154 Hillhurst Blvd
154 Hillhurst Blvd is in Lawrence Park South. Briar Hill Ave is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Break-ins in Lawrence Park South were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Briar Hill Ave, 127 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
01What’s planned near 154 Hillhurst Blvd
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1New house335 Lytton Blvd · 211 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 Apr 28, 2021. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a new dwelling.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on May 17, 2021. Status: decision issued.
File A0153/21NY · submitted Mar 5, 2021 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2Minor variance491 St Clements Ave · 247 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 Feb 24, 2022. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To legalize the existing platform at the rear yard.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Mar 17, 2022. Status: decision issued.
File A0875/21NY · submitted Dec 7, 2021 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
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.
02Street work near 154 Hillhurst Blvd
6 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Briar Hill Ave, near Castlewood Rd, Q2 to Q4 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 87 Hillhurst Blvd · 240 m · Jun 24, 2026 to Dec 24, 2026
- Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 186 Hillhurst Blvd · 223 m · Jul 7, 2026 to Jan 7, 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 154 Hillhurst Blvd
Police recorded 18 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.
Lawrence Park South 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 | 5 near this address | 52% higher289 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 8 near this address | 22% lower177 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 32% lower41 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 55% lower35 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 2 near this address | 74% lower200 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Lawrence Park South
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 | Lawrence Park South, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 20 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 5 | 147 | 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 154 Hillhurst Blvd
The nearest subway station is Eglinton Station (Line 1), about a 27‑minute walk (1.7 km). There are no TTC stops within a 5‑minute walk. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 6.1 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 27 min 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.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 168 Chiltern Hill Rd
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2 ports. Next: 75 Holly St, 1.9 km.1.4 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 154 Hillhurst Blvd
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: Eitz Chaim School (Bathurst), Bialik Hebrew Day School, Torah Emeth Jewish Centre & Eitz Chaim Hebrew School, Yeshiva Yesodei Hatorah School. 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 9, 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 154 Hillhurst Blvd
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 1.2 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Cortleigh Parkette · playground · 375 Cortleigh Blvd · 572 m
- Briar Hill-Chaplin Park · 648 A Briar Hill Ave · 655 m
- Castlefield Parkette · 621 Castlefield Ave · 666 m
- Memorial Park-North York · ball diamond, outdoor track, sports field · 340 Chaplin Cres · 695 m
- Hillhurst Parkette · 254 Hillhurst Blvd · 717 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
- New Park at 2788 Bathurst Street
A new 1250 m2 park is coming to 2788 Bathurst St. as a result of a mixed-use development project.In progress · 795 m - Eglinton Park Revitalization
The City completed the Eglinton Park Master Plan in 2019 and is working towards park improvements in a phased approach based on the priorities identified in the Master Plan and the available project budget.In progress · 1.2 km - New Park at 20 Castlefield Avenue
A new 3,750 m2 park is coming to 20 Castlefield Ave in the Yonge-Eglinton neighbourhood.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 154 Hillhurst Blvd
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 154 Hillhurst Blvd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 7 on record
- Property standards, opened Dec 5, 2024: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 2 projects from 7 permits
- Demolition · completed Nov 29, 2017
Demolish existing single family dwelling · Permit 16 104421 - New Building · completed Aug 18, 2020
Revision 01 - Added an elevator. Changed design of front porch and front porch canopy. Construct a two storey detached single family dwelling (397.4m2) with attached garage and finished basement… · 6 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 104414
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 154 Hillhurst Blvd
RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
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 (74%) 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.
Oroshi Fish (restaurant or bar), Kasali Hair Studio (salon or personal services).
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 9, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
13 tickets in 2025 on Hillhurst Blvd between numbers 104 and 204: 13 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,827 service requests came from postal area M5N, which includes 154 Hillhurst Blvd. The most common:
| Tree emergency clean-up | 267 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 254 | |
| Tree pruning | 146 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 136 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 108 | |
| Property standards | 101 |
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 154 Hillhurst Blvd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 152 tests, Jan 22, 2014 to Aug 5, 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: Lawrence Park South
Lawrence Park South had 14,960 residents in 2021. The median household income was $162,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 32% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 23% of workers commuted by transit and 11% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (2.6%), Cantonese (1.4%) and Pilipino, Filipino (1.1%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, up 6% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.2%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Central Toronto | Change in a year | 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, central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Lawrence Park South compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Thursdays. Nov 12: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 19: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Mike Colle, Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence · councillor_colle8@toronto.ca · 416-338-2500
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.