291 Avenue Rd
291 Avenue Rd is in Yonge-St.Clair, in a registered apartment building built in 1956 with 96 units. Rathnelly Ave is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Dec 9 about a garage or parking at 154 Cottingham St, 83 m away.
- Break-ins in Yonge-St.Clair were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Rathnelly Ave, 282 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
01What’s planned near 291 Avenue Rd
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), both in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Garage or parking154 Cottingham St · 83 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Dec 9, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (garage containing two parking spaces), in the rear yard, abutting the private laneway.File A0746/26TEY · submitted Oct 26, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2Garage or parking13 Oaklands Ave · 185 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a new front yard parking pad, abutting Oaklands Avenue.File A0691/26TEY · submitted Sep 28, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
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 291 Avenue Rd
7 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Rathnelly Ave, near Macpherson Ave, Q3 2027 to Q4 2028.
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 291 Avenue Rd
Police recorded 70 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.
Yonge-St.Clair 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 | 28 near this address | 97% higher374 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 near this address | 47% lower32 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 31 near this address | 65% lower271 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 3 near this address | 67% lower26 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 3 near this address | 71% lower65 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 Yonge-St.Clair
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Avenue Rd and Dupont St. Yonge-St.Clair has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- Avenue Rd at Dupont St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 31, 2026 · 243 m
- Macpherson Ave at Avenue Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 16, 2025 · 132 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 | Yonge-St.Clair, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 85 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 9 | 124 | 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 291 Avenue Rd
The nearest subway station is Summerhill Station (Line 1), about a 11‑minute walk (0.7 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 4 TTC stops served by the 13 bus, with about 253 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 4.1 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 11 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 154 | 4.1 | about typical |
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: 74 Yorkville Ave
City-run (Green P): 8 Level 2, 1 fast ports. Next: 20 Delisle Ave, 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 291 Avenue 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: De Lasalle College School, The Mabin School, The York School - Mdl And Sr Campus, Waldorf Academy Elementary School, The Linden School and 4 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jul 3, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection May 19, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 17, 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 291 Avenue Rd
There are 9 parks and 3 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Hillcrest Community Centre, 1.4 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Robertson Davies Park · 275 Avenue Rd · 93 m
- Macpherson Avenue Parkette · 205 Macpherson Ave · 174 m
- Sergeant Ryan Russell Parkette · playground · 250 Avenue Rd · 210 m
- Jay Macpherson Green · 255 Avenue Rd · 234 m
- Marlborough Place Parkette · 100 Marlborough Ave · 296 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
- Lionel Conacher Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground and sandbox in Lionel Conacher Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across Toronto.In progress · 303 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 · 516 m - Ramsden Park Ice Rink Improvements
The City is improving the artificial ice rink at Ramsden Park with state-of-good-repair upgrades to the building’s change rooms and washrooms, as well as repairs to the rink’s refrigeration systems and dasher boards.In progress · 549 m - Ramsden Park Community Recreation Centre
A new community recreation centre is coming to 1020 Yonge St., immediately west of Rosedale Subway Station in the Rosedale neighbourhood, near Yonge Street and Belmont Avenue.In progress · 737 m - Pricefield Road Playground Park Improvements
The City is improving Pricefield Road Playground, located near Yonge Street and Summerhill Avenue, and engaging the community in the park design.In progress · 814 m
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 291 Avenue Rd
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 291 Avenue Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Aug 12, 2026
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Sep 16, 2026
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 22 on record
- Property standards, opened Jun 1, 2026: closed
- Heat, opened Jun 1, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Feb 5, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 12 projects from 22 permits
- Balcony/Guard Repairs · permit issued · issued Apr 24, 2026
Proposal for balcony and guard, concrete slab, embedded steel beam and masonry repairs · Permit 26 135444 - Addition(s) · completed Jul 31, 2025
Proposal for addition of garbage room in the existing garage · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 214526 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 18, 2024
Reinstating fire protection, fire stopping etc... After structural repairs · Permit 23 233497 - Building work · completed Feb 29, 2024
Rev 01: Add new curb to support new guardrail system Updated structural drawings attachedAdd new guardrail system to replace dilapidated masonry parapetGuardrail shop drawings attachedSteel Joist… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 227133 - Inside and Outside Drains · completed Feb 2, 2022
add drains to existing garage structure · Permit 21 246872 - Building work · completed Jul 9, 2026
Administrative permit in conjunction to 289-291 Avenue Rd (17 257038 BLD). · Permit 18 213614 - Building work · completed Aug 20, 2020
Proposal for Urgent structural repairs of steel beam. · Permit 19 202106 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jul 29, 2020
To erect and display one non-illuminated development wall sign, displaying static copy. Erected on the south elevation of the building at this property (development area is the adjacent south… · Permit 19 144171 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 3, 2019
Proposal for interior alterations to convert existing mechnical room into gym. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 200461 - Building work · completed Apr 6, 2026
Proposal for excavation and shoring in connection to neighboring work at 281-289 AVENUE RD (17 257038 BLD) for the reconstruction of the ramp serving the building. · Permit 17 240164 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 12, 2018
Interior alterations to lower level and ground floor for temporary exiting. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 243854 - Inside and Outside Drains · completed Apr 28, 2020
Proposed storm water piping. · Permit 17 260038
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: 2 with a green roof and 1 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 291 Avenue 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)
Special areas
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 most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Empresss Nail Lounge (salon or personal services), The Coffee 30 St Clair (restaurant or bar), Waxon Laser + Waxbar (salon or personal services).
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
9 tickets in 2025 on Avenue Rd between numbers 241 and 341: 7 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 2 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Dupont by the Castle BIA, about 110 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, 3,305 service requests came from postal area M4V, which includes 291 Avenue 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 291 Avenue 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: Yonge-St.Clair
Yonge-St. Clair had 12,905 residents in 2021. The median household income was $94,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 60% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% of workers commuted by transit and 19% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (2.9%), Iranian Persian (1.6%) and Russian (1.4%). 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 Yonge-St.Clair 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/291-avenue-rd#sec-history
