You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter With five bedrooms spread across two upper levels 2 Dewson St lends itself to transformation — either into a grand single-family residence or a collection of rental units The home sits within walking distance from more than a dozen schools with the closest TTC station just about 15 minutes on foot An expert estimates that the home will need at least $500,000 worth of renovations The home has five bedrooms spread out in its second and third floors A walkout to a rear terrace on the third floor offers a view of the CN Tower The main floor features a cozy front living space with a fireplace semi-detached home on Dewson Street is 'a lot of home,' according to the listing agent semi-detached home on Dewson Street is “a lot of home,” according to the listing agent X-factor: In Toronto’s Little Italy, a rare three-storey semi-detached home at 2 Dewson Street is drawing eyes — not for its polish Nestled in one of the city’s most beloved neighbourhoods the home provides access to city skyline views second-floor solarium and five bedrooms spread across two upper levels the layout lends itself to transformation — either into a grand single-family residence or a collection of rental units it’s an estate sale in need of serious renovations “It’s an all-original house,” said Jarrod Armstrong whether someone’s willing to do that in this market.” He estimated that it needs $500,000 worth of renovations “at the very minimum” — likely more for higher-quality work Among the renovations necessary are underpinning of the home opening up its walls and adding more bathrooms — the property only has a single two-piece bathroom Armstrong thinks it could make a “lovely home” for the right person it’s a lot of home and potentially good bones to work with,” he said Armstrong said homes like this don’t typically go for under a million in Little Italy “A three-storey semi in that neighbourhood they don’t sell for under a million dollars.” The steep price drop over the past year — from $1.45-million in June to its current listing — suggests a cooling market But Armstrong said the pricing is less about market value and more about strategy “It’s simply a sales tactic,” he explained “They have listed low ahead of an offer presentation event Armstrong cautioned that if the sellers don’t hit a value “acceptable to all parties involved,” the home will likely be re-listed for a higher price though likely lower than its original listing price Armstrong thinks it’s unlikely that offer presentations will be successful The home’s small lot — just 21 by 78 feet — may deter buyers looking to invest heavily in renovations Fully renovated homes in the area are listed anywhere between $1.3 million to $1.7 million Armstrong estimates that renovating the Dewson Street home could catapult it to “a different stratosphere of value.”  “It’s a very professional couple who love the neighbourhood and are willing to take on a big project like this,” Armstrong said “Someone willing to carve out a dream home and make it their own and make all the right decisions from day one.” He notes they’d be buying into one of the city’s most desirable communities vibrant communities within the city of Toronto,” Armstrong said “It’s as good as it gets for desirability.” The home sits within walking distance of more than a dozen schools with the closest TTC station about 15 minutes on foot In addition to Little Italy’s businesses Kensington Market and Chinatown are also close by While the home might not be ready for move-in — or even casual viewing — it’s a rare chance to shape a future in a treasured part of the city “It’s just an incredible opportunity,” Armstrong said “if someone’s willing to do the work.” Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account as she realized the stairs and layouts of townhomes didn’t fit her needs City officials say it will be one of Ontario’s largest co-ops and one of the first new co-op developments of its size in a long time This tiny street housed 9 bungalows built around the Second World War Today only 3 remain — and one just went up for sale Almost 2,000 condo units across eight projects have been cancelled in Toronto since the start of 2024 A young man is facing several arson charges after multiple fires broke out in the city’s Little Italy area Friday and the information within may be out of date The fires were lit in area bounded by Lennox and Harbord streets A suspect was arrested in the area with the assistance of members of the public has been charged with six counts each of arson with disregard of human life and arson causing property damage Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact 14 Division police at 416-808-1400. Anonymous tips can be provided through Crime Stoppers at www.222tips.com or 416-222-8477 By The inspectors from the famed and acclaimed Michelin Guide have once again bestowed one of the world’s top culinary honours on some southern Ontario restaurants affiliated with the well-known tire company) announced the 2024 restaurant selection for the Michelin Guide Toronto & Region marking an expansion outside of Toronto proper and into other parts of the GTHA.  The guide expanded its reach to Canada for the first time in 2022 giving several top Toronto restaurants–think fine-dining mainstays such as Alo and Sushi Masaki Saito (the only Canadian restaurant with two stars for exceptional cooking)—recognition for their elevated dishes.  Toronto restaurant DaNico joined Hexagon (Oakville) Pearl Morissette (Lincoln resto that’s also a green star recipient for its sustainable ingredients) and The Pine (Creemore) as one of four new additions to the prestigious list.  Alobar Yorkville and Yukashi have lost their stars while Nordic restaurant Frilu closed in July Toronto and the surrounding region now have 15 one-Michelin-starred restaurants two green-starred-eateries and a two-star restaurant (the aforementioned Sushi Masaki Saito).  “As we toast to year three of the Michelin Guide in Toronto we are excited to see the selection expand beyond the city center with new and emerging talent being spotlighted,” said Gwendal Poullennec the international director of the Michelin Guides “We are very pleased to welcome four new eateries into the family of Michelin-starred restaurants and hope this serves as encouragement for the restaurant community to continue raising the bar The chef and culinary teams’ passion is evident with a strong focus on indigenous ingredients and sustainable gastronomy.”   located in a historic bank building in Toronto’s Palmerston-Little Italy neighbourhood is helmed by Michelin-star Chef Daniele Corona who created the restaurant in partnership with Liberty Entertainment Group and Don Alfonso (another Michelin-starred resto).  operators say DaNico offers “modern Italian culinary traditions accompanied by exceptional service and uniquely bespoke design.”  The guide says the resto’s sophisticated aesthetic is complimented by “irreverent artwork” that keeps the atmosphere a little more light-hearted the guide praises the chef for infusing classic Italian fare with international touches such as wild Pacific crab served over “noodle-like vegetables” and garnished with trout roe and a table-side drizzling of Sicilian green olive coulis.  While Michelin-starred outposts tend to be more luxurious the guide also offers nods to more affordable restaurants that do one (or more) dish really Restaurants that earned Bib Gourmands (a category that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices) went out to Berkeley North (Hamilton) Guru Lakshmi (Mississauga) and Rasa (Toronto).  The guide announced four special awards for 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Head over to the City Photos & Videos section of the Forum, or submit your images to our Instagram or UrbanToronto Flickr Pool for your chance to be featured on our Front Page!  When Eric Beynon and Leah Andrew bought the penthouse nearly a decade ago they weren't expecting to raise three children there This article was published more than 7 years ago Eric Beynon and Leah Andrew were looking to buy their first home They were armed with a spreadsheet of features they wanted and two clear goals: stay in their neighbourhood – Toronto's Little Italy – and find a place where they could start a family Fast-forward nearly a decade and they're sitting in their two-storey three-bedroom condo at College and Palmerston – managing to have accomplish their goals even without a house "We thought for sure we'd have one child here but we definitely didn't plan on having three," Ms The search to get to that point was a long one adding that the couple saw over 100 houses during their year-and-a-half search "I can remember bidding on houses where we were one of 11," Ms but we really wanted a house 'cause we thought we're going to start a family so we need a house." There weren't many condo buildings in the area – only 301 Markham St Andrew had to wrap their heads around the idea of family life in a condo we had already seen a fairly well renovated house and a fixer-upper," said Mr adding that it was that moment when they realized they had seen all of their options The condominium the couple ultimately opted for was originally constructed between 2005 and 2007 by developers Graywood and Beaverhall Homes with the penthouses on the top floor featuring terraces Situated at the corner of Palmerston Avenue and College Street it is right in the midst of Little Italy's restaurants and shops Penthouse 16 is a south and east-facing corner unit on the top level with two floors – one for living and three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second level – and it has a wrap-around 615 square foot terrace "It really impressed us because it was essentially a house "It was this interesting mental process that we went through in terms of switching our mindsets and saying; 'Hey maybe we don't actually need a house.'" In terms of crossing off the features on their house-hunting checklist they had listed "outdoor space" on their wish list thinking that their future home would need a backyard it just doesn't necessarily have grass," Ms their home is the largest of the units in the building and is similar in size to a lot of the semi-detached houses they had been looking at there were features that this condo had that the "regular" houses they were looking at didn't "I remember when we first came in [to the unit] The bought the unit in 2007 from someone who hadn't actually lived in the space The emptiness was a big bonus for the couple "That really helped us envision what it might be like," she said "This place was in good shape and it was a blank canvas." The couple did their first renovation in 2010 deciding to make some 'select changes' that made a huge difference to how they lived in the place "Everything we did was to try and maximize use of our livable space," Ms "It was also to take out the most traditional elements and make them modern," Mr The big changes included taking out the small island that was in the kitchen and replacing it with a bigger one with more storage (including wine fridge) and an overhang counter so it doubles as an eating space They also worked with Jill Greaves Design to modernized the look of the staircase This involved replacing the wood handrail with white powder-coated pipes and transforming the landing space upstairs they added a storage unit that acts as their linen closet and a sculptural element they call a 'bamboo screen' that is made out of the same pipes as the handrail "It's really trying to do something unique and architectural," Mr they tackled renovation number two and three changing the lower level's hardwood floors from a thinner to a wider plank and switching up the baseboards Beynon still get reactions of