32 Lewis St
32 Lewis St is in South Riverdale. It's inside a TRCA flood hazard area, a 6‑storey building with 15 homes and shops was approved 68 m away and Grant St is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Inside a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area: ask about flood insurance.
- A 6-storey building with 15 homes and shops was approved, 68 m away.
- Break-ins and thefts over $5,000 in South Riverdale were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians.
- Grant St, 205 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
01What’s planned near 32 Lewis St
5 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 112-storey building with shops26 A Lewis St and 17 more addresses · 14 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built340 homes29,431 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment to facilitate the development of the site for a 12-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 794 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 28,638 square…File 21 210146 STE 14 OZ · submitted Sep 9, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 18 addresses
26 A Lewis St · 26 B Lewis St · 39 Broadview Ave · 41 Broadview Ave · 43 Broadview Ave · 45 Broadview Ave · 47 Broadview Ave · 49 Broadview Ave · 51 Broadview Ave · 53 Broadview Ave · 22 Lewis St · 24 Lewis St · 26 Lewis St · 28 Lewis St · 30 Lewis St · 32 Lewis St · 34 Lewis St · 40 Lewis St
- 2Subdivision26 A Lewis St and 17 more addresses · 14 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of Subdivision for 2 blocks.File 21 234394 STE 14 SB · submitted Nov 4, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 18 addresses
26 A Lewis St · 26 B Lewis St · 39 Broadview Ave · 41 Broadview Ave · 43 Broadview Ave · 45 Broadview Ave · 47 Broadview Ave · 49 Broadview Ave · 51 Broadview Ave · 53 Broadview Ave · 22 Lewis St · 24 Lewis St · 26 Lewis St · 28 Lewis St · 30 Lewis St · 32 Lewis St · 34 Lewis St · 40 Lewis St
- 3Site plan797 Queen St E · 143 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building4,018 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control Placeholder for Leslieville Station, one of the stations included in the Ontario Line Elevated Guideway and Stations contract.File 24 250727 STE 14 SA · submitted Dec 16, 2024 · City record and how to comment
- 46-storey building with shops8 De Grassi St · 157 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building15 homes783 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Sties Plan Control application for a proposed 6-storey mixed use building with 15 residential and one commercial units. Minor Variance application 22 240793 STE 14 MV is associated (deferred Dec. 2022). This application (both SP and MV…File 17 279888 STE 30 SA · submitted Dec 28, 2017 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 56-storey building · 15 homes and shops786-788 Queen St E and 1 more address · 68 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building15 homes1,249 m² of floor space
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Site Plan application to permit a 6 storey mixed use building, containing 15 residential units and 69.64 square metres of ground floor commercial GFA.File 23 139189 STE 14 SA · submitted Apr 28, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Street work near 32 Lewis St
4 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Grant St, near Queen St E, 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Box and Rod repair at 74 Lewis St · 93 m · May 15, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026
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 Lewis St
Police recorded 94 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
South Riverdale compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 near this address | 45% higher88 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 20 near this address | 40% higher265 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 52 near this address | About the same829 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 12 near this address | About the same217 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 4 near this address | 12% lower69 vs 79 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for South Riverdale
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Queen St E and Don Valley Pkwy S. South Riverdale has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Don Valley Pkwy S at Richmond Off Ramp · Pedestrian, killed · Nov 7, 2024 · 475 m
- Queen St E at Lewis St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Aug 9, 2023 · 203 m
- Queen St E at Saulter St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Aug 8, 2023 · 237 m
- Don Valley Py S at Eastern Ave DN · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Jun 5, 2021 · 361 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 | South Riverdale, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 122 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 21 | 399 | Higher 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 Lewis St
The nearest subway station is Broadview Station (Line 2), 2.3 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 501, 503 and 504 streetcars, with about 3,147 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.9 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | more than most routes |
| 503 | 881 | 7.2 | more than most routes |
| 504 | 1,782 | 7.1 | more 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: 220 Carlaw Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 500 Commissioners St, 1.4 km.798 m
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 Lewis St
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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Feb 10, 2026: pass.
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 Lewis St
There are 6 parks, 3 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre, 412 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Saulter Street Parkette · 25 Saulter St · 141 m
- Thompson Street Parkette · dog off-leash area · 120 Broadview Ave · 293 m
- Riverside Common Park · 657 Queen St E · 297 m
- McCleary Playground · playground · 80 Mc Gee St · 304 m
- Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre · skateboarding, washroom, wi-fi · 870 Queen St E · 412 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
- Corktown Common Neighbourhood New Off-Leash Area
After investigating four potential sites, the City will be installing a new dogs off-leash area (OLA) in the western portion of Underpass Park which is bounded by St. Lawrence Street, Eastern Avenue and the Eastern Avenue Diversion.In progress · 605 m - New Park at 1 Defries Street
A new park is coming to 1 Defries Street. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 720 m - Lower Don River Trail Improvements
The City is improving the Lower Don River Trail. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 795 m - Oak Street Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Oak Street Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 980 m - Leslie Grove Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Leslie Grove Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.3 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 Lewis St
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 32 Lewis St.
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.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 8 with a green roof and 1 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 32 Lewis St
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. 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.
Shoppers Drug Mart (take-out or food shop), Baby Fridays (salon or personal services), Hello Gorgeous Aesthetics (salon or personal services), and 12 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Red Door Family Shelter (492 m).
All new business licences in South Riverdale (15)
- Shoppers Drug Mart · Take-out or food shop · 661 Queen St E · 292 m · licensed Dec 4, 2026
- Baby Fridays · Salon or personal services · 401 Logan Ave · 875 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- Hello Gorgeous Aesthetics · Salon or personal services · 20 Leslie St · 1532 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- The Vintage Hall · Second-hand shop · 754 Queen St E · 229 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Chula Taverna Mexicana · Restaurant or bar · 1058 Gerrard St E · 1651 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Ruska's Bakery & Café · Restaurant or bar · 1276 Queen St E · 1709 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Royal Hakka & Sizzler · Restaurant or bar · 1056 Gerrard St E · 1654 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
- Shirley Liang Tattoos · Salon or personal services · 20 Leslie St · 1532 m · licensed Sep 22, 2026
- Heartspace By Alexia · Salon or personal services · 20 Leslie St · 1532 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Eastend Pie & Mash · Take-out or food shop · 1031 Gerrard St E · 1553 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
- Matcha Haus · Take-out or food shop · 890 Queen St E · 528 m · licensed Sep 9, 2026
- Pri's Smoke BBQ · Take-out or food shop · 4 Greenwood Ave · 1988 m · licensed Sep 8, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Broadview Ave | Rezoning approved | 6 | 56 m |
| 835 Queen St E | Early planning | 96 | 442 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 9, 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
482 tickets in 2025 on Lewis St between numbers 0 and 82: 327 for parking without a permit, 113 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Riverside District BIA, about 120 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, 6,079 service requests came from postal area M4M, which includes 32 Lewis St. The most common:
| Property standards | 242 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 234 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 202 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 201 | |
| Tree pruning | 182 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 175 |
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 Lewis St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 405 tests, Jan 8, 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.
11The neighbourhood: South Riverdale
South Riverdale had 27,815 residents in 2021. The median household income was $100,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 43% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% of workers commuted by transit and 22% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (7.9%), Mandarin (3.8%) and Vietnamese (2.0%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, up 6% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.2%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Central Toronto | Change in a year | 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, central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How South Riverdale compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Thursdays. Nov 12: recycling and green bin. Nov 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth · councillor_fletcher@toronto.ca · 416-392-4060
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/32-lewis-st#sec-history
