508 Vesta Dr
508 Vesta Dr is in Forest Hill South. Gardiner Rd is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Nov 25 about a proposal to add a storey at 7 Rosemary Lane, 163 m away.
- Break-ins in Forest Hill South were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Gardiner Rd, 119 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 508 Vesta Dr
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and one decided recently. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Add a storey7 Rosemary Lane · 163 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 25, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a basement addition at the southeast corner with a ground floor terrace above, a side (west) ground floor addition (mudroom) with a new second storey balcony above, and…File A0616/26TEY · submitted Aug 20, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 2Split the lot782 Spadina Rd · 181 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jun 3, 2026.
To obtain consent to sever the property into three undersized residential lots and to create new easements/rights-of-way.File B0077/25TEY · submitted Dec 17, 2025 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Street work near 508 Vesta Dr
5 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Gardiner Rd, Chadwick Ave to Eglinton Ave W, 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Hydro · Pole Install/Removal, Ground Rod, Duct at 15 Rosemary Lane · 195 m · Jun 15, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026
- Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 39 Gardiner Rd · 148 m · Jun 19, 2026 to Dec 19, 2026
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 508 Vesta Dr
Police recorded 41 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Forest Hill South compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 12 near this address | 73% higher327 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 21% higher74 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 3 near this address | About the same74 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 3 near this address | 53% lower106 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 22 near this address | 74% lower197 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Forest Hill South
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Bathurst St and Eglinton Ave W. Forest Hill South has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- Bathurst St at Ava Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Aug 18, 2026 · 431 m
- Eglinton Ave W at Old Forest Hill Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 6, 2025 · 199 m
- Bathurst St at Eglinton Ave W · Driver, seriously injured · Oct 9, 2024 · 383 m
- Bathurst St at Eglinton Ave W · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 15, 2022 · 386 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | Forest Hill South, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 4 | 18 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 7 | 166 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
04Getting around from 508 Vesta Dr
The nearest subway station is Cedarvale Station (Line 1), about a 20‑minute walk (1.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 20 TTC stops served by the 5 streetcar and the 33, 34, 7 and 14 buses, with about 2,551 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 5.4 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 20 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 68 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 96 | 2.5 | fewer than most routes |
| 34 | 694 | 16.5 | more than most routes |
| 7 | 932 | 10.2 | more than most routes |
| 14 | 179 | 5.6 | more than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 168 Chiltern Hill Rd
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2 ports. Next: 75 Holly St, 2.1 km.563 m
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 508 Vesta Dr
The closest public and Catholic schools. They may not be the ones assigned to this address; check with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) or Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Secondary schools
Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Alive Montessori And Private School, Robbins Hebrew Academy, The Village Shul Synagogue & Supplmentary School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Oct 2, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 19, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 17, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 508 Vesta Dr
There are 3 parks and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 1.4 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena · washroom · 340 Chaplin Cres · 380 m
- Shallmar Parkette · 13 Shallmar Blvd · 411 m
- Memorial Park-North York · ball diamond, outdoor track, sports field · 340 Chaplin Cres · 448 m
- Robert Bateman Parkette · 281 Chaplin Cres · 487 m
- Rosemary Parkette · 225 Rosemary Rd · 590 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
Park projects nearby
- Cedarvale Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Cedarvale Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.4 km - New Park at 2788 Bathurst Street
A new 1250 m2 park is coming to 2788 Bathurst St. as a result of a mixed-use development project.In progress · 1.4 km - Eglinton Park Revitalization
The City completed the Eglinton Park Master Plan in 2019 and is working towards park improvements in a phased approach based on the priorities identified in the Master Plan and the available project budget.In progress · 1.4 km
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
07The building at 508 Vesta Dr
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 508 Vesta Dr. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 10 on record
Permit history: 4 projects from 10 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed Oct 19, 2026
Proposal for interior alteration to add combined bathroom & laundry room on existing third floor. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 204212 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 27, 2026
Proposed interior alteration to add a bathroom & laundry on attic floor. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 149415 - Demolition · completed Sep 22, 2025
Proposal to demolish existing single family dwelling to replace with a new house. · Permit 23 104925 - New Building · completed Sep 22, 2025
Revision on circular driveway, permit # 23-104864Proposal to construct a new three-storey dwelling with an integral garage, a front porch, a swimming pool and two detached storage sheds… · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 104864
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 3 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 508 Vesta Dr
RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Zone label (x)
Special areas
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Karly Spaa (salon or personal services), Tabac Cuban Cigars (take-out or food shop).
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 2004, 2006 and 2008 Bathurst Street · 6 rental homes to be demolished, 7 replaced · 391 m · approved Mar 25, 2026 · City report
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown), POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 9, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
24 tickets in 2025 on Vesta Dr between numbers 458 and 558: 18 for parking at prohibited times, 5 for standing where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
The Eglinton Way BIA, about 260 m away. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,335 service requests came from postal area M5P, which includes 508 Vesta Dr. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 252 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 240 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 189 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 173 | |
| Property standards | 159 | |
| Damaged bins | 155 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
10Risks and environment at 508 Vesta Dr
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 153 tests, Mar 18, 2014 to Aug 5, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
11The neighbourhood: Forest Hill South
Forest Hill South had 10,860 residents in 2021. The median household income was $109,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 51% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 21% of workers commuted by transit and 11% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (2.5%), Spanish (2.5%) and Pilipino, Filipino (1.6%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, up 6% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.2%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Central Toronto | Change in a year | 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, central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Forest Hill South compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Nov 24: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Josh Matlow, Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's · councillor_matlow@toronto.ca · 416-392-7906
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/508-vesta-dr#sec-history