disbelief when they tell people they are raising three little kids in a condo But they know that this choice has been right for their family In addition to giving their kids an urban upbringing living in condo has also given them a different perspective about materialism when it comes to buying new stuff They still buy their kids toys but they've been creative in their storage solutions so that the new items don't cause clutter they've seen more and more young families join them They say that there are four or five other families that have kids on their floor alone which has given them a real sense of community and turned the hallway into their version of a neighbourhood street They credit their ability to make their family work in the space in part to the terrace which is their favourite feature of the home "The terrace is so big that it's like another room for the kids," Mr They also note that adults enjoy the space too having hosted many dinner parties – seating up to 10 people – out there The 10-foot deep terrace was a big factor when it came to valuing the condo in Toronto's market "There's aren't many condos like this," Mr adding that it's not just the terrace that is rare when it comes to this penthouse it's also its square footage and location Aykler remembers that eight years ago there weren't very many three-bedroom condos in Toronto you're seeing more two-bedrooms and three-bedrooms getting developed cause the market has shifted away from one-bedroom units," he said Aykler expanded the area where he looked at comparable units to include Queen West and the Annex the price came down to determining price per square foot which was more challenging than most condos because "we had to determine how to value the outside space." Andrew realized that they were starting to outgrow their beloved home It's a change they are meeting with excitement and heartache "I know the kids are sad about leaving," Ms "They ask us questions about what it means to leave this place." They know they are also going to miss the terrace and the neighbourhood "There are amazing surprises as you go," Mr when talking about the joy their kids get out of playing in their summer sandbox on the terrace \nSituated at the corner of Palmerston Avenue and College Street the condo is right in the midst of Little Italy’s restaurants and shops.\n \nThe unit has two floors and a wrap-around terrace.\n \nThe penthouse has three bedrooms on the second floor.\n \nThe big island doubles as an eating space and storage space.\n \nThe 615-square-foot terrace provides extra living space.\n Madeleine White has been a producer for The Globe’s daily news podcast, The Decibel Madeleine was the Senior Audience Editor for The Globe’s Western Canada coverage She has also been the Assistant National News Editor helping coordinate coverage on major national events like the Manitoba manhunt She started her career at The Globe as a writer for the Life section before becoming a producer and host for The Globe’s video team where she produced several mini-docs including a piece about Indigenous education in Thunder Bay TorontoNewsEvery Toronto neighbourhood, ranked from most expensive to cheapest average monthly rentBy Abby O'BrienPublished: June 04, 2021 at 3:05PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved This month, we head a little farther north to find our featured Little Italy. Nestled in between the hip Trinity Bellwoods and cozy Palmerston neighborhoods, Toronto, Canada’s Little Italy is a pocket of culture in the heart of the city. From walking the bustling sidewalks to sipping espressos la fresca, this area has it all. Italians arrived in Toronto in large numbers during the early 20th century settling in an area centered around College St. and finding work on the railways and in road construction, some even opening their own businesses on and around College St. In fact, the first multicultural radio station in Canada, CHIN, launched in 1966 by Johnny Lombardi and aired from the second floor of his supermarket. Today, CHIN is run by his son and broadcasts in 30 languages. Although the area, today, is demographically more of a mix, the atmosphere is still very much Italian. Toronto’s Little Italy is definitely a must-visit destination. Discover all our subscription plans and become a member. Several lanes in Little Italy will soon be named after prominent residents. The Palmerston Area Residents’ Association has been spearheading the initiative with names for eight lanes already approved by the Toronto East York Community Council. They plan on submitting three more lane names for consideration in the near future for Lucie Tuch, Sam Richardson and Eliza Balmer. Toronto and East York Community Council approved the lane names at Thursday’s meeting. The lanes are all within the blocks bounded by Harbord Street, Markham Street, College Street and Grace Street. Alan Borovoy grew up on Grace Street in his grandparent’s house before becoming a lawyer and human rights activist. He was best known as the long-time general counsel for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association and was actively engaged in the “civic life of Toronto.” His cousin Stuart Baltman approved the use of his name after Borovoy passed away on May 11, 2015. Alan Borovoy lane will be the lane that connects Grace Street to Jersey Avenue that runs parallel to Clinton Street. Thousand of children were educated in the arts thanks to a endowment set up by Beatrice Minden at the Clinton Street School. Beatrice passed away on Aug. 30, 2009 at the age of 99. The new Beatrice Minden Lane will be an L-shaped lane just off of Clinton Street and Harbord Street. Joe Bertucci was described as a “neighbourhood character” and long-time resident of Little Italy who sat on his porch and always provided a helping hand for his neighbors. His wife and three daughters have given permission to use Joe’s name. Joe Bertucci lane will run parallel to Clinton Street between Harbord Street and the newly named Huggins Family Lane. The Huggins Family lived at 205 Clinton Street for over 50 years and were among the first and only black families in the neighbourhood for many years. John Huggins and his wife Wyvonie immigrated to Toronto and bought their first home on Clinton Street in the early-to-mid 1960s. John worked as a porter for the Canadian National Railway while Wyvonie stayed home to raise their four children who all attended Clinton Street Public School and then King Edward School near Bathurst and College Streets. The Huggins children grew up to “make their mark on the community as adults” in their various occupations as film makers, lawyers and social activists. Huggins Family Lane will connect Manning Avenue and Clinton Street. One of North America’s best-known TV journalists, Morley Safer grew up on Manning Avenue, attended Clinton Street Public School and Harbord Collegiate before travelling the world as a foreign correspondent for CBS. Safer lived with his two siblings and parents who had immigrated to Toronto from central and eastern Europe. In 2013, he appeared in a reminiscence about the 125th anniversary of the Clinton School and called the school “an ethnic patchwork quilt of children of working class immigrants — Jewish, Ukrainian, Scots, Irish, English and Italian.” He passed away on May 29, 2016 and the laneway between Manning Avenue and Clinton Street will be named Marley Safer Lane. While an official name has yet to be submitted, one of the lanes will be named in honour of the Jewish Folk Choir which began in 1925. It became on the most popular choirs in Toronto in the 1940s and 50s under conductor Emil Gartner who along with his wife, Feygl Freeman, the accompanist for the choir, lived on Palmerston Avenue. Their home became a hub for choir activities which continued after Gartner passed away in 1960. Their daughter Esther eventually became the principal cellist for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Five families, the Vellone’s, the Decaria’s. the Rizzuto’s, the Dadetta’s and the Soldano’s, all emigrated from Southern Italy to the Palmerston community in the early 1960s. They ended up living next to each other in the laneway that will be named after them. Together, they created a garden that they used to can peppers and tomatoes and continued the tradition for 45 years. Via dei Giardini translates to “Way of the gardens” and the lane between Euclid Avenue and Palmerston Boulevard will now be known as Via Dei Giardini Lane. Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster both attended Harbord Collegiate Institute before finding fame as a Canadian comedy duo who appeared more 65 times on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Wayne passed away in 1990 while Shuster died in 2002. Wayne grew up on 351 Palmerston Blvd., which backs on to the laneway that will now be known as the Wayne and Shuster Lane. A Canadian man arrested on vacation has been proven innocent. Melissa Nakhavoly with why he is still being held in the Dominican Republic. Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days. Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast. Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel. The family of Soleiman Faqiri, a mentally ill man who was killed in an Ontario prison, is calling out the provincial government over the lack of correctional reform Now New and Improved! Watch CityNews, listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts, traffic, weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices. Freehold homes in Greater Toronto, Greater Vancouver, and the Fraser Valley broadly saw their values slip in the first half of the year, with only six neighbourhoods across those markets reporting year-over-year gains. According to new data from RE/MAX, Palmerston-Little Italy, Trinity-Bellwoods, Dufferin Grove (up 16%), Cabbagetown, Church-Yonge Corridor, South St. James Town (up 11.7%), Rosedale, Moore Park (up 4%), and Banbury-Don Mills, Parkwoods-Donalda (up 3.7%) were amongst the select neighbourhoods to “buck” the downward price trend in Toronto, while values in Vancouver’s Gulf Islands and West Vancouver-Howe Sound climbed 13% and 1.9%, respectively. “Tight market conditions contributed to the uptick, as well as a greater number of sales at the top end of the market,” says RE/MAX. Meanwhile, close to 93% of detached home values ‘fell short’ of last year’s levels in the first six months of 2023 — and this was despite a “rally in home-buying activity” in the second quarter, says the real estate company. “Anxious homebuyers were quick to identify the bottom of the market and jumped in with both feet in the second quarter of the year,” says Christopher Alexander, President of RE/MAX Canada. He adds, however, “the impetus was short-lived.” As rate realities set in, home-buying activity dropped off in 95% of markets in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2022, with the only outliers being Bayview Village, Don Valley Village, Henry Farm (up 21.4%), Bathurst Manor, Clanton Park (up 1.4%), and Alderwood, Long Branch, New Toronto (up 9.3%) in the Toronto Area, as well as Langley in the Fraser Valley (up 7.9%) “With inflation coming in hotter than expected in July, the Bank of Canada is forecasted to raise rates yet again in September,” says Elton Ash, Executive Vice President for RE/MAX Canada. “If that holds true, home-buying activity will likely remain subdued for the foreseeable future.” Ash also notes that “eerily similar circumstances existed in 1994,” when the Bank of Canada raised rates from 7.25% to 10.5% in the course of about a year. “The impact on GTA’s housing market was immediate, with sales softening and average price declining from close to $209,000 to $198,000 in 1996. The same factors are at play today, with the market’s only saving grace the lack of inventory currently listed for sale.” Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page in Toronto’s Little Italy neighbourhood was built in 1888 as a Baptist church; the converted property is protected under the Ontario Heritage Act The resulting 6,735-square-foot townhouse features three levels with direct elevator access from the large two-car garage (with a car elevator) right up to the spectacular 1,500-sq.-ft The home’s outdoor space is tough to beat: in addition to the incredible rooftop oasis with a view of the CN Tower is the main-floor stone courtyard enclosed by red-brick walls Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience [np_storybar title=”House of the day” link=”http://news.nationalpost.com/tag/if-you-win-the-lottery”]Homes we’d love to have — whether we can afford them or not A gallery staircase connects to an open-concept second level with 13-foot ceilings and the master suite where you’ll find a dressing room with custom walnut built-in shelves and drawers a flush-mount wardrobe and a six-piece Italian-marble ensuite The property was developed and converted into a townhouse by Joe Brennan with interiors by New York-based Raft Architects The present interior was created by Studio Pyramid “This property is a rare architectural gem well-suited to a super busy buyer who wants to lock the door and travel,” says Paul Maranger of Sotheby’s “Little Italy is a vibrant neighbourhood and this exceptional space is a reflection of its surroundings three of the best restaurants in town are literally 50 metres away.” transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Police reported 18 new residential break and enters in Old Toronto between April 19 and April 25 That’s two more than were reported during the previous week (you can find the latest reports for the city’s other neighbourhoods here) Toronto’s overall weekly incidents fell by seven to 36 bringing the city’s preliminary total for 2022 to 757 — down ten per cent compared to the same period last year One new residential break and enter was reported for Church-Yonge Corridor It took place at an apartment near Dundonald Street and Yonge Street on Monday There have been 21 residential break and enters reported in Church-Yonge Corridor in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Corso Italia-Davenport It took place at an apartment near Rosemount Avenue and Via Italia on Saturday There have been two residential break and enters reported in Corso Italia-Davenport in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Dufferin Grove It took place at an apartment near Lansdowne Avenue and Lumbervale Avenue on Wednesday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Dufferin Grove in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for East End-Danforth It occurred at an apartment near Devon Road and Gerrard Street East on Sunday There have been seven residential break and enters reported in East End-Danforth in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for High Park North It took place at an apartment near Glenlake Avenue and High Park Avenue on Wednesday There have been eight residential break and enters reported in High Park North in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Junction Area It occurred at a house near Britannia Avenue and St There have been four residential break and enters reported in Junction Area in 2022 Two new residential break and enters were reported for Kensington-Chinatown The first took place at an apartment near Ellen Avenue and Oxford Street on Wednesday The second took place at a house near Huron Street and Sullivan Street on Sunday There have been 15 residential break and enters reported in Kensington-Chinatown in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Lawrence Park South It took place at a house near Coldstream Avenue and Mona Drive on Friday There have been five residential break and enters reported in Lawrence Park South in 2022 Two new residential break and enters were reported for Niagara The first occurred at a house near Queen Street West and White Squirrel Way on Saturday The second occurred at an apartment in the Ordnance Street and Strachan Avenue area on Monday There have been 14 residential break and enters reported in Niagara in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for North St It occurred at an apartment near Howard Street and Rose Avenue on Friday This was the first residential break and enter reported in North St One new residential break and enter was reported for Palmerston-Little Italy It occurred at a house in the Markham Street and Ulster Street area on Tuesday There have been seven residential break and enters reported in Palmerston-Little Italy in 2022 Two new residential break and enters were reported for The Annex The first occurred at an apartment in the Davenport Road and Mcmurrich Street area on Wednesday The second took place at an apartment near Lowther Avenue and Walmer Road on Monday There have been 15 residential break and enters reported in The Annex in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Trinity-Bellwoods It took place at an apartment near College Street and Roxton Road on Tuesday There have been eight residential break and enters reported in Trinity-Bellwoods in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Waterfront Communities It took place at an apartment near The Esplanade and Yonge Street on Tuesday There have been 26 residential break and enters reported in Waterfront Communities in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Wychwood It occurred at an apartment in the Ellsworth Avenue and Vaughan Road area on Tuesday There have been two residential break and enters reported in Wychwood in 2022 Find the latest reports of residential break and enters for Toronto’s other neighbourhoods This story was automatically generated using open data collected and maintained by Toronto Police Service. The incidents were reported by police in the past week and reportedly occurred in the past two weeks, but recent crime data is preliminary and subject to change upon further investigation The locations have been offset to the nearest intersection and no personal information has been included for privacy reasons Mirvish Village has seen notable figures dining and schmoozing, while the neighbouring Palmerston Boulevard to the west housed some of the city’s wealthiest people, including former Toronto mayors and the Weston family While Markham Street south of Lennox may not have had as many notable names living on or visiting it one address did house a budding athlete who in 1928 travelled to Amsterdam with five other women for the historic opportunity to represent Canada at the Olympics Fanny “Bobbie” Rosenfeld was the second of five children The family came to Canada and settled in Barrie a year after her birth settling on the northwest corner Markham Street and Herrick Street Rosenfeld attended Harbord Collegiate Institute in 1923 and got the nickname Bobbie for her bobbed hair Rosenfeld’s athletic talent was noticed at a young age lacrosse or tennis because she had a record of carrying herself and the teams she played on to title wins and championships across Canada Her entry to track and field was unconventional Rosenfeld attended a picnic tournament with her softball team who encouraged her to compete in the 100-yard race which was also being run by Canada’s top sprinter Rosa Grosse shocked spectators as she beat the country’s top sprinter and claimed a Canadian record in the sport This win earned her invite to train with Grosse and other female runners and eventually to head across the Atlantic Ocean to the Netherlands to be part of an Olympic first women’s track and gymnastics was introduced and Ethel Smith went to Europe to represent Canada in numerous track events including the 4x100m relay The six women became known as the Matchless Six Canadian women’s track team departure with Fanny “Bobbie” Rosenfeld third from the right Rosenfeld attended the games and participated in the 100m a scheduling issue arose when she qualified for the 100m final held at the same time She chose to run the 100m race where she earned a silver medal The race was so close between her and American runner Betty Robinson it sparked debate among spectators Fanny "Bobbie" Rosenfeld (first on the left) at the 100m race finish line at the 1928 Olympic Games Rosenfeld was the starting runner in the 4x100m relay race with Ethel Smith The four women had never competed as team before the Olympics but went on to shatter a world record with a time of 48.4 seconds as they took took home the gold medal She also entered the 800m at the last minute to support her teammate Jean Thompson Many describe her actions in the race as an example of good sportsmanship as Rosenfeld could have easily won bronze but chose to run beside Thompson who had fallen letting her finish fourth while she placed fifth When the women returned home a parade was held with over 200,000 people in attendance Rosenfeld’s post-Olympic career was plagued with medical issues as she was diagnosed with arthritis a year later leaving her bed ridden for eight months and on crutches for a year but her condition ended her sporting career in 1933 Rosenfeld kept working in the sports field through coaching and writing spending three decades with The Globe and Mail where she wrote a column called Sports Reel and ran the promotions department Rosenfeld promoted women’s sports and fought sexism as some critics claimed athletic activity made women unfeminine When the Rosenfeld family moved to Toronto in 1922 they settled at 496 Markham Street next to Palmerston Boulevard While Fanny “Bobbie” Rosenfeld eventually moved her family lived at the property until 1951 before it was converted into apartments The streetscape is relatively the same from that time some of the homes are showing their age and the house directly across from the former Rosenfeld residence was recently built The Rosenfeld family predated Mirvish Village and it wasn’t until after they moved that Ed Mirvish began buying the properties on the 200m stretch of Markham Street they would have been around for the opening of Honest Ed’s It is a three-floor Edwardian structure with discoloured bricks and a number of bay windows on the front and side some donning stained glass and others covered with vines The tree on the front lawn drapes over the home covering most of the second and third-floor façade but leaves a clear view of the large deep covered veranda with columns and a low bannister said there is hardly anything original from the Rosenfeld era and jokingly noted when they moved in they found bathrooms in places you wouldn’t expect While there isn’t much left of Rosenfeld’s time at the home her legacy is still remembered across the country Sie of the Rosenfeld home from Herrick Street Rosenfeld died in 1969 and was buried at Lambton Mills Cemetery in Etobicoke where her gravestone features the Olympic rings Her name is a mainstay in Canadian sports with the Canadian Press’ Bobbie Rosenfeld Award given annually to the top Canadian athlete of the year and Eugenie Bouchard have all been recipients courtesy Toronto Archives Globe and Mail fonds Rosenfeld was named Canada’s Female Athlete of the First-Half of the 20th Century was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and has a park named after her in Toronto nestled within the Rogers Centre She was also shortlisted for the Canadian $10 bill which now features historic Canadian civil rights activist Viola Desmond The couple living at 496 Markham Street were smiling when I chatted with them about Rosenfeld’s home They knew she lived at the property as they’ve been visited by sports enthusiasts and historians over the years They also want to honour her legacy and told me their goal