8 Lester Ave
8 Lester Ave is in Beechborough-Greenbrook. There is 1 planning proposal within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Robberies in Beechborough-Greenbrook were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 13 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6M.
01What’s planned near 8 Lester Ave
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1New house91 Lonborough Ave · 138 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 detached dwelling with an attached garage.File A0378/20EYK · submitted Sep 28, 2020 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
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.
02Street work near 8 Lester Ave
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: laneway rebuild on Eglinton Ave W, Scott Rd to Keele St, Q4 2026 to Q2 2027.
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 8 Lester Ave
Police recorded 74 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Beechborough-Greenbrook compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 3 near this address | 89% higher148 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 21 near this address | About the same247 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 43 near this address | About the same692 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 39% lower37 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 5 near this address | 41% lower111 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Beechborough-Greenbrook
Traffic safety
13 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians, 1 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Eglinton Ave W and Keele St. Beechborough-Greenbrook ranks 1st in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Eglinton Ave W at Scott Rd · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Sep 26, 2026 · 239 m
- Keele St at Eglinton Ave W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 5, 2026 · 426 m
- Lacey Ave at Ewart Ave · Driver, seriously injured · Aug 22, 2026 · 210 m
- Eglinton Ave W at Keele St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 6, 2026 · 427 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | Beechborough-Greenbrook, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 16 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 96 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 7 | 160 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
04Getting around from 8 Lester Ave
The nearest subway station is Cedarvale Station (Line 1), 2.9 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 5 streetcar and the 47, 34, 41 and 158 buses, with about 1,982 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 1.4 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 66 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 663 | 2.5 | fewer than most routes |
| 34 | 694 | 16.5 | more than most routes |
| 41 | 757 | 8.9 | more than most routes |
| 158 | 124 | 2.0 | fewer than most routes |
| 164 | 103 | 3.1 | fewer than most routes |
| 941 | 151 | 5.9 | more than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 91 Via Italia
City-run (Green P): 12 Level 2 ports.2.7 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 8 Lester 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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 8 Lester Ave
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is York Recreation Centre, 1.0 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Silverthorn Parkette · playground · 181 Scott Rd · 522 m
- Woodborough Park · ball diamond, basketball court, playground · 1486 Castlefield Ave · 522 m
- Haverson Park · playground · 65 Woodenhill Crt · 523 m
- Eglinton-Gilbert Parkette · 504 Gilbert Ave · 547 m
- The New Generation Youth Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 2694 Eglinton Ave W · 565 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
Park projects nearby
- Beltline Trail Commemorative Stations
Two new interpretive installations are being added along the trail to commemorate the Belt Line Railway as a part of Toronto’s Heritage.In progress · 495 m - Gulliver Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Gulliver Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.0 km
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
07The building at 8 Lester Ave
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 8 Lester Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 2 on record
- Zoning, opened Feb 22, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 1 project from 2 permits
- Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Jun 2, 2023
Interior Alterations on all house floors to restore the house back into single family dwelling · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 140365
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
08What can be built at 8 Lester Ave
RM (Residential Multiple Dwelling) zoning allows houses, townhouses and small apartment buildings. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Zone label (x)
Special areas
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Natural Touch Grocery Store (take-out or food shop).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2636 Eglinton Ave W | Rezoning approved | 130 | 342 m |
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, 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 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
90 tickets in 2025 on Lester Ave between numbers 0 and 58: 53 for parking at prohibited times, 28 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Eglinton Hill BIA, about 50 m away. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 6,195 service requests came from postal area M6M, which includes 8 Lester Ave. The most common:
| Property standards | 377 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 282 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 247 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 225 | |
| Injured wildlife | 152 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 148 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
10Risks and environment at 8 Lester Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 122 tests, Jan 27, 2014 to Aug 23, 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.
11The neighbourhood: Beechborough-Greenbrook
Beechborough-Greenbrook had 6,260 residents in 2021. The median household income was $62,400, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 67% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 30% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 36% 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 Portuguese (14.1%), Pilipino, Filipino (4.4%) and Spanish (3.9%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across York (the former City of York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,067 a month in October 2025, up 2% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.3%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | York | Change in a year | 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, York (the former City of York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
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