16 Bethune Blvd
16 Bethune Blvd is in Scarborough Village. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there is 1 planning application nearby (approved, now under appeal).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 1 planning application within 250 m: approved, now under appeal.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. 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 1 permit
- Deck · inspection · issued Jul 26, 2021
Construct deck at rear of dwelling · Permit 21 158231
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 M1M, 1 of 78 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 M1M is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 3 samples here (3.8%) 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 East station, 2.7 km away, measured 12:00 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): approved, now under appeal. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 142 Heathfield Dr · 248 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 Feb 16, 2017. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The applicant is seeking relief from the provisions of the Zoning By-law to permit variances for the three-storey detached house under construction on the property.File A0393/16SC · submitted Dec 21, 2016
No homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
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 9 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 5 car thefts, 2 break-ins, 1 assault and 1 robbery. Per resident, in Scarborough Village in 2025, break-ins and robberies were above the Toronto rate; 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 | Scarborough Village, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 1 | 764 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 2 | 246 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 5 | 278 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 1 | 107 above Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 21 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 Kennedy Station (Line 2), 4.5 km away. There are no TTC stops within a 5-minute walk. The nearest GO train station is Eglinton 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.
- Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School · elementary · 228 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 290 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 95% met the standard in reading and 67% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- George P Mackie Junior Public School · elementary · 361 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 170 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 83% met the standard in reading and 56% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Boniface Catholic School · elementary · 981 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 285 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 76% met the standard in reading and 20% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Native Learning Centre East · secondary · 1.4 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.4 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,325 students. 83% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
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): two licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, 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
Scarborough Village had 16,520 residents in 2021. The median household income was $71,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 55% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 28% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 33% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Tamil (6.0%), Bengali (5.1%) and Urdu (5.0%). 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 Scarborough was $1,832, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.4% 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 | Scarborough | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | +3% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | +6% | $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 16 Bethune Blvd
Is 16 Bethune 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 16 Bethune Blvd?
There is 1 active planning application within 250 metres (approved, now under appeal). The closest is at 42 Heathfield Dr, 248 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 16 Bethune Blvd been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 16 Bethune Blvd a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 16 Bethune Blvd from the subway?
The nearest station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 4.5 km away. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 16 Bethune Blvd?
The closest are Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School, George P Mackie Junior Public School and Native Learning Centre East. 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 16 Bethune Blvd?
Police recorded 9 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 5 car thefts, 2 break-ins, 1 assault and 1 robbery. Per resident, in Scarborough Village in 2025, break-ins and robberies were above the Toronto rate; 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 16 Bethune 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.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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