkview, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 33 | 756 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 6 | 78 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 6 | 179 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 2 | 44 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 39 below Toronto | 61 |
Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal: Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Includes reported incidents only.
03Getting around
The nearest subway station is Victoria Park Station (Line 2), about a 24-minute walk (1.6 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by routes 23, 8, 24 and 404, with about 1,792 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 2.2 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
07Schools and community
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
- Gordon A Brown Middle School · elementary · 451 mTDSB · Public · grades 6-8 · 375 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 89% met the standard in reading and 53% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- George Webster Elementary School · elementary · 494 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 795 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 67% met the standard in reading and 20% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Selwyn Elementary School · elementary · 585 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 215 students
- SATEC @ W A Porter Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.5 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,185 students. 89% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- East York Collegiate Institute · secondary · 2.6 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,090 students. 83% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Abacus Montessori.
Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information and Student Demographics (2026); test results are EQAO results reported by the Ministry.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): no licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
City of Toronto: Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
08Your neighbourhood
O`Connor Parkview had 18,405 residents in 2021. The median household income was $77,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 54% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 6% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Greek (5.0%), Pilipino, Filipino (2.7%) and Spanish (1.7%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in East York was $1,820, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.4% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | East York | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,339 | +12% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,578 | +5% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,189 | -2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 12: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 19: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 28 Squires Ave
Is 28 Squires Ave in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.
What is being built near 28 Squires Ave?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (two waiting for a hearing date, one approved). The closest is at 68 Glencrest Blvd, 113 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 28 Squires Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 2 building permits on record, 1 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 28 Squires Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 28 Squires Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Victoria Park Station (Line 2), 1.6 km away (about a 24-minute walk). 12 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 28 Squires Ave?
The closest are Gordon A Brown Middle School, George Webster Elementary School and SATEC @ W A Porter Collegiate Institute. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information.
How much crime is there near 28 Squires Ave?
Police recorded 49 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 33 assaults, 6 break-ins, 6 car thefts, 2 robberies and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in O'Connor-Parkview in 2025, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service.
When is garbage day at 28 Squires Ave?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 12, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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