53 Buttonwood Ave
53 Buttonwood Ave is in Mount Dennis. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (one approved, one refused).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 8 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: one approved, one refused.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6M.
04The building
8 building permits in the last 5 years, for 2 projects. Together they added 1 new home. 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: 2 projects from 8 permits
- Demolition · completed May 29, 2024
Proposed: demolish existing one storey single family dwelling · Permit 21 213258 - New Building · completed Nov 21, 2024
Proposed new three storey single family dwelling, with single car garage, finished basement, and rear decksrevision : 01 permit to 21-213246 bld, hva, and plbinterior floor plan changes on all 4… · 7 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 213246
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 M6M, 4 of 122 home tap-water samples (3.3%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M6M is higher than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 5 samples here (4.1%) 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 West station, 5.9 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
2 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): one approved, one refused. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 15 Verona Ave · 146 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Nov 24, 2022.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots.File B0025/22EYK · submitted May 5, 2022 - 25 Verona Ave · 146 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Jun 12, 2025.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots.File B0008/25EYK · submitted Feb 13, 2025
3 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.
1 new storefront business licence within 250 m in the last 90 days: take-out or food shop (1).
New business licences nearby (1)
- Take-out or food shop · 55 Emmett Ave · 153 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 69 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 42 assaults, 14 break-ins, 10 car thefts and 3 robberies. Per resident, in Mount Dennis in 2025, assaults, break-ins, car thefts 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 | Mount Dennis, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 42 | 562 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 14 | 125 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 10 | 153 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 3 | 83 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 14 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 Old Mill Station (Line 2), 4.5 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 14 TTC stops served by routes 89, 35, 73, 935 and 989, with about 2,298 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 1.3 km away, with 66 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.
- Bala Avenue Community School · elementary · 322 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 150 students
- Portage Trail Community School · elementary · 605 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 485 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 67% met the standard in reading and 11% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Roselands Junior Public School · elementary · 1.0 kmTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 305 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 65% met the standard in reading and 17% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Weston Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.6 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,015 students. 70% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School · secondary · 2.0 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 825 students. 78% 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): 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
Mount Dennis had 13,055 residents in 2021. The median household income was $70,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 52% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 38% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 31% 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 Spanish (8.8%), Portuguese (7.7%) and Vietnamese (4.4%). 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 York was $2,067, up 2% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.3% 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 | York | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,381 | 0% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,706 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,067 | +2% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,547 | -6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 53 Buttonwood Ave
Is 53 Buttonwood 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 53 Buttonwood Ave?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (one approved, one refused). The closest is at 5 Verona Ave, 146 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 53 Buttonwood Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 8 building permits on record, 8 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 53 Buttonwood Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 53 Buttonwood Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Old Mill Station (Line 2), 4.5 km away. 14 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 53 Buttonwood Ave?
The closest are Bala Avenue Community School, Portage Trail Community School and Weston 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 53 Buttonwood Ave?
Police recorded 69 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 42 assaults, 14 break-ins, 10 car thefts and 3 robberies. Per resident, in Mount Dennis in 2025, assaults, break-ins, car thefts 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 53 Buttonwood Ave?
Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 13, 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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