39 Johnston Ave
39 Johnston Ave is in Lansing-Westgate. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 30 planning applications nearby (14 under review, seven under appeal after a refusal, five approved, four others).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 30 planning applications within 250 m: 14 under review, seven under appeal after a refusal, five approved, four others.
03The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Together they added 2 new homes. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 3 projects from 9 permits
- New Building · completed Nov 20, 2019
Proposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling with integral garage - Part BSee also 15 205170 ZZC, 15 230634 MV and Final and Binding A0881/15NY. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 215646 - New Building · completed Nov 20, 2019
Proposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling with integral garage - Part ASee also 15 205168 ZZC, 15 230633 MV and Final and Binding A0881/15NY. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 215623 - Demolition · completed Nov 20, 2019
Proposal to demolish the existing 1 storey SFD-detached dwelling. · Permit 17 215606
04Risks 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 M2N, 1 of 133 home tap-water samples (0.8%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M2N is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 1 samples here (0.8%) 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.
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
30 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): 14 under review, seven under appeal after a refusal, five approved, four others. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
- 148 Johnston Ave · 45 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jul 12, 2018.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots.File B0060/17NY · submitted Sep 29, 2017 - 263 Johnston Ave · 82 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jan 8, 2026.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two residential lots. The property was subject of previous consent application (B0016/21NY) and was approved on condition and lapsed.File B0018/25NY · submitted Jul 18, 2025 - 363 Johnston Ave · 82 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 Aug 20, 2026. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To constuct a three-storey fourplex with a front bay window.File A0255/26NY · submitted Jul 13, 2026 - 463 Johnston Ave · 82 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 Aug 20, 2026. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To constuct a three-storey fourplex with a front bay window.File A0256/26NY · submitted Jul 13, 2026 - 54800 Yonge St · 112 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of Subdivision for 2 blocks.File 21 232299 NNY 18 SB · submitted Oct 29, 2021 · City record - 64800 Yonge St · 112 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.
The proposal is for a 50 storey mixed use building 34,975 square metres of residential floor area with 511 dwelling units including 10 affordable units; 15,717 square metres of non-residential foor area; and 5 storeys of below grade…File 16 269431 NNY 23 SA · submitted Dec 21, 2016 · City record - 723 Poyntz Ave · 113 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 proposes the development of a 51-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial uses. The building will provide a total of 604 residential units, being a mix of 1-bedroom, 1-bedroom + den,…File 25 252382 NNY 18 SA · submitted Nov 12, 2025 · City record - 825 Poyntz Ave · 114 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 proposes the development of a 51-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial uses. The building will provide a total of 604 residential units, being a mix of 1-bedroom, 1-bedroom + den,…File 25 252382 NNY 18 SA · submitted Nov 12, 2025 · City record - 921 Poyntz Ave · 118 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 proposes the development of a 51-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial uses. The building will provide a total of 604 residential units, being a mix of 1-bedroom, 1-bedroom + den,…File 25 252382 NNY 18 SA · submitted Nov 12, 2025 · City record - 1019 Poyntz Ave · 120 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 proposes the development of a 51-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial uses. The building will provide a total of 604 residential units, being a mix of 1-bedroom, 1-bedroom + den,…File 25 252382 NNY 18 SA · submitted Nov 12, 2025 · City record - 1115 Poyntz Ave · 124 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 proposes the development of a 51-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial uses. The building will provide a total of 604 residential units, being a mix of 1-bedroom, 1-bedroom + den,…File 25 252382 NNY 18 SA · submitted Nov 12, 2025 · City record - 1262 Bogert Ave · 125 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft plan of Condominium for 390 units.File 21 235027 NNY 18 CD · submitted Nov 6, 2021 · City record
4 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
02City services
Next: November 10: recycling and green bin. November 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
05Quick answers about 39 Johnston Ave
Is 39 Johnston Ave 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 39 Johnston Ave?
There are 30 active planning applications within 250 metres (14 under review, seven under appeal after a refusal, five approved, four others). The closest is at 48 Johnston Ave, 45 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 39 Johnston Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 9 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 39 Johnston Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
When is garbage day at 39 Johnston Ave?
Collection is on Tuesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 17, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
06From the archives
No archive photos have been located within 250 metres yet.
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