1515-1575 Steeles Ave E
1515-1575 Steeles Ave E is in Bayview Woods-Steeles.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Nothing stands out for this address in the City's records: no orders on the building and no large projects nearby.
01What’s planned near 1515-1575 Steeles Ave E
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.
02Safety near 1515-1575 Steeles Ave E
Police recorded 11 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's fewer than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Bayview Woods-Steeles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 0 near this address | 21% higher229 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 27% lower57 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 4 near this address | 37% lower143 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 41% lower36 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 3 near this address | 63% lower286 vs 768 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 Bayview Woods-Steeles
Traffic safety
No collisions that killed or seriously injured someone have been reported within 500 m since 2021.
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 | Bayview Woods-Steeles, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 17 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 2 | 116 | 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.
03Getting around from 1515-1575 Steeles Ave E
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), 3.7 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 3 TTC stops served by the 53 bus, with about 784 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 1.6 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 767 | 5.6 | more 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.
04Schools and child care near 1515-1575 Steeles Ave E
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. 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 Sep 30, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 1515-1575 Steeles Ave E
There is 1 park and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Cummer Park Community Centre, 1.2 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Bestview Park · ball diamond, pickleball court, playground, tennis court · 115 Bestview Dr · 265 m
- Ballyconnor Park · playground · 21 Ballyconnor Crt · 556 m
- Saddletree Park · basketball court, playground · 50 Saddletree Dr · 587 m
- Garnier Park · 4 Garnier Crt · 847 m
- Creekside Park · 3600 Bayview Ave · 975 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
- Debell Lane Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Debell Lane Parkette as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.1 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.
06The building at 1515-1575 Steeles Ave E
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 1515-1575 Steeles Ave E. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 24 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 12 projects from 24 permits
- Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Aug 6, 2026
Proposed installation of backflow prevention device · Permit 26 185608 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed May 6, 2024
Application for a permit to erect and display two first party illuminated wall sign and overhanging sign, displaying static copy, Dimensions:Overhanging structure sign: 0.914m L x 4.57 W x 0.13m D… · Permit 24 100619 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Dec 14, 2023
Install 1 first party overhanging structure sign and 1 first party wall sign · Permit 23 233797 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Dec 7, 2023
Install 1 first party over hanging structure sign and 1 first party wall sign** Tim Hortons** · Permit 23 233053 - Interior Alterations · revision issued · issued Jun 21, 2023
Revision to structural work for new RTU.Interior alterations of an existing suite including plumbing, HVAC and electrical work. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 157074 - Interior Alterations · completed Dec 23, 2020
Interior alterations for new restaurant - Domino's Pizza · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 207194 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed May 18, 2017
In conjunction with a one storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and display one illuminated wall sign and one illuminated overhanging structure sign, both displaying static copy on the… · Permit 17 112898 - Heating and cooling · inspection · issued Oct 29, 2010
Hvac - Lcbo · Permit 10 247048 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Jun 8, 2026
Install Backflow Prevention Devices to commercial building. · Permit 09 136414 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Aug 2, 2007
SECOND CUP renovations · Permit 07 240317 - Interior Alterations · completed Sep 22, 2026
Interior alterations to Subway Restaurant. · Permit 03 201109 - Interior Alterations · completed May 22, 2026
Interior alterations to 26 seats new pizza pizza restaurant. · Permit 02 169517
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.
07What can be built at 1515-1575 Steeles Ave E
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: 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.
08Around 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.
Jim's House (restaurant or bar).
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.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,065 service requests came from postal area M2M, which includes 1515-1575 Steeles Ave E. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 234 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 164 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 149 | |
| Property standards | 145 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 123 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 122 |
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.
09Risks and environment at 1515-1575 Steeles Ave E
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 50 tests, Jan 19, 2014 to Aug 19, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Bayview Woods-Steeles
Bayview Woods-Steeles had 12,085 residents in 2021. The median household income was $93,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 44% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 52% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 21% 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 Mandarin (16.3%), Cantonese (10.7%) and Iranian Persian (8.4%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, up 1% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.6%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | North York | Change in a year | 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, North York (the former City of North York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Bayview Woods-Steeles compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Nov 24: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Shelley Carroll, Ward 17 Don Valley North · councillor_carroll@toronto.ca · 416-338-2650
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.