is to have a plaque erected on their front lawn so pedestrians can learn about Rosenfeld’s extraordinary life and career Hopefully that happens before the 100th anniversary of her landmark silver medal in Amsterdam Detached values climb in more than 80 per cent of Fraser Valley communities; two-thirds of communities in Greater Vancouver; and 40 per cent of markets in the GTA's 905 area code 2024 /CNW/ -- With first-time buyers locked out of the country's most expensive housing markets have been fuelling detached home-buying activity in the first six months of 2024 in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Greater Vancouver Area (GVA) and Fraser Valley according to a report released today by RE/MAX Canada The RE/MAX Hot Pocket Communities Report surveyed 83 markets in the GTA and found that close to 40 per cent of markets (33/83) reported an increase in detached housing values in the first half of the year while 30 per cent reported an upswing in the number of sales (25/83) The Greater Toronto Area's 416 area code led the other regions in rebounding sales momentum with just over 34 per cent of neighbourhoods stable or experiencing growth in detached home-buying activity—ahead of the 905 Limited inventory levels in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are supporting price appreciation in the detached home category with Fraser Valley leading with 83.3 per cent (5/6) of local areas noting an upswing in average price followed by Greater Vancouver with 70.6 per cent of neighbourhoods marking an increase in median values Top 5 Detached Housing Markets in Sales Gains "While affordability remains the top obstacle for first-time homebuyers more experienced buyers and investors are taking advantage of softer housing values making their moves ahead of the Bank of Canada's (BoC) end to quantitative tightening," says RE/MAX President Christopher Alexander with an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 buyers currently lying in wait in the GTA and another 5,000 buyers in the Greater Vancouver area ready to pull the trigger  The first interest rate cut in June did little to incentivize buyers but early indications show the second may have struck a nerve." the 10-year average for sales in the Greater Toronto area is just over 92,000 annually Given last year's drop to 66,000 sales and just over 75,000 homes sold in 2022 the region's real estate market has seen a shortfall of 43,000 sales over the past two years alone The same argument can be made for the Greater Vancouver Area where sales have typically averaged over 33,000 annually over the past decade Over 26,000 homes sold last year while close to 29,000 homes sold in 2022 which is about 11,000 transactions short of traditional levels immigration and population growth have continued," says Alexander "The right conditions will undoubtably unleash demand certain neighbourhoods have proven stronger than others." pockets that posted notable percentage gains in home-buying activity include Dufferin Grove Waterfront Communities (C01); Oakwood Village Forest Hill South (C03); Rosedale-Moore Park (C09); Leaside "Vibrant downtown/midtown communities remain a perennial favourite with purchasers in Toronto with buyers vying for detached properties in coveted blue-chip neighbourhoods such as Rosedale-Moore Park as well as gentrified areas including Trinity-Bellwoods and Corso Italia-Davenport," says Alexander "The ongoing evolution of these neighbourhoods continues to prop up demand as buyers at all price points are drawn to their attractive walkability scores Bowen Island led with a 36.8 per cent upswing in sales followed by West Vancouver/Howe Sound at 8.7 per cent; Sunshine Coast at 6.7 per cent; Port Coquitlam at three per cent; and Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows at 2.7 per cent North Delta was the only market in the Fraser Valley to report an increase in sales rising 6.4 per cent over year-ago levels for the same period "Recreational communities are represented in the top markets in the GVA with many buyers seeking to combine the joy of nature with access to the city Areas such as the Sunshine Coast and Squamish in particular are experiencing a strong uptick in recent years that is also lifestyle driven," explains Alexander adding that Bowen Island has increased in popularity Fraser Valley and the Greater Vancouver Area stood out in terms of the number of communities reporting an increase in detached median values the first half of the year led by Squamish (14.2 per cent to $1,570,000) and Port Coquitlam (8.6 per cent to $1,465,000) Other pockets reporting rising median prices included North Vancouver (8.3 per cent to $2,275,000) Vancouver East (4.6 per cent $1,974,950); and Whistler-Pemberton (3.4 per cent to $2,350,000) Top 5 Detached Housing Markets in Price Gains 40 per cent of communities in the 905 reported an upswing in average price with the highest gains reported in Scugog in Durham Region (9.3 per cent to $1,090,069) and Stouffville in York Region (six per cent to $1,641,821) was also reported in detached house values in York Region—Aurora (2.6 per cent to $1,707,177) Richmond Hill (0.8 per cent to $2,009,410); Durham Region—Brock (0.2 per cent to $766,933) Uxbridge (4.6 per cent $1,433,054); and Halton Region—Burlington (2.2 per cent to $1,480,854) almost 29 per cent (10/35) of markets registered upward momentum in detached housing values Toronto's West End led in terms of rising housing values with five of 10 neighbourhoods experiencing an upswing in average price The highest increase was noted in the Kingsway South and Eringate-Centennial-West Deane (W08) where detached values rose 9.1 per cent to $1,824,330 and Emerson Junction (W02) at 7.8 per cent to $1,751,504 Woodbine Corridor and East-End Danforth (E02) rounded out the top three markets in the 416 Many purchasers in today's market are first-time trade-up buyers or link dwellings to detached housing," says Alexander "This cohort has been fortunate in the sense that the entry-level price range has been relatively sheltered from downward pressure and has made the step up to a single-detached ownership less onerous than in past years first-time trade-up buyers were active in various pockets and price points." The RE/MAX Hot Pocket Communities Report also identified several notable trends in the GTA Affordable housing options remain sought after throughout the GTA The top five housing markets identify communities where home ownership is a possibility for first-time buyers with prices under the $1 million benchmark as three of the fastest-growing regions in the GTA's 905 are home to the top four most affordable neighbourhoods offering detached housing options under $1 million The Sunshine Coast in Greater Vancouver with a median price of $945,857 rounds out the top five.  Top 5 Most Affordable Detached Housing Markets a slow recovery is underway," says Alexander "Sidelined buyers are expected to make their way back into housing markets Improving fundamentals in the months ahead should stimulate greater momentum into the fall and through the beginning of 2025 it's undeniable that some first-time buyers are up against considerable challenges likely to temper momentum at the entry level." There are still some policy levers that could remove barriers to affordable home ownership Recently announced government intervention in terms of longer amortization periods (30 years) for insured resale home purchasers similar to what's been introduced for new construction will enable more buyers to enter the market given high housing values in major markets in Ontario and British Columbia Extending the same option to resale homes over $1 million should be considered in order to alleviate some of the country's current housing crisis to a greater extent all boats rise with the tide – once the first-time buyers segment gains greater traction we should see a ripple effect," says Alexander were up 3.3 per cent compared to July 2023 sales in the first six months of 2024 are down just four per cent compared to this same period one year ago It's a sign that the gap is closing amid growing buyer confidence The only dark cloud on the horizon is the possibility of a U.S recession given stock market volatility that recently culminated in a Black Friday/Black Monday Feds decision to hold interest rates once again so expect buyers to stay tuned to any possible economic headwinds." Median values for detached housing in Vancouver Proper were buoyed by supply shortages at affordable price points in the first half of 2024 according to Elizabeth McQueen of RE/MAX Select Properties While sales fell just short of last year's levels in Vancouver East down 0.6 per cent from the same period in 2023 median price climbed 4.6 per cent to $1,974,950 but values rose 1.6 per cent to $3,557,500 West Vancouver/Howe Sound was the one outlier posting an 8.7-per-cent uptick in home-buying activity The influx of buyers into the lower end of the market can be attributed to an anticipated uptick in housing prices as the Bank of Canada (BoC) winds down its quantitative tightening mandate At luxury price points – most over $5 million – many sellers are pulling their detached listings while they take a summer 'break.' However non-residents at the upper-end are laser-focused on selling their properties before they are faced with the prospect of another vacancy tax in 2025 there has been an upswing in the number of high-end homes currently listed for sale with the average days on market hovering at 70 Little activity is occurring in the upper end of the market with 125 sales occurring over $5 million in Greater Vancouver down just over 17 per cent from year-ago levels with events like the upcoming US election and challenges on the Canadian political front With just half a point shaved off overnight levels to date detached sales are unlikely to rebound much over the summer months the market may not show signs of life until late 2024 or early 2025 Low inventory levels continue to support detached housing values in both the Greater Vancouver Area (GV) and the Fraser Valley with median prices up in almost 71 per cent of markets in the GVA and just over 83 per cent of the market in the Fraser Valley in the first six months of 2024 according to Tim Hill of RE/MAX All Points Realty based in Vancouver Just 29 per cent of markets in Vancouver reported an uptick in detached housing sales North was the only market in the Fraser Valley to experience an increase in sales up 6.4 per cent over levels reported during the same period in 2023 Affordability and lifestyle played a major role in increased home-buying activity with four of the five GVA markets boasting median prices ranging from $945,857 in the Sunshine Coast to $1,465,000 in Port Coquitlam Detached median values in West Vancouver/Howe Sound softened likely reflecting a greater number of sales in the lower end of the market Trade-up activity is occurring as buyers who have built equity in recent years take this opportunity in the market to embark on the next step of home ownership When the federal government's plan to raise capital gains tax was introduced investors who were considering rental properties upscaled their principal residences instead the slow drip downwards remains a formidable challenge to buyers in the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley detached housing markets yet buyers appear reluctant to move off the sidelines until the overnight rate drops by at least one full percentage point are expected to remain soft throughout the remainder of the summer with greater home-buying activity extected this fall Those who have been biding their time may want to take advantage of softer market conditions while inventory remains stable finding a home may prove to be the biggest obstacle Halton Region