72 Lansdowne Ave
72 Lansdowne Ave is in Roncesvalles. West Lodge Ave is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Break-ins in Roncesvalles were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- West Lodge Ave, 123 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6K.
01What’s planned near 72 Lansdowne Ave
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
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.
02Street work near 72 Lansdowne Ave
11 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on West Lodge Ave, near Seaforth Ave, Q2 to Q4 2026.
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 72 Lansdowne Ave
Police recorded 198 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Roncesvalles compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 29 near this address | 33% higher253 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 145 near this address | 22% higher940 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 10 near this address | 16% lower66 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 7 near this address | 55% lower102 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 near this address | 90% lower6 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Roncesvalles
Traffic safety
8 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 6 involved pedestrians, 2 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Queen St W and Dowling Ave. Roncesvalles ranks 70th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Queen St W at Dowling Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Aug 26, 2026 · 375 m
- 168 Lansdowne Ave at 168 Lansdowne Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · May 9, 2026 · 300 m
- Queen St W at Fuller Ave · Pedestrian, killed · Jul 3, 2024 · 384 m
- Pearson Ave at Sorauren Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Nov 13, 2022 · 342 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | Roncesvalles, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 10 | 123 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 12 | 199 | About typical |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
04Getting around from 72 Lansdowne Ave
The nearest subway station is Lansdowne Station (Line 2), about a 28‑minute walk (1.8 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 13 TTC stops served by the 504 and 501 streetcars and the 47 bus, with about 2,998 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Exhibition GO, 1.8 km away, with 74 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 28 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 74 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 663 | 2.5 | fewer than most routes |
| 504 | 1,782 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | more than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 1224 King St W
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 45 Abell St, 1.2 km.914 m
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 72 Lansdowne 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: Mary Mother Of God School, Academy Of Enlightened Minds. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 9, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 20, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 72 Lansdowne Ave
There are 3 parks, 2 playgrounds and 2 community centres within 500 m. The nearest pool is Parkdale Community Recreation Centre, 67 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Parkdale Community Recreation Centre · 75 Lansdowne Ave · 67 m
- Albert Crosland Park · basketball court, playground · 15 Saunders Ave · 316 m
- West Lodge Park · basketball court, playground, skateboarding · 165 Lansdowne Ave · 319 m
- Pat Capponi Parkette · 55 B Brock Ave · 411 m
- Masaryk-Cowan Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 220 Cowan Ave · 473 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
Park projects nearby
- New Park at 55B Brock Avenue
A new park is coming to 55B Brock Ave. as a result of a residential development project near Brock Avenue and Queen Street West in the Parkdale neighbourhood.In progress · 404 m - Masaryk Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Masaryk Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 515 m - McCormick Arena Improvements
The City is replacing the existing rink slabs and refrigeration system, as well as upgrading the washrooms, change rooms, and mechanical and electrical systems. Construction is expected to take place from June 2026 to June 2027.In progress · 515 m - Charles G. Williams Park Improvements and Expansion
The City is improving Charles G. Williams Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 651 m - Wabash Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Sorauren Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 668 m
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
07The building at 72 Lansdowne Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 72 Lansdowne Ave.
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 2 with a green roof and 1 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 72 Lansdowne Ave
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Zone label (x)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at 92% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Dolma Momo (restaurant or bar), Alessandria's No Frills (take-out or food shop), Three Dollar Bill (restaurant or bar), and 1 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
All new business licences in Roncesvalles (4)
- Dolma Momo · Restaurant or bar · 1534 Queen St W · 346 m · licensed Sep 30, 2026
- Alessandria's No Frills · Take-out or food shop · 2280 Dundas St W · 1640 m · licensed Sep 23, 2026
- Three Dollar Bill · Restaurant or bar · 1592 Queen St W · 469 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Plywood Collective · Salon or personal services · 1696 Queen St W · 711 m · licensed Sep 8, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (5)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1375 Queen St W | Building permit applied for | 13 | 343 m |
| 1325 Queen St W | Rezoning approved | 88rent-geared-to-income | 418 m |
| 1499 Queen St W | Application under review | 63supportive | 450 m |
| 11 Brock Ave | Under construction | 42supportive | 474 m |
| 1325 Queen St W | Rezoning approved | 18 | 484 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 1497-1501 Queen Street West and 89-91 Beaty Avenue · 50 rental homes to be demolished, 54 replaced · 450 m · approved Jul 29, 2026 · City report
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, 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 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
218 tickets in 2025 on Lansdowne Ave between numbers 22 and 122: 74 for parking at prohibited times, 74 for standing where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Parkdale Village BIA, about 220 m away. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,718 service requests came from postal area M6K, which includes 72 Lansdowne Ave. The most common:
| Property standards | 556 | |
| Injured wildlife | 322 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 212 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 168 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 140 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 115 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
10Risks and environment at 72 Lansdowne Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 251 tests, Mar 10, 2014 to Oct 2, 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.
11The neighbourhood: Roncesvalles
Roncesvalles had 14,610 residents in 2021. The median household income was $88,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 53% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% of workers commuted by transit and 25% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Polish (3.0%), Portuguese (2.4%) and Tibetan (1.8%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, up 6% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.2%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Central Toronto | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | +2% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | +4% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | +6% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | 0% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Roncesvalles compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/72-lansdowne-ave#sec-history
