46 Howland Ave
46 Howland Ave is in the Annex. A 25‑storey building with 253 homes is under review 201 m away and Brunswick Ave is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 25-storey building with 253 homes is under review, 201 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 in the Annex were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Brunswick Ave, 126 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 46 Howland Ave
8 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): five in progress and three decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 125-storey building · 253 homes40 Walmer Rd · 201 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building33 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for a 25-storey building with a mix of rental replacement units (33 units) and condominium ownership units, totalling 253 units.File 25 220439 STE 11 SA · submitted Sep 4, 2025 · City record and how to comment - 2Rezoning171 Lowther Ave and 2 more addresses · 206 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Lift the hold ('H') application for By-law 410-2024.Public notice · Mar 13, 2026Notice of Intention to Remove a Holding Symbol (H) from By-law 410-2024 - 171-175 Lowther Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 261452 STE 11 OZ · submitted Dec 2, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 311-storey building · 64 homes171 Lowther Ave and 2 more addresses · 206 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building64 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for a 11-storey residential building with 64 dwelling units, including the retention of part of the heritage building at 171 Lowther Avenue.File 25 241286 STE 11 SA · submitted Oct 17, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 425-storey building · 211 homes and shops38 Walmer Rd · 221 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building211 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan application to permit a 25-storey mixed use building containing 211 dwelling units and 1,950 square metres of non-residential GFA, including retail, community, and congregation space.File 22 179830 STE 11 SA · submitted Jul 21, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 5Minor variance171 Lowther Ave · 235 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 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 6Split the lot54 Howland Ave · 30 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on May 27, 2026.
To obtain consent for the technical severance of the property to re-establish two residential lots which merged on title, and to create new easements/rights-of-way. Also, to maintain existing easements/rights-of-way.File B0078/25TEY · submitted Dec 19, 2025 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 725-storey building40 Walmer Rd · 201 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built253 homes15,932 m² of floor space
The Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB) approved it.
Zoning By-law Amendment application was appealed to Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT Case No. OLT-24-000316). On April 29, 2025, OLT issued a partial order approving a 25-storey residential building (including 33 replacement rental units),…File 23 217877 STE 11 OZ · submitted Oct 24, 2023 · City record and how to comment
- 8Minor variance511 Bloor St W · 204 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it.
To permit the existing partially covered outdoor patio (abutting Borden Street), for the use of the eating establishment within the existing two-and-one-half-storey mixed-use building.File A0598/26TEY · submitted Jul 16, 2026 · 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.
02Street work near 46 Howland Ave
6 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Brunswick Ave, Bloor St W to Lowther Ave, Q3 2025 to Q2 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 46 Howland Ave
Police recorded 219 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | The Annex compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 41 near this address | 104% higher387 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 88% higher114 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 146 near this address | 41% higher1,081 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 17 near this address | About the same81 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 12 near this address | 48% lower117 vs 225 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 Annex
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Bloor St W and Bathurst St. Annex has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Albany Ave at Bloor St W · E-scooter or e-bike rider, seriously injured · Nov 1, 2025 · 171 m
- Bathurst St at Barton Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 15, 2024 · 238 m
- Bloor St W at Bathurst St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Oct 3, 2022 · 269 m
- 800 Bathurst St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Aug 13, 2021 · 234 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 | Annex, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 28 | 205 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 29 | 232 | 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 46 Howland Ave
The nearest subway station is Bathurst Station (Line 2), about a 3‑minute walk (0.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 511 streetcar and the 7 bus, with about 1,248 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 3.4 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 3 min 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 511 | 519 | 3.9 | about typical |
| 7 | 932 | 10.2 | 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: 365 Lippincott St
City-run (Green P): 10 Level 2 ports. Next: 19 Spadina Rd, 448 m.202 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 46 Howland 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. Private schools within 1 km: Royal St George'S College- Sr School, Royal St Georges College School - Main Address, Royal St Georges College School - See House, Royal St George'S College School - Jr School, Royal St Georges College School - Advancement and 5 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): six licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Jan 16, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection May 14, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection May 14, 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 46 Howland Ave
There are 9 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Christie Pits Park, 944 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Seaton Park · 14 Albany Ave · 162 m
- Ed and Anne Mirvish Parkette · 843 Bathurst St · 170 m
- St. Alban's Square · 90 Howland Ave · 177 m
- Joseph Burr Tyrrell Park · playground · 10 Dalton Rd · 195 m
- Gwendolyn Macewen Parkette · 33 Walmer Rd · 315 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
- New Park at 51 Sussex Avenue
A new park is coming to 51 Sussex Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 606 m - Huron-Washington Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground at Huron-Washington Parkette. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 664 m - Christie Pits Park Playground Improvements & New Splash Pad
The City is improving Christie Pits Park by redesigning the playground and converting the wading pool to a splash pad. The playground improvements are part of the Playground Enhancement Program. The wading pool conversion to splash pad is informed by the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan. The community will have opportunities to provide input and help shape the design.In progress · 933 m - New Park at Macpherson Avenue
A new park is coming to Macpherson Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.2 km - Frankel Lambert Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Frankel Lambert Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.2 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 46 Howland Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 46 Howland 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: 7 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 46 Howland Ave
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.
McDonald's (restaurant or bar), Royal Cut Father and Son Barbershop (salon or personal services), First House (salon or personal services), and 15 more.
YMCA Sprott House (328 m).
All new business licences in Annex (18)
- McDonald's · Restaurant or bar · 826 Yonge St · 1840 m · licensed Nov 4, 2026
- Royal Cut Father and Son Barbershop · Salon or personal services · 122-124 Cumberland St · 1457 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- First House · Salon or personal services · 188 Davenport Rd · 1439 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Lisa Dinh Hair Studio · Salon or personal services · 651 Dupont St · 1049 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Agora Yorkville · Restaurant or bar · 105 Scollard St · 1496 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Yk Beauty Bar · Salon or personal services · 800 Bathurst St · 247 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
- Mom's Recipes · Restaurant or bar · 136 Avenue Rd · 1306 m · licensed Sep 25, 2026
- Sammie's Sandwiches · Restaurant or bar · 594 Bloor St W · 372 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Hello Nori · Restaurant or bar · 1250 Bay St · 1611 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Angora Studio · Salon or personal services · 2A Gibson Ave · 1932 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Black and White Gentlemen's Barbershop · Salon or personal services · 369 Davenport Rd · 1092 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Target Park · Parking lot · 44 Walmer Rd · 299 m · licensed Sep 16, 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
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
340 tickets in 2025 on Howland Ave between numbers 0 and 96: 208 for parking without a permit, 121 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Bloor Annex BIA, about 100 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, 5,567 service requests came from postal area M5R, which includes 46 Howland Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 311 | |
| Property standards | 249 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 194 | |
| Injured wildlife | 175 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 155 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 152 |
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 46 Howland Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 253 tests, Jan 22, 2014 to Aug 27, 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: Annex
Annex had 29,300 residents in 2021. The median household income was $85,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 59% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 32% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (2.5%), Spanish (2.2%) and Cantonese (1.8%). 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 the Annex compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Nov 24: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Dianne Saxe, Ward 11 University-Rosedale · Councillor_Saxe@toronto.ca · 416-392-4009
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/46-howland-ave#sec-history
