48 Westminster Ave
48 Westminster Ave is in Roncesvalles. Sorauren Ave is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Nov 25 about a minor variance at 345 Sorauren Ave, 210 m away.
- Break-ins in Roncesvalles were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Sorauren Ave, 161 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 48 Westminster Ave
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and three decided recently. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Minor variance345 Sorauren Ave · 210 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 legalize and to maintain the construction of Unit 102 (located on the ground floor of the existing three-storey attached building), for the conversion of a restaurant use, which was constructed without an authorized building permit.File A0713/26TEY · submitted Oct 8, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 2New house46 Fermanagh Ave · 102 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 4, 2026.
To construct a new one-storey semi-detached ancillary building (garage containing stacked parking for two car parking spaces via car lift), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. The existing rear detached ancillary building (garage)…File A0684/26TEY · submitted Sep 24, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3New house44 Fermanagh Ave · 103 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 4, 2026.
To construct a new one-storey semi-detached ancillary building (containing a one-car garage), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.File A0685/26TEY · submitted Sep 24, 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 is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Street work near 48 Westminster Ave
11 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Sorauren Ave, Westminster Ave to Geoffrey St, Q3 2025 to Q3 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 48 Westminster Ave
Police recorded 37 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Roncesvalles compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 12 near this address | 33% higher253 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 19 near this address | 22% higher940 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 16% lower66 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 4 near this address | 55% lower102 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 90% lower6 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Roncesvalles
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021. Most were on 2043 Dundas St W. Roncesvalles ranks 70th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- 2043 Dundas St W · Passenger, seriously injured · May 28, 2021 · 416 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 | Roncesvalles, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 123 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 13 | 199 | About typical |
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 48 Westminster Ave
The nearest subway station is Dundas West Station (Line 2), about a 18‑minute walk (1.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by the 505, 504 and 506 streetcars, with about 1,739 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 1.0 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 18 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | 1,492 | 8.7 | more than most routes |
| 504 | 1,782 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | 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: 430 Roncesvalles Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 2251 Dundas St W, 866 m.608 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 48 Westminster 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: Academy Of Enlightened Minds, Westminster Classical Christian Academy Elementary School, High Park Gardens Montessori School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 12, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 12, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 5, 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 48 Westminster Ave
There are 3 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Parkdale Community Recreation Centre, 897 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Charles G. Williams Park · basketball court, playground · 75 Wabash Ave · 253 m
- Sorauren Avenue Park · ball diamond, dog off-leash area, sports field, tennis court · 289 Sorauren Ave · 261 m
- Columbus Parkette · playground · 1985 Dundas St W · 326 m
- Dundas-St.clarens Parkette · playground · 1717 Dundas St W · 630 m
- Macgregor Playground · ball diamond, basketball court, playground, washroom · 346 Lansdowne Ave · 660 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
- Charles G. Williams Park Improvements and Expansion
The City is improving Charles G. Williams Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 238 m - Wabash Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Sorauren Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 316 m - Ritchie Avenue Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Ritchie Avenue Parkette as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 691 m - New Park at 200 Sterling Road
A new park is coming to 200 Sterling Rd, at the corner of Sterling Road and Perth Avenue. The park design and amenities will be shaped through community engagement.In progress · 809 m - McCormick Arena Improvements
The City is replacing the existing rink slabs and refrigeration system, as well as upgrading the washrooms, change rooms, and mechanical and electrical systems. Construction is expected to take place from June 2026 to June 2027.In progress · 958 m
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 48 Westminster Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 48 Westminster 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 48 Westminster 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)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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.
Dolma Momo (restaurant or bar), Alessandria's No Frills (take-out or food shop), Three Dollar Bill (restaurant or bar), and 1 more.
All new business licences in Roncesvalles (4)
- Dolma Momo · Restaurant or bar · 1534 Queen St W · 1015 m · licensed Sep 30, 2026
- Alessandria's No Frills · Take-out or food shop · 2280 Dundas St W · 832 m · licensed Sep 23, 2026
- Three Dollar Bill · Restaurant or bar · 1592 Queen St W · 991 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Plywood Collective · Salon or personal services · 1696 Queen St W · 981 m · licensed Sep 8, 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 8, 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
159 tickets in 2025 on Westminster Ave between numbers 0 and 98: 123 for parking without a permit, 13 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Roncesvalles Village BIA, about 240 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, 5,261 service requests came from postal area M6R, which includes 48 Westminster Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 298 | |
| Injured wildlife | 241 | |
| Property standards | 189 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 176 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 160 | |
| Damaged bins | 143 |
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 48 Westminster Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 472 tests, Jan 28, 2014 to Sep 15, 2026
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
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: Roncesvalles
Roncesvalles had 14,610 residents in 2021. The median household income was $88,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 53% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% of workers commuted by transit and 25% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Polish (3.0%), Portuguese (2.4%) and Tibetan (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.
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