28 Wallace Ave
28 Wallace Ave is in Junction-Wallace Emerson. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (two under review, one under appeal).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 3 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: two under review, one under appeal.
04The building
3 building permits in the last 5 years, for 1 project. 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: 1 project from 3 permits
- Underpinning · completed Jul 22, 2026
Proposed front verandah with cold storage below, new basement entrance at the front, basement. Underpinning (33.50m) and basement. alterations (49.70 sq. m.) · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 119016
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 M6H, 13 of 538 home tap-water samples (2.4%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M6H is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 25 samples here (4.6%) 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 Downtown station, 3.6 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 under review, one under appeal. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 11260 Dufferin St · 192 m awayPart Lot Control: a request to divide a block into separate lots, often for townhouses
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Part Lot Control applicationFile 21 129062 STE 09 PL · submitted Mar 18, 2021 · City record - 21260 Dufferin St · 192 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to increase the approved height and density onsite to accomodate additional purpose built and affordable rental dwelling units. On Block 3, Tower 3A increases by 13 storeys and Tower 3B increases…File 22 130626 STE 09 OZ · submitted Apr 5, 2022 · City record - 31260 Dufferin St · 192 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of Subdivision to support the implementation of the OPA/ZBA applications for the site:a total of ±2,846 residential units in a mix of housing forms including ±2685 residential units and 150 affordable rental units; ±27,503m2 of…File 18 214150 STE 18 SB · submitted Aug 23, 2018 · City record
14 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's more than at 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
No new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days.
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 39 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 18 assaults, 11 break-ins, 8 car thefts, 1 robbery and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Junction-Wallace Emerson in 2025, 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 | Junction-Wallace Emerson, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 18 | 720 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 11 | 230 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 8 | 108 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 1 | 36 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 32 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 Dufferin Station (Line 2), about a 7-minute walk (0.4 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 3 TTC stops served by route 29, with about 622 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 1.2 km away, with 68 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.
- Pauline Junior Public School · elementary · 151 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 210 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 96% met the standard in reading and 65% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Sebastian Catholic School · elementary · 158 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 250 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 100% met the standard in reading and 69% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Anthony Catholic School · elementary · 289 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 205 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 79% met the standard in reading and 54% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Bloor Collegiate Institute · secondary · 539 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 820 students. 95% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Caring and Safe School 4 · secondary · 626 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12
Private schools within 1 km: Uchenna Academy.
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): three licensed child care centres, three 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
Junction-Wallace Emerson had 23,180 residents in 2021. The median household income was $84,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 50% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 41% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 33% of workers commuted by transit and 14% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (13.7%), Spanish (3.9%) and Cantonese (2.8%). 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 the former City of Toronto was $2,457, up 6% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.2% 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 | Former City of Toronto | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | +2% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | +4% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | +6% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | 0% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 13: recycling and green bin. November 20: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 28 Wallace Ave
Is 28 Wallace 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 Wallace Ave?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (two under review, one under appeal). The closest is at 1260 Dufferin St, 192 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 28 Wallace Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 3 building permits on record, 3 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 28 Wallace Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 28 Wallace Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Dufferin Station (Line 2), 0.4 km away (about a 7-minute walk). 3 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 28 Wallace Ave?
The closest are Pauline Junior Public School, St Sebastian Catholic School and Bloor 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 Wallace Ave?
Police recorded 39 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 18 assaults, 11 break-ins, 8 car thefts, 1 robbery and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Junction-Wallace Emerson in 2025, 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 Wallace Ave?
Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 20, 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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