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Address report · Ward 11 University-Rosedale

165 Augusta Ave

165 Augusta Ave is in Kensington-Chinatown. There are 4 planning proposals within 250 m. Streetcars stop 125 m away.

Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Key findings
  • 4 planning proposals within 250 m: three in progress and one decided recently.
  • Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Kensington-Chinatown were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
  • Streetcar 505 stop 125 m away; the nearest subway is 1.1 km.
  • The nearest elementary school is Ryerson Community School Junior Senior, 228 m away.
Planning proposals4within 250 m
Major crimes354within 500 m, 12 months
Nearest transit125 mStreetcar 505
Garbage dayTuesdaynext: Nov 10
Bathurst StDundas StSpadina AveLeonard AveNassau StWales AveAugusta AveDenison AveDenison SqKensington AveBaldwin StCasimir StHickory StBellevue AveSt Andrew StHuron StD'Arcy StCameron StGrange AveWillison SqLarch St1234Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)Dundas StSpadina AveAugusta AveWales AveDenison SqKensington AveBaldwin StGrange AveCasimir StHickory StNassau StSt Andrew StD'Arcy StCameron StWillison Sq1234Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)
The red dot is 165 Augusta Ave. The circle shows 250 metres, about a 3-minute walk. Numbers match the proposals in section 01.

01What’s planned near 165 Augusta Ave

4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three in progress and one decided recently. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).

In progress

  1. 1
    Consent
    33 Kensington Ave · 120 m away
    Committee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines

    The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.

    Section 57(1) of the Planning Act allows the assignment of authority to the Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment or his/her designate to approve a Validation of Title.
    File B0039/20TEY · submitted Jun 1, 2020
  2. 2
    New house
    115 Denison Ave · 151 m away
    Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks

    The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.

    To permit and maintain the conversion of four existing three-bedroom townhouse dwelling units into two-bedroom dwelling units by removing one bedroom from the ground floor of each unit, and the conversion of one existing two-bedroom…
    File A0733/26TEY · submitted Oct 13, 2026
  3. 3
    Rezoning
    309 Augusta Ave · 229 m away
    Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built

    City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.

    Proposed six storey hotel with restaurant components containing 2194sqm of non-residential gross floor area. No parking is proposed.
    File 26 206718 STE 11 OZ · submitted Jul 22, 2026 · City record and how to comment

Decided recently

  1. 4
    Addition
    610 Dundas St W · 76 m away
    Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks

    The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.

    To legalize and to maintain a rear three-storey addition, that was constructed without an authorized building permit. Also, to permit one residential dwelling unit within the rear portion of the ground level (behind a non-residential…
    File A0657/25TEY · submitted Jun 26, 2025

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 165 Augusta Ave

Police recorded 354 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.

Major crimeNear this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 monthsKensington-Chinatownper 100,000 residents, 2025Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025
Assaults2222,018768Kensington-Chinatown is higher
Break-ins73443190Kensington-Chinatown is higher
Car thefts11118225Kensington-Chinatown is lower
Robberies1819379Kensington-Chinatown is higher
Thefts over $5,0003021961Kensington-Chinatown is higher

Thick bar: Kensington-Chinatown. Thin grey bar: Toronto. Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Kensington-Chinatown

03Getting around from 165 Augusta Ave

The nearest subway station is St Patrick Station (Line 1), about a 17‑minute walk (1.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 510, 505 and 511 streetcars, with about 2,755 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.9 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.

Nearest subway station
St Patrick Station 1.1 km

Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 17 min walk

Streetcar
505 Dundas 125 m

Nearest stop: Dundas St West at Denison Ave, plus 1 more stop for this route within 250 m.

Streetcar
510 Spadina 250 m

Nearest stop: Spadina Ave at Dundas St West North Side.

Streetcar
511 Bathurst 385 m

Nearest stop: Bathurst St at Dundas St West - Toronto Western Hospital.

Nearest GO train station
Union Station GO 1.9 km

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 child care near 165 Augusta Ave

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.

Ryerson Community School Junior Senior
228 m · TDSB · grades JK-8 · 335 students
65%below Toronto26%below Toronto
Kensington Community School School Junior
520 m · TDSB · grades JK-6 · 130 students
Results not published for this school.
Beverley School
540 m · TDSB · grades JK-8 · 75 students
Results not published for this school.

Secondary schools

Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.

