970 Gerrard St E
970 Gerrard St E is in South Riverdale. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (two approved, one under review).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: two approved, one under review.
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: 1 project from 1 permit
- Demolition · completed Jan 16, 2017
demolish existing mcdonalds restaurant. Backfill old basement area & pave · Permit 07 264337
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 M4M, 10 of 405 home tap-water samples (2.5%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4M is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 23 samples here (5.7%) 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, 4.7 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
3 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): two approved, one under review. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 170 Marjory Ave · 183 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Sep 28, 2016.
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear one-storey addition which was constructed without a building permit.File A0040/16TEY · submitted Jan 15, 2016 - 2354-358 Pape Ave · 232 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.
Combine application for rezoning and site plan approval to permit a proposed mixed use development. The proposed building will be 8 storeys (24.6 metres in height) and comprised of 30 residential units and non residential uses on the…File 14 147899 STE 30 SA · submitted Apr 28, 2014 - 322 Badgerow Ave · 240 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Oct 21, 2026.
To permit and maintain the existing front porch enclosure of the three-storey semi-detached dwelling, which was constructed beyond the limits of the approved building permit (24 150571 BLD 03 SR). There is a total of two residential…File A0636/26TEY · submitted Aug 28, 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: take-out or food shop (1).
New business licences nearby (1)
- Take-out or food shop · 1031 Gerrard St E · 222 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 91 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 61 assaults, 16 break-ins, 9 car thefts, 4 thefts over $5,000 and 1 robbery. Per resident, in South Riverdale in 2025, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | South Riverdale, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 61 | 829 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 16 | 265 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 9 | 217 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 1 | 69 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 88 above 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 Pape Station (Line 2), about a 21-minute walk (1.3 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 14 TTC stops served by routes 501, 506, 72 and 83, with about 3,492 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 3.7 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.
- Pape Avenue Junior Public School · elementary · 279 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 285 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 98% met the standard in reading and 71% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Blake Street Junior Public School · elementary · 376 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 345 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 92% met the standard in reading and 40% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- ÉÉC du Bon-Berger · elementary · 507 mCS catholique MonAvenir · Catholic · grades JK-6 · 100 students
- Riverdale Collegiate Institute · secondary · 425 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,600 students. 95% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Eastdale Collegiate Institute · secondary · 784 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 120 students
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): four 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
South Riverdale had 27,815 residents in 2021. The median household income was $100,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 43% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% of workers commuted by transit and 22% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (7.9%), Mandarin (3.8%) and Vietnamese (2.0%). 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 12: recycling and green bin. November 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 970 Gerrard St E
Is 970 Gerrard St E 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 970 Gerrard St E?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (two approved, one under review). The closest is at 70 Marjory Ave, 183 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 970 Gerrard St E been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 970 Gerrard St E a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 970 Gerrard St E from the subway?
The nearest station is Pape Station (Line 2), 1.3 km away (about a 21-minute walk). 14 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 970 Gerrard St E?
The closest are Pape Avenue Junior Public School, Blake Street Junior Public School and Riverdale 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 970 Gerrard St E?
Police recorded 91 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 61 assaults, 16 break-ins, 9 car thefts, 4 thefts over $5,000 and 1 robbery. Per resident, in South Riverdale in 2025, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate. 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 970 Gerrard St E?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 19, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
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10From the archives
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