In The past most Leslieville Homes were overshadowed by the grand luxury homes found in neighbouring Riverdale. Now, Leslieville is considered one of the most up and coming neighbourhoods in the city of Toronto. Thanks mainly to the fact that people can see the older homes for the true gems they are. Many of the centuries old homes are being carefully renovated and refurbished by homeowners. Most of the homes in Lesliville are two and a half or three story Victorian semis connected in a row along a street. There are also small bungalows, a few town home clusters and even some grand estates. Residents in Leslieville frequent the trendy shops and tasty restaurants in their area.