281 Osler St
281 Osler St is in Weston-Pelham Park. It added a laneway suite in 2023 and an 11‑storey building with 65 homes and shops is under review 85 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Added a laneway suite (completed Jan 2023).
- An 11-storey building with 65 homes and shops is under review, 85 m away.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6N.
01What’s planned near 281 Osler St
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 111-storey building · 65 homes and shops1745 St Clair Ave W and 4 more addresses · 85 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building70 homes6,573 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval application to facilitate the development of an 11-storey mixed use building comprised of 389 square metres of non-residential gross floor area and 65 residential dwelling units (5475 square metres of residential gross…File 19 240129 STE 09 SA · submitted Oct 23, 2019 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
1745 St Clair Ave W · 1747 St Clair Ave W · 1749 St Clair Ave W · 1751 St Clair Ave W · 1753 St Clair Ave W
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.
02Street work near 281 Osler St
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m. The work below was due earlier and is still on the City’s list.
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 281 Osler St
Police recorded 91 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Weston-Pelham Park compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 15 near this address | About the same190 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 63 near this address | 20% lower611 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 6 near this address | 26% lower58 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 4 near this address | 45% lower124 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 59% lower25 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Weston-Pelham Park
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians. Most were on St Clair Ave W and Old Weston Rd. Weston-Pelham Park ranks 114th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- St Clair Ave W at Old Weston Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 19, 2023 · 337 m
- St Clair Ave W at Laughton Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Aug 6, 2022 · 412 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 | Weston-Pelham Park, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 9 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 94 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 35 | 562 | Higher 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 281 Osler St
The nearest subway station is Dundas West Station (Line 2), about a 26‑minute walk (1.7 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 512 streetcar and the 168, 127, 41 and 941 buses, with about 2,189 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 1.8 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 26 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 68 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 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 |
| 168 | 270 | 4.2 | about typical |
| 127 | 139 | 3.9 | about typical |
| 41 | 757 | 8.9 | more than most routes |
| 941 | 151 | 5.9 | more 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: 64 Annette St
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 91 Via Italia, 1.3 km.855 m
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 281 Osler St
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: The Great Lakes College School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and four EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 2, 2026: pass (fail to provide hand washing sinks equipped with liquid soap in diapering areas; fail to provide a waste container for soiled diapers with a tight-fitting foot activated lid, leak proof plastic liner).
Last health inspection Mar 6, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 6, 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 281 Osler St
There are 4 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Earlscourt Park, 713 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Constable Percy Cummins Parkette · 235 Connolly St · 142 m
- Wadsworth Park · basketball court, firepit, playground, sports field · 120 Connolly St · 184 m
- Pelham Avenue Playground · playground · 20 Pelham Ave · 467 m
- Prescott Parkette · 20 Prescott Ave · 482 m
- Don Panos Parkette · 3 Prescott Ave · 501 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 Park at 6 Lloyd Avenue
A new park is coming to 6 Lloyd Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 461 m - Prescott Parkette Improvements
The City is improving Prescott Parkette with new features that will be compatible with the active hydro corridor.In progress · 473 m - S.A.D.R.A. Park Expansion
The City is improving S.A.D.R.A. Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 576 m - Carlton Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Carlton Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 680 m - Baird Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Baird Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city so that everyone can experience the joys and benefits of play for years to come.In progress · 1.0 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 281 Osler St
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 281 Osler St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 8 on record
- Zoning, opened Sep 19, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 3 projects from 8 permits
- Laneway suiteNew home · completed Jan 30, 2023
To construct a new rear two storey laneway suite · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 135543 - Party Wall Admin Permits · completed Jan 12, 2023
Proposed party wall admin permit for 281 A Osler St · Permit 18 176809 - Addition, underpinning and more · completed Jun 22, 2023
Proposal for a 2 storey rear addition, interior alterations, basement walkout, underpinning existing foundation, rear deck, detached garage, and second floor balcony. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 168883
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 281 Osler St
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)
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 more than at 92% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Latte Licious Cafe (restaurant or bar), Vers Cafe (restaurant or bar).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 290 Old Weston Rd | Application under review | 18supportive | 261 m |
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 8, 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
99 tickets in 2025 on Osler St between numbers 231 and 331: 48 for parking without a permit, 41 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
St. Clair Gardens BIA, about 210 m away. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,829 service requests came from postal area M6N, which includes 281 Osler St. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 345 | |
| Property standards | 327 | |
| Injured wildlife | 262 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 236 | |
| Road plowing | 222 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 213 |
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 281 Osler St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 306 tests, Jan 14, 2014 to Aug 13, 2026
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.
11The neighbourhood: Weston-Pelham Park
Weston-Pelham Park had 10,680 residents in 2021. The median household income was $81,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 41% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 29% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 29% 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 Portuguese (16.8%), Spanish (6.6%) and Vietnamese (3.5%). 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 Weston-Pelham Park compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/281-osler-st#sec-history
