44 Rowntree Ave
44 Rowntree Ave is in Weston-Pelham Park. It added a garden suite in 2026, it's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there is 1 planning application nearby (hearing on Nov 25).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Added a garden suite (permit issued 2026).
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 1 planning application within 250 m: hearing on Nov 25.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6N.
04The building
4 building permits in the last 5 years, for 1 project. This includes a garden suite, permitted 2026. 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 4 permits
- Garden suiteNew home · inspection · issued May 22, 2026
Convert the existing rear garage to a new garden suite and garage · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 133721
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, 5.3 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
1 active planning application within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): hearing on Nov 25. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1323 Blackthorn Ave · 198 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one garden suite) with a basement level, and to install one parking space pad in the rear yard. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot…File A0726/26TEY · submitted Oct 2, 2026
7 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.
2 new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days: sidewalk café (1) and vape shop (1).
New business licences nearby (2)
- Sidewalk café · 335 Silverthorn Ave · 170 m · licensed Aug 14, 2026
- Vape shop · 419 Rogers Rd · 182 m · licensed Sep 1, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 43 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 29 assaults, 6 car thefts, 5 break-ins, 2 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Weston-Pelham Park in 2025, assaults, car thefts, robberies 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 | Weston-Pelham Park, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 29 | 611 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 5 | 190 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 6 | 124 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 2 | 58 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 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 Dundas West Station (Line 2), 2.8 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by routes 168, 161 and 41, with about 1,329 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 2.1 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.
- General Mercer Junior Public School · elementary · 255 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 245 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 74% met the standard in reading and 41% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Nicholas of Bari Catholic School · elementary · 300 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 495 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 75% met the standard in reading and 28% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Matthew Catholic School · elementary · 402 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%).
- York Memorial Collegiate Institute · secondary · 929 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 885 students. 65% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School · secondary · 1.5 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 825 students. 78% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Balanced Education Network B.E.N. 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): three licensed child care centres, one EarlyON centre, 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
Weston-Pelham Park had 10,680 residents in 2021. The median household income was $81,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 41% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 29% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 29% of workers commuted by transit and 9% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (16.8%), Spanish (6.6%) and Vietnamese (3.5%). 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 13: recycling and green bin. November 20: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 44 Rowntree Ave
Is 44 Rowntree 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 44 Rowntree Ave?
There is 1 active planning application within 250 metres (hearing on Nov 25). The closest is at 323 Blackthorn Ave, 198 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 44 Rowntree Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 4 building permits on record, 4 in the last 5 years. They include a garden suite. Source: Building Permits.
Is 44 Rowntree Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 44 Rowntree Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Dundas West Station (Line 2), 2.8 km away. 9 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 44 Rowntree Ave?
The closest are General Mercer Junior Public School, St Nicholas of Bari Catholic School and York Memorial Collegiate Institute. 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 44 Rowntree Ave?
Police recorded 43 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 29 assaults, 6 car thefts, 5 break-ins, 2 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Weston-Pelham Park in 2025, assaults, car thefts, robberies 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 44 Rowntree Ave?
Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 20, 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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