140 Watson Ave
140 Watson Ave is in Runnymede-Bloor West Village. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there is 1 planning application nearby (under review).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 1 planning application within 250 m: under review.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6S.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Garage · inspection · issued Nov 23, 2020
Proposed reconstruction of a detached garage in the rear yard of the existing single family dwelling. · Permit 20 215394
05Risks and environment
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
In postal area M6S, 22 of 640 home tap-water samples (3.4%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M6S is higher than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 46 samples here (7.2%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 7.8 km away, measured 1:00 PM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
01What’s changing nearby
1 active planning application within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): under review. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1686 Jane St · 231 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
INACTIVE To legalize an existing 1-storey brick structure into Place of Worship. The existing building was originally a Veterans Hall but later converted into a Place of Worship by Faith Mission Church.File 19 253732 WET 05 SA · submitted Nov 26, 2019 · City record
1 home within 250 m is registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
No new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days.
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 61 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 43 assaults, 10 car thefts, 4 break-ins, 2 robberies and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Runnymede-Bloor West Village in 2025, car thefts were above the Toronto rate; assaults and break-ins were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | Runnymede-Bloor West Village, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 43 | 550 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 4 | 108 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 10 | 307 above Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 2 | 81 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 54 close to Toronto | 61 |
Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal: Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Includes reported incidents only.
03Getting around
The nearest subway station is Old Mill Station (Line 2), about a 26-minute walk (1.7 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 20 TTC stops served by routes 27, 40, 55, 79 and 935, with about 2,649 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 2.6 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
07Schools and community
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
- St James Catholic School · elementary · 214 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 150 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 100% met the standard in reading and 64% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Humbercrest Public School · elementary · 483 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 555 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 100% met the standard in reading and 64% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- King George Junior Public School · elementary · 484 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 270 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 95% met the standard in reading and 79% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Runnymede Collegiate Institute · secondary · 280 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 495 students. 76% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Ursula Franklin Academy · secondary · 1.7 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 475 students. 99% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information and Student Demographics (2026); test results are EQAO results reported by the Ministry.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): seven licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
City of Toronto: Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
08Your neighbourhood
See the full Runnymede-Bloor West Village neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Runnymede-Bloor West Village had 10,120 residents in 2021. The median household income was $138,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 22% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 41% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 23% of workers commuted by transit and 14% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Ukrainian (2.4%), Portuguese (1.7%) and Polish (1.5%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in York was $2,067, up 2% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.3% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | York | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,381 | 0% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,706 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,067 | +2% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,547 | -6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 11: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 18: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 140 Watson Ave
Is 140 Watson Ave in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.
What is being built near 140 Watson Ave?
There is 1 active planning application within 250 metres (under review). The closest is at 686 Jane St, 231 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 140 Watson Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 140 Watson Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 140 Watson Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Old Mill Station (Line 2), 1.7 km away (about a 26-minute walk). 20 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 140 Watson Ave?
The closest are St James Catholic School, Humbercrest Public School and Runnymede Collegiate Institute. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information.
How much crime is there near 140 Watson Ave?
Police recorded 61 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 43 assaults, 10 car thefts, 4 break-ins, 2 robberies and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Runnymede-Bloor West Village in 2025, car thefts were above the Toronto rate; assaults and break-ins were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service.
When is garbage day at 140 Watson Ave?
Collection is on Wednesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 11, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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