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5 Downing St

An address in Islington, outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas, with 2 active development applications within 250 metres.

Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source

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Key findings
  • Outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas.
  • 2 active development applications and 1 Committee of Adjustment application within 250 m.
RentSafe score—not a registered apartment building
Fire code violations—no inspection records
Applications3active within 250 m
Flood hazardOutsideTRCA mapping
Acorn AveSubway CresOvida AveStatler AveGreenfield DrWilmar RdDowning StHarjolyn DrTamerlane CrtCancara GtShaver Ave SPaulart DrMaypole StPoplar AveDundas St W123Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)
The red circle shows the 250-metre radius used for “Nearby” items. Numbers match the applications listed below.

01The building

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
RentSafe evaluationNot a registered apartment buildingThis addressApartment Building Evaluation
Fire code inspectionsNo inspection recordsThis addressResidential Fire Inspection Results
Building orders and noticesNone on recordThis addressBuilding Construction/Demolition Violations
Building permits, last 5 years0 permitsThis addressBuilding Permits · 6 on record
Short-term rentalNot registeredThis addressShort Term Rentals Registration
Heritage statusNot on the Heritage RegisterThis addressHeritage Register
Recent permits (6)
  • Pool Fence Enclosure · Closed · Sep 11, 2017
    Proposed pool fence enclosure. · Permit 17 226867 BLD
  • Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed · Aug 18, 2017
    HVAC - Proposal to construct a 2 storey detached dwelling with finshed basement and integral garage. · Permit 17 206652 HVA
  • Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed · Aug 11, 2017
    Plumbing - Proposal to construct a 2 storey detached dwelling with finshed basement and integral garage. · Permit 17 206652 PLB
  • New Building · Closed · Aug 11, 2017
    Proposal to construct a 2 storey detached dwelling with finshed basement and integral garage. · Permit 17 206652 BLD
  • Demolition · Closed · Aug 11, 2017
    Proposal to demolish an existing 1 storey dwelling. · Permit 17 206667 DEM
  • Building Permit Related (DR) · Closed · Aug 11, 2017
    Drain - Proposal to construct a 2 storey detached dwelling with finshed basement and integral garage. · Permit 17 206652 DRN

02Risks and the ground

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
River flood hazardOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Lake shoreline hazardOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
TRCA regulated areaOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Basement flooding study areaBFA49Your areaBasement Flooding Study Areas · the City divides all of Toronto into study areas; this names yours, not a risk level
Lead in tap water samples, postal area M9B3 of 69 above 0.01 ppmYour area · M9BNon Regulated Lead Sample · Jan 19, 2014 to Jan 21, 2026

TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.

03What’s changing nearby

  1. 1
    3925 Bloor St W · 198 m · Site Plan · Under Review
    Proposal to demolish the existing two-storey dwellings on each lot, and to consolidate the lots to construct a six-storey (19.5 metres), 3,613.5 square-metre, purpose-built rental building containing 52 residential units.
    File 25 270220 WET 03 SA · submitted Dec 29, 2025 · City record
  2. 2
    3927 Bloor St W · 204 m · Site Plan · Under Review
    Proposal to demolish the existing two-storey dwellings on each lot, and to consolidate the lots to construct a six-storey (19.5 metres), 3,613.5 square-metre, purpose-built rental building containing 52 residential units.
    File 25 270220 WET 03 SA · submitted Dec 29, 2025 · City record
  3. 3
    16 Downing St · 76 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · Deferred
    To construct a detached garage in the rear yard.
    File A0111/26EYK · submitted Mar 11, 2026

Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications · 1 registered short-term rentals within 250 m.

04City services

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
Garbage dayNovember 18, 2026This addressCollection calendar Wednesday 1
Next recyclingNovember 11, 2026This addressSolid Waste Collection Schedule
City councillorAmber MorleyWard 3Councillor_Morley@toronto.ca · 416-397-9273

05Quick answers about 5 Downing St

Is 5 Downing St in a flood plain?

No. It is outside TRCA's mapped flood and shoreline hazard areas. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.

What is being built near 5 Downing St?

2 active development applications within 250 metres, the closest at 3925 Bloor St W (198 m). Source: Development Applications.

When is garbage day at 5 Downing St?

Collection calendar Wednesday 1. Next garbage pickup: Nov 18, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.

Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.

06From the archives

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