Harbord Collegiate Institute
1.4 km · TDSB · grades 9-12 · 980 students
93%above Toronto
Loretto College School
1.5 km · TCDSB · grades 9-12 · 510 students
83%about the same as Toronto

The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Westside Montessori Elementary School, Cornerstone Preparatory School - Main Campus, Braemar College Private Secondary School, Ronald Mcdonald House. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.

Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): five licensed child care centres and five EarlyON centres.

Licensed child care
George Brown - Fashion District/Ryerson Child Care Centre 213 m

96 Denison Ave · 56 spaces · kindergarten, school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies

Licensed child care
Jingbao (Downtown) Bilingual Children's Centre (96 Denison Avenue) 213 m

96 Denison Ave · 65 spaces · toddler, preschool, kindergarten · in the $10-a-day program

Licensed child care
Alexandra Park Early Learning & Child Care Centre 325 m

75 Augusta Sq · 36 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies

EarlyON centre
Ryerson Community EarlyON Child and Family Centre 213 m

96 Denison Ave · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers

EarlyON centre
TCCSA EarlyON Child and Family Centre 216 m

302 Spadina Ave · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers

EarlyON centre
Alexandra Park EarlyON Child and Family Centre 251 m

105 Grange Crt · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers

EarlyON centre
Scadding Court EarlyON Child and Family Centre 325 m

707 Dundas St W · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers

Show 1 more child care centre
Licensed child care
The Neighbourhood Group Bellevue Child Care 418 m

91 Bellevue Ave · 34 spaces · toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program

Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres and EarlyON Child and Family Centres.

05The building at 165 Augusta Ave

Building orders and notices
None on record This address

Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations

Building permits, last 5 years
2 permits This address

2 building permits in the last 5 years, for 1 project. Together they added 25 new homes. For comparison, about 10% of Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.

Source: Building Permits · 7 on record

Heritage status
Not on the Heritage Register This address

It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.

Source: Heritage Register

Permit history: 4 projects from 7 permits
  • Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Oct 3, 2024
    Proposed restaurant less than 30 seats - Coffee and retail gallery store · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 191247
  • Change of Use · completed Apr 26, 2020
    Purpose of application unknown · Permit 17 219816
  • Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Nov 4, 2005
    Interior alterations to main floor and basement. Existing and proposed: Community Centre. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 05 195317
  • Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Jul 9, 2004
    Interior alterations for a 25 unit rooming house. existing - vacant residential, propose - rooming house · Permit 04 138618

06Around the block

Short-term rentals18registered within 250 m

Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at 96% of Toronto addresses.

Licensed rooming houses1within 250 m

Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.

New storefront businesses44licensed in Kensington-Chinatown, last 90 days

Kuya's Vape (vape shop), Jd Barbers (salon or personal services), The University Club of Toronto (entertainment venue), and 41 more.

Public spaces (POPS)0privately owned, open to the public, within 500 m
Shelters and respite sites5within 500 m

The Scott Mission - Kensington location (214 m), TSSS Womens' Residence (229 m), Sojourn House Hotel Program (234 m), and 2 more.

All new business licences in Kensington-Chinatown (44)
  • Kuya's Vape · Vape shop · 167 Augusta Ave · 8 m · licensed Dec 1, 2026
  • Jd Barbers · Salon or personal services · 454 Queen St W · 544 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
  • The University Club of Toronto · Entertainment venue · 380 University Ave · 1052 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
  • Tim Hortons · Restaurant or bar · 700 University Ave · 1050 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
  • Qing Shu Hot Pot (Dt) · Restaurant or bar · 442 Dundas St W · 439 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
  • Film Cafe · Sidewalk café · 230 Augusta Ave · 251 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
  • Green Drip · Restaurant or bar · 283 College St · 509 m · licensed Oct 28, 2026
  • 888 Photo & Electronics · Second-hand shop · 289 Spadina Ave · 281 m · licensed Oct 27, 2026
  • Chungneon Cupbap Spadina · Sidewalk café · 398 Spadina Ave · 327 m · licensed Oct 26, 2026
  • Sultans Mediterranean Grill · Take-out or food shop · 700 University Ave · 1050 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
  • Nails Queen · Salon or personal services · 422 Queen St W · 550 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
  • Uncle Vintage · Second-hand shop · 33 Kensington Ave · 120 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026

Source: 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 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.

07Risks and environment at 165 Augusta Ave

Flood and shoreline hazards
Outside This address

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

Lead in tap-water tests, postal area M5T
0% of tests above Ontario's limit Your area · M5T

In postal area M5T, 0 of 85 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5T is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 1 samples here (1.2%) 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 · 85 tests, Feb 20, 2014 to Sep 11, 2026

Air quality now
1 · Low risk Your area

Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 2.6 km away, measured 4:00 AM EST Monday 9 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: Kensington-Chinatown

Kensington-Chinatown had 18,120 residents in 2021. The median household income was $62,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 68% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 50% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (12.7%), Cantonese (10.9%) and Spanish (2.2%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.

