48 Cliff St
48 Cliff St is in Rockcliffe-Smythe. It's inside a TRCA flood hazard area and there are 5 planning applications nearby (four under review, one hearing on Dec 3).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Inside a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- 5 planning applications within 250 m: four under review, one hearing on Dec 3.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6N.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Together they added 1 new home. 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: 2 projects from 2 permits
- Garage · completed Aug 17, 2026
semi detached garage at rear · Permit 03 161162 - New Building · completed Mar 2, 2026
To erect a new two storey dwelling · Permit 02 102036
05Risks and environment
TRCA's maps show this address is inside an area that could flood in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) or along the lake shore. Ask about flood insurance, and expect extra approvals for building work. It is inside TRCA's regulated area, so additions, grading or other work may need a TRCA permit. 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, 7.1 km away, measured 12:00 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
5 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): four under review, one hearing on Dec 3. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 1975 Weston Rd · 200 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
File 21 228761 WET 05 SA · submitted Oct 21, 2021 · City record - 2971 Weston Rd · 218 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
File 21 228761 WET 05 SA · submitted Oct 21, 2021 · City record - 3965-969 Weston Rd · 220 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
File 21 228761 WET 05 SA · submitted Oct 21, 2021 · City record - 4955 Weston Rd · 245 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
File 21 228761 WET 05 SA · submitted Oct 21, 2021 · City record - 548 Bushey Ave · 247 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Dec 3, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To legalize and to maintain an existing enclosed front porch and to maintain existing ancillary buildings (sheds) in the rear yard.File A0325/26EYK · submitted Sep 15, 2026
2 homes within 250 m are 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.
No new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days.
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 76 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 47 assaults, 13 break-ins, 12 car thefts and 4 robberies. Per resident, in Rockcliffe-Smythe in 2025, break-ins, car thefts 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 | Rockcliffe-Smythe, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 47 | 743 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 13 | 133 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 12 | 158 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 4 | 75 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 37 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 Runnymede Station (Line 2), 3.3 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by routes 71, 171 and 89, with about 1,072 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 0.7 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.
- Dennis Avenue Community School · elementary · 402 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 175 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 88% met the standard in reading and 24% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Our Lady of Victory Catholic School · elementary · 405 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 640 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 75% met the standard in reading and 37% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Santa Maria Catholic School · elementary · 601 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 195 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 55% met the standard in reading and 10% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School · secondary · 293 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 825 students. 78% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- York Memorial Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.0 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 885 students. 65% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Iqra Nejashi Islamic 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, no EarlyON centres, 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
Rockcliffe-Smythe had 22,235 residents in 2021. The median household income was $69,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 44% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 33% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% 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 Portuguese (13.0%), Spanish (8.2%) and Vietnamese (4.0%). 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 York was $2,067, up 2% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.3% 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 | York | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,381 | 0% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,706 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,067 | +2% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,547 | -6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 48 Cliff St
Is 48 Cliff St in a flood plain?
Yes. TRCA maps it inside a flood or shoreline hazard area. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.
What is being built near 48 Cliff St?
There are 5 active planning applications within 250 metres (four under review, one hearing on Dec 3). The closest is at 975 Weston Rd, 200 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 48 Cliff St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 2 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 48 Cliff St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 48 Cliff St from the subway?
The nearest station is Runnymede Station (Line 2), 3.3 km away. 12 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 48 Cliff St?
The closest are Dennis Avenue Community School, Our Lady of Victory Catholic School and St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School. 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 48 Cliff St?
Police recorded 76 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 47 assaults, 13 break-ins, 12 car thefts and 4 robberies. Per resident, in Rockcliffe-Smythe in 2025, break-ins, car thefts 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 48 Cliff St?
Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 13, 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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