1501 Woodbine Ave
1501 Woodbine Ave is in Woodbine-Lumsden, in a registered apartment building built in 1968 with 304 units. Ventnor Ave is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Ventnor Ave, 55 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 1501 Woodbine Ave
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits nearby
- East York Curling Club · 901 Cosburn Ave
Continuous concrete pour · Frank Pellegrino General ContractingOct 12, 2026 to Feb 8, 2027 · 6 am to 9 pm
509 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 1501 Woodbine Ave
5 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Ventnor Ave, Woodbine Ave to Rumney Rd, Q2 to Q4 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Enbridge Gas · Gas service at 16 Trenton Ave · 125 m · Jun 9, 2026 to Dec 9, 2026
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 1501 Woodbine Ave
Police recorded 32 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.
Woodbine-Lumsden compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 23 near this address | 12% lower673 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 3 near this address | 23% lower174 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 24% lower46 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 3 near this address | 63% lower70 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 70% lower23 vs 79 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Woodbine-Lumsden
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Woodbine Ave and O Connor Dr. Woodbine-Lumsden has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Woodbine Ave at O Connor Dr · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jan 20, 2021 · 80 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 | Woodbine-Lumsden, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 13 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 13 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 7 | 202 | About typical |
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 1501 Woodbine Ave
The nearest subway station is Woodbine Station (Line 2), about a 24‑minute walk (1.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 14 TTC stops served by the 70, 91, 87, 8 and 93 buses, with about 2,103 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 2.1 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 24 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 88 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 245 | 3.3 | fewer than most routes |
| 91 | 161 | 3.8 | about typical |
| 87 | 96 | 1.1 | fewer than most routes |
| 8 | 161 | 3.6 | about typical |
| 93 | 34 | 1.1 | 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: 543 Strathmore Blvd
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 1612 Danforth Ave, 1.8 km.1.6 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 1501 Woodbine Ave
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: Abacus Montessori. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 23, 2026: pass (fail to post information sheets in appropriate areas as required).
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 1501 Woodbine Ave
There is 1 park, 1 playground and 2 community centres within 500 m. The nearest pool is Stan Wadlow Park, 363 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Canadian Martyrs Catholic School · 520 Plains Rd · 219 m
- Stan Wadlow Clubhouse · wi-fi · 373 Cedarvale Ave · 302 m
- East York Memorial Arena · wi-fi · 888 Cosburn Ave · 350 m
- Stan Wadlow Park · ball diamond, dog off-leash area, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground · 888 Cosburn Ave · 363 m
- East York Sports Centre · wi-fi · 901 Cosburn Ave · 513 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
- Taylor Massey Creek Park Planning
A planning process for Taylor Massey Creek was approved by Parks and Environment Committee on June 2, 2015, and City Council on July 7, 2015.In progress · 880 m - New Park at 90 Eastdale Avenue
A new 2,100m2 park is coming to 90 Eastdale Ave. as part of a new residential development project near Danforth Avenue and Dawes Road.Complete · 1.5 km - Topham Park Improvements
The City is improving Topham Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.5 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 1501 Woodbine Ave
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 1501 Woodbine Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Jul 6, 2026
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Sep 18, 2026
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 8 on record
- Property standards, opened Sep 17, 2026: still open
- Property standards, opened Aug 6, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Jul 7, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Jul 2, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Jul 1, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 8 projects from 8 permits
- Building work · completed Jun 24, 2026
Proposal to construct a new garbage enclosure. · Permit 25 137908 - Fire Alarm · completed Nov 21, 2025
Proposed installation of new fire alarm speakers in the residential units. · Permit 24 195294 - Electromagnetic Locks · inspection · issued Mar 30, 2023
Install maglock at basement and sub basement from building to garage · Permit 23 119199 - Fire Alarm · inspection · issued Sep 30, 2022
Replace fire alarm · Permit 22 201411 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Apr 9, 2019
In conjunction with a multi-storey apartment building on the premises, proposal to erect and display two illuminated ground signs, displaying static copy, located on the south and west frontages.… · Permit 17 112730 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Jan 28, 2020
Proposal for concrete repairs to the P1 level parking garage in existing apartment building. · Permit 17 153576 - Balcony/Guard Repairs · completed Jan 28, 2020
Proposal to repair the balcony and guards on the existing apartment building · Permit 16 242771 - Building work · completed Jun 8, 2026
install telecom equipment in P2 · Permit 02 108635
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.
08What can be built at 1501 Woodbine Ave
RA (Residential Apartment) zoning allows apartment buildings. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 15
Source: Lot coverage overlay
Source: Zone label (x)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 540 Cedarvale Ave | Occupied | 59 supportive | 200 m |
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 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Parking tickets on this block
81 tickets in 2025 on Woodbine Ave between numbers 1451 and 1551: 78 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 3 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 9,402 service requests came from postal area M4C, which includes 1501 Woodbine Ave. The most common:
| Road plowing | 409 | |
| Property standards | 357 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 316 | |
| Injured wildlife | 271 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 270 | |
| Tree pruning | 254 |
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 1501 Woodbine Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 851 tests, Jan 9, 2014 to Oct 21, 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: Woodbine-Lumsden
Woodbine-Lumsden had 7,915 residents in 2021. The median household income was $96,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 34% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 36% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 29% of workers commuted by transit and 12% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (4.0%), Greek (1.9%) and Spanish (1.8%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across East York (the former Borough of East York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,820 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | East York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,339 | +12% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,578 | +5% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,189 | -2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, East York (the former Borough of East York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Woodbine-Lumsden compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: recycling and green bin. Nov 20: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Brad Bradford, Ward 19 Beaches-East York · councillor_bradford@toronto.ca · 416-338-2755
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/1501-woodbine-ave#sec-history
