70 Cass Ave
70 Cass Ave is in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (one approved, one under review).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: one approved, one under review.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M1T.
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: 1 project from 1 permit
- Heating and cooling · inspection · issued Feb 8, 2022
Proposal to install a new hvac system in an existing dwelling as part of townhouse condo complex - UNIT 134 · Permit 21 243819
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 M1T, 2 of 32 home tap-water samples (6.2%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M1T is higher than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 2 samples here (6.2%) 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 East station, 6.4 km away, measured 12:00 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): one approved, one under review. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 13445 Sheppard Ave E · 61 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
It has been approved.
Application for Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium to permit two mixed-use buildings of 10- and 14-storeys with a two-level underground garage, and three blocks of stacked townhouses consisting of a total of 378 dwelling units and…File 24 131482 ESC 22 CD · submitted Apr 2, 2024 · City record - 23459-3471 Sheppard Ave E · 91 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 12-storey mixed-use building with retail on the ground floor and 201 residential units above.File 23 129529 ESC 22 SA · submitted Mar 31, 2023 · City record
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 39 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 14 assaults, 11 break-ins, 11 car thefts, 2 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan in 2025, assaults, break-ins 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 | Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 14 | 447 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 11 | 125 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 11 | 209 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 2 | 97 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 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 Don Mills Station (Line 4), 3.3 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by routes 68, 85, 904, 985 and 968, with about 1,594 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Agincourt GO, 2.0 km away, with 34 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.
- Vradenburg Junior Public School · elementary · 322 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 235 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 95% met the standard in reading and 59% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Lynngate Junior Public School · elementary · 395 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 155 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 81% met the standard in reading and 56% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Holy Spirit Catholic School · elementary · 516 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 450 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 86% met the standard in reading and 51% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.1 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 575 students. 70% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Caring and Safe School 2 · secondary · 1.2 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12
Private schools within 1 km: Unique Chinese School & Gracepoint Church.
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): two licensed child care centres, one EarlyON centre, 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
Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan had 27,205 residents in 2021. The median household income was $76,500, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 44% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (12.0%), Cantonese (11.8%) and Pilipino, Filipino (4.9%). 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 Scarborough was $1,832, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.4% 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 | Scarborough | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | +3% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | +6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 12: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 19: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 70 Cass Ave
Is 70 Cass 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 70 Cass Ave?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (one approved, one under review). The closest is at 3445 Sheppard Ave E, 61 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 70 Cass Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 1 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 70 Cass Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 70 Cass Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Don Mills Station (Line 4), 3.3 km away. 9 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 70 Cass Ave?
The closest are Vradenburg Junior Public School, Lynngate Junior Public School and Stephen Leacock 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 70 Cass Ave?
Police recorded 39 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 14 assaults, 11 break-ins, 11 car thefts, 2 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan in 2025, assaults, break-ins 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 70 Cass Ave?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 12, 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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