285 Cedarvale Ave
285 Cedarvale Ave is in Woodbine-Lumsden. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (two approved, one waiting for a hearing date).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: two approved, one waiting for a hearing date.
04The building
2 building permits in the last 5 years, for 1 project. Together they added 1 new home. 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 2 permits
- Underpinning and interior renovation · permit issued · issued Jul 16, 2026
Proposed underpinning, interior alterations, and convert dwelling to two units. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 201118
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 M4C, 21 of 851 home tap-water samples (2.5%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4C is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 58 samples here (6.8%) 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, 7.0 km away, measured 1:00 PM 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 approved, one waiting for a hearing date. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1101 King Edward Ave · 192 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 6, 2023.
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear two storey addition, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, a rear basement walkout and a roof top deck with an access stair enclosure. Also, to enclose the…File A0902/23TEY · submitted Oct 18, 2023 - 2191 Gledhill Ave · 204 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 6, 2023.
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (fourplex) by constructing a front porch, a front and rear basement walkout, a rear first storey covered deck, a rear second floor balcony, and front and rear third floor decks (on the…File A0937/23TEY · submitted Oct 27, 2023 - 3705 Mortimer Ave · 242 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 alter the existing one-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front one-storey addition (porch enclosure).File A0686/26TEY · submitted Sep 22, 2026
10 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 most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
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 41 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 24 assaults, 10 car thefts, 5 break-ins, 1 robbery and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Woodbine-Lumsden 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 | Woodbine-Lumsden, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 24 | 673 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 5 | 70 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 10 | 174 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 1 | 23 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 46 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 Woodbine Station (Line 2), about a 10-minute walk (0.6 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by routes 91, 93, 62 and 404, with about 1,132 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 1.2 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.
- Gledhill Junior Public School · elementary · 580 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 425 students
- St Brigid Catholic School · elementary · 597 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 595 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 95% met the standard in reading and 55% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Canadian Martyrs Catholic School · elementary · 821 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 355 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 88% met the standard in reading and 54% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- East York Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.2 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,090 students. 83% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Monarch Park Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.7 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,015 students. 88% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
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): one licensed child care centre, 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
See the full Woodbine-Lumsden neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Woodbine-Lumsden had 7,915 residents in 2021. The median household income was $96,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 34% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 36% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 29% of workers commuted by transit and 12% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (4.0%), Greek (1.9%) and Spanish (1.8%). 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 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 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 285 Cedarvale Ave
Is 285 Cedarvale 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 285 Cedarvale Ave?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (two approved, one waiting for a hearing date). The closest is at 101 King Edward Ave, 192 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 285 Cedarvale Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 2 building permits on record, 2 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 285 Cedarvale Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 285 Cedarvale Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Woodbine Station (Line 2), 0.6 km away (about a 10-minute walk). 11 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 285 Cedarvale Ave?
The closest are Gledhill Junior Public School, St Brigid Catholic School and East York 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 285 Cedarvale Ave?
Police recorded 41 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 24 assaults, 10 car thefts, 5 break-ins, 1 robbery and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Woodbine-Lumsden 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 285 Cedarvale 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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