550 Bayview Ave
550 Bayview Ave is in Leaside-Bennington, on the City's Heritage Register. It's inside a TRCA flood hazard area and there are no planning proposals in progress within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 17 building permits in the last 5 years.
- It is individually designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (Part IV).
- Inside a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area: ask about flood insurance.
- Car thefts in Leaside-Bennington were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Broadview Station (Line 2) is about a 15-minute walk.
- The nearest elementary school is Jackman Avenue Junior Public School, 1006 m away.
01What’s planned near 550 Bayview Ave
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Safety near 550 Bayview Ave
Police recorded 8 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's fewer than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 40). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Leaside-Bennington compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 2 near this address | 32% higher298 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 3 near this address | About the same181 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 21% lower48 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 2 near this address | 72% lower213 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 86% lower11 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Leaside-Bennington
03Getting around from 550 Bayview Ave
The nearest subway station is Broadview Station (Line 2), about a 15‑minute walk (1.0 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 1 TTC stop served by the 28 bus, with about 88 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 4.5 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 15 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
04Schools and child care near 550 Bayview Ave
The closest public and Catholic schools. They may not be the ones assigned to this address; check with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) or Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Secondary schools
Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Gradale Academy Elementary School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 550 Bayview Ave
There are no by-law investigations or short-term rental registration on record for 550 Bayview Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 56 on record
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 56)
- Interior Alterations · completed Oct 29, 2026
Proposal for interior alterations and exterior patio - Building #14 · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 116919 - Addition · completed Oct 21, 2026
Proposal for Addition of a new vestibule (19.3 m2) and interior renovation (292.0 m2) including a reconstructed washroom block and the installation of a large translucent skylight. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 204163 - Plumbing and heating and cooling · inspection · issued Sep 24, 2025
Proposed repairs to exterior envelope and interior renovation - plumbing, lighting and mechanical upgrades throughout · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 194312 - Building work · inspection · issued Dec 13, 2024
Proposed structural reinforcement of existing columns, update and reinforcement of existing ramps/walkways, handrails around displays, updated lighting · Permit 24 194330 - Building work · completed Feb 10, 2026
Proposal to demolish existing Trellis Structure and construction of new trellis with permanent bench seating. Relocation of drinking fountain · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 156234 - Site Service · permit issued · issued Sep 23, 2022
Geothermal field comprising of 40 boreholes with field repair of 5 new geothermal boreholes · Permit 22 183966 - Certified Tents · completed Sep 12, 2025
Proposal for 1 certified temporary tent, 15m x 35m Hoecker Rigid Frame Structure (Cer 14 251055), anchored with concrete blocks. Install May 28th to May 31st, 2019 · Permit 19 151344 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Feb 26, 2026
In conjunction with a one storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and display one illuminated wall sign displaying static copy, located on the south elevation. The proposed sign is 1.68… · Permit 18 230571 - Temporary Structures · completed Sep 18, 2025
Proposal to construct a temporary shade structure/donkey shed located in the lower Don trail. · Permit 18 157199 - Heating and cooling · inspection · issued Apr 19, 2018
Phase 3 classroom mezzanine, gallery finishes, general finishes, handrails, steel details and remaining mechanical and electrical scope.conservation work. Phase 1 Permit 17 115797 BLD, Phase 2… · Permit 17 235306 - Addition and fire safety system · completed Jul 31, 2025
Rev 03: changes to solar photovoltaic layout and detailsREV 02: Sprinkler fire protection modificationsRevision and addition of new exit door and replacement of exit door with roll-up door. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 173993 - Alternative Solution · completed Apr 13, 2018
Alternative Solution · Permit 18 130963
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
The Beauty Attic By Eliza (salon or personal services), Bento Sushi (take-out or food shop), Sushi By K (restaurant or bar), and 1 more.
All new business licences in Leaside-Bennington (4)
- The Beauty Attic By Eliza · Salon or personal services · 852 Eglinton Ave E · 3315 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Bento Sushi · Take-out or food shop · 11 Redway Rd · 1804 m · licensed Aug 29, 2026
- Sushi By K · Restaurant or bar · 874 Eglinton Ave E · 3330 m · licensed Aug 25, 2026
- Apex Shawarma · Restaurant or bar · 1549 Bayview Ave · 2509 m · licensed Aug 14, 2026
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown), POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
07Risks and environment at 550 Bayview Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 82 tests, Apr 27, 2014 to Mar 17, 2026
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
08The neighbourhood: Leaside-Bennington
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.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across East York (the former Borough of East York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,820 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | East York | Change in a year | 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, East York (the former Borough of East York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
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