142 Denison Ave
142 Denison Ave is in Kensington-Chinatown. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 5 planning applications nearby (two waiting for a hearing date, one under review, one deferred, one other).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 5 planning applications within 250 m: two waiting for a hearing date, one under review, one deferred, one other.
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
- Other(SR) · completed May 27, 2019
Reinforce foundation of existing 1-Storey building · Permit 19 101916
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 M5T, 0 of 85 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5T is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 1 samples here (1.2%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 2.6 km away, measured 11:00 AM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
01What’s changing nearby
5 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): two waiting for a hearing date, one under review, one deferred, one other. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 1610 Dundas St W · 99 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To legalize and to maintain a rear three-storey addition, that was constructed without an authorized building permit. Also, to permit one residential dwelling unit within the rear portion of the ground level (behind a non-residential…File A0657/25TEY · submitted Jun 26, 2025 - 277 Wales Ave · 128 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jan 24, 2024.
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (one laneway suite), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.File A0914/23TEY · submitted Oct 2, 2023 - 3115 Denison Ave · 131 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To permit and maintain the conversion of four existing three-bedroom townhouse dwelling units into two-bedroom dwelling units by removing one bedroom from the ground floor of each unit, and the conversion of one existing two-bedroom…File A0733/26TEY · submitted Oct 13, 2026 - 4309 Augusta Ave · 236 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed six storey hotel with restaurant components containing 2194sqm of non-residential gross floor area. No parking is proposed.File 26 206718 STE 11 OZ · submitted Jul 22, 2026 · City record - 533 Kensington Ave · 250 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
Section 57(1) of the Planning Act allows the assignment of authority to the Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment or his/her designate to approve a Validation of Title.File B0039/20TEY · submitted Jun 1, 2020
15 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's more than at 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
1 licensed rooming house within 250 m. Rooming houses rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms; the City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
3 new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days: vape shop (1), take-out or food shop (1) and second-hand shop (1).
New business licences nearby (3)
- Vape shop · 167 Augusta Ave · 131 m · licensed Dec 1, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 221 Augusta Ave · 206 m · licensed Aug 27, 2026
- Second-hand shop · 33 Kensington Ave · 250 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 338 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 212 assaults, 70 break-ins, 28 thefts over $5,000, 16 robberies and 12 car thefts. Per resident, in Kensington-Chinatown in 2025, assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; car thefts 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 | Kensington-Chinatown, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 212 | 2018 above Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 70 | 443 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 12 | 118 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 16 | 193 above Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 28 | 219 above Toronto | 61 |
Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal: Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Includes reported incidents only.
03Getting around
The nearest subway station is St Patrick Station (Line 1), about a 19-minute walk (1.2 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by routes 505, 511 and 510, with about 2,189 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.0 km away, with 354 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.
- Ryerson Community School Junior Senior · elementary · 160 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 335 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 65% met the standard in reading and 26% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Kensington Community School School Junior · elementary · 478 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 130 students
- Beverley School · elementary · 666 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 75 students
- Harbord Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.3 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 980 students. 93% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Loretto College School · secondary · 1.5 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 510 students. 83% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Westside Montessori Elementary School, Braemar College Private Secondary School, Cornerstone Preparatory School - Main Campus, Ronald Mcdonald House.
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): six licensed child care centres, four EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and five 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
Kensington-Chinatown had 18,120 residents in 2021. The median household income was $62,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 68% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 50% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (12.7%), Cantonese (10.9%) and Spanish (2.2%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in the former City of Toronto was $2,457, up 6% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.2% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Former City of Toronto | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | +2% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | +4% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | +6% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | 0% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 10: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 17: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 142 Denison Ave
Is 142 Denison 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 142 Denison Ave?
There are 5 active planning applications within 250 metres (two waiting for a hearing date, one under review, one deferred, one other). The closest is at 610 Dundas St W, 99 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 142 Denison Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 142 Denison Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 142 Denison Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is St Patrick Station (Line 1), 1.2 km away (about a 19-minute walk). 7 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 142 Denison Ave?
The closest are Ryerson Community School Junior Senior, Kensington Community School School Junior and Harbord 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 142 Denison Ave?
Police recorded 338 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 212 assaults, 70 break-ins, 28 thefts over $5,000, 16 robberies and 12 car thefts. Per resident, in Kensington-Chinatown in 2025, assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; car thefts 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 142 Denison Ave?
Collection is on Tuesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 10, 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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