55 Highfield Rd
55 Highfield Rd is in Greenwood-Coxwell. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 4 planning applications nearby (two waiting for a hearing date, one under review, one hearing on Nov 25).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 5 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 4 planning applications within 250 m: two waiting for a hearing date, one under review, one hearing on Nov 25.
04The building
5 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 6 permits
- Addition and deck or porch · completed Feb 27, 2026
Rear one storey addition and deck · Permit 26 122366 - Addition and deck or porch · revision issued · issued May 3, 2022
REV 02: Proposed revision to reduce scope to rear main floor addition with rear deck with proposed use as single family dwelling unit Proposal for multiple projects to an existing 1 storey… · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 104043
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 M4L, 10 of 667 home tap-water samples (1.5%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4L is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 40 samples here (6.0%) 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, 6.0 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
4 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): two waiting for a hearing date, one under review, one hearing on Nov 25. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 11734 Dundas St E · 92 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 one-storey ancillary building (detached one-car garage) with vehicular access from Hertle Avenue.File A0729/26TEY · submitted Oct 19, 2026 - 234 Hiawatha Rd · 156 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 two-storey detached dwelling with a front porch and stairs, a front integral garage, a front second storey bay window, a south side entrance to the garage, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a rear basement…File A0171/24TEY · submitted Feb 14, 2024 - 31400 Gerrard St E · 167 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Application to construct a 7 storey (27.2 metres including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with 19 rental dwelling units and two commercial units. A total of gross floor area of 1,522.3 square metres is proposed,…File 22 140739 STE 14 SA · submitted May 2, 2022 · City record - 438 Kerr Rd · 195 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 construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one garden suite) with a basement, and a cantilevered second storey with a side (east) juliet balcony. The existing rear one-storey ancillary building (containing…File A0612/26TEY · submitted Aug 20, 2026
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 64 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 45 assaults, 8 break-ins, 6 thefts over $5,000, 4 car thefts and 1 robbery. Per resident, in Greenwood-Coxwell in 2025, break-ins, 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 | Greenwood-Coxwell, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 45 | 671 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 8 | 136 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 4 | 148 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 1 | 58 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 | 26 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 Greenwood Station (Line 2), about a 26-minute walk (1.7 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 4 TTC stops served by routes 31, 501 and 506, with about 882 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 2.7 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.
- Duke of Connaught Junior and Senior Public School · elementary · 317 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 740 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 85% met the standard in reading and 53% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Roden Public School · elementary · 588 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 430 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 88% met the standard in reading and 44% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Joseph Catholic School · elementary · 699 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 225 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 92% met the standard in reading and 58% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Riverdale Collegiate Institute · secondary · 922 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,600 students. 95% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- St Patrick Catholic Secondary School · secondary · 1.2 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 1,000 students. 85% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Kew Park Montessori School - Hiawatha.
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): six licensed child care centres, two 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
See the full Greenwood-Coxwell neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Greenwood-Coxwell had 14,120 residents in 2021. The median household income was $93,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 41% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 16% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (7.6%), Urdu (2.0%) and Spanish (1.6%). 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: recycling and green bin. November 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 55 Highfield Rd
Is 55 Highfield Rd 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 55 Highfield Rd?
There are 4 active planning applications within 250 metres (two waiting for a hearing date, one under review, one hearing on Nov 25). The closest is at 1734 Dundas St E, 92 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 55 Highfield Rd been renovated?
Yes. The City has 6 building permits on record, 5 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 55 Highfield Rd a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 55 Highfield Rd from the subway?
The nearest station is Greenwood Station (Line 2), 1.7 km away (about a 26-minute walk). 4 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 55 Highfield Rd?
The closest are Duke of Connaught Junior and Senior Public School, Roden Public School and Riverdale 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 55 Highfield Rd?
Police recorded 64 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 45 assaults, 8 break-ins, 6 thefts over $5,000, 4 car thefts and 1 robbery. Per resident, in Greenwood-Coxwell in 2025, break-ins, 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 55 Highfield Rd?
Collection is on Tuesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 17, 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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