29 Seneca Ave
29 Seneca Ave is in Rockcliffe-Smythe. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (one approved, one under appeal, one hearing on Dec 3).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: one approved, one under appeal, one hearing on Dec 3.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6N.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Together they added 2 new homes. 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: 6 projects from 14 permits
- New Building · revision issued · issued Sep 28, 2018
Revision 02 - Proposed changes to interior floor layout and stair layoutTo replace existing house with new 2 storey detached house. · 6 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 195119 - Demolition · completed Apr 16, 2021
To demolish the existing 1 storey single family dwelling. · Permit 18 195127 - New Building · completed May 3, 2018
Two storey wood frame structure on a preserved wood foundation with helical Piers - Toronto Island · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 103573 - Demolition · completed May 3, 2018
Demolish the existing one storey dwelling · Permit 17 103578 - Accessory Building(s) · completed Oct 16, 2020
Proposal for interior alterations to existing shed to convert it from a storage/boat building to habitable space by adding a bedroom and bathroom inside it (18.7m2). The main building is a single… · Permit 10 197517 - Addition, deck or porch and more · completed Oct 16, 2020
one storey rear addition, front porch addition, basement w/out and interior alterations to existing one storey dwelling. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 05 100367
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 M6N, 17 of 306 home tap-water samples (5.6%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M6N is higher than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 21 samples here (6.9%) 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, 6.4 km away, measured 12:00 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): one approved, one under appeal, one hearing on Dec 3. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1380 Weston Rd · 111 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
A public hearing is set for Dec 3, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To obtain consent to sever the lot into two lots.File B0029/26EYK · submitted Jul 17, 2026 - 2380 Weston Rd · 165 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Proposal to construct a 1-storey commercial building containing two units for future restaurants (unlicensed) and/or retail stores on the north portion of the property, while retaining the existing 1-storey restaurant on the south portion…File 21 117250 WET 05 SA · submitted Feb 17, 2021 · City record - 32 Bicknell Ave · 211 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposal to construct 4 stacked townhouse Blocks comprised of 62 residential dwelling units in total.File 17 109323 WET 12 SA · submitted Jan 26, 2017 · City record
2 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.
1 new storefront business licence within 250 m in the last 90 days: restaurant or bar (1).
New business licences nearby (1)
- Restaurant or bar · 380 Weston Rd · 111 m · licensed Sep 25, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 75 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 43 assaults, 17 car thefts, 11 break-ins, 3 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Rockcliffe-Smythe in 2025, break-ins, 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 | Rockcliffe-Smythe, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 43 | 743 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 11 | 133 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 17 | 158 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 3 | 75 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 37 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 High Park Station (Line 2), 3.0 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by routes 89, 41, 168, 161 and 989, with about 1,990 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 1.2 km away, with 66 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.
- Santa Maria Catholic School · elementary · 184 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 195 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 55% met the standard in reading and 10% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Harwood Public School · elementary · 417 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 190 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 77% met the standard in reading and 25% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Matthew Catholic School · elementary · 740 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 455 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 85% met the standard in reading and 40% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School · secondary · 393 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 825 students. 78% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- York Memorial Collegiate Institute · secondary · 587 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 885 students. 65% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Iqra Nejashi Islamic 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): 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
Rockcliffe-Smythe had 22,235 residents in 2021. The median household income was $69,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 44% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 33% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (13.0%), Spanish (8.2%) and Vietnamese (4.0%). 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 York was $2,067, up 2% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.3% 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 | York | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,381 | 0% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,706 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,067 | +2% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,547 | -6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 29 Seneca Ave
Is 29 Seneca 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 29 Seneca Ave?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (one approved, one under appeal, one hearing on Dec 3). The closest is at 380 Weston Rd, 111 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 29 Seneca Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 14 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 29 Seneca Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 29 Seneca Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is High Park Station (Line 2), 3.0 km away. 8 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 29 Seneca Ave?
The closest are Santa Maria Catholic School, Harwood Public School and St Oscar Romero Catholic 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 Seneca Ave?
Police recorded 75 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 43 assaults, 17 car thefts, 11 break-ins, 3 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Rockcliffe-Smythe in 2025, break-ins, 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 Seneca Ave?
Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 13, 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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