217 Lee Ave
217 Lee Ave is in The Beaches. It added a laneway or garden suite in 2018, it's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there is 1 planning application nearby (under review).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Added a laneway or garden suite (completed Jan 2018).
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 1 planning application within 250 m: under review.
04The building
5 building permits in the last 5 years, for 2 projects. This includes a laneway or garden suite, completed Jan 2018. 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: 3 projects from 8 permits
- New Building · completed Sep 3, 2025
Proposal to construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with an integral garage, front porch, balcony, rear deck and a basement walkout. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 157994 - Demolition · completed Jul 16, 2024
Proposed demolition of an existing two-storey dwelling. · Permit 24 151899 - Laneway or garden suiteNew home · completed Jan 19, 2018
REV 01: Revision to main and second floor plans and removal of second suiteProposal to create second suite on second floor of existing detached, interiro alterations only - single family dwelling. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 14 128510
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, 7.9 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
1 active planning application within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): under review. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1346 Lee Ave · 235 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
for 3 units and easementFile 23 146497 STE 19 CD · submitted May 16, 2023 · City record
6 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's more than at most Toronto addresses (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 83 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 55 assaults, 10 car thefts, 9 break-ins, 5 robberies and 4 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in The Beaches in 2025, assaults, break-ins, 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 | The Beaches, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 55 | 526 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 9 | 151 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 10 | 164 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 5 | 25 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 51 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 Main Street Station (Line 2), about a 26-minute walk (1.6 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by route 64, with about 714 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 1.3 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.
- Glen Ames Senior Public School · elementary · 74 mTDSB · Public · grades 7-8 · 360 students
- Williamson Road Junior Public School · elementary · 136 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 545 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 97% met the standard in reading and 73% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Norway Junior Public School · elementary · 619 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 300 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 100% met the standard in reading and 60% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Notre Dame Catholic High School · secondary · 883 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 510 students. 97% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Malvern Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.1 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,140 students. 96% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Boardwalk Montessori School, Avalon Children'S Montessori 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): 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
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.
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 217 Lee Ave
Is 217 Lee 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 217 Lee Ave?
There is 1 active planning application within 250 metres (under review). The closest is at 346 Lee Ave, 235 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 217 Lee Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 8 building permits on record, 5 in the last 5 years. They include a laneway or garden suite. Source: Building Permits.
Is 217 Lee Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 217 Lee Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Main Street Station (Line 2), 1.6 km away (about a 26-minute walk). 6 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 217 Lee Ave?
The closest are Glen Ames Senior Public School, Williamson Road Junior Public School and Notre Dame Catholic 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 217 Lee Ave?
Police recorded 83 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 55 assaults, 10 car thefts, 9 break-ins, 5 robberies and 4 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in The Beaches in 2025, assaults, break-ins, 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 217 Lee 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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