was one of the top-performing regions in the Greater Toronto Area in the first six months of the year with overall average price for detached housing up just over one per cent to $1,627,858 and sales falling just short of 2023 levels for the same period Milton was the sole market to experience an uptick in detached sales this year Lower housing values combined with a good selection of properties listed for sale have attracted a fair number of buyers to the area Average price climbed nominally in Burlington Demand for detached housing was most evident on the peripheral areas bordering Oakville including Burlington's east end and Peel Region's west end Value-conscious buyers are behind the push for detached housing gravitating towards communities with good infrastructure including GO train access to Downtown Toronto Two-storey homes are most popular with families moving out of Toronto's core while bungalows on generous lot sizes tend to appeal to empty nester and retirees who are downsizing This trend is especially evident in West Oakville where moderate priced bungalows on good size lots are moving fast not quite ready to make the leap but looking to secure ownership now are purchasing with the intent of renting the property out until they are ready to officially make the move While affordability continues to be a monumental challenge for first time buyers in York Region existing homeowners with equity are cautiously entering the market according to Cam Forbes of RE/MAX Realtron Realty Opportunities exist throughout the region at present with the most affordable communities including Newmarket and Stouffville experiencing some upward pressure on values Overall inventory levels for detached housing product have improved in York Region with a good selection of detached properties available for sale down 1.1 per cent in the first six months of 2024 Despite softer housing values and a plethora of "deals" available the first step to home ownership -- the condominium market—is struggling with 8,806 active condominium apartment listings on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in June and 28,163 new units completed in the last four quarters in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA) according to the latest data report by Urbanation Entry-level buyers who are hoping to enter the freehold market typically do not have the downpayment to support the size of the mortgage required and rates are prohibitive Interest rates would need to come down between one and 1.5 per cent to make a meaningful difference in today's market Detached housing sales in the first half are off last year's pace by nearly 10 per cent but some areas have fared comparatively well all of which report activity nearly on par with the first half of 2023 levels With the traditional summer market underway sales activity in York Region is expected to slow further as people go on vacation While there may be a nominal upswing in the demand for detached homes in the fall a change in market fundamentals by spring of 2025 should spark an increase in home-buying activity particularly if overnight rates fall below four per cent.  communities in the central core are smaller and are typically undersupplied in terms of listing inventory – some registering single digits when it comes to detached listings Serious buyers continue to fuel demand in these blue-chip areas sparking multiple offers on homes priced at fair market value with countless stories of purchasers abandoning their search after viewing 30 The nominal decline in the overnight rate of .25 basis points in June did little to re-invigorate the market Despite further interest rate relief announcement in late July many buyers are choosing to take the summer off and return to their home search in September when interest rates are expected to fall further Detached sales in the first six months of 2024 have increased in coveted downtown neighbourhoods such as Trinity-Bellwoods as well as midtown communities including Humewood-Cedarvale Overall detached sales in the first half of the year were down 4.7 per cent in the central core Exceptions include Yonge-Eglinton and Humewood-Cedarvale (C03) in midtown and north Toronto neighbourhoods such as Bayview Village Prices were virtually on par in Bedford Park-Nortown Gentrification has played a role in many of the walkable downtown and midtown neighbourhoods and boutique shops now a substantial draw for today's buyers The Central core is expected to remain stable throughout the remainder of the year This is especially true of markets south of Eglinton Ave with an estimated 20,000-25,000 people currently sitting on the sidelines setting the stage for a more robust 2025 in terms of home-buying activity Detached housing sales in Toronto's east end remained tight in the first six months of the year with local communities characterized by low inventory levels and high sales-to-list price ratios Strong demand has fuelled upward momentum in average price in perennial favourites such as the Beaches Woodbine Corridor and East-End Danforth (E02) Oakridge (E06) and Highland Creek (E10) in the first six months of 2024 while home-buying activity rose in Riverdale With an average of 12.6 listing days on market in June established neighbourhoods near the waterfront remains exceptionally popular with young buyers and those with families sales were down a modest 3.4 per cent in East Toronto neighbourhoods in the first half of the year Despite a two per cent dip in average price in east end markets affordability remains top of mind in the area with many buyers looking for single-detached homes in the sweet spot between $1.5 million and $2 million and proximity to amenities and transportation There has also been a recent influx of investors who have shifted from the condominium space to the East End frontage with the potential for laneway housing offer an excellent return in terms of rental income Pent-up demand is also building at certain price points but accumulating a downpayment and higher carrying costs are proving insurmountable for many first-time buyers Those purchasers able to save a downpayment are now travelling further east in the hopes of realizing home ownership in Durham Region and Clarington offer detached housing under the $1 million price point Trade-up activity is occurring to a certain extent which has contributed to higher values in some areas as more expensive homes are sold Some homeowners are upgrading within their neighbourhoods while others are expanding their search into communities within the central core where values for larger homes on more generous lot sizes have softened With two rate cuts in the rear-view mirror it may take until late fall of 2024 or early 2025 before the market truly awakens But when opportunity finally aligns with affordability the market is expected to gain momentum quickly As one of the leading global real estate franchisors LLC is a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX) with more than 140,000 agents in almost 9,000 offices with a presence in more than 110 countries and territories RE/MAX Canada refers to RE/MAX of Western Canada (1998) LLC and RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX as measured by residential transaction sides.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date on which they are made to update this information to reflect future events or circumstances Do not sell or share my personal information: Anyone with any skin in Toronto's real estate game has been holding out hope that the city's dormant market will pick back up with the arrival of lower interest rates it seems that buyer interest is ramping up for at least some housing types in some areas New stats from RE/MAX outline the parts of the country where sales volumes and/or prices of houses are slowly on the rise and while values are escalating most rapidly in the Vancouver area certain GTA communities are not far behind "With first-time buyers locked out of the country's most expensive housing markets, move-up/down buyers and investors have been fuelling detached home-buying activity in the first six months of 2024 in the Greater Toronto Area," RE/MAX's release from Thursday explains the firm found that a total of 30 per cent "reported an upswing in the number of detached housing sales in the first half of the year while close to 40 per cent of markets reported an increase in values." Around 34 per cent of downtown Toronto proper saw either stable sales or an uptick in sales with detached homes in the city "leading the other regions in rebounding sales momentum." The neighbourhoods where things are heating up the most are Dufferin Grove the Bay Street Corridor and Waterfront Communities where 54.2 per cent more houses changed hands than during the first half of 2023 Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park saw a 36.4 per cent bump in sales numbers Corso Italia-Davenport and Weston-Pellam Park saw activity rise 19.1 per cent from last year the city saw 26,000 fewer home sales than the 10-year average "Vibrant downtown/midtown communities remain a perennial favourite among purchasers in Toronto who are vying for detached properties in coveted blue-chip neighbourhoods.. as well as gentrified areas," RE/MAX's experts write "The ongoing evolution of Toronto's blue-chip neighbourhoods continues to prop up demand as buyers at all price points are drawn to their attractive walkability scores RE/MAX says about 29 per cent of neighbourhoods in downtown T.O have seen detached home costs climb so far this year The largest jumps were seen in Kingsway South and Eringate-Centennial-West Deane (+9.1 per cent to an average of $1,824,330); and Scugog in Durham Region (+9.3 per cent to an average $1,090,069) "Many purchasers in today's market are first-time trade-up buyers townhomes or link dwellings to detached housing," the report says RE/MAX Gold Realty Inc., Brokerage/Strata.ca Even if owning property in Toronto will likely never be in the cards for you keeping an eye on the city's topsy-turvy real estate market is like witnessing a car crash you can't look away from especially with interest rates being what they are right now The landscape keeps changing beyond expectations each month as realtors are anxiously awaiting more good news from economists, many of whom are predicting further mortgage rate hikes and even higher costs for some consumer goods Toronto's market has cooled substantially from the days of bidding wars and homes going for way over asking in just a matter of days prices have fallen as a result of the substantial decrease in activity with would-be buyers waiting on the sidelines until better financial times there are still some pockets in and around the city where home prices are still on the rise up double digit percentages from this time last year RE/MAX has outlined these areas in a new report that looks at how the cost of the average home — detached homes specifically mind you — have changed across the GTA so far in 2023 compared to up to this point in 2022 Toronto's central downtown core including Palmerston-Little Italy Trinity-Bellwoods and Dufferin Grove; prices here have increased 16.1 per cent to reach $2,468,708 by June of this year where prices for standalone homes have hit a whopping $3,111,667 a jump of 11.7 per cent from the same time in 2022; and Rosedale and Moore Park where prices climbed 4.3 per cent year-over-year to $4,337,829 were in Cedarvale and Oakwood Village area The eastern edge of Scarborough likewise saw prices lessen by 13.5 per cent in the north (to an average of $1,164,215) and 13.8 per cent in the south (to $1,296,629) Don Valley Village and Henry Farm area of North York was the place where the most homes changed hands by far with 21.4 per cent more home sales by June this year versus last (142 vs though