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161 Argyle St

An address in Little Portugal, outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas, with no active development applications within 250 metres.

Data as of Nov 7, 2026 · Every item lists its source

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Key findings
  • Outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas.
  • 0 active development applications and 2 Committee of Adjustment applications within 250 m.
RentSafe score—not a registered apartment building
Fire code violations—no inspection records
Applications2active within 250 m
Flood hazardOutsideTRCA mapping
Humbert StArgyle StBeaconsfield AveMacKenzie CresFoxley StBrookfield StGladstone AveLisgar StDovercourt RdNorthcote AveWaterloo AvePeel AveCross StAfton AveFennings StGrove AveAlma AveOssington AveQueen St WDufferin St12Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)
The red circle shows the 250-metre radius used for “Nearby” items. Numbers match the applications listed below.

01The building

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
RentSafe evaluationNot a registered apartment buildingThis addressApartment Building Evaluation
Fire code inspectionsNo inspection recordsThis addressResidential Fire Inspection Results
Building orders and noticesNone on recordThis addressBuilding Construction/Demolition Violations
Building permits, last 5 years1 permitThis addressBuilding Permits · 9 on record
Short-term rentalNot registeredThis addressShort Term Rentals Registration
Heritage statusNot on the Heritage RegisterThis addressHeritage Register
Recent permits (8)
  • Porch · Closed · Oct 20, 2023
    REBUILD EXISTING PORCH · Permit 23 216490 BLD
  • Interior Alterations · Closed · Mar 23, 2021
    Revision 02- removal of shed around existing walkout, new fireplace on ground floor, new windowsProposed interior alterations to an existing single family semi-detached dwelling and new parking pad… · Permit 19 197347 BLD
  • Party Wall Admin Permits · Closed · Sep 29, 2020
    Proposal for a party wall admin permit related to building permit 20 185051 BLD 00 SR for 159 Argyle St. · Permit 20 196814 BLD
  • Interior Alterations · Closed · Jun 4, 2020
    Revision 01- new master ensuite, new roof dormerProposed interior alterations to an existing single family semi-detached dwelling and new parking pad in the rear. · Permit 19 197347 BLD
  • Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed · Mar 11, 2020
    Revision 01: , new master ensuitePlumbing - Proposed interior alterations to an existing single family semi-detached dwelling and new parking pad in the rear. · Permit 19 197347 PLB
  • Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed · Oct 10, 2019
    Revision 01: changes to the plumbingPlumbing - Proposed interior alterations to an existing single family semi-detached dwelling and new parking pad in the rear. · Permit 19 197347 PLB
  • Building Permit Related (DR) · Closed · Oct 10, 2019
    Drain - Proposed interior alterations to an existing single family semi-detached dwelling and new parking pad in the rear. Includes a BWV · Permit 19 197347 DRN
  • Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed · Aug 7, 2019
    Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations to an existing single family semi-detached dwelling and new parking pad in the rear. · Permit 19 197347 PLB

02Risks and the ground

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
River flood hazardOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Lake shoreline hazardOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
TRCA regulated areaOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Basement flooding study areaBFA42Your areaBasement Flooding Study Areas · the City divides all of Toronto into study areas; this names yours, not a risk level
Lead in tap water samples, postal area M6J19 of 337 above 0.01 ppmYour area · M6JNon Regulated Lead Sample · Jan 21, 2014 to Oct 5, 2026

TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.

03What’s changing nearby

Dec
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Nearby · 212 mCommittee of Adjustment hearing: 16 Skey Lane9:30 a.m. · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · File A0663/26TEY
  1. 1
    16 Skey Lane · 212 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · Hearing Scheduled
    To alter the existing two-storey detached building by constructing a third storey addition with a side (south) covered deck, and a partial fourth storey addition (staircase enclosure for roof access) with a roof garden. Also, to convert…
    File A0663/26TEY · submitted Sep 15, 2026
  2. 2
    18 Beaconsfield Ave · 238 m · Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance · Approved
    To legalize and to maintain the existing rear two-storey ancillary building (containing a one-car garage, and one laneway suite), abutting the laneway. This building was constructed without an authorized building permit. There is a total…
    File A0523/26TEY · submitted Jul 8, 2026

Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications · 44 registered short-term rentals within 250 m.

04City services

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
Garbage dayNovember 10, 2026This addressCollection calendar Tuesday 2
Next recyclingNovember 17, 2026This addressSolid Waste Collection Schedule
City councillorAlejandra BravoWard 9Councillor_Bravo@toronto.ca · 416-392-7012

05Quick answers about 161 Argyle St

Is 161 Argyle St in a flood plain?

No. It is outside TRCA's mapped flood and shoreline hazard areas. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.

What is being built near 161 Argyle St?

0 active development applications within 250 metres. Source: Development Applications.

When is garbage day at 161 Argyle St?

Collection calendar Tuesday 2. Next garbage pickup: Nov 10, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.

Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.

06From the archives

Former corner store, Argyle Grocery & Gifts, 163 Argyle Street, at Lisgar Street, south-west corner
Former corner store, Argyle Grocery & Gifts, 163 Argyle Street, at Lisgar Street, south-west corner, 2009. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 485, Series 2342, File 1, Item 13. 24 m away.
Cafe Luna, former corner store, 181 Dovercourt Road, at Argyle Street, south-east corner
Cafe Luna, former corner store, 181 Dovercourt Road, at Argyle Street, south-east corner, 2009. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 485, Series 2342, File 1, Item 16. 91 m away.
Ideal Bread Company, 183-193 Dovercourt Road, at Argyle Street, showing bread delivery wagons and trucks
Ideal Bread Company, 183-193 Dovercourt Road, at Argyle Street, showing bread delivery wagons and trucks, 1923. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1034, Item 839. 91 m away.
Former corner store, 180 Argyle Street, at Beaconsfield Avenue, north-west corner
Former corner store, 180 Argyle Street, at Beaconsfield Avenue, north-west corner, 2009. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 485, Series 2342, File 1, Item 14. 115 m away.
Southwest corner Beaconsfield and Argyle Street
Southwest corner Beaconsfield and Argyle Street, 1912. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 58, Item 369. 115 m away.
Southwest corner Beaconsfield and Argyle Street
Southwest corner Beaconsfield and Argyle Street, 1912. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 58, Item 370. 115 m away.
J. & R. Coin Laundry, former corner store, 155 Dovercourt Road, at Humbert Street, north-east corner
J. & R. Coin Laundry, former corner store, 155 Dovercourt Road, at Humbert Street, north-east corner, 2009. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 485, Series 2342, File 1, Item 15. 119 m away.
Nobrega's Variety & Grocery, 209 Dovercourt Road, at Foxley Street, south-east corner
Nobrega's Variety & Grocery, 209 Dovercourt Road, at Foxley Street, south-east corner, 2009. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 485, Series 2342, File 1, Item 17. 150 m away.
Julie's Snack Bar, former corner store, 202 Dovercourt Road, west side, facing Foxley Street
Julie's Snack Bar, former corner store, 202 Dovercourt Road, west side, facing Foxley Street, 2009. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 485, Series 2342, File 1, Item 18. 150 m away.

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