215 Carmichael Ave
215 Carmichael Ave is in Bedford Park-Nortown. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (two refused, one approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: two refused, one approved.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M5M.
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: 1 project from 1 permit
- Deck or porch and interior renovation · inspection · issued Aug 25, 2009
New partial roof, front porch including foundation, change to front elevation and recladding, minor interior alterations · Permit 09 153168
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 M5M, 15 of 422 home tap-water samples (3.6%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5M is higher than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 39 samples here (9.2%) 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.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto North station, 3.4 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
3 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): two refused, one approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1229 Carmichael Ave · 86 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Apr 18, 2019.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two residential lots. Please note that this application was deferred on July 26th, 2018 in order to allow the applicant the opportunity to make changes to the application.File B0016/18NY · submitted Mar 19, 2018 - 2125 Mcgillivray Ave · 122 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Oct 10, 2024.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two residential lots and to construct two new dwellings. File numbers B0024/24NY, A0289/24NY & A0290/24NY will be jointly considered.File B0024/24NY · submitted May 22, 2024 - 3158 Dunblaine Ave · 153 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 Dec 10, 2015.
To construct a new two-storey dwelling. The existing dwelling would be demolished.File A0945/15NY · submitted Oct 28, 2015
1 home within 250 m is 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 36 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 15 car thefts, 12 assaults, 5 break-ins, 3 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Bedford Park-Nortown in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; assaults, car thefts and robberies 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 | Bedford Park-Nortown, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 12 | 230 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 5 | 250 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 15 | 151 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 3 | 60 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 67 close to 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 Wilson Station (Line 1), about a 24-minute walk (1.6 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by routes 7, 165, 96, 996 and 109, with about 1,477 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Downsview Park GO, 4.4 km away, with 31 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.
- St Margaret Catholic School · elementary · 338 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 575 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 94% met the standard in reading and 62% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Summit Heights Public School · elementary · 694 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 385 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 94% met the standard in reading and 75% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Bannockburn Public School · elementary · 701 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 55 students
- Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School · secondary · 1.7 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 685 students. 89% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- John Polanyi Collegiate Institute · secondary · 2.1 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 500 students. 72% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Magnificent Minds School, Bais Chomesh High School For Girls, Associated Hebrew Jr School - Posluns Campus, Glen Briar Academy Elementary 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): three 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 Bedford Park-Nortown neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Bedford Park-Nortown had 22,145 residents in 2021. The median household income was $135,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 32% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 36% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 18% of workers commuted by transit and 8% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Pilipino, Filipino (3.7%), Spanish (2.0%) and Mandarin (1.7%). 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 North York was $1,915, up 1% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.6% 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 | North York | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | +5% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | 0% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | +1% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | +2% | $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 215 Carmichael Ave
Is 215 Carmichael 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.
What is being built near 215 Carmichael Ave?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (two refused, one approved). The closest is at 229 Carmichael Ave, 86 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 215 Carmichael Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 215 Carmichael Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 215 Carmichael Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Wilson Station (Line 1), 1.6 km away (about a 24-minute walk). 8 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 215 Carmichael Ave?
The closest are St Margaret Catholic School, Summit Heights Public School and Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary 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 215 Carmichael Ave?
Police recorded 36 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 15 car thefts, 12 assaults, 5 break-ins, 3 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Bedford Park-Nortown in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; assaults, car thefts and robberies 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 215 Carmichael Ave?
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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