7 Calvin Ave
7 Calvin Ave is in Avondale. There is 1 planning proposal within 250 m. Bayview Station is a 9‑minute walk.
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 1 planning proposal within 250 m: one in progress.
- Major crime rates in Avondale were below Toronto's in 2025.
- Bayview Station (Line 4) is about a 9-minute walk.
- The nearest elementary school is St Gabriel Catholic School, 587 m away.
01What’s planned near 7 Calvin Ave
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Addition309 Sheppard Ave E · 200 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 May 12, 2016. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a fourth storey addition above the existing building that will be used as non-medical office space.File A1027/15NY · submitted Dec 2, 2015 · 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.
02Safety near 7 Calvin Ave
Police recorded 30 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 40). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Avondale compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 12 near this address | 34% lower508 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 9 near this address | 43% lower109 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 61% lower30 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 6 near this address | 70% lower67 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 70% lower18 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Avondale
03Getting around from 7 Calvin Ave
The nearest subway station is Bayview Station (Line 4), about a 9‑minute walk (0.6 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 3 TTC stops served by the 185 and 78 buses, with about 228 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 2.2 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 4 · about 9 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 9 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
04Schools and child care near 7 Calvin Ave
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. Private schools within 1 km: Cornell International Academy, Academy Of Excellence Secondary School, Newton International College School, Central Montessori School - Willowdale, Toronto Central Academy Secondary School and 1 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two 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).
05The building at 7 Calvin Ave
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 7 Calvin Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 7 on record
Permit history: 2 projects from 7 permits
- New Building · completed Jun 3, 2020
Rev01: revision to issued permit 18-238157 bld as per bubbled area. New two - Storey single family dwelling including attached double garage with habitable space above, rear deck; walk out basement.… · 6 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 238157 - Demolition · completed Jun 2, 2020
Proposal to demolish the existing 1 storey SFD-detached dwelling. · Permit 18 228311
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Maki Nail Studio (salon or personal services), Rabba Fine Foods (take-out or food shop), Aure Hair Studio (salon or personal services), and 1 more.
All new business licences in Avondale (4)
- Maki Nail Studio · Salon or personal services · 333 Sheppard Ave E · 293 m · licensed Oct 28, 2026
- Rabba Fine Foods · Take-out or food shop · 12 Harrison Garden Blvd · 1510 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
- Aure Hair Studio · Salon or personal services · 333 Sheppard Ave E · 293 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Nick's No Frills · Take-out or food shop · 4771 Yonge St · 1501 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
Source: 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 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
07Risks and environment at 7 Calvin Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 133 tests, Feb 12, 2014 to Oct 6, 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.
08The neighbourhood: Avondale
Avondale had 13,790 residents in 2021. The median household income was $84,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 42% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 50% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 29% of workers commuted by transit and 8% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (11.9%), Iranian Persian (10.4%) and Korean (7.7%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, up 1% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.6%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | North York | Change in a year | 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, North York (the former City of North York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
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