5 Stanley Ave
5 Stanley Ave is in West Queen West. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 7 planning applications nearby (four approved, one under appeal, one under appeal after approval, one other).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 1 open building order from the City.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 7 planning applications within 250 m: four approved, one under appeal, one under appeal after approval, one other.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6J.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Together they added 1 new home. 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 3 permits
- Deck or porch and interior renovation · examiner's notice sent · issued Aug 8, 2023
Proposal to create a 2nd dwelling unit above the existing dwelling unit, new 3rd storey (loft), new 2nd floor rear deck & interior alterations throughout. This is a conversion from a Row House to a… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 185560
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 M6J, 19 of 394 home tap-water samples (4.8%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M6J is higher than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 32 samples here (8.1%) 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, 3.7 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
7 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): four approved, one under appeal, one under appeal after approval, one other. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 115 Stanley Ave · 19 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Feb 8, 2018.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots.File B0096/17EYK · submitted Oct 23, 2017 - 2230 Niagara St · 98 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.
To permit a 3-storey non-residential building having a non-residential gross floor area of 1,458 square metres.File 20 210255 STE 10 SA · submitted Oct 23, 2020 · City record - 3835 Queen St W · 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.
Proposal for a 6-storey mixed-use building containing19 residential dwelling units. The proposed non-residential gross floor area is 136 square metres, and the proposed residential gross floor area is 1118 square metres.File 20 160774 STE 10 SA · submitted Jun 26, 2020 · City record - 462 Stanley Ter · 145 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 25, 2023.
To legalize and to maintain the new three-storey detached dwelling, a carport, and a fourth storey stair enclosure (to access the rooftop patio), that was constructed by demolishing additional walls beyond the limits of the…File A0701/23TEY · submitted Aug 8, 2023 - 5191 Niagara St · 165 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 8, 2024. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To alter the existing one-storey commercial building by constructing complete second, third, and fourth storey additions with rear decks and a rooftop common amenity space. A total of 3 parallel parking spaces will be provided on-site.File A1082/23TEY · submitted Dec 22, 2023 - 612 Whitaker Ave · 211 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 three-storey detached dwelling with a front basement walkout, front ground floor stairs, a front third storey covered balcony, and a rear juliette balcony.File A0741/26TEY · submitted Oct 13, 2026 - 7723 Queen St W · 229 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been approved.
To demolish the existing two-storey, 60-bed crisis shelter building and construct a new four-storey shelter building with 63 beds and a total gross floor area of 1,319 square metres.File 22 243075 STE 10 SA · submitted Dec 29, 2022 · City record
33 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.
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
6 new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days: restaurant or bar (2), take-out or food shop (2), salon or personal services (1) and sidewalk café (1).
New business licences nearby (6)
- Restaurant or bar · 803 King St W · 128 m · licensed Sep 15, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 791 King St W · 154 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Salon or personal services · 777 Richmond St W · 195 m · licensed Sep 4, 2026
- Sidewalk café · 934-936 King St W · 228 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 761 King St W · 228 m · licensed Aug 31, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 847 Adelaide St W · 230 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 124 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 62 assaults, 41 break-ins, 9 thefts over $5,000, 6 car thefts and 6 robberies. Per resident, in West Queen West in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; assaults, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 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 | West Queen West, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 62 | 589 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 41 | 259 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 6 | 84 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 6 | 52 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 | 19 below 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 Osgoode Station (Line 1), about a 31-minute walk (2.0 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by routes 504, 503, 501 and 63, with about 3,092 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Exhibition GO, 1.2 km away, with 74 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.
- Niagara Street Junior Public School · elementary · 86 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 305 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 100% met the standard in reading and 84% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Mary Catholic School · elementary · 413 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 155 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 100% met the standard in reading and 38% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Charles G Fraser Junior Public School · elementary · 589 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 220 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 95% met the standard in reading and 71% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- City School · secondary · 1.2 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12. 58% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Central Toronto Academy · secondary · 2.0 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 975 students. 91% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Discovering Minds Montessori 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, one privately owned public space 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 West Queen West neighbourhood page, with rankings →
West Queen West had 13,170 residents in 2021. The median household income was $101,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 46% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 38% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 28% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (3.9%), Cantonese (3.4%) and Portuguese (3.1%). 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 10: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 17: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 5 Stanley Ave
Is 5 Stanley 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 5 Stanley Ave?
There are 7 active planning applications within 250 metres (four approved, one under appeal, one under appeal after approval, one other). The closest is at 15 Stanley Ave, 19 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 5 Stanley Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 3 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 5 Stanley Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 5 Stanley Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Osgoode Station (Line 1), 2.0 km away (about a 31-minute walk). 7 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 5 Stanley Ave?
The closest are Niagara Street Junior Public School, St Mary Catholic School and City 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 5 Stanley Ave?
Police recorded 124 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 62 assaults, 41 break-ins, 9 thefts over $5,000, 6 car thefts and 6 robberies. Per resident, in West Queen West in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; assaults, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 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 5 Stanley Ave?
Collection is on Tuesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 10, 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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