159 O'Connor Dr
159 O'Connor Dr is in Old East York. There are 2 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 2 planning proposals within 250 m: one in progress and one decided recently.
- Bus 8 stop 29 m away; the nearest subway is 1.5 km.
- The nearest elementary school is William Burgess Elementary School, 162 m away.
01What’s planned near 159 O'Connor Dr
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and one decided recently. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Site plan125 O'Connor Dr · 166 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.
To obtain site plan approval for the construction of a two-storey commercial building with retail at grade and office on the second floor. The proposal also looks to permit 17 vehicular and 15 bicycle parking spaces and 1 Type B loading…File 14 178862 STE 29 SA · submitted Jun 23, 2014 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 2Add a storey42 Rivercourt Blvd · 208 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 convert the existing one-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling into a two-storey dwelling (triplex) by constructing a complete second storey addition, two-storey additions on the front, rear, and north side of the building, a front…File A0130/25TEY · submitted Feb 10, 2025 · 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 is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Safety near 159 O'Connor Dr
Police recorded 47 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 40). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Old East York compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 10 near this address | About the same238 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 27 near this address | 15% lower655 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 near this address | 18% lower50 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 24% lower60 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 5 near this address | 48% lower99 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Old East York
03Getting around from 159 O'Connor Dr
The nearest subway station is Pape Station (Line 2), about a 24‑minute walk (1.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 17 TTC stops served by the 100, 72, 25, 8 and 51 buses, with about 3,455 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 3.9 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 24 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 88 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
04Schools and child care near 159 O'Connor Dr
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: The Three Hierarchs Academy. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 159 O'Connor Dr
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 159 O'Connor Dr. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 10 on record
Permit history: 4 projects from 10 permits
- Finishing Basements · completed Jan 25, 2018
REV 01: Revision to basement, ground floor and upgrade window size in basement unitProposed finished basement for second suite. · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 180388 - Underpinning and interior renovation · completed Oct 18, 2017
Proposal for interior alterations (60m2) and underpinning (23m) to basement for single family detached dwelling. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 175474 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 9, 2018
Interior alterations to existing ground floor. Single family dwelling. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 12 149068 - Inside and Outside Drains · completed Apr 10, 2018
Permit to replace drains in existing SFD detached house · Permit 09 179431
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Revitasize (restaurant or bar), Nextop Variety Convenience (take-out or food shop).
Kennedy House Youth Shelter (316 m).
Source: 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 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
07Risks and environment at 159 O'Connor Dr
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 911 tests, Jan 7, 2014 to Oct 20, 2026
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: Old East York
Old East York had 9,160 residents in 2021. The median household income was $96,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 34% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 31% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 21% of workers commuted by transit and 9% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Greek (9.7%), Pilipino, Filipino (2.4%) and Cantonese (2.1%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across East York (the former Borough of East York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,820 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | East York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,339 | +12% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,578 | +5% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,189 | -2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, East York (the former Borough of East York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Old East York compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/159-o-connor-dr#sec-history
