159 Cortleigh Blvd
159 Cortleigh Blvd is in Lawrence Park South. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 4 planning applications nearby (two under appeal after a refusal, one under appeal after approval, one deferred).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 5 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 4 planning applications within 250 m: two under appeal after a refusal, one under appeal after approval, one deferred.
01What’s planned near 159 Cortleigh Blvd
4 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): two under appeal after a refusal, one under appeal after approval, one deferred. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Minor variance38 Hillhurst Blvd · 60 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 Nov 18, 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.File A0680/21NY · submitted Sep 22, 2021 - 2Minor variance106 Cortleigh Blvd · 183 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 Oct 7, 2020. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To add a livable third floor within the existing attic.File A0330/20NY · submitted Jun 23, 2020 - 3Minor variance205 Cortleigh Blvd · 212 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 Oct 21, 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.File A0607/21NY · submitted Aug 25, 2021
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.
02Safety near 159 Cortleigh Blvd
Police recorded 25 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 14 car thefts, 7 assaults, 3 break-ins and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Lawrence Park South in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; assaults, 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 | Near this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 months | Lawrence Park Southper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 7 | 200 | 768Lawrence Park South is lower |
| Break-ins | 3 | 289 | 190Lawrence Park South is higher |
| Car thefts | 14 | 177 | 225Lawrence Park South is lower |
| Robberies | 0 | 35 | 79Lawrence Park South is lower |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 41 | 61Lawrence Park South is lower |
Thick bar: Lawrence Park South. Thin grey bar: Toronto. Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 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
03Getting around from 159 Cortleigh Blvd
The nearest subway station is Eglinton Station (Line 1), about a 21-minute walk (1.4 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 4 TTC stops served by route 61, with about 458 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 6.6 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 21 min walk
Nearest stop: Avenue Rd at Hillhurst Blvd.
Nearest stop: Avenue Rd at Lytton Blvd.
Nearest stop: Avenue Rd at St Clements Ave.
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.
04Schools and families near 159 Cortleigh Blvd
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.
Share of students meeting the provincial standard; the red tick is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: St Clements Early Learning, Havergal College Sr School, Havergal Jr School, St Clements School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): two licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
391 St Clements Ave · 259 spaces · toddler, preschool, kindergarten, school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
1133 Avenue Rd · 109 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program
Source: 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.
05The building at 159 Cortleigh Blvd
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
5 building permits in the last 5 years, for 2 projects. Together they added 1 new home. 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.
Source: Building Permits · 5 on record
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 2 projects from 5 permits
- New Building · completed Jan 16, 2025
Proposal to demolish existing dwelling to construct new two storey Single Family Dwelling with integral garage, finished walkout basement and rear deck · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 217966 - Demolition · completed Aug 30, 2023
Proposal to demolish existing dwelling to construct new two storey Single Family Dwelling with integral garage, finished walkout basement and rear deck · Permit 22 217989
06Around 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.
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, and Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown).
07Risks and environment at 159 Cortleigh Blvd
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.
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
In postal area M5N, 2 of 152 home tap-water samples (1.3%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5N is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 5 samples here (3.3%) 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.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 152 tests, Jan 22, 2014 to Aug 5, 2026
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 4.3 km away, measured 2:00 PM 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.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
08The 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.
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.
How Lawrence Park South compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →09Quick answers about 159 Cortleigh Blvd
Is 159 Cortleigh Blvd 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, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What is being built near 159 Cortleigh Blvd?
There are 4 active planning applications within 250 metres (two under appeal after a refusal, one under appeal after approval, one deferred). The closest is at 38 Hillhurst Blvd, 60 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Has 159 Cortleigh Blvd been renovated?
Yes. The City has 5 building permits on record, 5 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 159 Cortleigh Blvd a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is 159 Cortleigh Blvd from the subway?
The nearest station is Eglinton Station (Line 1), 1.4 km away (about a 21-minute walk). 4 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What schools are near 159 Cortleigh Blvd?
The closest are Allenby Junior Public School, John Ross Robertson Junior Public School and Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How much crime is there near 159 Cortleigh Blvd?
Police recorded 25 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 14 car thefts, 7 assaults, 3 break-ins and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Lawrence Park South in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; assaults, 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, as of Nov 8, 2026.
When is garbage day at 159 Cortleigh Blvd?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 12, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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