978 Shaw St
978 Shaw St is in Dovercourt Village. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (both approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: both approved.
04The building
1 building permit in the last 5 years. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. 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 4 permits
- Party Wall Admin Permits · permit issued · issued Dec 12, 2024
Party wall admin permit for work taking place at 980 Shaw St. · Permit 24 243658 - Back Water Valve (Sewer only) · completed Jan 31, 2020
Proposal to install a back water valve and drains · Permit 20 108434 - Deck or porch · completed Jan 7, 2020
Proposal to enclose porch in front yard and alter all floors. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 136003
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 M6G, 5 of 536 home tap-water samples (0.9%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M6G is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 17 samples here (3.2%) 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, 2.5 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
2 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): both approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1951 Ossington Ave · 170 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 Dec 13, 2023.
To permit an office use on the ground level of the existing two-storey semi-detached mixed-use building.File A0448/22TEY · submitted Apr 7, 2022 - 2178 Yarmouth Rd · 199 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 Nov 4, 2026.
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition (which will be cantilevered beyond the existing rear one-storey addition) with a juliet balcony.File A0626/26TEY · submitted Aug 25, 2026
16 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.
No new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days.
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 52 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 23 assaults, 16 car thefts, 8 break-ins, 4 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Dovercourt Village 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 | Dovercourt Village, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 23 | 975 above Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 8 | 236 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 16 | 130 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 4 | 69 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 23 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 Ossington Station (Line 2), about a 10-minute walk (0.6 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by routes 63 and 26, with about 1,105 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 2.3 km away, with 68 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.
- ÉÉC du Sacré-Coeur-Toronto · elementary · 66 mCS catholique MonAvenir · Catholic · grades JK-6 · 135 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 80% met the standard in reading and 40% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Essex Junior and Senior Public School · elementary · 275 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 305 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 80% met the standard in reading and 28% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Bruno/St. Raymond Catholic School · elementary · 654 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 145 students
- Central Toronto Academy · secondary · 1.1 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 975 students. 91% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Harbord Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.1 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 980 students. 93% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Uchenna Academy.
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, 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
Dovercourt Village had 12,380 residents in 2021. The median household income was $87,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 45% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 42% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% 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 Portuguese (11.2%), Cantonese (3.9%) and Spanish (3.4%). 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 978 Shaw St
Is 978 Shaw 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 978 Shaw St?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (both approved). The closest is at 951 Ossington Ave, 170 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 978 Shaw St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 4 building permits on record, 1 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 978 Shaw St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 978 Shaw St from the subway?
The nearest station is Ossington Station (Line 2), 0.6 km away (about a 10-minute walk). 5 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 978 Shaw St?
The closest are ÉÉC du Sacré-Coeur-Toronto, Essex Junior and Senior Public School and Central Toronto Academy. 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 978 Shaw St?
Police recorded 52 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 23 assaults, 16 car thefts, 8 break-ins, 4 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Dovercourt Village 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 978 Shaw St?
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.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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