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Site
500 Sheppard Ave E, North York, ON M2N 3H6, Canada
The Commercial Feasibility Scorecard identifies 500 Sheppard Avenue East as a strong-performing, transit-oriented asset within the Sheppard corridor.
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Stored technical run
1.00 signal confidence
Transit-oriented redevelopment candidate
Maps
28/28 preliminary amenity points based on grocery, transit, park, pharmacy, and image coverage signals. 1 cafe results were found near the property. 2 park results were found near the property. 1 school results were found near the property.
Key Metrics
Retail counti
FetchedTransit distancei
ProxyAmenity densityi
InferredData confidencei
InferredBenchmarks
Images
Review Notes
The Commercial Feasibility Scorecard identifies 500 Sheppard Avenue East as a strong-performing, transit-oriented asset within the Sheppard corridor.
Scorecards
Technical Feasibility - Conversion scored 72% and is rated Moderate. It contains 3 scored sections and 31 criteria items. Technical Feasibility - Expansion scored 75% and is rated Moderate. It contains 3 scored sections and 31 criteria items.
Core Capacity & Building Readiness
55.0 / 75.073.3% weightedUpgrade Risk & Condition
8.0 / 10.080.0% weightedData Confidence & Stakeholder Insight
9.0 / 15.060.0% weightedcore capacity building readiness | 300
core capacity building readiness | 250
core capacity building readiness | 14
core capacity building readiness | 250.0
core capacity building readiness | 300
core capacity building readiness | Reinf. Conc
Media
Front Facade: Primary street-facing facade Entrance: Main building entrance Streetscape Context: Immediate urban context Aerial Context: Surrounding block pattern Side Elevation: Secondary facade condition and massing Retail Frontage: Street-level.
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Generated Scorecards
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Commercial One-Page
Technical One-Page
Commercial Scorecard
Technical Scorecard
The Commercial Feasibility Scorecard identifies 500 Sheppard Avenue East as a strong-performing, transit-oriented asset within the Sheppard corridor. The property scores highly in Location and Access, supported by 15 important retail brands within 1.5 km, solid access to groceries and daily services, strong proximity to parks and green spaces, and good pedestrian conditions. Transit accessibility is a key strength, with immediate proximity to Bayview Station on Line 4 (Sheppard Subway) and short connections to the broader TTC network, supporting commuter access and residential demand. Education access performs well, with nearby daycares, primary schools, and secondary schools reinforcing long-term household stability. The Demographics and Market Profile further supports feasibility. Surrounding household incomes exceed $120,000, with a predominance of 1–2 person households and a high-density housing context aligned with corridor intensification. Market indicators show a validated rent potential of approximately $4.08 per square foot, recent PBR comparables, and a strong absorption rate of 185 transactions per month, indicating healthy market liquidity. CR and MCR zoning, together with compatible adjacent zoning, supports long-term flexibility for mixed-use and residential development. Based on the scorecard results, 500 Sheppard Avenue East demonstrates excellent commercial feasibility and is well positioned for expansion-led or intensification strategies. The property’s strongest drivers include direct subway access, integration within a designated growth corridor, proximity to parks and community amenities, and a resilient, high-income demographic profile. These attributes materially reduce market risk and support sustained demand for additional residential or mixed-use density. The strong absorption rate confirms the corridor’s capacity to accommodate new supply, while competitive rent levels support viable expansion assumptions. From a planning perspective, CR and MCR zoning and compatible surrounding land uses reduce entitlement friction and align with long-standing policy objectives for transit-oriented intensification along the Sheppard Subway Corridor. Overall, the scorecard findings indicate that expansion potential is anchored in transit infrastructure, market depth, and policy alignment, making the property a strong candidate for advancement to detailed expansion and technical feasibility analysis.
