1615 Dundas St E
1615 Dundas St E is in South Riverdale, in a registered apartment building built in 1960 with 81 units. A 12‑storey building with 282 homes and shops was approved 241 m away and Hiltz Ave is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 12-storey building with 282 homes and shops was approved, 241 m away.
- Break-ins and thefts over $5,000 in South Riverdale were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Hiltz Ave, 116 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 1615 Dundas St E
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Deck or porch25 Hiltz Ave · 223 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 May 13, 2026. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To permit and maintain the existing front (west) staircase and platform (leading to the front enclosed porch) that was partially constructed beyond an authorized building permit (Permit No.19 229066 BLD 00 SR). The existing front enclosed…Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Jun 2, 2026. Status: hearing scheduled.
File A0941/25TEY · submitted Dec 18, 2025 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 212-storey building · 282 homes and shops243 Greenwood Ave and 2 more addresses · 241 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built256 homes19,662 m² of floor space
City Council approved it.
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 12-storey residential building containing 282 residential units, 1271 square metres of GFA of retail on the ground floor, 51 vehicle parking spaces, and 322 bicycle parking…Public notice · Dec 23, 2025Notice of Passing of Zoning By-Law 1480-2025 - 1291-1311 Gerrard Street East and 243-247 Greenwood Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 23 140447 STE 14 OZ · submitted May 2, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
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.
Noise permits nearby
- 1233 Queen Project GP Inc. · 1233 Queen St E
Continuous concrete pour · 1233 Queen Project GPSept 1 to Dec 31 · 7 am to midnight
412 m away
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits: permits that let a site go past the noise bylaw’s limits for a set time (amplified sound for an event, construction outside normal hours, a concrete pour). Upcoming and current permits within 600 m. Events run by individuals show their name only for street parties, festivals and markets.
02Street work near 1615 Dundas St E
4 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Hiltz Ave, Queen St E to Dorothy St, Q3 to Q4 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Priority Lead Water Replacement (New Service) at 90 Alton Ave · 101 m · May 21, 2026 to Nov 21, 2026
- Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 96 Hastings Ave · 194 m · Jun 29, 2026 to Dec 29, 2026
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 1615 Dundas St E
Police recorded 58 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | South Riverdale compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 45% higher88 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 11 near this address | 40% higher265 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 40 near this address | About the same829 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 3 near this address | About the same217 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 12% lower69 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for South Riverdale
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Dundas St E and Greenwood Ave. South Riverdale has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Dundas St E at Greenwood Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Oct 2, 2025 · 115 m
- Laing St at Queen St E · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · May 30, 2021 · 306 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | South Riverdale, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 122 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 18 | 399 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
04Getting around from 1615 Dundas St E
The nearest subway station is Greenwood Station (Line 2), about a 28‑minute walk (1.8 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by the 31 bus, with about 465 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 3.1 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 28 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. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 149 | 2.6 | fewer than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 43 Alton Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 1715 Dundas St E, 280 m.162 m
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 1615 Dundas St E
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: Kew Park Montessori School - Hiawatha. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Mar 23, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 23, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 24, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 1615 Dundas St E
There are 3 parks, 3 playgrounds and 2 community centres within 500 m. The nearest pool is Greenwood Park, 266 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Greenwood Park · ball diamond, dog off-leash area, firepit, outdoor dry pad · 150 Greenwood Ave · 266 m
- Maple Leaf Cottage · 62 Laing St · 369 m
- Maple Leaf Forever Park · playground · 62 Laing St · 391 m
- 58 Curzon Street Park · playground · 58 Curzon St · 400 m
- S.h. Armstrong Community Recreation Centre · skateboarding, wi-fi · 56 Woodfield Rd · 427 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
Park projects nearby
- Greenwood Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Greenwood Park.In progress · 344 m - Maple Leaf Cottage Improvements
The City is making upgrades to the building's interior, including the kitchen, multipurpose room and washrooms. Minor exterior upgrades will also be made to improve accessibility. Construction is expected to start in 2028.In progress · 377 m - Leslie Grove Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Leslie Grove Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 572 m - Matty Eckler Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground at Matty Eckler Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 928 m
