73 Widdicombe Hill Blvd
73 Widdicombe Hill Blvd is in Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview, in a registered apartment building built in 1974 with 228 units.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 2 fire code violations in open inspections (most recent opened Mar 12, 2026).
- Car thefts in Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 73 Widdicombe Hill Blvd
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 or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits nearby
- Everworth · 69 Widdicombe Hill Blvd
Continuous concrete pour · Branco TitleSept 14, 2026 to Mar 30, 2027
87 m away
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits: permits that let a site go past the noise bylaw’s limits for a set time (amplified sound for an event, construction outside normal hours, a concrete pour). Upcoming and current permits within 600 m. Events run by individuals show their name only for street parties, festivals and markets.
02Street work near 73 Widdicombe Hill Blvd
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Harrowby Crt, near Lloyd Manor Rd, Q2 to Q4 2027.
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 73 Widdicombe Hill Blvd
Police recorded 39 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 13 near this address | 44% higher324 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 24% higher75 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 3 near this address | 35% lower123 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 35% lower51 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 19 near this address | 51% lower375 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview
Traffic safety
3 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021. Most were on Eglinton Ave W and Kipling Ave. Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- Kipling Ave at Eglinton Ave W · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · May 7, 2025 · 479 m
- Eglinton Ave W at Widdicombe Hill Blvd · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Apr 25, 2024 · 234 m
- Eglinton Ave W at Lloyd Manor Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Apr 24, 2021 · 187 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 | Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 9 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 9 | 147 | Lower than most |
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 73 Widdicombe Hill Blvd
The nearest subway station is Islington Station (Line 2), 4.4 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 4 TTC stops served by the 32 and 405 buses, with about 276 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Etobicoke North GO, 3.3 km away, with 37 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 37 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 821 | 10.1 | 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.
05Schools and child care near 73 Widdicombe Hill Blvd
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. 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.
Last health inspection Feb 13, 2026: pass (fail to provide current written policies on infection prevention and control).
Last health inspection Nov 6, 2026: conditional pass (fail to provide a waste container for soiled diapers with a tight-fitting foot activated lid, leak proof plastic liner).
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 73 Widdicombe Hill Blvd
There are 3 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Westgrove Park, 1.0 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Central Etobicoke High School · 10 Denfield St · 229 m
- Warrender Park · playground · 63 Warrender Ave · 301 m
- St. Marcellus Community School · wi-fi · 15 Denfield St · 357 m
- Richview Park · ball diamond, playground, sports field · 555 Martin Grove Rd · 383 m
- Denfield Park · 1496 Kipling Ave · 427 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 4624 Eglinton Avenue West
A new park is coming to 4624 Eglinton Ave. W., near Eglinton Avenue West and Wincott Drive.In progress · 893 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 73 Widdicombe Hill Blvd
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 73 Widdicombe Hill Blvd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Nov 26, 2025
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Mar 12, 2026
Source: Building Permits · 17 on record
- Property standards, opened May 31, 2026: closed
- Zoning, opened May 11, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Sep 25, 2025: closed
- Property standards, opened Aug 27, 2025: closed
- Property standards, opened Aug 19, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Open fire code items (2)
- Maintenance of closures · opened Mar 12, 2026
- Damaged fire separations · opened Mar 12, 2026
Permit history: 10 projects from 17 permits
- Retaining Wall · completed Sep 21, 2026
Proposal for retaining wall associated with temporary interim through construction existing tenant parking lots at site of a new infill apartment building (22m) · Permit 26 106430 - Site Service · completed Sep 21, 2026
Site servicing (catch basins; swm) associated with a new temporary surface-Level parking lot · Permit 25 245689 - Demolition · revision issued · issued Jan 23, 2026
Rev 01: changes to methodology of demolitionProposed partial demolition of existing underground parking structure (including P2, P1 and surface level parking structure) · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 263878 - Demolition · completed Nov 5, 2025
Proposed partial demolition of existing underground parking structure (including p2, p1 & surface level parking lot) · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 248254 - New Building · under review · issued Nov 16, 2023
New construction of a residential building with 101 units comprising of a 7-storey building including a 4-storey podium with two storey below grade parking garage, connected at the P1 and P2 level… · 6 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 226538 - Garage · completed Jun 12, 2026
Proposal for multiple projects to an existing apartment building. Scope of work includes localized concrete repairs to the parking garage and balcony repairs including guards. · Permit 21 102921 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Sep 17, 2025
installation of two backflow prevention devices · Permit 10 139347 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Jun 8, 2026
Underground garage roof repairs and waterproofing. · Permit 04 148521 - Other(FS) · inspection · issued Jun 6, 2002
Install ESP Natural gas Storage Unit for existing Generator on roof top of Apartment Building . · Permit 02 126812 - Building work · completed Jun 8, 2026
Magnetic locks to apartment building · Permit 96 083596
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.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 73 Widdicombe Hill Blvd
RA (Residential Apartment) zoning allows apartment buildings. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 15
Source: Height overlay
Source: Lot coverage overlay
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 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.
Royal York Variety (second-hand shop), Amalfi Bread & Pastry (take-out or food shop).
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 10, 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
156 tickets in 2025 on Widdicombe Hill Blvd between numbers 23 and 123: 89 for other parking offences, 26 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,852 service requests came from postal area M9R, which includes 73 Widdicombe Hill Blvd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 211 | |
| Property standards | 196 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 162 | |
| Tree pruning | 137 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 101 | |
| Injured wildlife | 89 |
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 73 Widdicombe Hill Blvd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 47 tests, Mar 31, 2014 to Oct 6, 2026
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: Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview
Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview had 22,445 residents in 2021. The median household income was $92,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 46% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 42% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 18% of workers commuted by transit and 2% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Italian (6.6%), Spanish (3.9%) and Portuguese (2.6%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,031 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.1%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Etobicoke | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,533 | +4% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,700 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,031 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,438 | +14% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: recycling and green bin. Nov 20: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Stephen Holyday, Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre · councillor_holyday@toronto.ca · 416-392-4002
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.