159 Coleman Ave
159 Coleman Ave is in East End-Danforth. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 5 planning applications nearby (two hearing on Nov 25, one under appeal after approval, one approved, one other).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 5 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 5 planning applications within 250 m: two hearing on Nov 25, one under appeal after approval, one approved, one other.
04The building
5 building permits in the last 5 years, for 2 projects. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. 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: 3 projects from 6 permits
- Party Wall Admin Permits · permit issued · issued Sep 16, 2026
Proposal for administrative permit for work at 161 Coleman Ave - 26 235478 BLD 00 SR · Permit 26 235556 - Addition · completed Oct 11, 2023
New second floor addition with a full interior renovation · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 180371 - Party Wall Admin Permits · completed Aug 21, 2018
administrative permit for work in conjunction with 161 coleman ave (addition) · Permit 14 158875
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 M4C, 21 of 851 home tap-water samples (2.5%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4C is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 58 samples here (6.8%) 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 Downtown station, 8.4 km away, measured 11:00 AM 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): two hearing on Nov 25, one under appeal after approval, one approved, one other. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 19 Avonlea Blvd · 82 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 25, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (one-car garage with overhead storage) in the rear yard, abutting the public lane. The existing shed in the rear yard will be demolished. Minor Variance Decision A0786/25TEY approved a new…File A0608/26TEY · submitted Aug 17, 2026 - 29 Avonlea Blvd · 82 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jan 21, 2026. 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 one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway (Sibley Avenue). The existing one-storey shed will be demolished.File A0786/25TEY · submitted Oct 22, 2025 - 32928 Danforth Ave · 97 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Mar 4, 2026.
To obtain consent for the technical severance of the property for the purpose of re-establishing three lots which merged on title.File B0076/25TEY · submitted Nov 21, 2025 - 433 Sibley Ave · 156 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 legalize and to maintain the rear covered deck and stairs that were constructed without the benefit of a building permit.File A0216/25TEY · submitted Mar 13, 2025 - 526 Luttrell Ave · 162 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 25, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition.File A0495/26TEY · submitted Jun 30, 2026
4 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.
4 new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days: restaurant or bar (2), salon or personal services (1) and take-out or food shop (1).
New business licences nearby (4)
- Salon or personal services · 2820 Danforth Ave · 150 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 2857 Danforth Ave · 152 m · licensed Oct 14, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 2970 Danforth Ave · 192 m · licensed Sep 8, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 2790 Danforth Ave · 200 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 126 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 91 assaults, 16 break-ins, 8 car thefts, 7 robberies and 4 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in East End-Danforth in 2025, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 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 | East End-Danforth, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 91 | 796 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 16 | 195 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 8 | 147 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 7 | 52 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 40 below 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 Main Street Station (Line 2), about a 9-minute walk (0.6 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by routes 23, 20 and 113, with about 1,313 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 0.7 km away, with 88 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.
- St Nicholas Catholic School · elementary · 300 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 370 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 84% met the standard in reading and 51% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- William J McCordic School · elementary · 357 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 85 students
- Secord Elementary School · elementary · 585 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 775 students
- Malvern Collegiate Institute · secondary · 879 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,140 students. 96% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Notre Dame Catholic High School · secondary · 1.1 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 510 students. 97% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Community Life Christian School.
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 one shelter or respite site.
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
East End Danforth had 21,840 residents in 2021. The median household income was $90,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 45% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 30% of workers commuted by transit and 14% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (2.1%), Spanish (1.9%) and Urdu (1.3%). 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 the former City of Toronto was $2,457, up 6% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.2% 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 | Former City of Toronto | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 13: recycling and green bin. November 20: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 159 Coleman Ave
Is 159 Coleman 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 159 Coleman Ave?
There are 5 active planning applications within 250 metres (two hearing on Nov 25, one under appeal after approval, one approved, one other). The closest is at 9 Avonlea Blvd, 82 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 159 Coleman Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 6 building permits on record, 5 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 159 Coleman Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 159 Coleman Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Main Street Station (Line 2), 0.6 km away (about a 9-minute walk). 5 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 159 Coleman Ave?
The closest are St Nicholas Catholic School, William J McCordic School and Malvern Collegiate Institute. 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 159 Coleman Ave?
Police recorded 126 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 91 assaults, 16 break-ins, 8 car thefts, 7 robberies and 4 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in East End-Danforth in 2025, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 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 159 Coleman Ave?
Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 20, 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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