147 Major St
147 Major St is in University. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 4 planning applications nearby (two under appeal after a refusal, one refused, one approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 4 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 4 planning applications within 250 m: two under appeal after a refusal, one refused, one approved.
04The building
4 building permits in the last 5 years, for 1 project. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. 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 4 permits
- Addition(s) · inspection · issued Aug 13, 2026
Proposal for ground floor, second floor and third floor additions to existing single family attached dwelling, and rebuilding garage roof and adding doors. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 167838
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 M5S, 0 of 167 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5S is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 5 samples here (3.0%) 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, 1.7 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
4 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): two under appeal after a refusal, one refused, one approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1110 Brunswick Ave · 147 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Aug 12, 2026.
To construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building containing a one-car garage on the first level and storage space on the second level, abutting Albert Jackson Laneway. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building…File A0469/26TEY · submitted Jun 25, 2026 - 242 Ulster St · 190 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Jul 19, 2023. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear second storey deck.File A0286/23TEY · submitted Mar 21, 2023 - 368 Brunswick Ave · 236 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 Nov 22, 2023.
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a one-storey rear addition, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, as well as a second storey rear deck. The existing one-storey rear addition and deck will be…File A0847/23TEY · submitted Sep 28, 2023 - 457 Major St · 248 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Oct 2, 2020. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To legalize and maintain the basement secondary suite in the existing three-storey, two-unit townhouse.File A0395/20TEY · submitted Apr 24, 2020
9 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 most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
2 licensed rooming houses 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: sidewalk café (1), restaurant or bar (1) and laundromat or dry cleaner (1).
New business licences nearby (3)
- Sidewalk café · 130 Harbord St · 153 m · licensed Aug 11, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 106 Harbord St · 170 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
- Laundromat or dry cleaner · 172 Harbord St · 225 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 150 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 75 assaults, 50 break-ins, 11 car thefts, 7 robberies and 7 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in University in 2025, assaults, break-ins, robberies 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 | University, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 75 | 1741 above Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 50 | 730 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 11 | 183 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 7 | 134 above Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 122 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 Bathurst Station (Line 2), about a 12-minute walk (0.8 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by routes 510, 506 and 94, with about 2,466 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.6 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.
- da Vinci School · elementary · 271 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 75 students
- Lord Lansdowne Junior Public School · elementary · 324 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 300 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 89% met the standard in reading and 81% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- King Edward Junior and Senior Public School · elementary · 442 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 485 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 82% met the standard in reading and 82% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Loretto College School · secondary · 680 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 510 students. 83% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Harbord Collegiate Institute · secondary · 823 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 980 students. 93% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School & Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, Westside Montessori Elementary School, City As School Toronto, University Of Toronto Schools, Braemar College Private Secondary School and 4 more.
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): five licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, 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
University had 6,435 residents in 2021. The median household income was $80,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 61% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 45% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% of workers commuted by transit and 34% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (6.1%), Cantonese (4.1%) and Portuguese (3.3%). 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 147 Major St
Is 147 Major 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 147 Major St?
There are 4 active planning applications within 250 metres (two under appeal after a refusal, one refused, one approved). The closest is at 110 Brunswick Ave, 147 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 147 Major St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 4 building permits on record, 4 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 147 Major St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 147 Major St from the subway?
The nearest station is Bathurst Station (Line 2), 0.8 km away (about a 12-minute walk). 8 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 147 Major St?
The closest are da Vinci School, Lord Lansdowne Junior Public School and Loretto College School. 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 147 Major St?
Police recorded 150 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 75 assaults, 50 break-ins, 11 car thefts, 7 robberies and 7 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in University in 2025, assaults, break-ins, robberies 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 147 Major St?
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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