39 Rushbrooke Ave
39 Rushbrooke Ave is in South Riverdale. It's inside a TRCA flood hazard area and there are 6 planning applications nearby (four approved, one deferred, one under appeal after a refusal).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Inside a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- 6 planning applications within 250 m: four approved, one deferred, one under appeal after a refusal.
04The building
1 building permit in the last 5 years. 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 isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Interior Alterations · inspection · issued May 12, 2026
Proposed interior alterations to the existing two-storey dwelling · Permit 26 156189
05Risks and environment
TRCA's maps show this address is inside an area that could flood in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) or along the lake shore. Ask about flood insurance, and expect extra approvals for building work. It is inside TRCA's regulated area, so additions, grading or other work may need a TRCA permit. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
In postal area M4M, 10 of 405 home tap-water samples (2.5%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4M is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 23 samples here (5.7%) 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, 5.5 km away, measured 1:00 PM 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): four approved, one deferred, one under appeal after a refusal. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 11233 Queen St E · 102 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 Control application to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for a 9-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 366.9m2, and a residential gross floor area of 10,088.1m2. A total of 142 dwelling…File 22 123729 STE 14 SA · submitted Mar 17, 2022 · City record - 2789 Eastern Ave · 121 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear basement walkout with a terrace, and a rear two-storey addition with a ground floor deck. Also, to construct a rear parking pad (two vehicular parking spaces),…File A1077/24TEY · submitted Dec 11, 2024 - 377 Leslie St · 122 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 Control application to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for a 9-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 366.9m2, and a residential gross floor area of 10,088.1m2. A total of 142 dwelling…File 22 123729 STE 14 SA · submitted Mar 17, 2022 · City record - 41243 Queen St E · 130 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 Control application to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for a 9-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 366.9m2, and a residential gross floor area of 10,088.1m2. A total of 142 dwelling…File 22 123729 STE 14 SA · submitted Mar 17, 2022 · City record - 51249 Queen St E · 159 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.
Proposal for a 6 storey mid-rise building with 29 dwelling units, commercial space at grade and two levels of below grade parking.File 19 155420 STE 14 SA · submitted May 16, 2019 · City record - 6818 Eastern Ave · 199 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 Dec 1, 2021. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To permit a dog daycare and boarding use.File A0706/21TEY · submitted May 26, 2021
5 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 most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
7 new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days: salon or personal services (3), auto repair or garage (2), parking lot (1) and restaurant or bar (1).
New business licences nearby (7)
- Salon or personal services · 20 Leslie St · 187 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Salon or personal services · 20 Leslie St · 187 m · licensed Sep 22, 2026
- Salon or personal services · 20 Leslie St · 187 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Parking lot · 1225 Queen St E · 221 m · licensed Aug 14, 2026
- Auto repair or garage · 828 Eastern Ave · 222 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 828 Eastern Ave · 222 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- Auto repair or garage · 828 Eastern Ave · 222 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 84 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 59 assaults, 10 break-ins, 8 car thefts, 5 robberies and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in South Riverdale in 2025, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | South Riverdale, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 59 | 829 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 10 | 265 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 8 | 217 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 5 | 69 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 88 above 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 Donlands Station (Line 2), 2.3 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by routes 503, 501, 83 and 31, with about 3,413 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 3.8 km away, with 88 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.
- Bruce Public School · elementary · 154 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 260 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 93% met the standard in reading and 43% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Joseph Catholic School · elementary · 527 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 225 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 92% met the standard in reading and 58% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Leslieville Junior Public School · elementary · 682 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 250 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 74% met the standard in reading and 33% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Riverdale Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.0 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,600 students. 95% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Eastdale Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.5 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 120 students
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): one licensed child care centre, one EarlyON centre, no privately owned public spaces and one shelter or respite site.
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
See the full South Riverdale neighbourhood page, with rankings →
South Riverdale had 27,815 residents in 2021. The median household income was $100,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 43% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% of workers commuted by transit and 22% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (7.9%), Mandarin (3.8%) and Vietnamese (2.0%). 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 12: recycling and green bin. November 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 39 Rushbrooke Ave
Is 39 Rushbrooke Ave in a flood plain?
Yes. TRCA maps it inside a flood or shoreline hazard area. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.
What is being built near 39 Rushbrooke Ave?
There are 6 active planning applications within 250 metres (four approved, one deferred, one under appeal after a refusal). The closest is at 1233 Queen St E, 102 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 39 Rushbrooke Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 1 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 39 Rushbrooke Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 39 Rushbrooke Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Donlands Station (Line 2), 2.3 km away. 12 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 39 Rushbrooke Ave?
The closest are Bruce Public School, St Joseph Catholic School and Riverdale Collegiate Institute. 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 39 Rushbrooke Ave?
Police recorded 84 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 59 assaults, 10 break-ins, 8 car thefts, 5 robberies and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in South Riverdale in 2025, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate. 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 39 Rushbrooke Ave?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 19, 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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