76 Howard St
76 Howard St is in North St.James Town. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are no active planning applications nearby.
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. 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: 3 projects from 3 permits
- Sign Building Permit Related · completed Nov 2, 2023
Application for a permit to erect and display two window signs, one of which is non-illuminated, and one illuminated wall sign.*****WAN2 FOOD MART***** · Permit 23 220727 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Sep 14, 2023
Application for a permit to erect and display two window signs, one of which is non-illuminated, and one illuminated wall sign.*****WAN2 FOOD MART***** · Permit 23 200135 - Demolition · completed Apr 1, 2020
Demolition of exiting foundation and exterior stairs, stabilization of structure, protection of windows and doors, and relocate house 136m westwards to 28 + 30Howard St (See separate BLD permit 16… · Permit 16 108638
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 M4X, 1 of 86 home tap-water samples (1.2%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4X is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 2 samples here (2.3%) 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 Downtown station, 2.0 km away, measured 11:00 AM 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
No active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk). Most Toronto addresses (64%) have at least one application nearby.
12 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's more than at 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
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 · 84 Howard St · 26 m · licensed Oct 31, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 322 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 237 assaults, 46 break-ins, 20 robberies, 11 car thefts and 8 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in North St.James Town in 2025, assaults were above the Toronto rate; car thefts 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 | North St.James Town, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 237 | 1282 above Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 46 | 154 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 11 | 85 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 20 | 77 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 38 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 Sherbourne Station (Line 2), about a 5-minute walk (0.3 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by routes 94, 65 and 75, with about 2,211 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 3.0 km away, with 354 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.
- Rose Avenue Junior Public School · elementary · 151 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 680 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 67% met the standard in reading and 14% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School · elementary · 612 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 555 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 80% met the standard in reading and 43% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Winchester Junior and Senior Public School · elementary · 644 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 480 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 89% met the standard in reading and 57% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Msgr Fraser College (Isabella Campus) · secondary · 402 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 345 students
- Rosedale Heights School of the Arts · secondary · 589 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 945 students. 95% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Branksome Hall Girls School, The Abelard Centre For Education, National Ballet School - The Shoe Room, National Ballet School - Betty Oliphant Theatre, National Ballet School - Maison Staines House & Salle Currie Hall and 1 more.
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): three licensed child care centres, one EarlyON centre, one privately owned public space and two 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
North St. James Town had 18,535 residents in 2021. The median household income was $59,200, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 89% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 36% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 46% of workers commuted by transit and 24% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Pilipino, Filipino (6.7%), Tamil (4.2%) and Spanish (3.0%). 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 the former City of Toronto was $2,457, up 6% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.2% 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 | Former City of Toronto | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 11: recycling and green bin. November 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 76 Howard St
Is 76 Howard St 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 76 Howard St?
There are no active development or Committee of Adjustment applications within 250 metres. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 76 Howard St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 3 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 76 Howard St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 76 Howard St from the subway?
The nearest station is Sherbourne Station (Line 2), 0.3 km away (about a 5-minute walk). 12 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 76 Howard St?
The closest are Rose Avenue Junior Public School, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Msgr Fraser College (Isabella Campus). 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 76 Howard St?
Police recorded 322 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 237 assaults, 46 break-ins, 20 robberies, 11 car thefts and 8 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in North St.James Town in 2025, assaults were above the Toronto rate; car thefts 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 76 Howard St?
Collection is on Wednesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 18, 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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