681 Willard Ave
681 Willard Ave is in Runnymede-Bloor West Village. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (both under review).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: both under review.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6S.
04The building
1 building permit in the last 5 years. 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: 2 projects from 7 permits
- Addition(s) · revision issued · issued Aug 27, 2019
layout changes to all floors, addition to second floor to accomodate new stairs to the third floor, and enlarged third floor addition - all elevation drawings have changed.Proposal to… · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 171757 - Addition, underpinning and more · inspection · issued Sep 13, 2011
To construct two storey rear addition, , rear deck, partial lowering and underpinning of a basement floor to single family dwelling. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 11 226677
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 M6S, 22 of 640 home tap-water samples (3.4%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M6S is higher than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 46 samples here (7.2%) 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 Downtown station, 7.4 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
2 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): both under review. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 13459 Dundas St W · 36 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed 7-storey mixed-use building. The proposed development includes 34 dwelling units, ranging in size from bachelor to 3-bedroom units. One live-work unit is proposed, providing approximately 89.9 square metres of non-residential…File 25 125909 STE 04 SA · submitted Mar 7, 2025 · City record - 23434 Dundas St W · 120 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for a new 5-storey Post Traumatic Stress Injury Centre of Excellence for Runnymede Healthcare Centres.File 26 113198 STE 04 SA · submitted Feb 4, 2026 · City record
5 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).
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 78 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 51 assaults, 13 car thefts, 9 break-ins, 4 thefts over $5,000 and 1 robbery. Per resident, in Runnymede-Bloor West Village in 2025, car thefts were above the Toronto rate; assaults and break-ins 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 | Runnymede-Bloor West Village, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 51 | 550 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 9 | 108 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 13 | 307 above Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 1 | 81 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 54 close to 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 Jane Station (Line 2), about a 24-minute walk (1.6 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by routes 27, 40, 55 and 935, with about 1,720 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 2.7 km away, with 66 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.
- King George Junior Public School · elementary · 72 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 270 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 95% met the standard in reading and 79% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- James Culnan Catholic School · elementary · 302 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 560 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 87% met the standard in reading and 49% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Humbercrest Public School · elementary · 457 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 555 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 100% met the standard in reading and 64% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Runnymede Collegiate Institute · secondary · 172 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 495 students. 76% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Ursula Franklin Academy · secondary · 1.3 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 475 students. 99% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Summit Micro School.
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): six 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 Runnymede-Bloor West Village neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Runnymede-Bloor West Village had 10,120 residents in 2021. The median household income was $138,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 22% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 41% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 23% of workers commuted by transit and 14% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Ukrainian (2.4%), Portuguese (1.7%) and Polish (1.5%). 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 York was $2,067, up 2% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.3% 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 | York | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,381 | 0% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,706 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,067 | +2% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,547 | -6% | $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 681 Willard Ave
Is 681 Willard 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 681 Willard Ave?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (both under review). The closest is at 3459 Dundas St W, 36 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 681 Willard Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 7 building permits on record, 1 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 681 Willard Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 681 Willard Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Jane Station (Line 2), 1.6 km away (about a 24-minute walk). 10 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 681 Willard Ave?
The closest are King George Junior Public School, James Culnan Catholic School and Runnymede Collegiate Institute. 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 681 Willard Ave?
Police recorded 78 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 51 assaults, 13 car thefts, 9 break-ins, 4 thefts over $5,000 and 1 robbery. Per resident, in Runnymede-Bloor West Village in 2025, car thefts were above the Toronto rate; assaults and break-ins 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 681 Willard 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
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