53 Rowley Ave
53 Rowley Ave is in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 6 planning applications nearby (three approved, two under appeal after approval, one deferred).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 6 planning applications within 250 m: three approved, two under appeal after approval, one deferred.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M4P.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. 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: 1 project from 2 permits
- Addition(s) · completed Jun 13, 2025
construct 2nd floor addition over the existing dwelling, construct two storey addition to the north east corner of building and construct two storey addition to west side. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 05 159755
05Risks and environment
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
In postal area M4P, 6 of 114 home tap-water samples (5.3%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4P is higher than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 14 samples here (12%) 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 station, 3.1 km away, measured 1:00 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
6 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): three approved, two under appeal after approval, one deferred. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 1366 Broadway Ave · 73 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 24, 2016. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a rear deck.File A0881/16NY · submitted Oct 13, 2016 - 2387 Broadway Ave · 138 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on May 27, 2021.
To obtain consent to sever a portion of the property for the purposes of a lot addition.File B0041/20NY · submitted Jul 30, 2020 - 3389 Broadway Ave · 145 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on May 27, 2021.
To obtain consent to sever a portion of the property for the purposes of a lot addition.File B0040/20NY · submitted Oct 16, 2020 - 4391 Broadway Ave · 152 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on May 27, 2021.
To obtain consent to sever a portion of the property for the purposes of a lot addition.File B0039/20NY · submitted Oct 16, 2020 - 52 Glazebrook Ave · 226 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 Feb 5, 2026. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To alter the development standards (as approved by Site-Specific Zoning By-law No. 109-2025(OLT)) to permit the proposed 37-storey mixed use building with 489 residential units and ground floor retail space. The related Site Plan…File A0447/25NY · submitted Oct 21, 2025 - 6189 Banff Rd · 242 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
To construct a new deck at the rear of the detached dwelling.File A243/14NY · submitted Mar 27, 2014
3 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 21 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 7 assaults, 6 break-ins, 6 car thefts and 2 robberies. Per resident, in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; assaults, robberies 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 | Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 7 | 206 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 6 | 403 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 6 | 197 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 2 | 52 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 34 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 Eglinton Station (Line 1), about a 27-minute walk (1.7 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 4 TTC stops served by route 11, with about 597 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 5.9 km away, with 9 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.
- Bloorview School Authority · elementary · 823 mBloorview SA · Hospital · grades JK-8 · 65 students
- Sunny View Junior and Senior Public School · elementary · 857 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 90 students
- Northlea Elementary and Middle School · elementary · 870 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 745 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 95% met the standard in reading and 82% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Leaside High School · secondary · 680 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,115 students. 95% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Northern Secondary School · secondary · 885 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 2,075 students. 91% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Children'S Garden Junior School, Bloorview School Authority, Toronto Stem School, Manor Montessori School - Mt Pleasant.
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): no 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
See the full Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills had 8,940 residents in 2021. The median household income was $222,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 12% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 47% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 8% 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 Mandarin (8.3%), Iranian Persian (5.0%) and Cantonese (3.8%). 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 North York was $1,915, up 1% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.6% 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 | North York | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | +5% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | 0% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | +1% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | +2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 11: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 18: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 53 Rowley Ave
Is 53 Rowley Ave in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.
What is being built near 53 Rowley Ave?
There are 6 active planning applications within 250 metres (three approved, two under appeal after approval, one deferred). The closest is at 366 Broadway Ave, 73 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 53 Rowley Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 2 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 53 Rowley Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 53 Rowley Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Eglinton Station (Line 1), 1.7 km away (about a 27-minute walk). 4 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 53 Rowley Ave?
The closest are Bloorview School Authority, Sunny View Junior and Senior Public School and Leaside High 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 53 Rowley Ave?
Police recorded 21 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 7 assaults, 6 break-ins, 6 car thefts and 2 robberies. Per resident, in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; assaults, robberies 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 53 Rowley Ave?
Collection is on Wednesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 11, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
No archive photos have been located within 250 metres yet.
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