44 Walmer Rd
44 Walmer Rd is in Annex, in a registered apartment building built in 1960 with 85 units. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (both waiting for a hearing date).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- This building scored 98 out of 100 when last evaluated (Aug 7, 2026). That's higher than 88% of evaluated buildings in Toronto.
- 2 fire code violations in open inspections (most recent opened Sep 23, 2026).
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: both waiting for a hearing date.
01The building
RentSafe is the City's inspection program for apartment buildings with 3+ storeys and 10+ units. This building scored 98 out of 100 when last evaluated (Aug 7, 2026). That's higher than 88% of evaluated buildings in Toronto.
1 building permit in the last 5 years. 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 is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation. Owners must give the City 60 days' notice before demolition.
Open fire code items (2)
- Damaged fire separations · opened Sep 23, 2026
- Maintenance of closures · opened Sep 23, 2026
Permit history: 2 projects from 2 permits
- Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Jul 29, 2025
Garage roof deck repairs including concrete repairs complete with waterproofing tie-in to existing. Work includes removal and reinstatement of existing overburden and completion of landscaping… · Permit 22 213652 - Fire Alarm · completed May 30, 2021
Proposal for modifications to the fire alarm system to allow for the modernization of the elevator · Permit 19 101245
02Risks 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 M5R, 4 of 253 home tap-water samples (1.6%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5R is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 8 samples here (3.2%) 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. Buildings with more than six units don't have lead service pipes.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
03What’s changing nearby
2 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): both waiting for a hearing date. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1171 Lowther Ave · 105 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.
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 410-2024), for the 14-storey (51 m) residential building by increasing the height, gross floor area and modified setbacks. There will be a total of 64…File A0769/26TEY · submitted Nov 2, 2026 - 224 Kendal Ave · 186 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.
To construct a two-storey ancillary building with second storey front and rear terraces. This building will contain 4 parking spaces (two within the basement and two at-grade) as well as one laneway suite.File A0862/22TEY · submitted Jul 19, 2022
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).
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
04City services
Next: November 10: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 17: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
05Quick answers about 44 Walmer Rd
Is 44 Walmer Rd 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.
Does 44 Walmer Rd have open fire code violations?
Yes. 2 violations are recorded in open fire inspections, the most recent opened Sep 23, 2026. Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results.
What is being built near 44 Walmer Rd?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (both waiting for a hearing date). The closest is at 171 Lowther Ave, 105 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 44 Walmer Rd been renovated?
Yes. The City has 2 building permits on record, 1 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 44 Walmer Rd a heritage property?
Yes. It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation. Owners must give the City 60 days' notice before demolition. Source: Heritage Register.
When is garbage day at 44 Walmer Rd?
Collection is on Tuesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 10, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
06From the archives
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