260 Roxton Rd
260 Roxton Rd is in Palmerston-Little Italy. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there is 1 planning application nearby (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.
- 1 planning application within 250 m: approved.
04The building
6 building permits in the last 5 years, for 2 projects. 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: 4 projects from 8 permits
- Addition · completed Sep 4, 2026
Proposed revision addition foundation was changed from black to ICF and additional framing changes were made as required onsiteProposal to construct a rear addition. · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 216872 - Back Water Valve (Sewer only) · completed Nov 30, 2022
Proposed backwater valve instalation. · Permit 22 233122 - Party Wall Admin Permits · completed Oct 28, 2025
Party wall permit related to 18-269309 · Permit 19 119074 - Party Wall Admin Permits · completed Jul 22, 2024
Party Wall permit related to 258 Roxton 18-182165 BLD 00 SR · Permit 18 189039
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 M6G, 5 of 536 home tap-water samples (0.9%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M6G is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 17 samples here (3.2%) 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 Downtown station, 3.0 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
1 active planning application within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1409 Ossington Ave · 212 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on May 6, 2026.
To obtain consent for the technical severance of the property for the purpose of re-establishing two residential lots which merged on title.File B0015/26TEY · submitted Feb 5, 2026
24 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 almost all Toronto addresses.
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 43 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 29 assaults, 9 break-ins, 3 car thefts, 1 robbery and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Palmerston-Little Italy in 2025, break-ins and robberies 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 | Within 500 m, 12 months | Palmerston-Little Italy, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 29 | 655 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 9 | 256 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 3 | 114 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 1 | 114 above Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 29 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 Ossington Station (Line 2), about a 13-minute walk (0.8 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by routes 63, 506 and 94, with about 2,234 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Exhibition GO, 2.2 km away, with 74 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.
- Dewson Street Junior Public School · elementary · 140 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 335 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 89% met the standard in reading and 60% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School · elementary · 308 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 230 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 95% met the standard in reading and 85% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Pope Francis Catholic School · elementary · 440 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 215 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 86% met the standard in reading and 14% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Central Toronto Academy · secondary · 281 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 975 students. 91% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- St Mary Catholic Academy · secondary · 824 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 765 students. 86% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: The Orchard 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): eight 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 Palmerston-Little Italy neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Palmerston-Little Italy had 13,120 residents in 2021. The median household income was $88,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 59% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 33% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (6.2%), Italian (3.5%) and Cantonese (2.9%). 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 260 Roxton Rd
Is 260 Roxton 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 260 Roxton Rd?
There is 1 active planning application within 250 metres (approved). The closest is at 409 Ossington Ave, 212 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 260 Roxton Rd been renovated?
Yes. The City has 8 building permits on record, 6 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 260 Roxton Rd a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 260 Roxton Rd from the subway?
The nearest station is Ossington Station (Line 2), 0.8 km away (about a 13-minute walk). 11 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 260 Roxton Rd?
The closest are Dewson Street Junior Public School, Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School and Central Toronto Academy. 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 Roxton Rd?
Police recorded 43 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 29 assaults, 9 break-ins, 3 car thefts, 1 robbery and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Palmerston-Little Italy in 2025, break-ins and robberies 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.
When is garbage day at 260 Roxton Rd?
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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