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
07The building at 1615 Dundas St E
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 1615 Dundas St E. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Aug 19, 2026
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Apr 20, 2026
Source: Building Permits · 6 on record
- Property standards, opened Jul 20, 2026: still open
- Property standards, opened Jun 1, 2026: closed
- Heat, opened Jun 1, 2026: closed
- Garbage and waste, opened Mar 23, 2026: closed
- Garbage and waste, opened Mar 23, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 6 projects from 6 permits
- Building work · completed Nov 14, 2024
PROPOSED: Rooftop Solar Array · Permit 23 120279 - Building work · permit issued · issued Dec 2, 2022
Replacement of existing building space and domestic water heating systems with new equipment and controls · Permit 22 225474 - Building work · completed Jan 22, 2026
Replace 3 existing MUA units and 2 exhaust fans with 2 new HRV units and 1 new MUA unit · Permit 22 180354 - Building work · completed Nov 12, 2021
Adding an elevated, photo voltaic solar panel system to the existing roof structure of the 3 storeyresidential building and connecting to the existing electrical room. · Permit 21 234453 - Building work · completed Dec 16, 2020
Proposal to construct a new accessible concrete ramp to the building entrance. Scope of work includes the installation of wider doors into the vestibule with a push button for accessibility. · Permit 19 192437 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 7, 2017
Proposal to replace the garbage room door on the ground floor of an existing apartment building with a new double door, the scope of work will require removing the existing lintel and installing a… · Permit 16 240765
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 5 with a green roof and 4 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 1615 Dundas St E
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Zone label (x)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
09Around 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.
Shoppers Drug Mart (take-out or food shop), Baby Fridays (salon or personal services), Hello Gorgeous Aesthetics (salon or personal services), and 12 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
All new business licences in South Riverdale (15)
- Shoppers Drug Mart · Take-out or food shop · 661 Queen St E · 2099 m · licensed Dec 4, 2026
- Baby Fridays · Salon or personal services · 401 Logan Ave · 1246 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- Hello Gorgeous Aesthetics · Salon or personal services · 20 Leslie St · 712 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- The Vintage Hall · Second-hand shop · 754 Queen St E · 1797 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Chula Taverna Mexicana · Restaurant or bar · 1058 Gerrard St E · 706 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Ruska's Bakery & Café · Restaurant or bar · 1276 Queen St E · 320 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Royal Hakka & Sizzler · Restaurant or bar · 1056 Gerrard St E · 719 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
- Shirley Liang Tattoos · Salon or personal services · 20 Leslie St · 712 m · licensed Sep 22, 2026
- Heartspace By Alexia · Salon or personal services · 20 Leslie St · 712 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Eastend Pie & Mash · Take-out or food shop · 1031 Gerrard St E · 761 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
- Matcha Haus · Take-out or food shop · 890 Queen St E · 1394 m · licensed Sep 9, 2026
- Pri's Smoke BBQ · Take-out or food shop · 4 Greenwood Ave · 302 m · licensed Sep 8, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Laing St | Rezoning approved | 6 | 424 m |
| 880 Eastern Ave | Rezoning approved | 6 | 455 m |
| 1291 Gerrard St E | Rezoning approved | 6 | 487 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 1291-1299, 1303 and 1307-1311 Gerrard Street East and 243-247 Greenwood Avenue · 29 rental homes to be demolished, 29 replaced · 487 m · approved Dec 16, 2025 · City report
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, 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 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
35 tickets in 2025 on Dundas St E between numbers 1565 and 1665: 30 for other parking offences, 3 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Leslieville BIA, about 170 m away. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 8,534 service requests came from postal area M4L, which includes 1615 Dundas St E. The most common:
| Property standards | 336 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 321 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 310 | |
| Injured wildlife | 308 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 279 | |
| Tree pruning | 260 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
10Risks and environment at 1615 Dundas St E
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 667 tests, Jan 15, 2014 to Sep 18, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
11The neighbourhood: South Riverdale
South Riverdale had 27,815 residents in 2021. The median household income was $100,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 43% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% of workers commuted by transit and 22% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (7.9%), Mandarin (3.8%) and Vietnamese (2.0%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, up 6% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.2%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Central Toronto | Change in a year | 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, central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How South Riverdale compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Thursdays. Nov 12: recycling and green bin. Nov 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth · councillor_fletcher@toronto.ca · 416-392-4060
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 10, 2026.