396 Elm Rd
396 Elm Rd is in Bedford Park-Nortown. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 7 planning applications nearby (four approved with conditions, three approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 7 planning applications within 250 m: four approved with conditions, three approved.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M5M.
04The building
1 building permit in the last 5 years. Together they added 1 new home. 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 5 permits
- New Building · revision issued · issued May 15, 2013
REV 01: Revision to frontyard landscaping, as per Committee of Adjustment decisionTwo storey single family dwelling with integral at grade garage and finished basement. · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 13 135861
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 M5M, 15 of 422 home tap-water samples (3.6%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M5M is higher than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 39 samples here (9.2%) 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 North station, 3.2 km away, measured 12:00 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
7 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): four approved with conditions, three approved. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 1150 Brooke Ave · 127 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved with conditions it on Oct 26, 2017.
To construct a new two-storey dwelling. The existing dwelling would be demolished.File A0725/17NY · submitted Aug 3, 2017 - 2209 Brooke Ave · 142 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 Sep 28, 2023.
To construct a new dwelling.File A0429/23NY · submitted Aug 3, 2023 - 3180 Roe Ave · 152 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved with conditions it on Aug 24, 2023.
To construct a deck in the rear yard.File A0386/23NY · submitted Jul 17, 2023 - 4214 Brooke Ave · 170 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 Jul 26, 2018.
To construct a two-storey addition to the rear of the existing dwelling, in conjunction with other interior and exterior alterations. The applicant is also proposing to construct a new detached garage. The existing detached garage would…File A0457/18NY · submitted Jun 15, 2018 - 5194 Roe Ave · 208 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 Oct 29, 2026.
To convert the existing one-storey detached dwelling into a restaurant (coffee shop) through interior alterations. The existing front yard is proposed to be altered by adding an outdoor seating area and removing the front parking pad.File A0331/26NY · submitted Sep 8, 2026 - 6324 Deloraine Ave · 212 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved with conditions it on Oct 26, 2017.
To construct a new three-storey dwelling. The existing dwelling would be demolished.File A0769/17NY · submitted Aug 18, 2017 - 7119 Brooke Ave · 242 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 construct a new dwelling.File A0538/21NY · submitted Jul 29, 2021
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).
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
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 37 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 14 car thefts, 13 break-ins, 7 assaults, 2 thefts over $5,000 and 1 robbery. Per resident, in Bedford Park-Nortown in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; assaults, car thefts and robberies 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 | Bedford Park-Nortown, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 7 | 230 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 13 | 250 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 14 | 151 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 1 | 60 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 67 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 Lawrence Station (Line 1), about a 22-minute walk (1.4 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 3 TTC stops served by route 61, with about 393 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Downsview Park GO, 5.4 km away, with 31 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.
- Bannockburn Public School · elementary · 436 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 55 students
- John Wanless Junior Public School · elementary · 639 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 600 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 88% met the standard in reading and 79% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Armour Heights Public School · elementary · 848 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 235 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 88% met the standard in reading and 59% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School · secondary · 929 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 685 students. 89% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.4 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,255 students. 96% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Avro Academy, The Dunblaine School, Glen Briar Academy Elementary School.
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): three licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and no 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
Bedford Park-Nortown had 22,145 residents in 2021. The median household income was $135,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 32% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 36% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 18% of workers commuted by transit and 8% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Pilipino, Filipino (3.7%), Spanish (2.0%) and Mandarin (1.7%). 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 North York was $1,915, up 1% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.6% 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 | North York | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | +5% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | 0% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | +1% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | +2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 12: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 19: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 396 Elm Rd
Is 396 Elm Rd 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 396 Elm Rd?
There are 7 active planning applications within 250 metres (four approved with conditions, three approved). The closest is at 150 Brooke Ave, 127 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 396 Elm Rd been renovated?
Yes. The City has 5 building permits on record, 1 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 396 Elm Rd a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 396 Elm Rd from the subway?
The nearest station is Lawrence Station (Line 1), 1.4 km away (about a 22-minute walk). 3 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 396 Elm Rd?
The closest are Bannockburn Public School, John Wanless Junior Public School and Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School. 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 396 Elm Rd?
Police recorded 37 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 14 car thefts, 13 break-ins, 7 assaults, 2 thefts over $5,000 and 1 robbery. Per resident, in Bedford Park-Nortown in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; assaults, car thefts and robberies 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 396 Elm Rd?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 12, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
No archive photos have been located within 250 metres yet.
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