142 Morse St
142 Morse St is in South Riverdale. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 5 planning applications nearby (four approved, one waiting for a hearing date).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 5 planning applications within 250 m: four approved, one waiting for a hearing date.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Together they added 2 new homes. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 3 projects from 11 permits
- New Building · completed Aug 21, 2026
Revision: Proposed change to second floor layout. Proposal includes plumbing alterations.Proposal to construct new three storey semi detached single family dwelling (lot 140)(Area 201.58 sq m) Unit… · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 09 174805 - New Building · completed Aug 21, 2026
Revision: Proposed change to second floor layout. Proposal includes plumbing alterations.Proposal to construct new three storey semi detached single family dwelling (lot 142) (Area 201.58 sq m) Unit… · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 09 174794 - Demolition · completed Jul 10, 2018
Proposal to demolish existing 2-storey single family detached dwelling (180m2). See related PAL applications 08-210384, and 08-210396. Also see Minor Variance files 08-216348 and 08-216349. No… · Permit 09 124331
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 M4M, 10 of 405 home tap-water samples (2.5%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4M is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 23 samples here (5.7%) 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, 4.9 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): four approved, one waiting for a hearing date. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 1929 Queen St E · 67 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Application for Site Plan Control to permit a 9-storey mixed use building, containing 78 rental units and 195 square metres of commercial gross floor area.File 23 141092 STE 14 SA · submitted May 3, 2023 · City record - 2263 Logan Ave · 142 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Site Plan Control application associated with Zoning By-law amendment to allow the redevelopment of a parking lot with a 6-unit townhouse block(1828.0 sq. m.). The future townhouse lots will be parcels of tied land to a common element…File 18 104543 STE 30 SA · submitted Jan 12, 2018 · City record - 315 Busy St · 143 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Site Plan Control application associated with Zoning By-law amendment to allow the redevelopment of a parking lot with a 6-unit townhouse block(1828.0 sq. m.). The future townhouse lots will be parcels of tied land to a common element…File 18 104543 STE 30 SA · submitted Jan 12, 2018 · City record - 4103 Morse St · 210 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.
File A0676/26TEY · submitted Sep 16, 2026 - 51001 Queen St E · 220 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Site Plan Control application fpr a proposed mixed use building with an overall height of 6-storeys (inclusive of mechanical). A total of 16 residential units are proposed on the second through sixth storeys, and retail/commercial space…File 18 167660 STE 30 SA · submitted May 29, 2018 · City record
17 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 almost all Toronto addresses.
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
2 new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days: second-hand shop (1) and take-out or food shop (1).
New business licences nearby (2)
- Second-hand shop · 912 Queen St E · 206 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 890 Queen St E · 245 m · licensed Sep 9, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 109 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 61 assaults, 29 break-ins, 11 car thefts, 6 thefts over $5,000 and 2 robberies. Per resident, in South Riverdale in 2025, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | South Riverdale, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 61 | 829 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 29 | 265 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 11 | 217 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 2 | 69 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 | 88 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 Pape Station (Line 2), 2.3 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by routes 503, 501 and 72, with about 3,171 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 3.6 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.
- Morse Street Junior Public School · elementary · 120 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 390 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 85% met the standard in reading and 71% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Bruce Public School · elementary · 642 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 260 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 93% met the standard in reading and 43% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Dundas Junior Public School · elementary · 706 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 560 students
- Eastdale Collegiate Institute · secondary · 983 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 120 students
- Riverdale Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.3 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,600 students. 95% 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): four licensed child care centres, one EarlyON centre, no privately owned public spaces and two 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
South Riverdale had 27,815 residents in 2021. The median household income was $100,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 43% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% of workers commuted by transit and 22% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (7.9%), Mandarin (3.8%) and Vietnamese (2.0%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in the former City of Toronto was $2,457, up 6% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.2% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Former City of Toronto | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | +2% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | +4% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | +6% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | 0% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 12: recycling and green bin. November 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 142 Morse St
Is 142 Morse St in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.
What is being built near 142 Morse St?
There are 5 active planning applications within 250 metres (four approved, one waiting for a hearing date). The closest is at 929 Queen St E, 67 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 142 Morse St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 11 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 142 Morse St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 142 Morse St from the subway?
The nearest station is Pape Station (Line 2), 2.3 km away. 8 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 142 Morse St?
The closest are Morse Street Junior Public School, Bruce Public School and Eastdale 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 Morse St?
Police recorded 109 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 61 assaults, 29 break-ins, 11 car thefts, 6 thefts over $5,000 and 2 robberies. Per resident, in South Riverdale in 2025, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate. 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 Morse St?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 19, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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