149 Bishop Ave
149 Bishop Ave is in Newtonbrook East. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 5 planning applications nearby (three waiting for a hearing date, two deferred).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 1 open building order from the City.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 5 planning applications within 250 m: three waiting for a hearing date, two deferred.
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 2 permits
- Addition · under review · issued Feb 24, 2026
Proposal to construct one storey side and rear addition. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 120610
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 M2M, 0 of 50 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M2M is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 0 samples here (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 North station, 2.5 km away, measured 12:00 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
5 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): three waiting for a hearing date, two deferred. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 1149 Bishop Ave · 0 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
Proposed two storey single family dwelling. The existing dwelling will be demolished. This file was previously deferred on June 8, 2017, as the applicant was not feeling well and was unable to present the application.File A0260/17NY · submitted Mar 14, 2017 - 2134 Pemberton Ave · 167 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 construct a new two-storey detached dwelling with an integral garage and a secondary suite in the basement. Also proposed is a front porch, rear deck and basement walkout. NOTE: Applications B0033/24NY, A0399/24NY and A0400/24NY will…File A0400/24NY · submitted Jul 8, 2024 - 3134 Pemberton Ave · 167 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.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two residential lots. NOTE: Applications B0033/24NY, A0399/24NY and A0400/24NY will be considered jointly.File B0033/24NY · submitted Jul 8, 2024 - 4134 Pemberton Ave · 167 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 construct a new two-storey detached dwelling with an integral garage and a secondary suite in the basement. Also proposed is a front porch, rear deck and basement walkout. NOTE: Applications B0033/24NY, A0399/24NY and A0400/24NY will…File A0399/24NY · submitted Jul 8, 2024 - 5192 Pemberton Ave · 194 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
To obtain consent to sever the subject property into two residential lots, which have merged on title as a result of common ownership.File B0020/26NY · submitted Oct 13, 2026
3 homes within 250 m are 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 36 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 23 car thefts, 8 assaults, 4 break-ins and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Newtonbrook East in 2025, assaults and robberies 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 | Newtonbrook East, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 8 | 554 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 4 | 170 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 23 | 252 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 0 | 60 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 49 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 Finch Station (Line 1), about a 14-minute walk (0.9 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by routes 39, 98 and 939, with about 1,646 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 2.9 km away, with 9 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.
- Cummer Valley Middle School · elementary · 559 mTDSB · Public · grades 6-8 · 380 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 85% met the standard in reading and 67% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Finch Public School · elementary · 799 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 285 students
- Blessed Trinity Catholic School · elementary · 1.1 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 200 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 63% met the standard in reading and 32% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Joseph's Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School · secondary · 1.3 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 595 students. 84% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- ÉSC Monseigneur-de-Charbonnel · secondary · 1.5 kmCS catholique MonAvenir · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 210 students. 93% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Tfs.
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): no 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
Newtonbrook East had 15,345 residents in 2021. The median household income was $80,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 38% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 51% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% of workers commuted by transit and 6% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Iranian Persian (13.5%), Mandarin (12.5%) and Korean (9.8%). 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 North York was $1,915, up 1% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.6% 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 | North York | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | +5% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | 0% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | +1% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | +2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 149 Bishop Ave
Is 149 Bishop 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 149 Bishop Ave?
There are 5 active planning applications within 250 metres (three waiting for a hearing date, two deferred). The closest is at 149 Bishop Ave, 0 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 149 Bishop Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 2 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 149 Bishop Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 149 Bishop Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Finch Station (Line 1), 0.9 km away (about a 14-minute walk). 8 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 149 Bishop Ave?
The closest are Cummer Valley Middle School, Finch Public School and St Joseph's Morrow Park Catholic Secondary 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 149 Bishop Ave?
Police recorded 36 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 23 car thefts, 8 assaults, 4 break-ins and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Newtonbrook East in 2025, assaults and robberies 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 149 Bishop Ave?
Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 13, 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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