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285-297 Danforth 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

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Key findings
  • Outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas.
  • 0 active development applications and 3 Committee of Adjustment applications within 250 m.
RentSafe score—not a registered apartment building
Fire code violations—no inspection records
Applications3active within 250 m
Flood hazardOutsideTRCA mapping
Logan AveGarnock AveWolfrey AveErindale AveJackman AveArundel AveBowden StHurndale AvePretoria AveHampton AvePlayter BlvdChester AveFairview BlvdPlayter CresDearbourne AveEllerbeck StDanforth AveBroadview Ave123Map 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 on recordThis addressBuilding Construction/Demolition Violations
Building permits, last 5 years15 permitsThis addressBuilding Permits · 19 on record
Short-term rentalNot registeredThis addressShort Term Rentals Registration
Heritage statusNot on the Heritage RegisterThis addressHeritage Register
Recent permits (8)
  • New Building · Revision Issued · May 13, 2026
    Revision 01 - as reference to the AS folderTo construct an eight-storey mass timber mixed use building, which will retain elements of the existing church. The proposal will consist a mix of 32… · Permit 24 232431 BLD
  • Building Permit Related(MS) · Revision Issued · Feb 20, 2026
    Revision 01 - Mechanical schedules, relocate FCU-1 from service area room to the universal washroom, laundry (see attached letter for full revision list)HVAC - Construct an eight (8) storey mass… · Permit 24 232431 HVA
  • Interior Alterations · Permit Issued · Sep 4, 2025
    Renovation of retained church space in relation to the new residential building(24 232431 BLD 00 NB). · Permit 25 137140 BLD
  • Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection · Sep 4, 2025
    Plumbing - Renovation of retained church space in relation to the new residential building(24 232431 BLD 00 NB). · Permit 25 137140 PLB
  • Building Permit Related(FS) · Application On Hold · Sep 4, 2025
    FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Renovation of retained church space in relation to the new residential building(24 232431 BLD 00 NB). · Permit 25 137140 FSU
  • Building Permit Related(MS) · Permit Issued · Sep 4, 2025
    HVAC - Renovation of retained church space in relation to the new residential building(24 232431 BLD 00 NB). · Permit 25 137140 HVA
  • New Building · Inspection · Aug 22, 2025
    To construct an eight-storey mass timber mixed use building, which will retain elements of the existing church. The proposal will consist a mix of 32 dwelling units and 18 dwelling rooms, all which… · Permit 24 232431 BLD
  • Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection · Aug 22, 2025
    Plumbing - Construct an eight (8) storey mass timber building with 50 affordable seniors residence. · Permit 24 232431 PLB

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

  1. 1
    33 Bowden St · 133 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · Closed
    To alter the existing 2 ½-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition, a rear one-storey addition, a rear ground floor deck, and a front porch.
    File A1346/21TEY · submitted Oct 29, 2021
  2. 2
    70 Dearbourne Ave · 136 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · Approved with Conditions
    To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by replacing the existing rear two-storey addition with a new two-storey addition with a third storey rooftop patio and two ground floor decks. Also, to construct a new one-storey…
    File A0315/26TEY · submitted Apr 28, 2026
  3. 3
    193-195 Danforth Ave · 164 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · Approved with Conditions
    To alter the existing three-storey mixed-use building by constructing a rear second and third storey addition (to be cantilevered) over the existing ground floor patio (abutting the laneway), in the rear yard. Also, to install two…
    File A0840/23TEY · submitted Sep 15, 2023

Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications · 3 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
City councillorPaula FletcherWard 14councillor_fletcher@toronto.ca · 416-392-4060

05Quick answers about 285-297 Danforth Ave

Is 285-297 Danforth 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 285-297 Danforth Ave?

0 active development applications within 250 metres. Source: Development Applications.

When is garbage day at 285-297 Danforth Ave?

Collection calendar Thursday 1. Next garbage pickup: Nov 19, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.

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

06From the archives

Danforth Ave, east, at Bowden Ave, (Way Department)
Danforth Ave, east, at Bowden Ave, (Way Department), 1932. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 16, Series 71, Item 9468. 30 m away.
Playter, John L., house, Danforth Ave., n.e. corner Jackman Ave.
Playter, John L., house, Danforth Ave., n.e. corner Jackman Ave. , 1900. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. 86 m away.
PLAYTER, RICHARD, house, Playter Cres., n. side, at head of southern section of Playter Blvd.; cherry orchard, n. of Danforth Ave., at Jackman Ave.
PLAYTER, RICHARD, house, Playter Cres., n. side, at head of southern section of Playter Blvd.; cherry orchard, n. of Danforth Ave., at Jackman Ave. , 1900. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. 184 m away.
Playter, Richard, house, Playter Cres., n. side, at head of southern section of Playter Blvd., field, looking towards present cor. of Ellerbeck St. & Pretoria Ave.
Playter, Richard, house, Playter Cres., n. side, at head of southern section of Playter Blvd., field, looking towards present cor. of Ellerbeck St. & Pretoria Ave. , 1900. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. 220 m away.

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