72 Shier Dr
72 Shier Dr is in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there is 1 planning application nearby (hearing on Dec 2).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 5 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 1 planning application within 250 m: hearing on Dec 2.
04The building
5 building permits in the last 5 years, for 2 projects. 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 5 permits
- Addition(s) · completed Oct 7, 2026
REVISION - updating rigid insulation and batt insulation (R22+7.5ci) EDDS form, proposed patio door in master bedroom, and removal of closet in existing laundary space. Proposal to construct a 1… · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 114136 - Back Water Valve (Sewer only) · completed Apr 5, 2022
bwv installation · Permit 22 129713
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 M1J, 0 of 22 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). That's too few samples to compare with the rest of the city. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 0 samples here (0%) 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, 1.1 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
1 active planning application within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): hearing on Dec 2. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 175 Shier Dr · 52 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Dec 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a rear addition to the existing dwelling.File A0165/26SC · submitted Oct 23, 2026
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.
1 new storefront business licence within 250 m in the last 90 days: salon or personal services (1).
New business licences nearby (1)
- Salon or personal services · 43 Farmbrook Rd · 197 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 48 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 20 assaults, 15 car thefts, 9 break-ins and 4 robberies. Per resident, in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn in 2025, robberies were above the Toronto rate; 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 | Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 20 | 638 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 9 | 89 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 15 | 248 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 4 | 99 above Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 53 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 Kennedy Station (Line 2), 3.5 km away. There are no TTC stops within a 5-minute walk. The nearest GO train station is Eglinton GO, 0.9 km away, with 88 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.
- Cedarbrook Public School · elementary · 372 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 370 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 89% met the standard in reading and 39% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Scarborough Village Public School · elementary · 382 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 190 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 94% met the standard in reading and 39% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Mason Road Junior Public School · elementary · 788 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 375 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 52% met the standard in reading and 34% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.1 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,170 students. 72% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- ÉSC Père-Philippe-Lamarche · secondary · 1.4 kmCS catholique MonAvenir · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 280 students. 91% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
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
See the full Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn had 27,085 residents in 2021. The median household income was $77,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 50% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 30% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 3% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Gujarati (9.1%), Tamil (7.9%) and Pilipino, Filipino (4.7%). 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 13: recycling and green bin. November 20: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 72 Shier Dr
Is 72 Shier Dr 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 72 Shier Dr?
There is 1 active planning application within 250 metres (hearing on Dec 2). The closest is at 75 Shier Dr, 52 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 72 Shier Dr been renovated?
Yes. The City has 5 building permits on record, 5 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 72 Shier Dr a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 72 Shier Dr from the subway?
The nearest station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 3.5 km away. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 72 Shier Dr?
The closest are Cedarbrook Public School, Scarborough Village Public School and Cedarbrae 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 72 Shier Dr?
Police recorded 48 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 20 assaults, 15 car thefts, 9 break-ins and 4 robberies. Per resident, in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn in 2025, robberies were above the Toronto rate; 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 72 Shier Dr?
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.
10From the archives
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