32 Bowie Ave
32 Bowie Ave is in Briar Hill-Belgravia. 672 homes and shops is under review 147 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 1 open building order from the City.
- 672 homes and shops is under review, 147 m away.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6E.
01What’s planned near 32 Bowie Ave
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 111-storey building · 133 homes1141 Roselawn Ave · 34 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built135 homes8,507 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The proposed OPA and ZBA is looking to permit a 11-storey residential development which will result in 9689 square metres of residential GFA. The development will have a total of 133 units, 94 parking spaces and 163 bicycle parking spaces.File 21 251175 NNY 08 OZ · submitted Dec 23, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 2672 homes and shops2451 Dufferin St · 147 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building672 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval application for a mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 906 square metres, and 43,296 square metres of residential gross floor area. A total of 672 residential units in two towers of 20 and 27…File 21 252234 NNY 08 SA · submitted Dec 30, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 33-storey building with shops110 Fairbank Ave · 222 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
INACTIVE Proposed 3 storey building with a gym in the basement, offices on first through third floors, banquet hall on basement and first floor.File 17 278508 NNY 15 SA · submitted Dec 21, 2017 · City record and how to comment
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Street work near 32 Bowie Ave
6 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road rebuild on Jimmy Wisdom Way, Belgravia Ave to Whitmore Ave, Q2 to Q4 2027.
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 32 Bowie Ave
Police recorded 142 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 94% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Briar Hill-Belgravia compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 19 near this address | 17% higher263 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 28 near this address | About the same208 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 13 near this address | About the same73 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 75 near this address | 11% lower685 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 near this address | 19% lower49 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Briar Hill-Belgravia
Traffic safety
7 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 5 involved pedestrians and 3 were fatal. Most were on Dufferin St and Eglinton Ave W. Briar Hill-Belgravia ranks 52nd in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Fairbank Ave at Eglinton Ave W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 11, 2026 · 238 m
- Dufferin St at Eglinton Ave W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Mar 20, 2025 · 317 m
- Castlefield Ave at Dufferin St · Driver, seriously injured · Oct 2, 2024 · 331 m
- Dufferin St at Eglinton Ave W · Pedestrian, killed · Nov 13, 2023 · 318 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | Briar Hill-Belgravia, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 7 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 16 | 172 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
04Getting around from 32 Bowie Ave
The nearest subway station is Cedarvale Station (Line 1), about a 21‑minute walk (1.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 5 streetcar and the 29, 929, 34 and 164 buses, with about 2,376 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 3.0 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 21 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 66 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 970 | 9.1 | more than most routes |
| 929 | 613 | 6.9 | more than most routes |
| 34 | 694 | 16.5 | more than most routes |
| 164 | 103 | 3.1 | fewer than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 168 Chiltern Hill Rd
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2 ports. Next: 91 Via Italia, 2.4 km.2.0 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 32 Bowie Ave
The closest public and Catholic schools. They may not be the ones assigned to this address; check with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) or Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Secondary schools
Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Lycee Francais De Toronto. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 32 Bowie Ave
There are 2 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Fairbank Memorial Park, 774 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- J.t. Watson Parkette · playground · 605 Ridelle Ave · 458 m
- Walter Saunders Memorial Park · basketball court, outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 440 Hopewell Ave · 473 m
- Dufferin Hill Park · 1200 Briar Hill Ave · 562 m
- Senator Peter Bosa Parkette · 725 Vaughan Rd · 711 m
- Fairbank Memorial Park · ball diamond, basketball court, playground · 2213 Dufferin St · 774 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
Park projects nearby
- Beltline Trail Commemorative Stations
Two new interpretive installations are being added along the trail to commemorate the Belt Line Railway as a part of Toronto’s Heritage.In progress · 164 m - Beltline Trail Commemorative Stations
Two new interpretive installations are being added along the trail to commemorate the Belt Line Railway as a part of Toronto’s Heritage.In progress · 1.1 km - York Beltline Trail Extension
The City is extending the York Beltline Trail. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.1 km - Glen Long Park New Splash Pad & Sports Court
The City is adding a new splash pad and sports court to Glen Long Park.In progress · 1.2 km
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
07The building at 32 Bowie Ave
There are no building permits, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 32 Bowie Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
Front-yard parking
Licensed: front-yard parking pad, 1 space. A City licence lets the owner park here. 31 homes on Bowie Ave have one.
City of Toronto Residential Front Yard Parking licences (issued in the old City of Toronto and East York).
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 3 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 32 Bowie Ave
RM (Residential Multiple Dwelling) zoning allows houses, townhouses and small apartment buildings. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Zone label (x)
Special areas
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Ceylontro Kitchen (restaurant or bar), Crown Auto Group (auto repair or garage), La Perra Peluda Latin Market (take-out or food shop).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Shortt St | Rezoning approved | 138 | 214 m |
| 1886 Eglinton Ave W | Under construction | 51 | 245 m |
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown), POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
59 tickets in 2025 on Bowie Ave between numbers 0 and 82: 29 for parking without a permit, 22 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Fairbank Village BIA, about 70 m away. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 9,646 service requests came from postal area M6E, which includes 32 Bowie Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 512 | |
| Property standards | 417 | |
| Road plowing | 299 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 297 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 241 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 225 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
10Risks and environment at 32 Bowie Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 434 tests, Jan 13, 2014 to Oct 23, 2026
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
11The neighbourhood: Briar Hill-Belgravia
Briar Hill-Belgravia had 14,575 residents in 2021. The median household income was $81,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 52% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 35% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 36% of workers commuted by transit and 6% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Pilipino, Filipino (9.2%), Portuguese (8.4%) and Spanish (6.0%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across York (the former City of York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,067 a month in October 2025, up 2% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.3%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | York | Change in a year | 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, York (the former City of York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Briar Hill-Belgravia compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/32-bowie-ave#sec-history