The Technical Feasibility Scorecard positions 500 Sheppard Avenue East as a viable but efficiency-constrained asset. Feasibility is influenced more by site utilization and servicing completeness than by structural capacity. The reinforced concrete frame, centered core, adequate municipal servicing, and absence of heritage constraints support reuse or modest expansion with reduced regulatory risk. Key limitations include constrained stormwater capacity, lack of a dedicated garbage/loading area, low existing density, and partial utility confirmation. Adjacent infrastructure requiring shoring further limits below-grade flexibility. Although the large site area suggests long-term potential, realizing it would require coordinated servicing upgrades and planning approvals. Overall, adaptability is moderate and dependent on optimizing underutilized land and strengthening servicing certainty rather than addressing structural deficiencies. Carbon Saving Baseline (New Concrete) - Reuse + Expansion (3 + 3 storeys) 1,624.9 t CO2e (71.6%) Technical Feasibility The Technical Feasibility Scorecard for 500 Sheppard Avenue East indicates a moderate level of readiness for both expansion and conversion, supported by adequate core servicing capacity, a reinforced concrete structural system, and favourable upgrade risk conditions, offset by low site efficiency and limited data certainty. The building benefits from confirmed municipal capacities, including a 300 mm water line, 250 mm sanitary sewer, 14 kV electrical supply, and 300 mm gas service, providing a functional baseline for intensified use. The structural system is reinforced concrete with a centered core and an in-between structural grid, with estimated 500 mm column dimensions, supporting adaptability at the existing scale. The site is characterized by a relatively small building footprint relative to land area, with 23% site coverage and a FAR of approximately 0.7, indicating substantial underutilization. Floorplates of approximately 14,200 sq ft and a total GFA of 42,620 sq ft support low- to mid-scale interventions. Upgrade risk conditions are generally positive, with unobstructed servicing access, no heritage designation, and no confirmed hazardous substances, while adjacent infrastructure introduces manageable shoring constraints. Data confidence remains moderate due to limited utility provider confirmation and contractor insight.Servicing information is extracted from the City of Toronto development application for 500 Sheppard Avenue East. The analysis property itself has an application in progress. Application link: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/application-details/?id=5041829&pid=407799&title=500-SHEPPARD-AVE-E Sevoy Developments
The Commercial Feasibility Scorecard identifies 500 Sheppard Avenue East as a strong-performing, transit-oriented asset within the Sheppard corridor. The property scores highly in Location and Access, supported by 15 important retail brands within 1.5 km, solid access to groceries and daily services, strong proximity to parks and green spaces, and good pedestrian conditions. Transit accessibility is a key strength, with immediate proximity to Bayview Station on Line 4 (Sheppard Subway) and short connections to the broader TTC network, supporting commuter access and residential demand. Education access performs well, with nearby daycares, primary schools, and secondary schools reinforcing long-term household stability. The Demographics and Market Profile further supports feasibility. Surrounding household incomes exceed $120,000, with a predominance of 1–2 person households and a high-density housing context aligned with corridor intensification. Market indicators show a validated rent potential of approximately $4.08 per square foot, recent PBR comparables, and a strong absorption rate of 185 transactions per month, indicating healthy market liquidity. CR and MCR zoning, together with compatible adjacent zoning, supports long-term flexibility for mixed-use and residential development. Based on the scorecard results, 500 Sheppard Avenue East demonstrates excellent commercial feasibility and is well positioned for expansion-led or intensification strategies. The property’s strongest drivers include direct subway access, integration within a designated growth corridor, proximity to parks and community amenities, and a resilient, high-income demographic profile. These attributes materially reduce market risk and support sustained demand for additional residential or mixed-use density. The strong absorption rate confirms the corridor’s capacity to accommodate new supply, while competitive rent levels support viable expansion assumptions. From a planning perspective, CR and MCR zoning and compatible surrounding land uses reduce entitlement friction and align with long-standing policy objectives for transit-oriented intensification along the Sheppard Subway Corridor. Overall, the scorecard findings indicate that expansion potential is anchored in transit infrastructure, market depth, and policy alignment, making the property a strong candidate for advancement to detailed expansion and technical feasibility analysis.
The Technical Feasibility Scorecard positions 500 Sheppard Avenue East as a viable but efficiency-constrained asset. Feasibility is influenced more by site utilization and servicing completeness than by structural capacity. The reinforced concrete frame, centered core, adequate municipal servicing, and absence of heritage constraints support reuse or modest expansion with reduced regulatory risk. Key limitations include constrained stormwater capacity, lack of a dedicated garbage/loading area, low existing density, and partial utility confirmation. Adjacent infrastructure requiring shoring further limits below-grade flexibility. Although the large site area suggests long-term potential, realizing it would require coordinated servicing upgrades and planning approvals. Overall, adaptability is moderate and dependent on optimizing underutilized land and strengthening servicing certainty rather than addressing structural deficiencies. Carbon Saving Baseline (New Concrete) - Reuse + Expansion (3 + 3 storeys) 1,624.9 t CO2e (71.6%) Technical Feasibility The Technical Feasibility Scorecard for 500 Sheppard Avenue East indicates a moderate level of readiness for both expansion and conversion, supported by adequate core servicing capacity, a