42 Thatcher Ave
42 Thatcher Ave is in Cliffcrest. A 24‑storey building is under appeal 69 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 24-storey building is under appeal, 69 m away.
- Robberies in Cliffcrest were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 42 Thatcher Ave
6 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): six in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 93% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 124-storey building2746 Kingston Rd and 1 more address · 69 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.
Site Plan Approval for a 558-unit residential development contained in two buildings consisting of 14 storeys and 24 storeys.File 22 140193 ESC 20 SA · submitted Apr 29, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 2Rezoning2746 Kingston Rd and 1 more address · 69 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Rezoning application to lift the holding provision.File 23 154171 ESC 20 OZ · submitted May 31, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 32-storey building2740 Kingston Rd · 93 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building419 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan for a new 2 storey multi-purpose hall.File 22 142698 ESC 20 SA · submitted May 5, 2022 · City record and how to comment
- 421 townhouses3757 A St Clair Ave E and 20 more addresses · 172 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built21 homes
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposed townhouse development consisting of 21 units in four building blocks to be serviced by a private laneway and two single detached dwellings fronting Brimley Rd. The two dwellings on Brimley Road will be severed from the remainder…File 12 240757 ESC 36 OZ · submitted Sep 5, 2012 · look it up on the City’s Application Information CentreAll 21 addresses
3757 A St Clair Ave E · 3759 A St Clair Ave E · 3761 A St Clair Ave E · 3765 A St Clair Ave E · 3767 A St Clair Ave E · 3757 B St Clair Ave E · 3759 B St Clair Ave E · 3761 B St Clair Ave E · 3765 B St Clair Ave E · 3767 B St Clair Ave E · 3769 St Clair Ave E · 1 Water Willow Lane · 2 Water Willow Lane · 3 Water Willow Lane · 4 Water Willow Lane · 5 Water Willow Lane · 6 Water Willow Lane · 7 Water Willow Lane · 8 Water Willow Lane · 9 Water Willow Lane · 10 Water Willow Lane
- 5Garage or parking2746 Kingston Rd · 199 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.
Proposal for a 14 storey and 24 storey residential approved condo with a shared underground parking garage.File A0178/25SC · submitted Aug 14, 2025 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 6Minor variance2746 Kingston Rd · 199 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Nov 15, 2023. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To increase the permitted gross floor area and reduce the number of required parking spaces. Cross Reference File No. 22 140193 ESC 20 SAFile A0220/23SC · submitted Oct 5, 2023 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
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.
02Safety near 42 Thatcher Ave
Police recorded 48 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Cliffcrest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 62% higher128 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 12 near this address | 21% higher272 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 28 near this address | About the same804 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 6 near this address | About the same188 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 36% lower39 vs 61 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 Cliffcrest
Traffic safety
3 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 was fatal. Most were on Brimley Rd S and Kingston Rd. Cliffcrest has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Brimley Rd S at Barkdene HS · Driver, seriously injured · Sep 9, 2026 · 226 m
- Kingston Rd at Brimley Rd S · Passenger, seriously injured · Oct 26, 2025 · 123 m
- Kingston Rd at Brimley Rd S · Motorcyclist, killed · Sep 19, 2023 · 122 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 | Cliffcrest, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 31 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 12 | 632 | 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.
03Getting around from 42 Thatcher Ave
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 2.6 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 12 and 69 buses, with about 813 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Scarborough GO, 1.2 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 380 | 5.5 | more than most routes |
| 69 | 248 | 5.9 | 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.
04Schools and child care near 42 Thatcher 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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 42 Thatcher Ave
There is 1 park within 500 m. The nearest pool is Halbert Park, 1.4 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Barkdene Park · 50 Barkdene Hills · 431 m
- Totts Tot Lot · ball diamond, playground · 1 Gradwell Dr · 612 m
- Sunnypoint-Neilson Park · 55 Sunnypoint Cres · 832 m
- Chine Drive Public School · 51 Chine Dr · 835 m
- J.a. Leslie Tot Lot · outdoor dry pad, outdoor ping pong/table tennis · 425 Midland Ave · 841 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
- J.A. Leslie Tot Lot Improvements
The City is improving J.A. Leslie Tot Lot, located near Kingston Road and Midland Avenue in Scarborough.In progress · 880 m - Bluffer’s Park East Washroom & Site Improvements
The City is improving the east washroom and maintenance building in Bluffer’s Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.1 km - Bluffer’s Park New Playground & Splash Pad
The City is adding a new playground and splash pad to Bluffer’s Park.In progress · 1.3 km - Bluffer’s Park Action Plan
The City is developing the Bluffer’s Park Action Plan to guide the long-term renewal of this signature waterfront destination in Scarborough.In progress · 1.3 km - Natal Park Improvements
The City is improving Natal Park. The improvements will include pathway upgrades to reduce flooding and improve accessibility, as well as new outdoor fitness equipment.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.
06The building at 42 Thatcher Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 42 Thatcher Ave.
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: 1 with a green roof and 1 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 42 Thatcher Ave
RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. 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: Lot coverage overlay
Source: Zone label (x)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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.
08Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (74%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
The Korner Pub & Grill (restaurant or bar), Xpgames (second-hand shop), Brother's Pizza & Chicken Wings (restaurant or bar), and 3 more.
All new business licences in Cliffcrest (6)
- The Korner Pub & Grill · Restaurant or bar · 3045 Kingston Rd · 1228 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Xpgames · Second-hand shop · 2877 Kingston Rd · 645 m · licensed Oct 28, 2026
- Brother's Pizza & Chicken Wings · Restaurant or bar · 3110 Kingston Rd · 1347 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Daily Deals Grocery · Take-out or food shop · 3750 St Clair Ave E · 495 m · licensed Oct 14, 2026
- Sultani Carz · Auto repair or garage · 2872 Kingston Rd · 664 m · licensed Sep 28, 2026
- Mr Chickanto · Restaurant or bar · 2871 Kingston Rd · 639 m · licensed Sep 14, 2026
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
140 tickets in 2025 on Thatcher Ave between numbers 0 and 92: 39 for parking near a fire hydrant, 37 for standing where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,583 service requests came from postal area M1M, which includes 42 Thatcher Ave. The most common:
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 226 | |
| Property standards | 211 | |
| Injured wildlife | 188 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 176 | |
| Zoning violations | 153 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 149 |
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.
09Risks and environment at 42 Thatcher Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 78 tests, Feb 25, 2014 to Aug 10, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Cliffcrest
Cliffcrest had 16,130 residents in 2021. The median household income was $92,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 37% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 23% 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 Bengali (7.9%), Pilipino, Filipino (2.5%) and Tamil (2.4%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Scarborough | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | +3% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | +6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Cliffcrest compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Parthi Kandavel, Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest · Councillor_Kandavel@toronto.ca · 416-392-4052
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/42-thatcher-ave#sec-history
