219 Booth Ave
219 Booth Ave is in South Riverdale. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (both refused, now under appeal).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: both refused, now under appeal.
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
- Other(SR) · completed Dec 30, 2020
Admin Permit w/ 221 Booth Ave. (11-212568) · Permit 11 212569
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 M4M, 10 of 405 home tap-water samples (2.5%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4M is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 23 samples here (5.7%) 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, 4.6 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): both refused, now under appeal. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 175 Mc Gee St · 246 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 May 4, 2016. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a new three-storey semi-detached single family dwelling on the newly severed lot.File A0294/16TEY · submitted Mar 9, 2016 - 275 Mc Gee St · 246 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 May 4, 2016. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To alter the existing 3½-storey detached dwelling containing four dwelling unts by converting it into a semi-detached dwelling containing three dwelling units, and by constructing: a new front staircase leading to the first floor and…File A0295/16TEY · submitted Mar 9, 2016
16 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 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
2 new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days: take-out or food shop (1) and second-hand shop (1).
New business licences nearby (2)
- Take-out or food shop · 890 Queen St E · 94 m · licensed Sep 9, 2026
- Second-hand shop · 912 Queen St E · 134 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 113 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 60 assaults, 32 break-ins, 11 car thefts, 7 thefts over $5,000 and 3 robberies. Per resident, in South Riverdale in 2025, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | South Riverdale, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 60 | 829 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 32 | 265 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 11 | 217 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 3 | 69 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 88 above 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 Chester Station (Line 2), 2.0 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by routes 503, 501 and 72, with about 3,018 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 3.5 km away, with 354 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.
- Morse Street Junior Public School · elementary · 315 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 390 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 85% met the standard in reading and 71% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Dundas Junior Public School · elementary · 405 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 560 students
- Queen Alexandra Middle School · elementary · 493 mTDSB · Public · grades 6-8 · 380 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 80% met the standard in reading and 52% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Eastdale Collegiate Institute · secondary · 653 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 120 students
- Riverdale Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.2 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,600 students. 95% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
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): five licensed child care centres, three EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and two 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 South Riverdale neighbourhood page, with rankings →
South Riverdale had 27,815 residents in 2021. The median household income was $100,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 43% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% of workers commuted by transit and 22% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (7.9%), Mandarin (3.8%) and Vietnamese (2.0%). 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 12: recycling and green bin. November 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 219 Booth Ave
Is 219 Booth 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 219 Booth Ave?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (both refused, now under appeal). The closest is at 75 Mc Gee St, 246 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 219 Booth Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 219 Booth Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 219 Booth Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Chester Station (Line 2), 2.0 km away. 8 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 219 Booth Ave?
The closest are Morse Street Junior Public School, Dundas Junior Public School and Eastdale 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 219 Booth Ave?
Police recorded 113 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 60 assaults, 32 break-ins, 11 car thefts, 7 thefts over $5,000 and 3 robberies. Per resident, in South Riverdale in 2025, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate. 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 219 Booth Ave?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 19, 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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