42 Zenith Dr
42 Zenith Dr is in Clairlea-Birchmount. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (all hearing on Dec 2).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 4 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: all hearing on Dec 2.
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 isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 1 project from 4 permits
- Underpinning and garage · revision issued · issued Jan 3, 2024
Revision - Due to geotechnical report no. : 2024-R-278 by slc soils consulting ltd for garage underpinning = 12.74 linear metres, ex house underpinning = 50.74 · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 227081
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 M1K, 0 of 66 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M1K is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 1 samples here (1.5%) 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 East station, 5.6 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
3 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): all hearing on Dec 2. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 170 North Woodrow Blvd · 174 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 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To convert the existing two-storey detached dwelling into a semi-detached dwelling. Cross reference related applications B0007/26SC & A0088/26SC being considered together.File A0060/26SC · submitted Apr 9, 2026 - 270 North Woodrow Blvd · 174 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
A public hearing is set for Dec 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To obtain consent to sever the existing lot into two new residential lots. Cross reference Minor Variance applications A0060/26SC & A0088/26SC being considered together.File B0007/26SC · submitted Apr 9, 2026 - 370 North Woodrow Blvd · 174 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 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To convert the existing two-storey detached dwelling into a semi-detached dwelling. Cross reference related applications B0007/26SC & A0060/26SC being considered together.File A0088/26SC · submitted Apr 9, 2026
No homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
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 49 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 30 assaults, 9 car thefts, 7 break-ins, 2 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Clairlea-Birchmount in 2025, assaults, car thefts and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; 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 | Clairlea-Birchmount, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 30 | 1304 above Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 7 | 190 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 9 | 288 above Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 2 | 49 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 85 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 Warden Station (Line 2), about a 16-minute walk (1.0 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by routes 16, 102, 117, 17 and 113, with about 1,934 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Scarborough GO, 1.1 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.
- Danforth Gardens Public School · elementary · 548 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 530 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 69% met the standard in reading and 40% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- J G Workman Public School · elementary · 552 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 180 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 44% met the standard in reading and 19% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Joachim Catholic School · elementary · 737 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 290 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 71% met the standard in reading and 25% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.7 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 905 students. 72% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- SATEC @ W A Porter Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.7 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,185 students. 89% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
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, 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
See the full Clairlea-Birchmount neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Clairlea-Birchmount had 26,840 residents in 2021. The median household income was $90,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 36% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 33% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Bengali (8.9%), Pilipino, Filipino (4.7%) and Urdu (3.5%). 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 Scarborough was $1,832, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.4% 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 | Scarborough | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | +3% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | +6% | $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 42 Zenith Dr
Is 42 Zenith Dr 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 42 Zenith Dr?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (all hearing on Dec 2). The closest is at 70 North Woodrow Blvd, 174 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 42 Zenith Dr been renovated?
Yes. The City has 4 building permits on record, 4 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 42 Zenith Dr a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 42 Zenith Dr from the subway?
The nearest station is Warden Station (Line 2), 1.0 km away (about a 16-minute walk). 9 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 42 Zenith Dr?
The closest are Danforth Gardens Public School, J G Workman Public School and Birchmount Park 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 42 Zenith Dr?
Police recorded 49 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 30 assaults, 9 car thefts, 7 break-ins, 2 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Clairlea-Birchmount in 2025, assaults, car thefts and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; 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 42 Zenith Dr?
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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