prices were down 10.8 per cent in the same time period (to $1,954,568) The place with the least activity in Toronto proper during the last three months was the place where prices have spiked the most: Central Toronto where detached home sales were down 36.8 per cent IPRO REALTY LTD. via RE/MAX.ca seven Toronto neighbourhoods stood out as having the highest average monthly rents in the GTA for condominium rentals and apartments in December These neighbourhoods include the Waterfront Communities -- The Island ($2,532) The Bay Street Corridor tops the list of the GTA's most expensive spot to rent a condo or apartment James and South Parkdale had the lowest average monthly rents The report found that the average asking rent for all property types in the GTA in December was $2,150 the reality remains the same no matter the neighbourhood: rents across the city will soon return to their pre-pandemic prices “Rapid resale price growth and anticipated interest rate hikes will likely continue to fuel tenant demand with the expectation that rents will surpass their late-2019 peak levels by the end of 2022,” says Ben Myers President of Bullpen Research and Consulting Average rents had increased for eight consecutive months starting in April before the December dip average rents declined every month between December 2019 and March 2021 -- a byproduct of the pandemic -- with the average rent in the GTA going from a high of $2,461 in November 2019 to a low of $1,975 in March 2021 December’s $2,150 average rent is 13% lower than the November 2019 high of $2,461 Further from the concrete of the Toronto core the average rent for condo rentals in North York was up 14.5% after being down 18.3% a year earlier; Etobicoke was up 17.7% after being down 15.5%; Scarborough was up 14.0% after being down 9.1%; Mississauga was up 16.7% after being down 10.2%; and Brampton was up 5.6% after being down 18.3% While GTA rents are still not back to their pre-pandemic levels, they are set to rise with the return of the physical office and widespread immigration With all signs looking like Toronto is emerging from lockdown for the last time (but who knows these days) the time to score a rental is probably now the number of page views on TorontoRentals.com in December increased year over year for most of the municipalities in the GTA This is likely fuelled by the re-opening of the economy and the working public slowly returning to the office Judging from the sudden rent spike last summer once restrictions lifted rents could return to sky-high heights before masks and social distancing become things of the past TorontoNewsDetached home prices declined in all but 4 Toronto neighbourhoods last quarter: reportBy Jordan FleguelOpens in new windowPublished: August 22, 2023 at 1:49PM EDT For all of the constant chatter about how expensive it is to live in Toronto, there are still some unbelievably cheap apartments to be found out there if you know where to look and how to detect a scam A recent listing on Facebook Marketplace (which at this point is basically the new Craigslist) isn't scammy or nefarious in nature, but still registers as terrifying — or at least sketchy enough to capture some attention in a popular Facebook group The rental ad itself straightforward; the landlord doesn't make impossible promises, ask for cash upfront, or require whoever rents the place to be of a certain gender the conveniently-located bachelor unit in Toronto's Palmerston-Little Italy neighbourhood is cheaper than most of the private pads listed right now which at surface value could raise some eyebrows make perfectly clear why the rent price is so atypically The unit seems to be in an advanced state of disrepair paint cracking and a real hodge-podge of finishings scattered about The listing describes the 400-square-foot place as one bed but it's a stretch to call a lofted area above the kitchen a bedroom despite the fact that there's a free-standing door right in front of some stairs leading up to it The bannister next to the bed looks like it was installed by someone with little experience building houses and should not be relied upon by anyone who hopes to avoid crashing right through it Please also note the presence of a plastic tarp hung above the lofted "bedroom." It's likely not there for decorative purposes Mould seems like it could be an issue for whoever moves in here It could be completely black mould-free and simply look like a lung-punishing place to sleep The unit is said to be on the ground floor of a deep, two-floor corner building that looks like it once had retail stores Most of the windows are covered with fabric or boarded up completely On the plus side, the apartment is significantly cheaper than the current average price of more than $2,000 a month It's also got a transit score of 89/100 and a flawless 100 per cent bike score Facebook Marketplace These incidents were reported by police in the past week and reportedly occurred in the past two weeks There were 13 residential break and enters reported in the district from March 25 to March 31 Toronto Police Service received 31 reports of a break-in at a home between March 25 and March 31 including 13 in the district of Old Toronto In total 358 residential break and enters have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 – down 81.6 per cent compared to the same period in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Parliament Street and Spruce Street on Saturday There have been four residential break and enters reported in Cabbagetown-South St A break-in was reported at a house near Davenport Road and Walmer Road on Thursday There have been nine residential break and enters reported in Casa Loma in 2025 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Church Street and Wellesley Street East on Friday This was the first residential break and enter reported in Church-Yonge Corridor in 2025 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Dora Avenue and St There have been two residential break and enters reported in Dufferin Grove in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Enderby Road and Swanwick Avenue on Friday There have been four residential break and enters reported in East End-Danforth in 2025 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Adelaide Street East and Sherbourne Street on Thursday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Moss Park in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Erskine Avenue and Redpath Avenue on Sunday This was the first residential break and enter reported in Mount Pleasant West in 2025 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Douro Street and King Street West on Tuesday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Niagara in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Harbord Street and Markham Street on Friday There have been two residential break and enters reported in Palmerston-Little Italy in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Pearson Avenue and Sorauren Avenue on Thursday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Roncesvalles in 2025 Two break-ins were reported at these locations: an apartment near Baseball Place and Queen Street East on Friday There have been five residential break and enters reported in South Riverdale in 2025 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Brant Place and King Street West on Wednesday There have been 14 residential break and enters reported in Waterfront Communities-The Island in 2025 Find out where residential break and enters were reported in East York, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough and York This story was automatically generated using open data collected and maintained by Toronto Police Service. The incidents were reported by police in the past week and reportedly occurred in the past two weeks, but recent crime data is preliminary and subject to change upon further police investigation Quiet comeback for detached housing bodes well for GTA market 2018 /CNW/ - Price appreciation in the second quarter of 2018 showed a marked improvement over Q1 figures with the average price of a single-detached home in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) on par or climbing in 75 per cent of Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) districts according to a report released today by RE/MAX INTEGRA Ontario-Atlantic Region The RE/MAX Hot Pocket Report examined sales and average prices of detached homes in 65 TREB districts for the first and second quarters of 2018 The quarterly comparison found that second-quarter sales were up almost across the board (63 out of 65 districts) with average prices on par or rising in three-quarters of GTA markets (49 of 65 districts) "While the stellar performance of the GTA's condominium sector captured headlines throughout much of the year detached housing sales and prices were quietly making a comeback," says Christopher Alexander Executive Vice President and Regional Director "Second-quarter detached housing numbers from both a price and sales perspective suggest that the market has shifted yet again with momentum building as homebuyers flex their muscles." The top-performing markets in terms of price appreciation experienced double-digit growth in Q2 Niagara and the waterfront communities (C01) in the 416 values rose 17 per cent from $1,601,327 in the first quarter to $1,872,407 in the second quarter Homes in the sought-after downtown core are typically sold at a sale-to-list-price ratio of 107 per cent within eight days on market Top five GTA neighbourhoods for average price appreciation of detached homes in 2018 Source: RE/MAX INTEGRA Ontario-Atlantic Region Brock posted a 15-per-cent increase in average price Values in the Beach (E02) experienced a 13-per-cent uptick Princess Rosethorn and Islington City Centre West (W08) rose 10 per cent in the second quarter Georgina – a community on the shores of Lake Simcoe— rounded out the top five Home-buying activity was also on the upswing in the second quarter of the year with 97 per cent of districts reporting an increase in sales volume between Q1 and Q2 2018 The neighbourhoods of Lawrence Park North and South Bedford Park-Nortown and Forest Hill North – comprising the North Toronto neighbourhood of C04 – were clear frontrunners in the second quarter with sales almost tripling first quarter levels up 193 per cent from the first three months of the year Mississauga placed second with a 122-per-cent increase in detached sales in the second quarter followed by Caledon with an upswing of 121 per cent University and Wychwood (C02) ranked fourth with a percentage increase of 118 per cent Top five GTA neighbourhoods for percentage increases in detached home sales Source:  RE/MAX INTEGRA Ontario-Atlantic Region Greater affordability provided a much-needed break for homebuyers in the Greater Toronto Area in 2018 with year-over-year prices falling short of 2017 levels in many areas "Buying opportunities continue to exist as a result in neighbourhoods throughout the 416 and 905 area codes," explains Alexander with detached housing sales and values climbing." While the average price of a single-detached home hovered at $1,350,000 in June five neighbourhoods in the 416 offered up single-detached homes under $860,000 in the second quarter of the year Rexdale-Kipling and Thistletown-Beaumond Heights (W10) at $732,854; Bendale Woburn and Morningside (E09) at $742,670; Malvern and Rouge (E11) at $752,292; Rockcliffe-Smythe Keelesdale-Eglinton West and Weston (W03) at $783,141; and Downsview-Roding Black Creek and Humber Summit (W05) at $859,215 Purchasers expanding search perimeters to suburban GTA communities realized even greater savings with average prices for detached homes found under the $600,000 price point in Essa ($547,970); Oshawa ($556,309); Brock ($573,951); Clarington ($585,562); and Georgina ($590,255) in the second quarter The RE/MAX Hot Pocket Report also found a limited supply of detached inventory in the 416 contributed to a noticeable decline in days on market in hot pocket neighbourhoods in Toronto proper While the overall average was 21 days in June detached homes sold in eight days in Palmerston-Little Italy Niagara and the waterfront communities (C01); nine days in Mount Pleasant (C10); 10 days in Leaside (C11); 11 days in High Park North Junction (W02); and 12 days in Rockcliffe-Smythe Keelesdale-Eglinton West and Weston (W03); Lawrence Park North and South Bedford Park-Nortown and Forest Hill North (C04); the Beach (E02); and O'Connor Parkview Danforth Village and Broadview North (E03) "The GTA's detached housing market has clearly stabilized after a rocky 12-month period," says Alexander "The frenzied home-buying activity of 2016/2017 is behind us The new normal for Toronto and the surrounding communities is a relatively balanced housing market we expect continued upward pressure on detached housing values throughout the remainder of the year." allowing for the eventual redevelopment of that site.  