49 Vernon Rd
49 Vernon Rd is in Wexford/Maryvale. A 4‑storey building with 20 homes is under review 213 m away and Vernon Rd is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 4-storey building with 20 homes is under review, 213 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Wexford/Maryvale were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Vernon Rd, 24 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
01What’s planned near 49 Vernon Rd
6 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): five in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 93% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 14-storey building · 20 homes963-967 Pharmacy Ave and 2 more addresses · 213 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built20 homes1,986 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
This Zoning By-law application contemplates the development of a mix of 4-storey stacked townhomes and 3-storey walk-up apartments, consisting of a total of 20 residential dwelling units. All units are proposed as rental. 31% of the…File 22 112137 ESC 21 OZ · submitted Feb 8, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 2Minor variance978 Pharmacy Ave · 244 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Oct 7, 2026. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a six-storey apartment building containing 25 dwelling units. The existing one-storey dwelling will be demolished.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Oct 13, 2026. Status: appeal received by tlab.
File A0123/26SC · submitted Aug 24, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3New house7 Gaylord Dr · 248 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Mar 16, 2017. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a new detached dwelling with integral garage and basement walkout.File A0385/16SC · submitted Dec 15, 2016 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 6Addition6 Wexford Blvd · 160 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 alter the existing one-storey dwelling by constructing a rear yard basement addition, a one-storey sunroom addition and a rear yard gazebo.File A0135/26SC · submitted Sep 8, 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 49 Vernon Rd
9 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Vernon Rd, Pharmacy Ave to Elm Bank Rd, Q2 to Q4 2027.
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 49 Vernon Rd
Police recorded 19 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's fewer than at most Toronto addresses (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 | Wexford/Maryvale compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 3 near this address | 89% higher426 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 60% higher126 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 7 near this address | 47% higher1,128 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 38% higher84 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 9 near this address | 34% higher255 vs 190 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 Wexford/Maryvale
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Pharmacy Ave and Surrey Ave. Wexford/Maryvale ranks 18th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Pharmacy Ave at Surrey Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Aug 22, 2025 · 402 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 | Wexford/Maryvale, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 28 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 39 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 3 | 494 | 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 49 Vernon Rd
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 2.8 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 67 bus, with about 550 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kennedy GO, 3.0 km away, with 34 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 220 | 3.3 | fewer 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.
05Schools and child care near 49 Vernon Rd
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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 49 Vernon Rd
There are 2 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Wexford Collegiate Institute, 1.4 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Wexford Park · ball diamond, picnic site, playground, washroom · 55 Elm Bank Rd · 222 m
- Wexford Hydro · cricket pitch field, sports field · 905 Pharmacy Ave · 397 m
- Ashtonbee Reservoir Park · cricket pitch field, sports field, washroom · 21 Ashtonbee Rd · 558 m
- Wayne Parkette · playground · 50 Wayne Ave · 578 m
- Craigton Court Tot Lot · playground · 14 Craigton Dr · 725 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
- Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study
The Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study was undertaken by the City of Toronto to develop a vision and comprehensive planning framework for the Golden Mile area.Complete · 991 m - Wigmore Park Playground Improvements and New Splash Pad
The City is improving the playground in Wigmore Park and adding a new splash pad.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 49 Vernon Rd
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 49 Vernon Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 6 on record
Permit history: 3 projects from 6 permits
- New Laneway / Rear Yard Suite · examiner's notice sent · issued Jul 22, 2026
Proposed 2 storey garden suite · Permit 26 206495 - Demolition · permit issued · issued Apr 17, 2026
Proposal to demolish the existing 1 storey SFD-detached dwelling. · Permit 25 216662 - New Building · inspection · issued Feb 4, 2026
Proposal to construct a new 3-storey residential building containing 4 self-contained dwelling units.See also 25 216662 DEM · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 216679
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.
08What can be built at 49 Vernon Rd
RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. 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: Lot coverage overlay
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. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Bismillah Pizza (restaurant or bar), Amd Auto Centre (auto repair or garage), Bake Time (restaurant or bar), and 13 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Wexford/Maryvale (16)
- Bismillah Pizza · Restaurant or bar · 80 Ellesmere Rd · 2920 m · licensed Nov 9, 2026
- Amd Auto Centre · Auto repair or garage · 75 Howden Rd · 2103 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Bake Time · Restaurant or bar · 1732 Lawrence Ave E · 1176 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- Little Caesars · Take-out or food shop · 2065 Lawrence Ave E · 1280 m · licensed Oct 27, 2026
- Asser Time Scarborough · Restaurant or bar · 2062 Lawrence Ave E · 1354 m · licensed Oct 17, 2026
- Vybe N Sip · Restaurant or bar · 1825 Lawrence Ave E · 1012 m · licensed Oct 2, 2026
- Shwill Auto · Auto repair or garage · 75 Crockford Blvd · 1161 m · licensed Sep 30, 2026
- City Pizza · Restaurant or bar · 1703 Victoria Park Ave · 611 m · licensed Sep 19, 2026
- Farooj Abo Alabed · Take-out or food shop · 2064 Lawrence Ave E · 1357 m · licensed Sep 12, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 1236 Birchmount Rd · 1764 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
- GC Burger · Restaurant or bar · 1734 Lawrence Ave E · 1174 m · licensed Sep 5, 2026
- Abel Smash and Dash · Take-out or food shop · 85 Ellesmere Rd · 2724 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 963 Pharmacy Ave | Application under review | 8 | 96 m |
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
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
14 tickets in 2025 on Vernon Rd between numbers 0 and 99: 14 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,048 service requests came from postal area M1R, which includes 49 Vernon Rd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 343 | |
| Property standards | 203 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 184 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 161 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 146 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 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 49 Vernon Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 77 tests, Feb 3, 2014 to Feb 3, 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: Wexford/Maryvale
Wexford/Maryvale had 28,345 residents in 2021. The median household income was $82,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 41% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 42% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% of workers commuted by transit and 5% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Pilipino, Filipino (6.1%), Arabic (4.4%) and Greek (3.8%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Scarborough | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | +3% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | +6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
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