17 Leslie St
17 Leslie St is in the Beaches. It's inside a TRCA flood hazard area and a 12‑storey building with 167 homes and shops is under review 242 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Inside a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area: ask about flood insurance.
- A 12-storey building with 167 homes and shops is under review, 242 m away.
01What’s planned near 17 Leslie St
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two in progress and two decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Minor variance818 Eastern Ave · 110 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 Dec 1, 2021. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To permit a dog daycare and boarding use.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Dec 21, 2021. Status: decision issued.
File A0706/21TEY · submitted May 26, 2021 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 212-storey building · 167 homes and shops880-882 Eastern Ave and 1 more address · 242 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building167 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for a 12-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 268.20 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 13,417.80 square metres. 167 rental dwelling units are proposed.File 22 141897 STE 14 SA · submitted May 4, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
Decided recently
- 3New house789 Eastern Ave · 76 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 alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear basement walkout with a terrace, and a rear two-storey addition with a ground floor deck. Also, to construct a rear parking pad (two vehicular parking spaces),…File A1077/24TEY · submitted Dec 11, 2024 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 47-storey building · 130 homes50 Laing St · 131 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building130 homes
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Site Plan application to permit two apartment buildings (Building A: 7 storeys, 24.5m and Building B: four storeys, 13.8m) of with a total of 130 dwelling units. A total of 16 vehicular and 143 bicycle parking spaces are proposed.File 22 242125 STE 14 SA · submitted Dec 23, 2022 · City record and how to comment
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. 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
254 m away - Wanderlust · 1158 Queen St E
Amplified sound · in Leslie Grove ParkSat, Nov 21 · noon to 7 pm
427 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 17 Leslie St
2 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.
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 17 Leslie St
Police recorded 71 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
The Beaches compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 17% lower51 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 10 near this address | 20% lower151 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 8 near this address | 27% lower164 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 45 near this address | 32% lower526 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 5 near this address | 68% lower25 vs 79 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for The Beaches
Traffic safety
6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 2 involved cyclists. Most were on Queen St E and Leslie St. The Beaches has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- Queen St E at Jones Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · May 19, 2025 · 360 m
- Queen St E at Coady Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Mar 15, 2024 · 452 m
- Leslie St at Lake Shore Blvd E · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 29, 2023 · 221 m
- Lake Shore Blvd E at Leslie St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Sep 2, 2021 · 199 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 | The Beaches, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 5 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 102 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 20 | 265 | 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 17 Leslie St
The nearest subway station is Donlands Station (Line 2), 2.4 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 503 and 501 streetcars and the 31 and 83 buses, with about 3,294 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 3.7 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 503 | 881 | 7.2 | more than most routes |
| 501 | 2,049 | 10.7 | more than most routes |
| 31 | 149 | 2.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 83 | 113 | 2.2 | 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: 500 Commissioners St, 791 m.468 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 17 Leslie St
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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Feb 11, 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 17 Leslie St
There are 2 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is S.h. Armstrong Community Recreation Centre, 746 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Maple Leaf Forever Park · playground · 62 Laing St · 253 m
- Maple Leaf Cottage · 62 Laing St · 293 m
- Leslie Grove Park · outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground, washroom · 1158 Queen St E · 445 m
- 58 Curzon Street Park · playground · 58 Curzon St · 519 m
- S.h. Armstrong Community Recreation Centre · skateboarding, wi-fi · 56 Woodfield Rd · 746 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
- 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 · 268 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 · 447 m - Greenwood Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Greenwood Park.In progress · 957 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 · 1.2 km
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 17 Leslie St
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 17 Leslie St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 4 on record
Permit history: 4 projects from 4 permits
- Electromagnetic Locks · completed Feb 19, 2025
installation of one maglock with related components. · Permit 24 218605 - Other Temporary Tents · completed Apr 9, 2025
Proposed to erect tent structures from April 15th to July 15th, 2024. · Permit 24 119052 - Other Temporary Tents · completed Nov 9, 2021
Install tent and shade structures for temporary garden center "LOBLAWS" (April 15, 2021 - July 15 2021) · Permit 21 117769 - Sprinklers · inspection · issued Oct 7, 2013
To modify the existing sprinklers on the west side of the existing "Loblaws" Supermarket. The area of modification is 464.5 m2. · Permit 13 232396
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: 6 with a green roof and 1 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 17 Leslie St
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
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 about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Tavio Kitchen (take-out or food shop), Gululu Juicery (take-out or food shop), Beauty In the East Medical Spa (salon or personal services), and 1 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
SA New Hope Leslieville (137 m).
All new business licences in The Beaches (4)
- Tavio Kitchen · Take-out or food shop · 1918A Queen St E · 2211 m · licensed Oct 14, 2026
- Gululu Juicery · Take-out or food shop · 2116 Queen St E · 2941 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- Beauty In the East Medical Spa · Salon or personal services · 1826 Queen St E · 1821 m · licensed Aug 20, 2026
- Willow Collective · Restaurant or bar · 2256 Queen St E · 3674 m · licensed Aug 14, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Laing St | Rezoning approved | 6 | 258 m |
| 880 Eastern Ave | Rezoning approved | 6 | 314 m |
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 9, 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
118 tickets in 2025 on Leslie St between numbers 0 and 67: 71 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 16 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Leslieville BIA, about 100 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, 6,079 service requests came from postal area M4M, which includes 17 Leslie St. The most common:
| Property standards | 242 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 234 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 202 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 201 | |
| Tree pruning | 182 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 175 |
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 17 Leslie St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 405 tests, Jan 8, 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.
11The neighbourhood: The Beaches
The Beaches had 21,510 residents in 2021. The median household income was $116,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 37% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 18% of workers commuted by transit and 17% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (1.2%) and German (1.0%). 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 the Beaches compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 24: recycling and green bin. 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 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/17-leslie-st#sec-history