The new three-storey, 2,274 m² building at 491 College is designed by Turner Fleischer Architects incorporating the heritage north facade of the former Latvian House building which was designed by Edwards and Saunders Architects in 1911 Work on the project commenced last summer with the demolition of all but the facade and by the end of the year the facade stood alone Recent photos of the site show that the grade level slab is fully formed and while the structural steel skeleton of the new building is now at its full three-storey height over College Street the building's full impact won't be known for another few months when interior structural work wraps up and construction of the building envelope begins Though the bulk of the original structure was lost to make way for redevelopment the retained heritage facade will maintain some of the grandeur of the past and help to integrate the new structure—and its 784 m² of retail space—into the Little Italy streetscape on College We will return with updates as construction of the new building progresses. In the meantime, you can join in the discussion by visiting the project's dedicated Forum thread or by leaving a comment in the field provided at the bottom of this page Twenty residential break and enters were reported in the city’s Old Toronto district from May 2 to May 8 That’s up from 10 reported during the previous week A total of 50 residential break and enters were reported in the City of Toronto. You can find the latest incident reports for East York, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough and York here There have been 904 residential break and enters in Toronto since Jan 1 — down 0.7 per cent compared to the same period in 2022 One residential break and enter was reported in Bay Street Corridor The incident took place at an apartment near Bay Street and Wellesley Street West on Tuesday There have been 12 residential break and enters reported in Bay Street Corridor in 2023 Three residential break and enters were reported in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills The first incident took place at a house near Braeside Crescent and Braeside Road on Monday There have been 15 residential break and enters reported in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in Cabbagetown-South St The incident occurred at an apartment in the Bleecker Street and Carlton Street area on Thursday There have been 14 residential break and enters reported in Cabbagetown-South St Two residential break and enters were reported in Casa Loma The first incident occurred at a house near Heath Street West and Russell Hill Road on Friday The second incident took place at a house near Ardwold Gate and Spadina Road on Saturday There have been seven residential break and enters reported in Casa Loma in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in Church-Yonge Corridor The incident occurred at an apartment in the Charles Street East and Jarvis Street area on Wednesday There have been 20 residential break and enters reported in Church-Yonge Corridor in 2023 Two residential break and enters were reported in Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction The first incident took place at a house near Bloor Street West and Perth Avenue on Saturday The second incident took place at an apartment around Christie Street and Dupont Street on Monday There have been 11 residential break and enters reported in Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in High Park North The incident took place at an apartment in the Dundas Street West and Edna Avenue area on Friday There have been seven residential break and enters reported in High Park North in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in High Park-Swansea The incident took place at an apartment near High Park Boulevard and Indian Road on Thursday There have been four residential break and enters reported in High Park-Swansea in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in Kensington-Chinatown The incident occurred at a house near Cecil Street and Ross Street on Thursday There have been 15 residential break and enters reported in Kensington-Chinatown in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in Lawrence Park North The incident took place at a house in the Fairlawn Avenue and Greer Road area on Thursday There have been eight residential break and enters reported in Lawrence Park North in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in Little Portugal The incident occurred at an apartment in the Coolmine Road and Dundas Street West area on Friday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Little Portugal in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in North Riverdale The incident occurred at a house in the Carlaw Avenue and Victor Avenue area on Wednesday There have been four residential break and enters reported in North Riverdale in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in Palmerston-Little Italy The incident took place at a house in the Hepbourne Street and Ossington Avenue area on Monday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Palmerston-Little Italy in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in The Beaches The incident occurred at an apartment in the Kenilworth Avenue and Queen Street East area on Thursday There have been six residential break and enters reported in The Beaches in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in University The incident took place at an apartment in the Borden Street and Harbord Street area on Monday There have been six residential break and enters reported in University in 2023 Two residential break and enters were reported in Waterfront Communities The first incident took place at an apartment near Hahn Place and Scadding Avenue on Monday The second incident occurred at an apartment near Bathurst Street and Bruyeres Mews on Saturday There have been 25 residential break and enters reported in Waterfront Communities in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in Yonge-Eglinton The incident occurred at an apartment near Duplex Avenue and Orchard View Boulevard on Tuesday There have been six residential break and enters reported in Yonge-Eglinton in 2023 Find the latest reports of residential break and enters for East York, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough and York This story was automatically generated using open data collected and maintained by Toronto Police Service. The incidents were reported by police in the past week and reportedly occurred in the past two weeks, but recent crime data is preliminary and subject to change upon further police investigation In case you haven't heard reminiscent of a shed more than an actual home that hit the market last month for $999,999 It has now been sold for $800,000 over asking Standing neither tall nor proud between Dundas and College streets just steps from Trinity Bellwoods in one direction and Kensington Market in the other there was no question the listing was priced for its potential rather than its current state That means the purchasing of this place would be only half the battle -- the costs of a tear-down and rebuild linger in the shadows READ: Listed: Tiny Shed-Like House Hits Market in Little Italy for $1 Million Located "steps to vibrant shops, restaurants, bars, parks, schools, entertainment, public transit, and more," the property has been described as having "loads of potential" and being a "great investment." Sure but it's fairly deep and the surrounding homes are tall Who needs to build out when you can build up "[This listing] was priced well below market value. The lot size is 20.16 x 129 Feet. It has parking. It has a detached garage with a lane way. I don't know if it would qualify for a lane way house but [that] may have been one of the reasons the buyer paid $1,808,000," Lisa Nash "It seems like it sold for close to market value." According to the listing, the home was sold in 10 days; that's 31.8% faster than what's generally seen in the City of Toronto. But while some clearly thought the spot was worth jumping on, other industry insiders -- Century 21's Scott Ingram included -- aren't convinced "This sale surprised me back in 2017 when it went for $1,218K and it's surprised me again in 2020 when it sold for the auspicious $1,808K I knew it would go over the $999K asking price of course but that somebody would pay $1.8M for just the land (and a shack that had some lipstick applied so that it could rent out and carry a bit of costs) is certainly surprising given that you could've bought fully formed houses on similar lots for just a bit more," Ingram "I looked at all detached sales in 2020 for Trinity Bellwoods (where this house was actually located) and Palmerston-Little Italy (where it was incorrectly classified in) But not that far below (the lowest ones were on small lots and this was obviously a land play)." "Included in the above was a 2-storey house and a very similar lot size on Ossington for $250K cheaper Or give me the renovated modern one on Crawford with the cool studio in the backyard for $200K cheaper." Ingram continued to say that if whoever bought the property plans to "build a McMansion," the shed-like structure that currently stands on it will be easier to demolish than a house with a basement would be "But get ready for some serious Committee of Adjustment process because the zoning only permits 1,631 sqft above grade on this lot," Ingram said so all I can say is I hope the buyer got some good advice." this is what nearly two million dollars will buy you in downtown Toronto right now.. People always say you should buy the worst house in the best neighbourhood but it's definitely in the best neighbourhood Located in the Palmerston - Little Italy corridor of Toronto this home is perfectly situated for fabulous restaurants and amazing shopping "I think this property is an excellent opportunity to renovate your own smaller footprint among massive multi-million dollar homes," realtor Daniel Freeman told blogTO But it's probably even more of a mess than usual because the home has been listed two times previously, once at a lower asking price of $799,000 The current listing price is $949,000 which seems high given it didn't sell at $799,000 It also seems quite pricey for what you're getting the home right now only has two bedrooms and one bathroom And if you look at the old listings and the photos it's clear the home has been essentially abandoned since 2021 The upstairs has an upper den/library connecting the primary bedroom and second bedroom The owners who bought it in 2021 have made very little progress on renovating The