263 Russell Hill Rd
263 Russell Hill Rd is in Casa Loma, in a registered apartment building built in 1960 with 52 units. Warren Rd is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Break-ins in Casa Loma were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Warren Rd, 94 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 263 Russell Hill Rd
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one decided recently. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
Decided recently
- 1Site plan271 Russell Hill Rd · 94 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.
Site Plan Amendment to 08 150183 STE 22 SAFile 26 169961 STE 12 SA · submitted May 29, 2026 · City record and how to comment
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Street work near 263 Russell Hill Rd
5 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Warren Rd, Lynwood Ave to St Clair Ave W, Q2 2025 to Q2 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 298 Russell Hill Rd · 174 m · May 25, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 263 Russell Hill Rd
Police recorded 27 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Casa Loma compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 16 near this address | 70% higher323 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 7 near this address | 26% lower565 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 40% lower37 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 63% lower29 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 2 near this address | 67% lower73 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Casa Loma
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 2 involved cyclists. Most were on Heath St W and Parkwood Ave. Casa Loma has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- Heath St W at Parkwood Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 24, 2025 · 325 m
- Forest Hill Rd at Heath St W · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jun 7, 2023 · 439 m
- Avenue Rd at St Clair Ave W · Driver and passenger, seriously injured · Dec 8, 2021 · 497 m
- 44 Russell Hill Rd · Cyclist, seriously injured · May 27, 2021 · 499 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | Casa Loma, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 53 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 6 | 123 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
04Getting around from 263 Russell Hill Rd
The nearest subway station is St Clair West Station (Line 1), about a 11‑minute walk (0.7 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 512 streetcar and the 33 bus, with about 1,210 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 4.7 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 11 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 68 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512 | 656 | 5.0 | more than most routes |
| 33 | 96 | 2.5 | fewer than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 20 Delisle Ave
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2 ports. Next: 10 Delisle St, 1.1 km.1.1 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 263 Russell Hill Rd
The closest public and Catholic schools. They may not be the ones assigned to this address; check with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) or Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Secondary schools
Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Arrowsmith School - Bldg 1, Arrowsmith School - Bldg 2, City High School, Forest Hill Tutoring, Bishop Strachan School and 6 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection May 19, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 263 Russell Hill Rd
There are 4 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Hillcrest Community Centre, 961 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Sir Winston Churchill Park · dog off-leash area, playground, sports field, tennis court · 301 St Clair Ave W · 278 m
- Glenn Gould Park · playground · 480 Avenue Rd · 454 m
- Spadina Road Park · 322 Spadina Rd · 467 m
- Brown Community Centre · 454 Avenue Rd · 477 m
- Nordheimer Ravine · 326 Spadina Rd · 492 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
Park projects nearby
- New Parks Near Bathurst Street & St. Clair Avenue West
Three new parks are coming to the neighbourhood around Bathurst and St. Clair to meet the needs of the growing community. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 892 m - New Parks Near Bathurst Street & St. Clair Avenue West
Three new parks are coming to the neighbourhood around Bathurst and St. Clair to meet the needs of the growing community.In progress · 974 m - New Park at Macpherson Avenue
A new park is coming to Macpherson Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.0 km - New Parks Near Bathurst Street & St. Clair Avenue West
A new park is coming as part of a residential development. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.0 km - New Park at 15 Delisle Avenue
A new park is coming to 15 Delisle Ave.In progress · 1.1 km
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
07The building at 263 Russell Hill Rd
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 263 Russell Hill Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Jul 24, 2026
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Oct 22, 2026
Source: Building Permits · 24 on record
- Property standards, opened Oct 16, 2026: closed
- Heat, opened Oct 6, 2026: closed
- Heat, opened Oct 5, 2026: closed
- Heat, opened Jun 1, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Jun 1, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 10 projects from 24 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed Sep 3, 2026
Proposed interior cosmetic upgrade including stacked laundry closet addition. No changes to existing HVAC system - Unit # 106 · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 133808 - Fixtures/Roof Drains: Other · completed Dec 31, 2025
Proposal for interior cosmetic upgrade including washer/ dryer addition in kitchen. The new dryer is vent-less. No floor plan changes and no HVAC changes. · Permit 25 232976 - Interior Alterations · completed May 20, 2025
Proposal for cosmetic interior upgrade including in-suite laundry addition. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 107716 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 22, 2026
Proposal for cosmetic upgrades to unit # 503 · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 144513 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Jan 8, 2020
Proposal for interior alterations to an existing residential on Level 1 - UNIT 107 · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 251802 - Interior Alterations · completed May 26, 2020
Proposed interior alterations to a residential unit in an existing apartment building. *Unit 103* · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 201104 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 2, 2020
Proposal for interior alterations to existing rental unit 303. Work includes alterations to the plumbing and hvac · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 122355 - Interior renovation · completed Jul 10, 2026
Interior alterations to unit 108, 601 and 606 of a 7 storey residential building · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 186137 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · inspection · issued Nov 14, 2013
To repair the stairwell in the garage (10.0 m²). · Permit 13 257472 - Building work · inspection · issued Sep 23, 2013
Proposal for balcony repairs (12), slab reconstruction (55 m²), concrete repairs (30 m²) and balcony guard replacement (109 lm) in exsiting apartment building. · Permit 13 224962
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 5 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 263 Russell Hill Rd
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Zone label (x)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
09Around 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.
Spirited Tarts & Coffee (take-out or food shop).
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown), POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
505 tickets in 2025 on Russell Hill Rd between numbers 213 and 313: 325 for parking at prohibited times, 146 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,305 service requests came from postal area M4V, which includes 263 Russell Hill Rd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 226 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 153 | |
| Property standards | 125 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 114 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 106 | |
| Tree pruning | 96 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
10Risks and environment at 263 Russell Hill Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 114 tests, Apr 16, 2014 to Oct 10, 2025
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
11The neighbourhood: Casa Loma
Casa Loma had 11,350 residents in 2021. The median household income was $103,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 56% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 20% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (2.2%), Mandarin (1.5%) and Cantonese (1.5%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, up 6% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.2%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Central Toronto | Change in a year | 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, central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Casa Loma compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Nov 24: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Josh Matlow, Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's · councillor_matlow@toronto.ca · 416-392-7906
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/263-russell-hill-rd#sec-history
