51 Lesmount Ave
51 Lesmount Ave is in Old East York. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 5 planning applications nearby (three waiting for a hearing date, two approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 5 planning applications within 250 m: three waiting for a hearing date, two approved.
04The building
2 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 2 permits
- Addition(s) · completed Sep 10, 2026
Proposed additions (2nd floor extension at rear side over existing 1st floor) to the existing two (2) storey detached house. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 169776
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 M4J, 22 of 911 home tap-water samples (2.4%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4J is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 44 samples here (4.8%) 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, 4.9 km away, measured 11:00 AM 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
5 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): three waiting for a hearing date, two approved. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 1304 Cosburn Ave · 72 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jul 16, 2025.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots.File B0065/22TEY · submitted Aug 15, 2022 - 240 Cadorna Ave · 150 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 legalize and to maintain the side (north) one-storey addition (addition to rear of the existing attached garage and new garage roof) of the existing two-storey detached dwelling, that was constructed without an authorized building…File A0527/26TEY · submitted Jul 8, 2026 - 3334 Donlands Ave · 158 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-and-one-half-storey detached mixed-use building (basement level is considered the first storey) by converting it into fully residential use, with two basement walkouts at the north and south-west corner, and an…File A0593/26TEY · submitted Aug 13, 2026 - 4266 Torrens Ave · 229 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 detached dwelling by constructing a new roof above the existing front porch.File A0745/26TEY · submitted Oct 26, 2026 - 5380 Donlands Ave · 232 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.
Aplication for a 7-storey mixed-use building containing 73 rental residential dwelling units. The residential gross floor area is 5627square metres, and the proposed non-residential gross floor area is 392 square metres. Please see by-law…File 20 216958 STE 14 SA · submitted Nov 10, 2020 · City record
7 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.
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 48 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 30 assaults, 7 break-ins, 5 robberies, 4 car thefts and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Old East York in 2025, break-ins 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 | Old East York, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 30 | 655 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 7 | 99 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 4 | 238 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 5 | 60 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 50 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 Donlands Station (Line 2), about a 19-minute walk (1.2 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 15 TTC stops served by routes 51, 87 and 8, with about 1,590 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 3.3 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.
- Holy Cross Catholic School · elementary · 241 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 340 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 86% met the standard in reading and 46% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- William Burgess Elementary School · elementary · 605 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 365 students
- Cosburn Middle School · elementary · 819 mTDSB · Public · grades 6-8 · 490 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 77% met the standard in reading and 43% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- East York Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.1 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,090 students. 83% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Kapapamahchakwew - Wandering Spirit Scho · secondary · 1.5 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12
Private schools within 1 km: The Three Hierarchs Academy.
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): two 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
Old East York had 9,160 residents in 2021. The median household income was $96,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 34% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 31% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 21% of workers commuted by transit and 9% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Greek (9.7%), Pilipino, Filipino (2.4%) and Cantonese (2.1%). 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 East York was $1,820, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.4% 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 | East York | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,339 | +12% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,578 | +5% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,189 | -2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 13: recycling and green bin. November 20: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 51 Lesmount Ave
Is 51 Lesmount 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 51 Lesmount Ave?
There are 5 active planning applications within 250 metres (three waiting for a hearing date, two approved). The closest is at 304 Cosburn Ave, 72 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 51 Lesmount Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 2 building permits on record, 2 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 51 Lesmount Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 51 Lesmount Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Donlands Station (Line 2), 1.2 km away (about a 19-minute walk). 15 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 51 Lesmount Ave?
The closest are Holy Cross Catholic School, William Burgess Elementary School and East York 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 51 Lesmount Ave?
Police recorded 48 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 30 assaults, 7 break-ins, 5 robberies, 4 car thefts and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Old East York in 2025, break-ins 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 51 Lesmount Ave?
Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 20, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
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10From the archives
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