Residents (2021)18,120Kensington-Chinatown
Median household income$62,000typical neighbourhood $85,000
Households that rent68%typical neighbourhood 46%
Commute by transit24%typical neighbourhood 26%

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 2025Central TorontoChange in a yearToronto
Studio$1,526+2%$1,499
1 bedroom$1,914+4%$1,763
2 bedrooms$2,457+6%$2,055
3 bedrooms or more$3,1950%$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 Kensington-Chinatown compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →

09Quick answers about 165 Augusta Ave

What is being built near 165 Augusta Ave?

There are 4 planning proposals within 250 metres (three in progress and one decided recently). The closest is at 33 Kensington Ave, 120 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is the area around 165 Augusta Ave safe?

Police recorded 354 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 222 assaults, 73 break-ins, 30 thefts over $5,000, 18 robberies and 11 car thefts. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses. Per resident, in Kensington-Chinatown in 2025, assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; car thefts were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 9, 2026.

How do you get around from 165 Augusta Ave?

The nearest subway station is St Patrick Station (Line 1), 1.1 km away (about a 17-minute walk). Nearby: the 505 Dundas streetcar (stop at Dundas St West and Denison Ave, 125 m); the 510 Spadina streetcar (stop at Spadina Ave and Dundas St West North Side, 250 m); the 511 Bathurst streetcar (stop at Bathurst St and Dundas St West - Toronto Western Hospital, 385 m). Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 9, 2026.

What schools are near 165 Augusta Ave?

The closest are Ryerson Community School Junior Senior, Kensington Community School School Junior and Harbord Collegiate Institute. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 9, 2026.

What neighbourhood is 165 Augusta Ave in?

165 Augusta Ave is in Kensington-Chinatown, one of the City of Toronto's 158 official neighbourhoods, in Ward 11 University-Rosedale. Kensington-Chinatown had 18,120 residents in 2021, with a median household income of $62,000. Source: City of Toronto neighbourhoods; 2021 Census, as of Nov 9, 2026.

What is rent like near 165 Augusta Ave?

Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. In October 2025, a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation) averaged $2,457 a month. That's an average across all tenants, including long-term ones; new listings usually cost more. Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, as of Nov 9, 2026.

Has 165 Augusta Ave been renovated?

Yes. The City has 7 building permits on record, 2 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is 165 Augusta Ave 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 9, 2026.

Is 165 Augusta Ave a heritage property?

No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 9, 2026.

Who is the city councillor for 165 Augusta Ave?

Dianne Saxe, councillor for Ward 11 University-Rosedale. Email Councillor_Saxe@toronto.ca or call 416-392-4009. Source: City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 9, 2026.

When is garbage day at 165 Augusta Ave?

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 9, 2026.

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

Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/165-augusta-ave#sec-history

10From the archives

Kensington Avenue looking north from St. Andrew
1980 · 131 m awayKensington Avenue looking north from St. AndrewCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 1465, File 53, Item 2
181 Baldwin St
1919 · 193 m away181 Baldwin StCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 58, Item 835
181 Baldwin St
1919 · 193 m away181 Baldwin StCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 58, Item 834
334 Spadina Avenue, Welina Hawkins, Reginald [Beyaut]
1942 · 218 m away334 Spadina Avenue, Welina Hawkins, Reginald [Beyaut]City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1266, Item 82631
334 Spadina Avenue, gun
1942 · 218 m away334 Spadina Avenue, gunCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1266, Item 82634
334 Spadina Avenue, Welina Hawkins, Percy [Absett]
1942 · 218 m away334 Spadina Avenue, Welina Hawkins, Percy [Absett]City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1266, Item 82633
334 Spadina Avenue, James Beyaut
1942 · 218 m away334 Spadina Avenue, James BeyautCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1266, Item 82632
Corner of Spadina Ave. and D'Arcy St., looking north-east
1972 · 246 m awayCorner of Spadina Ave. and D'Arcy St., looking north-eastCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 2032, Series 841, File 47, Item 10
Corner of Spadina Ave. and D'Arcy St., looking south-east
1972 · 246 m awayCorner of Spadina Ave. and D'Arcy St., looking south-eastCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 2032, Series 841, File 47, Item 11

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