166 Rumsey Rd
166 Rumsey Rd is in Leaside-Bennington. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (one deferred, one under appeal after approval).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: one deferred, one under appeal after approval.
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: 3 projects from 4 permits
- Interior renovation · completed Mar 16, 2023
expanding south side dormer with reclading, making aesthetic upgrades and interior alterations. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 176322 - Back Water Valve (Sewer only) · completed Jul 2, 2019
Proposal to install a back water valve in the existing single family dwelling. · Permit 19 168898 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 21, 2023
interior alterations to ground floor · Permit 18 253921
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 M4G, 6 of 282 home tap-water samples (2.1%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4G is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 22 samples here (7.8%) 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 station, 3.8 km away, measured 1:00 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
2 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): one deferred, one under appeal after approval. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1166 Mcrae Dr · 151 m awayCommittee 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 construct a rear two-storey addition.File A0643/18NY · submitted Sep 7, 2018 - 2109 Hanna Rd · 189 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 4, 2016. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a two-storey addition to the rear and side of the existing two-storey dwelling. The existing one-storey and two-storey addition would be demolished.File A1044/15NY · submitted Dec 8, 2015
2 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
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 44 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 17 car thefts, 10 assaults, 10 break-ins, 4 robberies and 3 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Leaside-Bennington in 2025, car thefts were above the Toronto rate; assaults, robberies and 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 | Leaside-Bennington, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 10 | 213 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 10 | 181 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 17 | 298 above Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 4 | 11 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 48 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 Eglinton Station (Line 1), 2.5 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 4 TTC stops served by routes 88 and 156, with about 353 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 6.0 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.
- Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School · elementary · 187 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 450 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 93% met the standard in reading and 80% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Anselm Catholic School · elementary · 414 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 255 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 100% met the standard in reading and 75% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Northlea Elementary and Middle School · elementary · 713 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 745 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 95% met the standard in reading and 82% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Leaside High School · secondary · 506 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,115 students. 95% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Northern Secondary School · secondary · 1.8 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 2,075 students. 91% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Children'S Garden Junior School, Polaris Learning Centre School.
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): six 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
See the full Leaside-Bennington neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Leaside-Bennington had 16,535 residents in 2021. The median household income was $148,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 28% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 12% of workers commuted by transit and 15% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (1.8%), Mandarin (1.6%) and Spanish (1.3%). 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 East York was $1,820, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.4% 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 | East York | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,339 | +12% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,578 | +5% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,189 | -2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 12: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 19: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 166 Rumsey Rd
Is 166 Rumsey Rd 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 166 Rumsey Rd?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (one deferred, one under appeal after approval). The closest is at 166 Mcrae Dr, 151 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 166 Rumsey Rd been renovated?
Yes. The City has 4 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 166 Rumsey Rd a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 166 Rumsey Rd from the subway?
The nearest station is Eglinton Station (Line 1), 2.5 km away. 4 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 166 Rumsey Rd?
The closest are Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School, St Anselm Catholic School and Leaside High School. 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 166 Rumsey Rd?
Police recorded 44 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 17 car thefts, 10 assaults, 10 break-ins, 4 robberies and 3 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Leaside-Bennington in 2025, car thefts were above the Toronto rate; assaults, robberies and 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 166 Rumsey Rd?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 12, 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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