260 Sumach St
260 Sumach St is in Regent Park. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (one approved, one under appeal after a refusal).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: one approved, one under appeal after a refusal.
01What’s planned near 260 Sumach St
2 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): one approved, one under appeal after a refusal. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Minor variance40 Nasmith Ave · 216 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 Feb 28, 2024. 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 two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing one and two -storey rear additions (with an unfinished basement), as well as a rear ground floor deck with stairs.File A0887/23TEY · submitted Oct 10, 2023
Decided recently
- 2Minor variance456 Gerrard St E · 166 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-storey mixed-use building by converting the ground floor use from one retail store into one personal service shop (salon) and retail store. The existing dwelling unit on the second level will be maintained and…File A0613/23TEY · submitted Jun 12, 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 260 Sumach St
Police recorded 232 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 147 assaults, 47 break-ins, 17 car thefts, 12 thefts over $5,000 and 9 robberies. Per resident, in Regent Park in 2025, 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 | Regent Parkper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 147 | 948 | 768Regent Park is about the same |
| Break-ins | 47 | 167 | 190Regent Park is about the same |
| Car thefts | 17 | 95 | 225Regent Park is lower |
| Robberies | 9 | 84 | 79Regent Park is about the same |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 12 | 12 | 61Regent Park is lower |
Thick bar: Regent Park. 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 Regent Park
03Getting around from 260 Sumach St
The nearest subway station is Castle Frank Station (Line 2), about a 22-minute walk (1.4 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by routes 506, 505 and 121, with about 2,866 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.4 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 22 min walk
Nearest stop: Gerrard St East at Sumach St.
Nearest stop: Gerrard St East at Sackville St.
Nearest stop: Dundas St East at Regent Park Blvd.
Source: GO Transit · 354 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 260 Sumach St
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. Private schools within 1 km: Liberty Prep School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): eight licensed child care centres, six EarlyON centres, one privately owned public space and no shelters or respite sites.
237 Sackville St · 79 spaces · toddler, preschool, kindergarten · in the $10-a-day program
70 Spruce St · 56 spaces · kindergarten, school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
25 Nicholas Ave · 103 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program
101 Spruce St · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
70 Spruce St · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
440 Shuter St · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
38 Regent St · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
A publicly-accessible open space connecting Wyatt Avenue to Regent Park Athletic Grounds with paved area, seating and landscaping.
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 260 Sumach St
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
1 building permit in the last 5 years. 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 · 1 on record
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Demolition · permit issued · issued May 8, 2026
Proposal for demolition of existing building and backfill to grade · Permit 25 262121
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's about typical for Toronto (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 260 Sumach St
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 M5A, 4 of 134 home tap-water samples (3.0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5A is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 9 samples here (6.7%) 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.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 134 tests, May 21, 2014 to Oct 15, 2026
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 3.2 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: Regent Park
Regent Park had 12,750 residents in 2021. The median household income was $65,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 70% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 32% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 35% of workers commuted by transit and 24% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Bengali (7.8%), Tamil (3.5%) and Mandarin (3.3%). 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 Regent Park compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →09Quick answers about 260 Sumach St
Is 260 Sumach St 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 260 Sumach St?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (one approved, one under appeal after a refusal). The closest is at 456 Gerrard St E, 166 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Has 260 Sumach St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 1 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 260 Sumach St 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 260 Sumach St from the subway?
The nearest station is Castle Frank Station (Line 2), 1.4 km away (about a 22-minute walk). 8 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What schools are near 260 Sumach St?
The closest are Sprucecourt Junior Public School, Nelson Mandela Park Public School and Inglenook Community School. 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 260 Sumach St?
Police recorded 232 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 147 assaults, 47 break-ins, 17 car thefts, 12 thefts over $5,000 and 9 robberies. Per resident, in Regent Park in 2025, 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 260 Sumach St?
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, as of Nov 8, 2026.
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