855 Roselawn Ave
855 Roselawn Ave is in Briar Hill-Belgravia, in a registered apartment building built in 1974 with 253 units. A 37‑storey building with 886 homes is under review 222 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 37-storey building with 886 homes is under review, 222 m away.
01What’s planned near 855 Roselawn Ave
7 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): seven in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 95% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 135-storey building with shops131 Lyon Crt and 2 more addresses · 122 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 application to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for a 35-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 397.50 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 33,011.70 square…File 21 235595 NNY 08 SA · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 235-storey building · 472 homes131 Lyon Crt and 2 more addresses · 122 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built402 homes31,791 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Zoning By-law amendment application to allow a 35-storey mixed-use building with 472 residential units, of which 53 are rental replacement units, and comprising of a residential gross floor area of 33,011.70 square metres and a…File 21 235591 NNY 08 OZ · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 335-storey building · 472 homes and shops131 Lyon Crt and 2 more addresses · 122 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units472 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** 35-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 397.50 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 33,011.70 square metres. 472 residential units are proposed, of which, 53 shall be rental…File 21 235601 NNY 08 CD · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 437-storey building · 418 homes8 Benner Ave and 3 more addresses · 198 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built418 homes27,812 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment proposing a 37-storey residential building containing 418 units, a GFA of 27,812.40 square metres, and a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 15.1. 17 vehicle parking spaces and 494 bicycling parking spaces…Public notice · Jan 16, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 8-12 Benner Avenue and 5 Stayner Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 264514 NNY 08 OZ · submitted Dec 9, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
8 Benner Ave · 10 Benner Ave · 12 Benner Ave · 5 Stayner Ave
- 537-storey building · 886 homes245-251 Marlee Ave and 1 more address · 222 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building886 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control Application to permit a mixed-use development consisting of 35 and 37-storey residential towers on a shared 6-storey podium with 886 residential units, 56,872.00 square metres of gross floor area (GFA), including 660…File 25 179966 NNY 08 SA · submitted Jun 19, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 637-storey building · 886 homes245-251 Marlee Ave and 2 more addresses · 222 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built886 homes56,872 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a mixed-use development consisting of 35 and 37-storey residential towers on a shared 6-storey podium with 886 residential units, 56,977.50 square metres of gross floor area…Public notice · Mar 14, 2025Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 245-251 Marlee Avenue, 1-7 Romar Crescent and 16 Stayner Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 243361 NNY 08 OZ · submitted Nov 26, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 736-storey building · 857 homes18 Benner Ave and 1 more address · 243 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built857 homes54,708 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Revised Proposal: Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application proposing 38 and 36-storey residential towers above a shared podium. 857 dwelling units, 233 vehicle parking spaces and 597 bicycle parking spaces are also proposed…Public notice · May 23, 2025Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 15-19 Romar Crescent, 18-22 Benner Avenue and 8 Stayner Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 141826 NNY 08 OZ · submitted Apr 9, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
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.
02Street work near 855 Roselawn Ave
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Ridelle Ave, Fernwood Rd to Newgate Rd, Q2 2026 to Q4 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Priority Lead Water Replacement (New Service) at 315 Whitmore Ave · 213 m · May 21, 2026 to Nov 21, 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 855 Roselawn Ave
Police recorded 58 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.
