296 Seaton St
296 Seaton St is in Moss Park, on the City's Heritage Register. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 6 planning applications nearby (two approved by the tribunal, one under appeal, one under review, two others).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 4 building permits in the last 5 years.
- It is in a Heritage Conservation District (Cabbagetown Southwest) (Part V).
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 6 planning applications within 250 m: two approved by the tribunal, one under appeal, one under review, two others.
04The building
4 building permits in the last 5 years, for 1 project. 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 is in a Heritage Conservation District (Cabbagetown Southwest) (Part V). Exterior changes and demolition may need a heritage permit.
Permit history: 2 projects from 5 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed Aug 23, 2023
Underpinning & renovation of exist 2 storey sfd · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 107456 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Apr 13, 2023
Proposal to install a back water valve 100mm for existing SFD-Semi. · Permit 12 277531
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 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.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 2.6 km away, measured 11:00 AM 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
6 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): two approved by the tribunal, one under appeal, one under review, two others. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 1391 Ontario St · 135 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 Nov 22, 2023.
To alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building by constructing a partial third storey addition (north side) with a deck on the roof of the second storey portion (south side) of the building. The existing ground floor commercial space…File A0816/23TEY · submitted Aug 23, 2023 - 2255 Seaton St · 140 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 May 12, 2021. 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 a third storey addition, a rear third storey balcony, a rear deck, a front porch, a front walkout and a secondary suite in the basement.File A1216/20TEY · submitted Dec 31, 2020 - 3383 Sherbourne St · 173 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The proposal will introduce a 39 storey residential building representing an F.S.I. of 13.58 and lot coverage of 69%. The total GFA will be 20,328 sq. m. incorporating 378 units, and 1,384 sq. m. of indoor and outdoor amenity space.File 23 170463 STE 13 SA · submitted Jul 6, 2023 · City record - 4383 Sherbourne St · 173 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
The Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB) approved it.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to facilitate the development of the site for a 49-storey residential building. The proposed residential gross floor area is 26,923 square metres. A total of 483 residential dwelling units are proposed,…File 21 189632 STE 13 OZ · submitted Jul 26, 2021 · City record - 5387 Sherbourne St · 180 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
The Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB) approved it.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to facilitate the development of the site for a 49-storey residential building. The proposed residential gross floor area is 26,923 square metres. A total of 483 residential dwelling units are proposed,…File 21 189632 STE 13 OZ · submitted Jul 26, 2021 · City record - 6405 Sherbourne St · 216 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control Application for a 35-storey (112.6) metre building (excluding mechanical penthouse) 25,069 square metres of residential gross floor area and 388 square metres of non-residential gross floor area and a landscaped…File 26 126970 STE 13 SA · submitted Mar 9, 2026 · City record
25 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.
6 licensed rooming houses within 250 m. Rooming houses rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms; the City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
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 459 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 331 assaults, 75 break-ins, 31 robberies, 17 thefts over $5,000 and 5 car thefts. Per resident, in Moss Park in 2025, assaults, break-ins and robberies were above the Toronto rate; car thefts 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 | Moss Park, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 331 | 2227 above Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 75 | 350 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 5 | 82 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 31 | 167 above Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 17 | 65 close to 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 College Station (Line 1), about a 15-minute walk (1.0 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 13 TTC stops served by routes 506, 75, 505 and 65, with about 4,063 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.0 km away, with 354 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.
- Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School · elementary · 325 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 420 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 80% met the standard in reading and 30% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Winchester Junior and Senior Public School · elementary · 445 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 480 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 89% met the standard in reading and 57% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Collège français élémentaire · elementary · 535 mViamonde (French public) · Public · grades 7-8 · 75 students
- Collège français secondaire · secondary · 507 mViamonde (French public) · Public · grades 9-12 · 155 students. 100% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Jarvis Collegiate Institute · secondary · 642 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 610 students. 80% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: National Ballet School - Margaret Mccain Acedemic Centre, Le College Francais - Carlton Campus, National Ballet School, National Ballet School - The Shoe Room, National Ballet School - Betty Oliphant Theatre and 3 more.
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): seven licensed child care centres, two EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and eight 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
Moss Park had 21,490 residents in 2021. The median household income was $65,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 65% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% of workers commuted by transit and 37% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (3.4%), Cantonese (3.1%) and Spanish (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 11: recycling and green bin. November 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 296 Seaton St
Is 296 Seaton 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.
What is being built near 296 Seaton St?
There are 6 active planning applications within 250 metres (two approved by the tribunal, one under appeal, one under review, two others). The closest is at 391 Ontario St, 135 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 296 Seaton St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 5 building permits on record, 4 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 296 Seaton St a heritage property?
Yes. It is in a Heritage Conservation District (Cabbagetown Southwest) (Part V). Exterior changes and demolition may need a heritage permit. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 296 Seaton St from the subway?
The nearest station is College Station (Line 1), 1.0 km away (about a 15-minute walk). 13 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 296 Seaton St?
The closest are Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School, Winchester Junior and Senior Public School and Collège français secondaire. 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 296 Seaton St?
Police recorded 459 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 331 assaults, 75 break-ins, 31 robberies, 17 thefts over $5,000 and 5 car thefts. Per resident, in Moss Park in 2025, assaults, break-ins and robberies were above the Toronto rate; car thefts 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 296 Seaton 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.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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