161 Major St
161 Major St is in University. It added a second suite (such as a basement apartment) in 2017, it's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (one refused, one under appeal after a refusal).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Added a second suite (such as a basement apartment) (completed Dec 2017).
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: one refused, one under appeal after a refusal.
01What’s planned near 161 Major St
2 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): one refused, one under appeal after a refusal. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Minor variance42 Ulster St · 199 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Jul 19, 2023. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear second storey deck.File A0286/23TEY · submitted Mar 21, 2023
Decided recently
- 2Minor variance110 Brunswick Ave · 154 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Aug 12, 2026.
To construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building containing a one-car garage on the first level and storage space on the second level, abutting Albert Jackson Laneway. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building…File A0469/26TEY · submitted Jun 25, 2026
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 161 Major St
Police recorded 136 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 67 assaults, 46 break-ins, 10 car thefts, 7 robberies and 6 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in University in 2025, assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Near this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 months | Universityper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 67 | 1,741 | 768University is higher |
| Break-ins | 46 | 730 | 190University is higher |
| Car thefts | 10 | 183 | 225University is about the same |
| Robberies | 7 | 134 | 79University is higher |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 | 122 | 61University is higher |
Thick bar: University. Thin grey bar: Toronto. Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for University
03Getting around from 161 Major St
The nearest subway station is Bathurst Station (Line 2), about a 11-minute walk (0.7 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by routes 510, 506 and 94, with about 2,466 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.6 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 11 min walk
Nearest stop: Harbord St at Brunswick Ave.
Nearest stop: Harbord St at Spadina Ave.
Nearest stop: Spadina Ave at Harbord St South Side.
Source: GO Transit · 354 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
04Schools and families near 161 Major St
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.
Share of students meeting the provincial standard; the red tick is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School & Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, City As School Toronto, University Of Toronto Schools, Westside Montessori Elementary School, Braemar College Private Secondary School and 6 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): seven licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and one shelter or respite site.
630 Spadina Ave · 24 spaces · preschool · in the $10-a-day program
7 Glen Morris St · 96 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
33 Robert St · 142 spaces · kindergarten, school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
502 Spadina Ave · Men · 49 beds
Source: 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.
05The building at 161 Major St
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
0 building permits in the last 5 years. This includes a second suite (such as a basement apartment), completed Dec 2017. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
Source: Building Permits · 2 on record
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 1 project from 2 permits
- Second suite (such as a basement apartment)New home · completed Dec 5, 2017
proposal for interior alteration and underpinning foundation wall to create a two dwelling unit house · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 242990
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.
Sidewalk café, Restaurant or bar, Laundromat or dry cleaner, and 1 more.
All new business licences nearby (4)
- Sidewalk café · 130 Harbord St · 112 m · licensed Aug 11, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 106 Harbord St · 138 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
- Laundromat or dry cleaner · 172 Harbord St · 197 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 660 Spadina Ave · 235 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, and Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown).
07Risks and environment at 161 Major St
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.
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
In postal area M5S, 0 of 167 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5S is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 5 samples here (3.0%) 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.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 167 tests, May 6, 2014 to Aug 11, 2026
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 1.7 km away, measured 2:00 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.
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: University
University had 6,435 residents in 2021. The median household income was $80,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 61% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 45% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% of workers commuted by transit and 34% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (6.1%), Cantonese (4.1%) and Portuguese (3.3%). 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 the former City of Toronto was $2,457, up 6% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.2% 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 | Former City of Toronto | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | +2% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | +4% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | +6% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | 0% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How University compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →09Quick answers about 161 Major St
Is 161 Major 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, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What is being built near 161 Major St?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (one refused, one under appeal after a refusal). The closest is at 110 Brunswick Ave, 154 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Has 161 Major St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 2 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. They include a second suite (such as a basement apartment). Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 161 Major St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is 161 Major St from the subway?
The nearest station is Bathurst Station (Line 2), 0.7 km away (about a 11-minute walk). 8 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What schools are near 161 Major St?
The closest are da Vinci School, Lord Lansdowne Junior Public School and Loretto College School. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How much crime is there near 161 Major St?
Police recorded 136 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 67 assaults, 46 break-ins, 10 car thefts, 7 robberies and 6 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in University in 2025, assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 8, 2026.
When is garbage day at 161 Major 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, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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