159 Springdale Blvd
159 Springdale Blvd is in Danforth East York. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there is 1 planning application nearby (hearing on Dec 2).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 1 planning application within 250 m: hearing on Dec 2.
04The building
2 building permits in the last 5 years, for 1 project. 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: 1 project from 2 permits
- Other(SR) · completed May 1, 2023
Adding two-piece bathroom on main floor - toilet & sink · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 131303
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, 6.0 km away, measured 1:00 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.
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
1 active planning application within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): hearing on Dec 2. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 195 Woodington Ave · 206 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Dec 2, 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 with a first level platform and stairs. The second storey addition will be cantilevered on the east side of the building.File A0728/26TEY · submitted Oct 14, 2026
3 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).
1 licensed rooming house within 250 m. Rooming houses rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms; the City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
No new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days.
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 62 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 44 assaults, 8 break-ins, 5 robberies, 3 car thefts and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Danforth East York in 2025, assaults, break-ins, 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 | Danforth East York, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 44 | 435 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 8 | 87 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 3 | 185 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 5 | 11 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 22 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 Coxwell Station (Line 2), about a 6-minute walk (0.4 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by routes 70, 22, 404 and 62, with about 1,366 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 1.9 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.
- Earl Beatty Junior and Senior Public School · elementary · 302 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 415 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 86% met the standard in reading and 86% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- R H McGregor Elementary School · elementary · 363 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 670 students
- École élémentaire La Mosaïque · elementary · 467 mViamonde (French public) · Public · grades JK-6 · 490 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 98% met the standard in reading and 85% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- École secondaire Michelle-O'Bonsawin · secondary · 868 mViamonde (French public) · Public · grades 9-12 · 100 students. 100% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Greenwood Secondary School · secondary · 878 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 365 students
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): six licensed child care centres, one EarlyON centre, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
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
See the full Danforth East York neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Danforth-East York had 17,065 residents in 2021. The median household income was $101,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 31% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% 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 Greek (6.7%), Cantonese (4.3%) and Italian (2.0%). 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 East York was $1,820, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.4% 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 | East York | Change in a year | City of 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. 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 Springdale Blvd
Is 159 Springdale 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.
What is being built near 159 Springdale Blvd?
There is 1 active planning application within 250 metres (hearing on Dec 2). The closest is at 95 Woodington Ave, 206 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 159 Springdale Blvd been renovated?
Yes. The City has 2 building permits on record, 2 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 159 Springdale Blvd a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 159 Springdale Blvd from the subway?
The nearest station is Coxwell Station (Line 2), 0.4 km away (about a 6-minute walk). 8 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 159 Springdale Blvd?
The closest are Earl Beatty Junior and Senior Public School, R H McGregor Elementary School and École secondaire Michelle-O'Bonsawin. 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 Springdale Blvd?
Police recorded 62 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 44 assaults, 8 break-ins, 5 robberies, 3 car thefts and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Danforth East York in 2025, assaults, break-ins, 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 Springdale Blvd?
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.
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10From the archives
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