15 Locust St
15 Locust St is in Mount Dennis. A 48‑storey building with 517 homes is under appeal 216 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 48-storey building with 517 homes is under appeal, 216 m away.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6M.
01What’s planned near 15 Locust St
6 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): six in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 93% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 148-storey building · 517 homes7 Locust St and 4 more addresses · 216 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built517 homes30,512 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Construct a 48 storey residential building. One level of underground parking. 517 units, approx 30,512 m2 gross floor area. The first of the two development sites is located at the southeast corner of Weston Road and Locust Street (the…Public notice · May 3, 2024Notice of Application - 7-17 Locust Street. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 106919 WET 05 OZ · submitted Jan 22, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
7 Locust St · 11 Locust St · 13 Locust St · 15 Locust St · 17 Locust St
- 238-storey building · 382 homes and shops7 Locust St and 4 more addresses · 216 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built1,073 homes66,929 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Construct a 38 storey mixed-use building with retail at grade, residential above, and one level of underground parking. 382 units, approx gross floor area 22,576m2. Associated with 17 Locust Street.The first of the two development sites…Public notice · May 3, 2024Notice of Application - 1175-1181 Weston Road. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 106901 WET 05 OZ · submitted Jan 22, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
7 Locust St · 11 Locust St · 13 Locust St · 15 Locust St · 17 Locust St
- 348-storey building · 517 homes7 Locust St and 4 more addresses · 216 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building517 homes
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Construct a 48 storey residential building. One level of underground parking. 517 units, approx 30,512 m2 gross floor area. The first of the two development sites is located at the southeast corner of Weston Road and Locust Street (the…File 24 106947 WET 05 SA · submitted Jan 22, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
7 Locust St · 11 Locust St · 13 Locust St · 15 Locust St · 17 Locust St
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits nearby
- North side curb lane at east end of Locust Street. · 8 Locust St
Construction · PomerleauOct 14, 2026 to July 2, 2027 · 6 am to 9 pm
42 m away
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits: permits that let a site go past the noise bylaw’s limits for a set time (amplified sound for an event, construction outside normal hours, a concrete pour). Upcoming and current permits within 600 m. Events run by individuals show their name only for street parties, festivals and markets.
02Street work near 15 Locust St
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Sewer Repair at 9 Pearen St · 184 m · Jul 6, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 15 Locust St
Police recorded 50 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Mount Dennis compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 4 near this address | About the same83 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 39 near this address | 27% lower562 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 5 near this address | 32% lower153 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 2 near this address | 34% lower125 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 77% lower14 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Mount Dennis
Traffic safety
3 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians. Most were on Weston Rd and Ray Ave. Mount Dennis has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Weston Rd at Ray Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 30, 2023 · 324 m
- Weston Rd at Ray Ave · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Sep 7, 2022 · 324 m
- 1190 Weston Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · May 12, 2021 · 111 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | Mount Dennis, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 8 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 9 | 169 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
04Getting around from 15 Locust St
The nearest subway station is Runnymede Station (Line 2), 4.2 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 16 TTC stops served by the 89, 71, 35, 27 and 32 buses, with about 7,747 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 0.3 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 66 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 667 | 7.3 | more than most routes |
| 71 | 226 | 3.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 35 | 908 | 7.9 | more than most routes |
| 27 | 183 | 2.0 | fewer than most routes |
| 32 | 821 | 10.1 | more than most routes |
| 171 | 82 | 2.0 | fewer than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 1812 Weston Rd
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port. Next: 2000 Weston Rd, 2.8 km.2.2 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 15 Locust St
The closest public and Catholic schools. They may not be the ones assigned to this address; check with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) or Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Secondary schools
Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Darul Arqam Islamic Academy School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Sep 14, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 15 Locust St
There are 2 parks, 1 playground and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is York Recreation Centre, 657 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Mount Dennis Community Hall · 4 Hollis St · 80 m
- Pearen Park · ball diamond, playground · 30 Pearen St · 315 m
- Gladhurst Park · 2 Elhurst Crt · 389 m
- Fergy Brown Park · cricket pitch field, washroom · 3700 Eglinton Ave W · 595 m
- York Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 115 Black Creek Dr · 657 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
Park projects nearby
- Review of City Golf Course Operations
The City conducted an operational review of our five City-operated golf course locations to better understand how to maximize golf and non-golf experiences.In progress · 1.2 km - Cayuga Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Cayuga Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.3 km - Gulliver Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Gulliver Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.4 km
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
07The building at 15 Locust St
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 15 Locust St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 5 on record
- Fence, opened Aug 10, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 4 projects from 5 permits
- Garage · completed Jan 27, 2022
Proposal to construct a new rear yard garage in place of existing rear yard garage · Permit 19 127491 - Boiler/Furnace: SFD/Semi/TH · completed Feb 5, 2020
Proposal to replace the existing Hvac system with a new radiant heating system. · Permit 18 243117 - Garage · completed Jan 27, 2022
Revision 01 - New basement foundation wall and new interior wall on first floorTo construct a new concrete block garage at the rear of lot and first floor extension of existing dwelling with second… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 08 227680 - Garage · application withdrawn · issued Dec 11, 2001
garage at rear · Permit 01 201364
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 1 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 15 Locust St
CR (Commercial Residential) zoning allows shops and offices on the ground floor with homes above, typical of main streets. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 40
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Zone label (x)
Special areas
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Shift and Go Auto Sales (auto repair or garage), Rizq Motors (auto repair or garage), Fincsi Bufe (take-out or food shop), and 2 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
All new business licences in Mount Dennis (5)
- Shift and Go Auto Sales · Auto repair or garage · 1359 Weston Rd · 786 m · licensed Nov 9, 2026
- Rizq Motors · Auto repair or garage · 1359 Weston Rd · 786 m · licensed Nov 1, 2026
- Fincsi Bufe · Take-out or food shop · 1205 Weston Rd · 126 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026
- Foot Print Auto · Auto repair or garage · 1359 Weston Rd · 786 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Haque Transport Services · Auto repair or garage · 1359 Weston Rd · 786 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Locust St | Under construction | 89 | 42 m |
| 11 Hollis St | Application under review | 76 | 103 m |
| 1240 Weston Rd | Rezoning approved | 70 supportive | 264 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 1240 - 1250 Weston Rd · 20 rental homes to be demolished, 20 replaced · 264 m · approved Dec 13, 2023 · City report
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown), POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
267 tickets in 2025 on Locust St between numbers 0 and 65: 233 for other parking offences, 26 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Mount Dennis BIA, about 40 m away. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 6,195 service requests came from postal area M6M, which includes 15 Locust St. The most common:
| Property standards | 377 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 282 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 247 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 225 | |
| Injured wildlife | 152 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 148 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
10Risks and environment at 15 Locust St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 122 tests, Jan 27, 2014 to Aug 23, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
11The neighbourhood: Mount Dennis
Mount Dennis had 13,055 residents in 2021. The median household income was $70,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 52% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 38% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 31% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (8.8%), Portuguese (7.7%) and Vietnamese (4.4%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across York (the former City of York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,067 a month in October 2025, up 2% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.3%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | York | Change in a year | 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, York (the former City of York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Mount Dennis compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Frances Nunziata, Ward 5 York South-Weston · councillor_nunziata@toronto.ca · 416-392-4091
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 10, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/15-locust-st#sec-history
