203 Pickering St
203 Pickering St is in East End-Danforth. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (all approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: all approved.
04The building
2 building permits in the last 5 years, for 1 project. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. 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: 1 project from 2 permits
- Accessory Building(s) · completed Jan 14, 2026
Rev 01 - The revision is to change the masonry side walls to wood framing. Proposed detached rear yard garage · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 135975
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 M4E, 9 of 488 home tap-water samples (1.8%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4E is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 22 samples here (4.5%) 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 Downtown station, 8.5 km away, measured 12:00 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
3 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): all approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 12345 Gerrard St E · 116 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Dec 10, 2025.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two residential lots and to maintain the existing easement/right-of-way.File B0059/25TEY · submitted Sep 19, 2025 - 22343 Gerrard St E · 201 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
It has been approved.
Draft Plan of Condominium to divide existing single detached dwelling into four units and three parking spaces.File 22 212739 STE 19 CD · submitted Oct 4, 2022 · City record - 3485 Scarborough Rd · 219 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 Oct 25, 2023.
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition above the existing one-storey addition.File A0759/23TEY · submitted Aug 23, 2023
3 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 34 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 21 assaults, 7 car thefts, 4 break-ins, 1 robbery and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in East End-Danforth in 2025, car thefts, 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 | East End-Danforth, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 21 | 796 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 4 | 195 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 7 | 147 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 1 | 52 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 40 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 Main Street Station (Line 2), about a 15-minute walk (0.9 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 3 TTC stops served by route 135, with about 220 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 0.7 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.
- Adam Beck Junior Public School · elementary · 305 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 450 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 93% met the standard in reading and 40% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St John Catholic School · elementary · 550 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 380 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 94% met the standard in reading and 38% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Blantyre Public School · elementary · 614 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 340 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 77% met the standard in reading and 43% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Malvern Collegiate Institute · secondary · 239 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,140 students. 96% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Notre Dame Catholic High School · secondary · 451 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 510 students. 97% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Beaches Montessori.
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): one licensed child care centre, 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
East End Danforth had 21,840 residents in 2021. The median household income was $90,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 45% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 30% of workers commuted by transit and 14% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (2.1%), Spanish (1.9%) and Urdu (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 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.
02City services
Next: November 10: recycling and green bin. November 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 203 Pickering St
Is 203 Pickering 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.
What is being built near 203 Pickering St?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (all approved). The closest is at 2345 Gerrard St E, 116 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 203 Pickering St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 2 building permits on record, 2 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 203 Pickering St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 203 Pickering St from the subway?
The nearest station is Main Street Station (Line 2), 0.9 km away (about a 15-minute walk). 3 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 203 Pickering St?
The closest are Adam Beck Junior Public School, St John Catholic School and Malvern Collegiate Institute. 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 203 Pickering St?
Police recorded 34 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 21 assaults, 7 car thefts, 4 break-ins, 1 robbery and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in East End-Danforth in 2025, car thefts, 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 203 Pickering St?
Collection is on Tuesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 17, 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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