89 MacDonald Ave
89 MacDonald Ave is in Weston. There are 2 planning proposals within 250 m, including a 14‑storey building with shops (under review).
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 14-storey building with shops is under review, 211 m away (1747-1755 Jane St and 1 more address).
- Buses 52, 79, 158 and 952 stop 191 m away; the nearest subway is 5.2 km.
- The nearest elementary school is Weston Memorial Junior Public School, 318 m away.
- Nothing is on record for the building itself: no permits, orders or heritage listing.
01What’s planned near 89 MacDonald Ave
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Garden suite1928 Lawrence Ave W · 117 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Feb 26, 2026. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a second storey addition above the existing detached garage which will contain a garden suite.File A0026/26EYK · submitted Jan 20, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 214-storey building with shops1747-1755 Jane St and 1 more address · 211 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed construction of two 12-storey mixed-use buildings in the north and south ends of the subject site. The 14-storey building, inclusive of its ground floor non-residential component, will be retained.File 26 127882 WET 05 OZ · submitted Mar 11, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
1747-1755 Jane St · 1771-1773 Jane St
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.
02Safety near 89 MacDonald Ave
Police recorded 95 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 40). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Weston compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 55 near this address | 14% higher876 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 18 near this address | About the same239 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 12 near this address | About the same181 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 41% lower36 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 7 near this address | 60% lower32 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Weston
03Getting around from 89 MacDonald Ave
The nearest subway station is Lawrence West Station (Line 1), 5.2 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 52, 35, 79, 158 and 935 buses, with about 3,103 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Weston GO, 0.7 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · too far to 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.
04Schools and child care near 89 MacDonald 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: Islamic Education Guidance Centre, Suon Academy, Gap Academy Secondary 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.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 89 MacDonald Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 89 MacDonald Ave.
06Around 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.
Salon Nuwd (salon or personal services), Timeless Glo (salon or personal services), Kulan House (restaurant or bar), and 3 more.
All new business licences in Weston (6)
- Salon Nuwd · Salon or personal services · 46 Rosemount Ave · 660 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Timeless Glo · Salon or personal services · 1911 Weston Rd · 846 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Kulan House · Restaurant or bar · 2007 Lawrence Ave W · 449 m · licensed Sep 9, 2026
- El Meson Del Charro · Restaurant or bar · 1824 Jane St · 433 m · licensed Sep 9, 2026
- Target Park · Parking lot · 2360 Weston Rd · 1997 m · licensed Aug 28, 2026
- D L Barber & Beauty Supply · Salon or personal services · 1740 Jane St · 226 m · licensed Aug 20, 2026
Source: 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 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
07Risks and environment at 89 MacDonald Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 75 tests, May 26, 2014 to Aug 17, 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.
08The neighbourhood: Weston
Weston had 18,675 residents in 2021. The median household income was $64,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 64% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 30% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (6.0%), Somali (5.9%) and Portuguese (4.6%). 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.
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