55 Lee Ave
55 Lee Ave is in The Beaches, in a registered apartment building built in 1955 with 12 units. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 5 planning applications nearby (four approved, one deferred).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- This building scored 93 out of 100 when last evaluated (Aug 11, 2026). That's higher than 51% of evaluated buildings in Toronto.
- No fire code violations in open inspections.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 5 planning applications within 250 m: four approved, one deferred.
01The building
RentSafe is the City's inspection program for apartment buildings with 3+ storeys and 10+ units. This building scored 93 out of 100 when last evaluated (Aug 11, 2026). That's higher than 51% of evaluated buildings in Toronto.
The City has no building permits on record for this address. About 9 in 10 Toronto addresses also had none in the last 5 years.
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
02Risks 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 M4E, 9 of 488 home tap-water samples (1.8%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4E is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 22 samples here (4.5%) 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. Buildings with more than six units don't have lead service pipes.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 8.1 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.
03What’s changing nearby
5 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): four approved, one deferred. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 130 Leuty 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 construct a new one-storey ancillary building (one-car detached garage and storage space) in the rear yard. The existing rear detached ancillary building (garage) will be demolished.File A0637/26TEY · submitted Aug 31, 2026 - 28 Alfresco Lwn · 198 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 Oct 25, 2023.
To construct a new two-storey detached dwelling with an integral garage, a covered front porch, and a rear ground floor deck.File A0719/23TEY · submitted Aug 21, 2023 - 342-44 Wineva Ave · 200 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Nov 26, 2025.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots.File B0044/25TEY · submitted Jul 2, 2025 - 441 Wineva Ave · 227 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Apr 1, 2026.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots, and to maintain and create new easements/rights-of-way.File B0012/24TEY · submitted Feb 12, 2024 - 595 Waverley Rd · 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 Dec 13, 2023.
To legalize and to maintain the new two-storey semi-detached dwelling with a front porch, a rear ground floor deck, and a rear basement walkout, which is currently under construction.File A0961/23TEY · submitted Nov 3, 2023
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.
2 new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days: restaurant or bar (2).
New business licences nearby (2)
- Restaurant or bar · 2 Wheeler Ave · 210 m · licensed Oct 28, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 1985 Queen St E · 250 m · licensed Sep 11, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
04Safety
Police recorded 59 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 34 assaults, 12 car thefts, 6 break-ins, 5 robberies and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in The Beaches in 2025, assaults, break-ins, car thefts 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 | The Beaches, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 34 | 526 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 6 | 151 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 12 | 164 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 5 | 25 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 51 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.
05Getting around
The nearest subway station is Main Street Station (Line 2), 2.2 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by routes 501 and 64, with about 886 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 1.9 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.
06Schools 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.
- Kew Beach Junior Public School · elementary · 453 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 375 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 100% met the standard in reading and 85% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Glen Ames Senior Public School · elementary · 563 mTDSB · Public · grades 7-8 · 360 students
- Williamson Road Junior Public School · elementary · 586 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 545 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 97% met the standard in reading and 73% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Notre Dame Catholic High School · secondary · 1.3 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 510 students. 97% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Malvern Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.6 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,140 students. 96% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Boardwalk Montessori School, Avalon Children'S Montessori 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.
07Your neighbourhood
The Beaches had 21,510 residents in 2021. The median household income was $116,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 37% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 18% of workers commuted by transit and 17% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (1.2%) and German (1.0%). 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.
08City 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 Lee Ave
Is 55 Lee 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.
Does 55 Lee Ave have open fire code violations?
No. The City's fire inspection records show no violations in open inspections. Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results.
What is being built near 55 Lee Ave?
There are 5 active planning applications within 250 metres (four approved, one deferred). The closest is at 30 Leuty Ave, 158 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Is 55 Lee Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 55 Lee Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Main Street Station (Line 2), 2.2 km away. 5 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 55 Lee Ave?
The closest are Kew Beach Junior Public School, Glen Ames Senior Public School and Notre Dame Catholic 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 55 Lee Ave?
Police recorded 59 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 34 assaults, 12 car thefts, 6 break-ins, 5 robberies and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in The Beaches in 2025, assaults, break-ins, car thefts 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 55 Lee Ave?
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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