57 Ward St
57 Ward St is in Junction-Wallace Emerson. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (two under review, one under appeal).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: two under review, one under appeal.
03The building
1 building permit in the last 5 years. Together they added 3 new homes. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. 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: 9 projects from 11 permits
- Addition(s) · completed Aug 4, 2026
Proposal to construct new attic dormer · Permit 25 144250 - Building work · completed Nov 22, 2024
Proposal to construct a second unit in the basement and an attic dormer. · Permit 24 240870 - Other(SR) · completed Nov 6, 2024
Proposed replacement of existing attic skylight window with dormer window · Permit 24 234123 - Building work · completed Oct 24, 2024
Proposed to construct a second unit in the basement and an attic dormer in the existing dwelling. · Permit 24 228739 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 8, 2024
Proposed to construct a second unit in the basement and an attic dormer in a single family dwelling. · Permit 24 221617 - Addition(s) · completed Sep 15, 2022
Proposal to remove existing enclosed front porch and reconstruct new enclosed unheated front porch with open rooftop deck above at the level of the existing second floor. · Permit 22 183700 - Back Water Valve (Sewer only) · completed Oct 16, 2017
Installation of one full port main line back water valve and sump pump for existing two storey single family semi detached dwelling. · Permit 17 245451 - Addition(s) · completed May 14, 2025
Proposal to construct a two storey addition and ground floor deck at rear. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 204811 - Interior Alterations · completed May 13, 2021
Proposal to remove walls on the first floor and install beams. New wall being installed on second floor · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 14 109575
04Risks 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 M6H, 13 of 538 home tap-water samples (2.4%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M6H is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 25 samples here (4.6%) 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.
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
3 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): two under review, one under appeal. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 190 Ward St · 173 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Standalone Official Plan Amendment application to redesignate the subject site from Core Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas.File 26 160909 STE 09 OZ · submitted May 14, 2026 · City record - 280 Ward St · 220 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Standalone Official Plan Amendment application to redesignate the subject site from Core Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas.File 26 160909 STE 09 OZ · submitted May 14, 2026 · City record - 3213 Emerson Ave · 221 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to increase the approved height and density onsite to accomodate additional purpose built and affordable rental dwelling units. On Block 3, Tower 3A increases by 13 storeys and Tower 3B increases…File 22 130626 STE 09 OZ · submitted Apr 5, 2022 · City record
7 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
02City services
Next: November 13: recycling and green bin. November 20: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
05Quick answers about 57 Ward St
Is 57 Ward St 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 57 Ward St?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (two under review, one under appeal). The closest is at 90 Ward St, 173 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 57 Ward St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 11 building permits on record, 1 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 57 Ward St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
When is garbage day at 57 Ward St?
Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 20, 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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