29 Bowden St
29 Bowden St is in North Riverdale. 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: 1 project from 1 permit
- Back Water Valve (Sewer only) · completed Sep 9, 2022
Proposal to install a back-water valve. · Permit 22 200329
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 M4K, 6 of 527 home tap-water samples (1.1%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4K is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 16 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 Downtown station, 3.5 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).
- 1132 Wolfrey Ave · 168 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
File A0772/26TEY · submitted Oct 30, 2026 - 270 Dearbourne Ave · 184 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 Jun 10, 2026.
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 - 322 Garnock Ave · 185 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 two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition (including basement) with a rear deck and stairs.File A0666/26TEY · submitted Sep 15, 2026
5 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.
4 new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days: take-out or food shop (2), sidewalk café (1) and salon or personal services (1).
New business licences nearby (4)
- Take-out or food shop · 309 Danforth Ave · 144 m · licensed Sep 14, 2026
- Sidewalk café · 351 Danforth Ave · 151 m · licensed Aug 12, 2026
- Salon or personal services · 280 Danforth Ave · 195 m · licensed Aug 21, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 358 Danforth Ave · 204 m · licensed Sep 3, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 143 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 93 assaults, 34 break-ins, 9 car thefts, 5 robberies and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in North Riverdale in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; car thefts 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 | North Riverdale, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 93 | 663 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 34 | 295 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 9 | 106 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 5 | 82 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 25 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 Chester Station (Line 2), about a 4-minute walk (0.3 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 3 TTC stops served by routes 505 and 504, with about 918 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 4.1 km away, with 354 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.
- Frankland Community School Junior · elementary · 273 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 285 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 97% met the standard in reading and 52% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Holy Name Catholic School · elementary · 543 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 315 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 91% met the standard in reading and 69% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Jackman Avenue Junior Public School · elementary · 543 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 545 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 90% met the standard in reading and 55% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- CALC Secondary School · secondary · 548 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 565 students
- Rosedale Heights School of the Arts · secondary · 1.1 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 945 students. 95% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Montcrest Elementary School.
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): two 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
North Riverdale had 11,290 residents in 2021. The median household income was $108,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 42% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 28% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (4.8%), Greek (2.4%) and Mandarin (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 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 12: recycling and green bin. November 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 29 Bowden St
Is 29 Bowden St 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 29 Bowden St?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (two waiting for a hearing date, one approved). The closest is at 132 Wolfrey Ave, 168 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 29 Bowden St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 1 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 29 Bowden St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 29 Bowden St from the subway?
The nearest station is Chester Station (Line 2), 0.3 km away (about a 4-minute walk). 3 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 29 Bowden St?
The closest are Frankland Community School Junior, Holy Name Catholic School and CALC Secondary School. 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 29 Bowden St?
Police recorded 143 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 93 assaults, 34 break-ins, 9 car thefts, 5 robberies and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in North Riverdale in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; car thefts 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 29 Bowden St?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 19, 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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