Briar Hill-Belgravia 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 | 12 near this address | 17% higher263 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 9 near this address | About the same208 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | About the same73 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 35 near this address | 11% lower685 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 19% lower49 vs 61 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Briar Hill-Belgravia
Traffic safety
3 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on Times Rd and Belgravia Ave. Briar Hill-Belgravia has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Belgravia Ave at Times Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Nov 7, 2023 · 442 m
- Marlee Ave at Livingstone Ave · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · May 6, 2023 · 368 m
- Ridelle Ave at Times Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 19, 2021 · 432 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 | Briar Hill-Belgravia, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 7 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 12 | 172 | 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 855 Roselawn Ave
The nearest subway station is Cedarvale Station (Line 1), about a 7‑minute walk (0.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by the 109 and 164 buses, with about 710 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 4.0 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 7 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 155 | 3.7 | about typical |
| 164 | 103 | 3.1 | fewer 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: 168 Chiltern Hill Rd
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2 ports. Next: 91 Via Italia, 2.8 km.1.1 km
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 855 Roselawn 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: The Village Shul Synagogue & Supplmentary School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 19, 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 855 Roselawn Ave
There is 1 park within 500 m. The nearest pool is Fairbank Memorial Park, 1.2 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Newgate Parkette · 126 Elm Ridge Dr · 484 m
- Walter Saunders Memorial Park · basketball court, outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 440 Hopewell Ave · 560 m
- Benner Park · playground · 25 Benner Ave · 565 m
- Ben Nobleman Park · playground · 1075 Eglinton Ave W · 630 m
- Viewmount Park · ball diamond, playground, tennis court · 169 Viewmount Ave · 657 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
- York Beltline Trail Extension
The City is extending the York Beltline Trail. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 79 m - Beltline Trail Commemorative Stations
Two new interpretive installations are being added along the trail to commemorate the Belt Line Railway as a part of Toronto’s Heritage.In progress · 972 m - Glen Long Park New Splash Pad & Sports Court
The City is adding a new splash pad and sports court to Glen Long Park.In progress · 1.4 km - Cedarvale Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Cedarvale Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.4 km
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 855 Roselawn Ave
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 855 Roselawn Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Oct 28, 2025
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Feb 4, 2026
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 25 on record
- Property standards, opened Oct 14, 2026: closed
- Heat, opened Oct 6, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Sep 25, 2026: still open
- Property standards, opened Jul 29, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Jun 23, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits
- Building work · completed Apr 30, 2026
Replacement of DCW piping, riser isolation valves and in-suite valves and fixtures · Permit 25 166655 - Sprinklers · completed Sep 20, 2024
sprinkler development in the parking levels · Permit 23 223604 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Dec 21, 2022
Interior accessibility upgrades in recreation room, kitchen, and laundry room. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 239390 - Fire safety system · completed Dec 1, 2023
replace diesel generator with natural gas-fired · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 220976 - Interior Alterations · completed Sep 18, 2026
Rev 01 - Revision to include two new studio apartment units which were subject to the Committee of Adjustment Application for Minor Variance.Proposed alterations to ground floor to provide Service… · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 156028 - Building work · completed Jan 10, 2022
REV #1-REVISE LAYOUTProposal to install CHP Units on the rooftop of an apartment building and connect to existing electrical and hydronic heating systems. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 222997 - Building work · inspection · issued Aug 21, 2020
Proposal for exterior over-cladding (incl. doors & windows); interior ground floor vestibule and lobby revisions; new baseboard heating control vales in the existing apartment building. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 171523 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 21, 2020
Exterior over-cladding (incl. doors & windows); interior ground floor vestibule and lobby revisions; new baseboard heating control vales; · Permit 20 165331 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Feb 29, 2020
Concrete and waterproofing repairs to the underground parking garage · Permit 19 199906 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Oct 11, 2018
Proposal for interior alterations to an existing residential suite on the 5th floor - Unit 506 · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 228485 - Interior Alterations · completed Nov 28, 2018
Construct Interior Alterations to unit 413 (42.2m2) · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 210628 - Building work · completed Jan 29, 2019
Make-up air units and boiler replacements · Permit 17 181927
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.
08What can be built at 855 Roselawn Ave
RAC (Residential Apartment Commercial) zoning allows apartment buildings with some shops and services. 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: Zone label (d)
Source: Zone label (x)
Special areas
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.
Ceylontro Kitchen (restaurant or bar), Crown Auto Group (auto repair or garage), La Perra Peluda Latin Market (take-out or food shop).
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.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 Elm Ridge Dr | Under construction | 106 supportive | 224 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 131 Lyon Court and 836, 838 Roselawn Avenue · 53 rental homes to be demolished, 53 replaced · 166 m · approved Dec 17, 2024 · 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 9, 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
71 tickets in 2025 on Roselawn Ave between numbers 805 and 905: 51 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 12 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
York-Eglinton BIA, about 310 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, 4,643 service requests came from postal area M6B, which includes 855 Roselawn Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 279 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 244 | |
| Property standards | 190 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 177 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 151 | |
| Damaged bins | 122 |
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 855 Roselawn Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 76 tests, Apr 24, 2014 to Sep 19, 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: Briar Hill-Belgravia
Briar Hill-Belgravia had 14,575 residents in 2021. The median household income was $81,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 52% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 35% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 36% of workers commuted by transit and 6% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Pilipino, Filipino (9.2%), Portuguese (8.4%) and Spanish (6.0%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across York (the former City of York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,067 a month in October 2025, up 2% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.3%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,381 | 0% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,706 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,067 | +2% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,547 | -6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, York (the former City of York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Briar Hill-Belgravia compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Thursdays. Nov 12: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 19: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Mike Colle, Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence · councillor_colle8@toronto.ca · 416-338-2500
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.