249 Elm Rd
249 Elm Rd is in Lawrence Park North. 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
- 6 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: all approved.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M5M.
04The building
6 building permits in the last 5 years, for 2 projects. Together they added 1 new home. 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: 2 projects from 6 permits
- New Building · revision issued · issued Jun 24, 2024
REV01: Proposed revision to change sloped roof to flat roofProposal to construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with an integral garage, rear deck, and front porch. · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 126666 - Demolition · completed May 13, 2026
Proposal to demolish the existing bungalow and build a new three-storey detached dwelling. · Permit 24 126681
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 station, 3.6 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
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).
- 1255 Elm Rd · 23 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 Mar 9, 2023.
To construct a 2 storey rear addition.File A0021/23NY · submitted Jan 3, 2023 - 2269 St Germain Ave · 197 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 Aug 24, 2023.
To construct a new detached dwelling.File A0369/23NY · submitted Jul 11, 2023 - 3286 Melrose Ave · 231 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 Feb 18, 2016.
To construct a new rear deck to the existing dwelling.File A1125/15NY · submitted Dec 23, 2015
5 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 31 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 11 break-ins, 10 car thefts, 7 assaults, 2 thefts over $5,000 and 1 robbery. Per resident, in Lawrence Park North in 2025, assaults, 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 | Lawrence Park North, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 7 | 266 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 11 | 235 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 10 | 97 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 1 | 42 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 18 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 Lawrence Station (Line 1), about a 16-minute walk (1.0 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 2 TTC stops served by route 61, with about 262 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 5.7 km away, with 9 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.
- John Wanless Junior Public School · elementary · 171 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 600 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 88% met the standard in reading and 79% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Bannockburn Public School · elementary · 832 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 55 students
- Blessed Sacrament Catholic School · elementary · 845 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 410 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 91% met the standard in reading and 67% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute · secondary · 824 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,255 students. 96% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School · secondary · 1.3 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 685 students. 89% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Avro Academy, The Dunblaine School, Havergal Jr School, Havergal College Sr 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 Lawrence Park North neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Lawrence Park North had 14,675 residents in 2021. The median household income was $168,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 25% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 22% of workers commuted by transit and 12% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (3.5%), Cantonese (2.6%) and Spanish (1.8%). 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: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 19: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 249 Elm Rd
Is 249 Elm Rd 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 249 Elm Rd?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (all approved). The closest is at 255 Elm Rd, 23 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 249 Elm Rd been renovated?
Yes. The City has 6 building permits on record, 6 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 249 Elm Rd a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 249 Elm Rd from the subway?
The nearest station is Lawrence Station (Line 1), 1.0 km away (about a 16-minute walk). 2 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 249 Elm Rd?
The closest are John Wanless Junior Public School, Bannockburn Public School and Lawrence Park 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 249 Elm Rd?
Police recorded 31 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 11 break-ins, 10 car thefts, 7 assaults, 2 thefts over $5,000 and 1 robbery. Per resident, in Lawrence Park North in 2025, assaults, 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 249 Elm Rd?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 12, 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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