260 Gamble Ave
260 Gamble Ave is in Old East York, in a registered apartment building built in 1950 with 24 units. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 5 planning applications nearby (two approved, two waiting for a hearing date, one under appeal after approval).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- This building scored 98 out of 100 when last evaluated (Jul 31, 2025). That's higher than 88% of evaluated buildings in Toronto.
- No fire code violations in open inspections.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 5 planning applications within 250 m: two approved, two waiting for a hearing date, one under appeal after approval.
01The building
RentSafe is the City's inspection program for apartment buildings with 3+ storeys and 10+ units. This building scored 98 out of 100 when last evaluated (Jul 31, 2025). That's higher than 88% of evaluated buildings in Toronto.
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: 6 projects from 17 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed Sep 20, 2019
Proposal to enlarge existing unit 008 into what was storage area into livable area in unit 008 in the basement of the existing 3 storey apartment building. See permit 19-126023 BLD 00 BA and related… · Permit 19 192953 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 15, 2019
Proposal to convert existing storage space into 1 new apartment unit.(unit 008) See also 15 197388 ZZC and the OMB decision 16 231833 OA and 17 196080 BLD 00 BA · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 126023 - Interior Alterations · completed Jan 23, 2019
Interior alterations - to Unit 206 installation of new washer/dryer · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 168484 - Interior Alterations · completed Jan 23, 2019
REV 01: Revision to issued permit 18-142855 BLD. Proposal to include a washer/dryer to unit 002. Proposal for interior alterations to existing residential suite - Unit 002total 25 dwelling units in… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 142855 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 11, 2019
Rev. #1: Wall type P1 updated, rework kitchen layout, washer/dryer added to unit 007, fresh air and make-up air units addedProposal to convert existing storage area in the basement into one new… · 6 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 196080 - Interior Alterations · completed Sep 3, 2019
Interior alterations to main floor - Unit 104 · Permit 14 145975
02Risks 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 M4J, 22 of 911 home tap-water samples (2.4%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4J is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 44 samples here (4.8%) 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. Buildings with more than six units don't have lead service pipes.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 4.7 km away, measured 11:00 AM 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.
03What’s changing nearby
5 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): two approved, two waiting for a hearing date, one under appeal after approval. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 1380 Donlands Ave · 65 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Aplication for a 7-storey mixed-use building containing 73 rental residential dwelling units. The residential gross floor area is 5627square metres, and the proposed non-residential gross floor area is 392 square metres. Please see by-law…File 20 216958 STE 14 SA · submitted Nov 10, 2020 · City record - 2334 Donlands Ave · 79 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached mixed-use building (basement level is considered the first storey) by converting it into fully residential use, with two basement walkouts at the north and south-west corner, and an…File A0593/26TEY · submitted Aug 13, 2026 - 3266 Torrens Ave · 101 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a new roof above the existing front porch.File A0745/26TEY · submitted Oct 26, 2026 - 4210 Cosburn Ave · 190 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 Jan 21, 2026. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To alter the existing four-storey apartment building (containing 33 residential dwelling units) by converting the existing integral garage, laundry, and storage areas into four additional residential dwelling units (located within the…File A0102/25TEY · submitted Feb 6, 2025 - 5304 Cosburn Ave · 242 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jul 16, 2025.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots.File B0065/22TEY · submitted Aug 15, 2022
7 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.
04Safety
Police recorded 43 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 30 assaults, 6 break-ins, 3 car thefts, 2 robberies and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Old East York in 2025, break-ins 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 | Old East York, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 30 | 655 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 6 | 99 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 3 | 238 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 2 | 60 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 50 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.
05Getting around
The nearest subway station is Donlands Station (Line 2), about a 20-minute walk (1.3 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 16 TTC stops served by routes 51, 87 and 8, with about 1,720 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 3.5 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.
06Schools 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.
- Holy Cross Catholic School · elementary · 260 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 340 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 86% met the standard in reading and 46% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- William Burgess Elementary School · elementary · 423 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 365 students
- Chester Elementary School · elementary · 852 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 480 students
- East York Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.3 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,090 students. 83% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Kapapamahchakwew - Wandering Spirit Scho · secondary · 1.5 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12
Private schools within 1 km: The Three Hierarchs Academy.
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, 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.
07Your neighbourhood
Old East York had 9,160 residents in 2021. The median household income was $96,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 34% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 31% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 21% of workers commuted by transit and 9% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Greek (9.7%), Pilipino, Filipino (2.4%) and Cantonese (2.1%). 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 East York was $1,820, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.4% 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 | East York | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,339 | +12% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,578 | +5% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,189 | -2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
08City services
Next: November 11: recycling and green bin. November 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 260 Gamble Ave
Is 260 Gamble 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.
Does 260 Gamble Ave have open fire code violations?
No. The City's fire inspection records show no violations in open inspections. Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results.
What is being built near 260 Gamble Ave?
There are 5 active planning applications within 250 metres (two approved, two waiting for a hearing date, one under appeal after approval). The closest is at 380 Donlands Ave, 65 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 260 Gamble Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 17 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 260 Gamble Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 260 Gamble Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Donlands Station (Line 2), 1.3 km away (about a 20-minute walk). 16 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 260 Gamble Ave?
The closest are Holy Cross Catholic School, William Burgess Elementary School and East York 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 260 Gamble Ave?
Police recorded 43 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 30 assaults, 6 break-ins, 3 car thefts, 2 robberies and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Old East York in 2025, break-ins 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 260 Gamble Ave?
Collection is on Wednesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 18, 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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