255 Bain Ave
255 Bain Ave is in North Riverdale. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (both approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 5 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: both approved.
01What’s planned near 255 Bain Ave
2 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): both approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
Decided recently
- 1Minor variance203 Withrow Ave · 165 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 construct a new two-storey ancillary building (laneway suite), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.File A0758/23TEY · submitted Aug 11, 2023 - 2Minor variance287 Withrow Ave · 225 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-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a partial front second storey addition, partial front and rear third storey additions (with front second and third storey juliette balconies), and a rear…File A0720/23TEY · submitted Aug 16, 2023
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Safety near 255 Bain Ave
Police recorded 41 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 30 assaults, 8 car thefts, 2 break-ins and 1 robbery. Per resident, in North Riverdale in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; car thefts 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 | Near this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 months | North Riverdaleper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 30 | 663 | 768North Riverdale is about the same |
| Break-ins | 2 | 295 | 190North Riverdale is higher |
| Car thefts | 8 | 106 | 225North Riverdale is lower |
| Robberies | 1 | 82 | 79North Riverdale is about the same |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 25 | 61North Riverdale is lower |
Thick bar: North Riverdale. Thin grey bar: Toronto. Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for North Riverdale
03Getting around from 255 Bain Ave
The nearest subway station is Pape Station (Line 2), about a 13-minute walk (0.8 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by route 72, with about 1,220 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 3.8 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 13 min walk
Nearest stop: Pape Ave at Bain Ave.
Nearest stop: Riverdale Ave at Pape Ave West Side.
Nearest stop: Pape Ave at Riverdale Ave North Side.
Source: GO Transit · 88 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
04Schools and families near 255 Bain Ave
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.
Share of students meeting the provincial standard; the red tick is the Toronto average. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): two licensed child care centres, two EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
433 Pape Ave · 41 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool
84 Blake St · 49 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
220 Langley Ave · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
86 Blake St · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
Source: 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.
05The building at 255 Bain Ave
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
5 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.
Source: Building Permits · 5 on record
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 2 projects from 5 permits
- New Building · inspection · issued Aug 18, 2025
Proposal to demolish existing dwelling and construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with detached garage.See also 24-229084 ZAP 00 ZR & 24-253883 STE 14 MV · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 166110 - Demolition · permit issued · issued Aug 18, 2025
Proposal to demolish existing single family dwelling and construct a new dwelling.See also 25-166110 BLD 00 NH & 24-253883 STE 14 MV · Permit 25 166154
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, and Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown).
07Risks and environment at 255 Bain Ave
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.
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
In postal area M4K, 6 of 527 home tap-water samples (1.1%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4K is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 16 samples here (3.0%) 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.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 527 tests, Jan 2, 2014 to Oct 5, 2026
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 4.3 km away, measured 2:00 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.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
08The neighbourhood: North Riverdale
North Riverdale had 11,290 residents in 2021. The median household income was $108,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 42% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 28% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (4.8%), Greek (2.4%) 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 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.
How North Riverdale compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →09Quick answers about 255 Bain Ave
Is 255 Bain 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, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What is being built near 255 Bain Ave?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (both approved). The closest is at 203 Withrow Ave, 165 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Has 255 Bain Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 5 building permits on record, 5 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 255 Bain Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is 255 Bain Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Pape Station (Line 2), 0.8 km away (about a 13-minute walk). 6 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What schools are near 255 Bain Ave?
The closest are Pape Avenue Junior Public School, Blake Street Junior Public School and Riverdale Collegiate Institute. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How much crime is there near 255 Bain Ave?
Police recorded 41 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 30 assaults, 8 car thefts, 2 break-ins and 1 robbery. Per resident, in North Riverdale in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; car thefts 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, as of Nov 8, 2026.
When is garbage day at 255 Bain 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, as of Nov 8, 2026.
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