45 Gower St
45 Gower St is in Taylor-Massey. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (both approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 4 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: both approved.
04The building
4 building permits in the last 5 years, for 1 project. 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
- Addition, underpinning and more · permit issued · issued Aug 12, 2022
To alter existing one storey house to construct a two storey side addition and rear addition with full two storey addition, underpin existing basement, integral garage, rear wood deck and front porch · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 181326
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 M4B, 2 of 166 home tap-water samples (1.2%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4B is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 5 samples here (3.0%) 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 station, 7.7 km away, measured 1:00 PM 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
2 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): both approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 135 Gower St · 62 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Nov 22, 2023.
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by reconstructing the basement and ground floor. Also, to construct a rear second storey addition, a front porch extension, a front integral garage, a front second storey…File A0296/23TEY · submitted Mar 24, 2023 - 250 Maybourne Ave · 237 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jul 8, 2026.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two residential lots. The existing one-storey dwelling would be demolished.File B0036/25SC · submitted Oct 22, 2025
1 home within 250 m is registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
1 new storefront business licence within 250 m in the last 90 days: restaurant or bar (1).
New business licences nearby (1)
- Restaurant or bar · 466 Dawes Rd · 237 m · licensed Oct 5, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 47 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 26 assaults, 10 car thefts, 6 break-ins, 3 robberies and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Taylor-Massey in 2025, break-ins 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 | Taylor-Massey, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 26 | 789 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 6 | 145 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 10 | 193 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 3 | 78 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 24 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 Victoria Park Station (Line 2), about a 15-minute walk (1.0 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by routes 23, 24 and 404, with about 1,867 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 1.9 km away, with 88 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.
- George Webster Elementary School · elementary · 427 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 795 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 67% met the standard in reading and 20% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Regent Heights Public School · elementary · 640 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 555 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 90% met the standard in reading and 33% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Crescent Town Elementary School · elementary · 661 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 440 students
- SATEC @ W A Porter Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.6 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,185 students. 89% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Malvern Collegiate Institute · secondary · 2.2 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,140 students. 96% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
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): two 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
See the full Taylor-Massey neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Taylor Massey had 15,025 residents in 2021. The median household income was $68,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 66% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 46% 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 Bengali (16.8%), Urdu (3.4%) and Pilipino, Filipino (2.5%). 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 East York was $1,820, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.4% 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 | East York | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,339 | +12% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,578 | +5% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,189 | -2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 12: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 19: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 45 Gower St
Is 45 Gower St 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 45 Gower St?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (both approved). The closest is at 35 Gower St, 62 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 45 Gower St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 4 building permits on record, 4 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 45 Gower St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 45 Gower St from the subway?
The nearest station is Victoria Park Station (Line 2), 1.0 km away (about a 15-minute walk). 12 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 45 Gower St?
The closest are George Webster Elementary School, Regent Heights Public School and SATEC @ W A Porter 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 45 Gower St?
Police recorded 47 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 26 assaults, 10 car thefts, 6 break-ins, 3 robberies and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Taylor-Massey in 2025, break-ins 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 45 Gower St?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 12, 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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