reinforced concrete structural system, and favourable upgrade risk conditions, offset by low site efficiency and limited data certainty. The building benefits from confirmed municipal capacities, including a 300 mm water line, 250 mm sanitary sewer, 14 kV electrical supply, and 300 mm gas service, providing a functional baseline for intensified use. The structural system is reinforced concrete with a centered core and an in-between structural grid, with estimated 500 mm column dimensions, supporting adaptability at the existing scale. The site is characterized by a relatively small building footprint relative to land area, with 23% site coverage and a FAR of approximately 0.7, indicating substantial underutilization. Floorplates of approximately 14,200 sq ft and a total GFA of 42,620 sq ft support low- to mid-scale interventions. Upgrade risk conditions are generally positive, with unobstructed servicing access, no heritage designation, and no confirmed hazardous substances, while adjacent infrastructure introduces manageable shoring constraints. Data confidence remains moderate due to limited utility provider confirmation and contractor insight.Servicing information is extracted from the City of Toronto development application for 500 Sheppard Avenue East. The analysis property itself has an application in progress. Application link: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/application-details/?id=5041829&pid=407799&title=500-SHEPPARD-AVE-E Sevoy Developments
core capacity building readiness | In-between
core capacity building readiness | Irregular
core capacity building readiness | 14206
core capacity building readiness | Centered
core capacity building readiness | 500
core capacity building readiness | 0.0
core capacity building readiness | 3
core capacity building readiness | 42620
core capacity building readiness | 1982
core capacity building readiness | 23.0%
core capacity building readiness | 61800
core capacity building readiness | 0.7
core capacity building readiness | 15-25
core capacity building readiness | <5
core capacity building readiness | B
core capacity building readiness | 0.1
core capacity building readiness | Not marketed
upgrade risk condition | Unobstructed access
upgrade risk condition | No record of utility upgrades
upgrade risk condition | Property has no heritage designation and DSS confirms no hazardous substances
upgrade risk condition | Adjacent infrastructure requiring shoring setback / special permit
data confidence stakeholder insight | None
data confidence stakeholder insight | Partial
data confidence stakeholder insight | No contractor insights; potential unknown challenges.
data confidence stakeholder insight | Same block
Core Capacity & Building Readiness
58.0 / 75.077.3% weightedUpgrade Risk & Condition
8.0 / 10.080.0% weightedData Confidence & Stakeholder Insight
9.0 / 15.060.0% weightedcore capacity building readiness | 300
core capacity building readiness | 250
core capacity building readiness | 14
core capacity building readiness | 250.0
core capacity building readiness | 300
core capacity building readiness | Reinf. Conc
core capacity building readiness | In-between
core capacity building readiness | Irregular
core capacity building readiness | 14206
core capacity building readiness | Centered
core capacity building readiness | 500
core capacity building readiness | 0.0
core capacity building readiness | 3
core capacity building readiness | 42620
core capacity building readiness | 1982
core capacity building readiness | 23.0%
core capacity building readiness | 61800
core capacity building readiness | 0.7
core capacity building readiness | 15-25
core capacity building readiness | <5
core capacity building readiness | B
core capacity building readiness | 0.1
core capacity building readiness | Not marketed
upgrade risk condition | Unobstructed access
upgrade risk condition | No record of utility upgrades
upgrade risk condition | Property has no heritage designation and DSS confirms no hazardous substances
upgrade risk condition | Adjacent infrastructure requiring shoring setback / special permit
data confidence stakeholder insight | None
data confidence stakeholder insight | Partial
data confidence stakeholder insight | No contractor insights; potential unknown challenges.
data confidence stakeholder insight | Same block
Location and Access
40.0 / 50.080.0% weightedDemographics and Market Profile
48.0 / 50.096.0% weightedlocation access | 15.0 | The category weight is confirmed, but this criterion weight is inferred from the provided 931 Yonge scored example because the standalone category sheet did not expose per-criterion weights in text.
location access | 6.7
location access | 8.4
location access | 7.1
location access | 3.1
location access | 8.5
location access | 7.3
demographics market profile | >$120K
demographics market profile | 1 and 2
demographics market profile | High Density
demographics market profile | 4.08
demographics market profile | 1
demographics market profile | CR, MCR
demographics market profile | CR, MCR, R
demographics market profile | 185
Nearby Context
28/28 preliminary amenity points based on grocery, transit, park, pharmacy, and image coverage signals. 1 cafe results were found near the property. 2 park results were found near the property. 1 school results were found near the property.
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+1 416-555-1000 | https://example.com/500-sheppard-ave-e-place_grocery_1
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+1 416-555-1000 | https://example.com/500-sheppard-ave-e-place_grocery_2
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+1 416-555-1000 | https://example.com/500-sheppard-ave-e-place_transit_1
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Comparables
5 Fairview Mall Dr, North York, ON M2J 2Z1, Canada is a 78% match with score 72. Same city, 3.5 km away, within 16 score points, and very similar amenity profile. 1900 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4S 3C0, Canada is a 59% match with score 90.
Same city, 3.5 km away, within 16 score points, and very similar amenity profile.
North York | 3.5 km away | +16.0 vs source
Nearby market, 7.7 km away, within 2 score points, and very similar amenity profile.
Toronto | 7.7 km away | +2.0 vs source
Nearby market, 13.7 km away, within 5 score points, and very similar amenity profile.
Toronto | 13.7 km away | +5.0 vs source