159 Dufferin St
159 Dufferin St is in South Parkdale. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 15 planning applications nearby (six approved, five under review, four under appeal).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 15 planning applications within 250 m: six approved, five under review, four under appeal.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6K.
03The building
2 building permits in the last 5 years. 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: 7 projects from 10 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed Jul 16, 2024
Interior alterations to an existing office · Permit 24 143717 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Dec 8, 2021
To erect and display one lluminated wall sign.***PARAMOUNT GOLF*** · Permit 21 230047 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 7, 2021
Proposal for interior alterations to portions of the first floor level for an existing office space. · Permit 21 205751 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued May 10, 2019
Minor interior alteration, partial demolition, and new partitions to unit #100. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 146512 - Exterior Tank & Support · revision issued · issued Jul 23, 2015
Revision to size and type of silo. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 15 163032 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · inspection · issued Oct 10, 2013
Proposal to install 1 backflow prevention device in an existing multi use, commercial building.Convenience address is 18 Mowat Ave. · Permit 13 247620 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Sep 1, 2011
Construct demising wall and washroom in existing industrial use building - no change of use (shell permit only - separate permit required for tenant alterations/use) · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 11 193412
04Risks and the ground
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 M6K, 8 of 251 home tap-water samples (3.2%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M6K is higher than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 17 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.
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
15 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): six approved, five under review, four under appeal. That's more than at 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
- 168 Fraser Ave · 95 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Combined Official Plan & Rezoning for a 55-storey mixed-use building that will incorporate the existing building facade. The proposal consists of a total of 732 residential dwelling units and approximately 44,379 square metres of total…File 25 108662 STE 10 OZ · submitted Jan 24, 2025 · City record - 266 Fraser Ave · 99 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Combined Official Plan & Rezoning for a 55-storey mixed-use building that will incorporate the existing building facade. The proposal consists of a total of 732 residential dwelling units and approximately 44,379 square metres of total…File 25 108662 STE 10 OZ · submitted Jan 24, 2025 · City record - 3151 Liberty St · 103 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Combined Official Plan & Rezoning for a 55-storey mixed-use building that will incorporate the existing building facade. The proposal consists of a total of 732 residential dwelling units and approximately 44,379 square metres of total…File 25 108662 STE 10 OZ · submitted Jan 24, 2025 · City record - 454 Fraser Ave · 121 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Combined Official Plan & Rezoning for a 55-storey mixed-use building that will incorporate the existing building facade. The proposal consists of a total of 732 residential dwelling units and approximately 44,379 square metres of total…File 25 108662 STE 10 OZ · submitted Jan 24, 2025 · City record - 52-4 Temple Ave · 126 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
It has been approved.
Draft Plan of Condominium for 275 units.File 21 231712 STE 04 CD · submitted Oct 28, 2021 · City record - 653 Fraser Ave · 135 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Application to permit Phase 2 of development for a new office building at 53 Fraser Avenue and 8-42 Pardee Avenue on the eastern portion of the property facing Pardee Avenue. The proposal includes conserving the existing…File 21 251000 STE 10 SA · submitted Dec 22, 2021 · City record - 753 Fraser Ave · 135 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City Council approved it.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to facilitate the development of the site for two new 10 and 11-storey non-residential buildings on the lot, having a non-residential gross floor area of 30,757 square metres.File 21 160624 STE 10 OZ · submitted May 26, 2021 · City record - 853 Fraser Ave · 135 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Application to permit a new office building at 39-49 Fraser Avenue on the western portion of the property facing Fraser Avenue. The proposal includes conserving the existing heritage buildings on Fraser Avenue and adding office…File 21 250999 STE 10 SA · submitted Dec 22, 2021 · City record - 953 A Fraser Ave · 136 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City Council approved it.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to facilitate the development of the site for two new 10 and 11-storey non-residential buildings on the lot, having a non-residential gross floor area of 30,757 square metres.File 21 160624 STE 10 OZ · submitted May 26, 2021 · City record - 1049 Fraser Ave · 140 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City Council approved it.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to facilitate the development of the site for two new 10 and 11-storey non-residential buildings on the lot, having a non-residential gross floor area of 30,757 square metres.File 21 160624 STE 10 OZ · submitted May 26, 2021 · City record - 1149 Fraser Ave · 140 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Application to permit a new office building at 39-49 Fraser Avenue on the western portion of the property facing Fraser Avenue. The proposal includes conserving the existing heritage buildings on Fraser Avenue and adding office…File 21 250999 STE 10 SA · submitted Dec 22, 2021 · City record - 1249 Fraser Ave · 140 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Application to permit Phase 2 of development for a new office building at 53 Fraser Avenue and 8-42 Pardee Avenue on the eastern portion of the property facing Pardee Avenue. The proposal includes conserving the existing…File 21 251000 STE 10 SA · submitted Dec 22, 2021 · City record
9 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
02City services
Next: November 10: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 17: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
05Quick answers about 159 Dufferin St
Is 159 Dufferin St 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 Dufferin St?
There are 15 active planning applications within 250 metres (six approved, five under review, four under appeal). The closest is at 68 Fraser Ave, 95 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 159 Dufferin St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 10 building permits on record, 2 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 159 Dufferin St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
When is garbage day at 159 Dufferin St?
Collection is on Tuesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 10, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
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06From the archives
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