only thing that's visibly been updated in the past two years are the kitchen cupboards will cost at least $500k to get it into a livable state you'd probably just demolish it and start fresh There is potential to build a laneway house this project isn't for the faint of heart or small of budget then you could transform this house into something special so there's definitely space to add on to the house The neighbouring homes are all at least three-storeys Depending on what type of renovations you do this home could easily be worth $1.5 to $2 million which is in line with the neighbourhood comparables The backyard gets plenty of sun so would be good for gardening it's probably not worth the $949,000 asking price Unique VTour Beloved Toronto bar-turned-restaurant, Clinton's has closed permanently — seemingly for good this time — after years of ups and downs This isn't the first time that Clinton's has made waves for a closure, though. Back in 2020, the bar abruptly closed due to what was then referred to by staff as a "careless owner" before reopening months later under new ownership The bar was purchased by the folks behind Echo Karaoke, Clinton's' upstairs neighbour, and began serving Korean takeout during the pandemic though fans of the original spot note that the bar's original charm including their decades dance parties and Choir has been nowhere to be found since the transfer of ownership the legendary Koreatown spot was an institution in the area spending 86 years in its location at the corner of Bloor and Clinton before recently announcing — via a note posted in their door — that they've officially closed A post in a Palmerston-Little Italy Facebook group announces the closure It remains to be see whether Clinton's will come under the care of an owner who wants to restore it to its former glory or if there's something entirely new for the space in store Clinton's was formerly located at 693 Bloor West Kerry and Mandy Shapansky inside their 6,735-square-foot townhome one of four created from the former college Street Baptist Church built in 1889 to hold 900 faithful of the College Street Baptist Church is in the heart of Little Italy at College St A tall window in the family room draws in natural light from the glass ceiling of the three-storey stairway The library’s dark walls exude calm and quiet A 1,500-square-foot rooftop deck includes a fireplace The couple’s daughter found a 1910 postcard of the original church The church’s original 27-foot ceiling and intricate woodwork remains unspoiled is what artist Pat Gangnon called home for 28 years This luxury space for sale in the Toronto neighbourhood retains hints of its heritage past as College Street Baptist Church College Street Baptist Church echoed with the sounds of hymns and prayers the grand interior is graced not by Bible-clutching congregants but cocktail-sipping guests one of which is owned by Kerry and Mandy Shapansky who joined the ranks of rare church-conversion purchasers three years ago Only a handful of such transformations exists in Toronto but as the number of occupied pews dwindles it’s expected more century-old architectural fixtures will be repurposed the renovated rectory where the pastor once resided and they now live As retired executives and empty nesters moving from a big family home in north Toronto they found the condos they looked at to be “kind of soulless,” according to Kerry And they hadn’t even considered Little Italy as their new location “The neighbourhood was a real surprise to us “We feel like we’re living in the real city because everything that’s important to our lifestyle is close by The heritage building itself had instant appeal “The conversion was so tastefully and wonderfully done,” Shapansky says of the design work by developer Joe Brennan who resurrected the derelict building several years ago the property is protected under the Ontario Heritage Act the red brickwork restored and modern conveniences The Shapanskys’ 6,735-square-foot unit at 314 Palmerston Blvd is at the north end of the large building that fronts on College St The couple has had to put it on the market — asking price: $6.25 million — because their philanthropic work frequently keeps them out of the country The townhome is represented by Christian Vermast senior vice-presidents of sales at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Calling it a “rare architectural gem,” Maranger says the property is well-suited to a busy homeowner “with a passion for history It’s a reflection of its surroundings in a vibrant neighbourhood southwest of Bloor and Bathurst Sts that’s “rich with culture and charm,” he notes adding three of the best restaurants in town are just 50 metres away Crediting the “brilliant combination of an architecturally significant exterior with an ultra-modern interior,” Sotheby’s calls the townhouse one of the most rare and exceptional in the city With a 13-foot ceiling and massive windows that are sympathetic to what had been in the original rectory “there’s an authenticity to the space,” Maranger says You know you’re in a historic space even though it’s very contemporary inside.” designed by highly regarded Toronto architects Langley and Burke a defining feature of the Romanesque Revival style popular in the mid- to late-19th century One of the most striking features of its modern incarnation is the commercial-grade gallery staircase — there’s also a private elevator — that connects the townhome’s three levels “You look up and it’s a glass ceiling like you would see in an industrial building.” The rooftop boasts 1,500 square feet of terrace Visitors can find more space to mingle in the main-floor stone courtyard The views from the rooftop are “lovely,” according to Shapansky noting the CN Tower to the east and Little Italy with its “wonderful sunsets” to the west there’s plenty of room for overnight guests The spacious master suite features custom walnut built-ins and an Italian-marble ensuite The main floor with its “unbelievable kitchen” (as Maranger describes it) that opens into the dining and great rooms invites everyone to be part of the action Decorating had been a challenge for the couple who wanted to give the “grand space” a warm They are thrilled with the contemporary look designed and executed by Studio Pyramid Inc. which showcases their art collection to full effect The transformed church is an “urban oasis with privacy and security,” Shapansky says such as the car lift in the futuristic two-car underground garage they have a picture of the original church on a postcard their daughter found in an antique store it was sent to someone by a visitor from Baltimore Living in a once-sacred space doesn’t faze the homeowners who are “not really religious people,” Shapansky says he jokes that the converted house of God “is as close to getting upstairs as I’ll come.” An artist’s sanctuary: Hillsdale home has church origin Artist Pat Gangnon’s lifelong dream had been to live in a church So when the congregation of Hillsdale United Church had shrunk to a handful of worshippers she jumped at the chance to buy the beautiful old building She spent 28 heavenly years there and in the lush gardens she created around it but these were her happiest years,” she says the space and how it brought people together.” is now in an assisted living facility in Montreal stained-glass windows and slightly sloping spruce floor — built to boost congregants’ line of sight — is up for sale Located a 75-minute drive north of Toronto in Hillsdale which Grimanis says will pay for her mother’s care Before putting the property on the market, she and her sister Alexandra immortalized it in a video and digital booklet, and created a website, oursanctuary.ca “We wanted people to see the dream Mom had and to pay tribute to her,” explains Grimanis The main living space of 2,000 square feet which served as a gathering place for other artists and gardeners boasts a 27-foot ceiling with intricate woodwork Some of Gangnon’s artwork is still on display “The detail (in the space) is unbelievable,” says Grimanis “The ceiling and windows are quite stunning.” features a spacious two-bedroom suite including a kitchen with colourful accents a third of a hectare is filled with Gangnon’s beloved sustainable garden meandering stone walkways and brick patio overlooking two large koi ponds with waterfalls Her mother completely transformed the entire property over the years church ceiling covered in ugly tile and woodwork painted “barf pink “Every single tree and flower was planted by her.” One of the city's most amazing church-conversions is now for sale in the heart of Little Italy. The three bedroom townhouse at 510 College Street is priced at $10,950,000, and home to Toronto designer Joe Brennan The former Baptist Church was purchased in 2007 and converted into a collection of four freehold townhouses. The gated 8,000 square foot space is as awe-inspiring as a church should be and an elegant winding staircase leading to the master suite inside the former bell tower There's also plenty of outdoor space. The interior back wall is made of glass and features a secluded backyard setting instead of a small balcony. The lower level has an extensive wine cellar and there's two-car parking underground Those who seek an urban villa beyond the elite Bridle Path. There are few luxury listings in this area that come close to this one. The neighbourhood isn't as posh as Yorkville, which is usually a good thing, and cocktail hot spots like Bar Raval are right across the street You'll likely still hear the hum of the streetcar and summer festivities What do you think of this church conversion Thanks to Bosley Real Estate Ltd, Brokerage for sponsoring our House of the Week. All content and editorial selected and written by blogTO It's a nightmare no car owner wants to imagine: you return to your parking spot only to find your car missing This nightmare has unfortunately become a reality for many car owners across the city as auto thefts have already surpassed records with over two months still left in the year According to the Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal the city saw 6,572 auto thefts in 2021 alone This total is considerably higher than the average auto thefts from the 2014-2020 period in which average auto thefts by year were 4,552 The last time auto thefts were below the annual average was back in 2017 A new interactive map by Transparent Canada reveals the top neighbourhoods where auto thefts are most prevalent in the city The information is based on the City of Toronto's published data Toronto auto thefts by neighbourhood in 2021. Photo Credit: Transparent Canada  the top 10 with the highest total auto thefts in 2021 were: The top 10 neighbourhoods with the lowest total auto thefts in 2021 were: The Toronto Police also revealed the totals for auto theft locations Auto thefts by premise type in Toronto in 2021, from the Toronto Police Service's Public Safety Data Portal Totals for 2022 have already surpassed 2021 numbers, with year-to-date auto theft offences already at 7,117 at the time of writing. According to Toronto Police, auto thefts account for over 20 per cent of the major crimes committed in Toronto in 2022 Major crime indicators by type in Toronto, year-to-date in 2022, from the Toronto Police Service's Public Safety Data Portal New vehicles with keyless fobs are being specifically targeted during this heightened wave of car thefts with thieves using sophisticated devices such as radio frequency amplifiers to capture fob signals from inside the house and extending it to the car Other criminals have attached Apple AirTags to hard-to-see places on high-end vehicles for later location and theft Toronto Police have advised the public to avoid leaving keyloss fobs near the front door overnight Marcanadian