521 Sutherland Dr
521 Sutherland Dr is in Leaside-Bennington. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 6 planning applications nearby (three approved, three waiting for a hearing date).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 6 planning applications within 250 m: three approved, three waiting for a hearing date.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. 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 1 permit
- Building work · completed Sep 8, 2020
Full port main line back water valve and sump pump · Permit 13 143676
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 M4G, 6 of 282 home tap-water samples (2.1%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4G is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 22 samples here (7.8%) 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 station, 2.7 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
6 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): three approved, three waiting for a hearing date. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 141 Glenbrae Ave · 102 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 Aug 10, 2023.
Proposal to convert existing integral garage into living room by reducing the parking requirements.File A0355/23NY · submitted Jul 6, 2023 - 23 Glenbrae Ave · 182 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 Feb 18, 2016.
To construct a rear two-storey addition to the existing dwelling. The applicant also proposes to construct a new ancillary structure in the rear yard of the existing dwelling.File A0009/16NY · submitted Jan 6, 2016 - 31 Glenbrae Ave · 186 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
To construct a new rear terrace, new front porch, and a new ancillary structure in the rear.File A0008/16NY · submitted Jan 6, 2016 - 4512 Broadway Ave · 239 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
To construct a third storey addition over the existing two-storey, semi-detached dwelling, in conjunction with a three-storey addition to the rear of the dwelling.File A0204/16NY · submitted Feb 24, 2016 - 5512 Broadway Ave · 239 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
To construct a new two-storey rear addition. Please note a previous application (File # A0204/16NY) with respect to the subject property, was before the Committee of Adjustment on Thursday, Dec 8, 2016, which was ultimately REFUSED.File A0313/17NY · submitted Mar 30, 2017 - 6510 Broadway Ave · 244 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 Jun 21, 2017.
To construct a two-storey rear addition to the existing two-storey dwelling. Please be advised the subject property went before the Committee of Adjustment on December 8, 2016, the development proposal was refused.File A0314/17NY · submitted Mar 30, 2017
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 20 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 11 car thefts, 6 break-ins, 2 assaults and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Leaside-Bennington in 2025, car thefts were above the Toronto rate; assaults, 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 | Leaside-Bennington, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 2 | 213 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 6 | 181 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 11 | 298 above Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 0 | 11 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 48 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 Eglinton Station (Line 1), 2.7 km away. There are no TTC stops within a 5-minute walk. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 5.3 km away, with 9 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.
- Bloorview School Authority · elementary · 332 mBloorview SA · Hospital · grades JK-8 · 65 students
- Northlea Elementary and Middle School · elementary · 352 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 745 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 95% met the standard in reading and 82% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School · elementary · 1.2 kmTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 450 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 93% met the standard in reading and 80% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Leaside High School · secondary · 795 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,115 students. 95% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Northern Secondary School · secondary · 1.9 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 2,075 students. 91% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Bloorview School Authority, Maria Montessori School, Children'S Garden Junior 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
Leaside-Bennington had 16,535 residents in 2021. The median household income was $148,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 28% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 12% of workers commuted by transit and 15% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (1.8%), Mandarin (1.6%) and Spanish (1.3%). 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 11: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 18: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 521 Sutherland Dr
Is 521 Sutherland 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 521 Sutherland Dr?
There are 6 active planning applications within 250 metres (three approved, three waiting for a hearing date). The closest is at 41 Glenbrae Ave, 102 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 521 Sutherland Dr been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 521 Sutherland Dr a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 521 Sutherland Dr from the subway?
The nearest station is Eglinton Station (Line 1), 2.7 km away. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 521 Sutherland Dr?
The closest are Bloorview School Authority, Northlea Elementary and Middle School and Leaside High 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 521 Sutherland Dr?
Police recorded 20 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 11 car thefts, 6 break-ins, 2 assaults and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Leaside-Bennington in 2025, car thefts were above the Toronto rate; assaults, 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 521 Sutherland Dr?
Collection is on Wednesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 11, 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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