106 Dearbourne Ave
106 Dearbourne Ave is in North Riverdale. Playter Blvd is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Break-ins in North Riverdale were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Playter Blvd, 107 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
01What’s planned near 106 Dearbourne Ave
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and one decided recently. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1New house22 Garnock Ave · 239 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 alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition (including basement) with a rear deck and stairs.File A0666/26TEY · submitted Sep 15, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 2Add a storey70 Dearbourne Ave · 120 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 Jun 10, 2026.
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by replacing the existing rear two-storey addition with a new two-storey addition with a third storey rooftop patio and two ground floor decks. Also, to construct a new one-storey…File A0315/26TEY · submitted Apr 28, 2026 · 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 106 Dearbourne Ave
4 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Playter Blvd, Danforth Ave to Hurndale Ave, Q2 to Q4 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Box and Rod repair at 87 Dearbourne Ave · 43 m · Jul 3, 2026 to Jan 3, 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 106 Dearbourne Ave
Police recorded 147 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 95% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | North Riverdale compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 38 near this address | 55% higher295 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 5 near this address | About the same82 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 93 near this address | 14% lower663 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 8 near this address | 53% lower106 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 59% lower25 vs 61 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 North Riverdale
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Broadview Ave and Riverdale Ave. North Riverdale ranks 52nd in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Broadview Ave at Riverdale Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Dec 3, 2025 · 362 m
- Broadview Ave at Hogarth Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jun 25, 2024 · 357 m
- 569 Broadview Ave at Millbrook Cres · Driver, seriously injured · Apr 13, 2023 · 488 m
- 452 Danforth Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Apr 25, 2022 · 354 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 | North Riverdale, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 80 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 59 | 576 | Higher 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 106 Dearbourne Ave
The nearest subway station is Chester Station (Line 2), about a 4‑minute walk (0.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 505 and 504 streetcars and the 25, 87 and 925 buses, with about 2,733 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 4.1 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 4 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | 1,492 | 8.7 | more than most routes |
| 504 | 1,782 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 25 | 742 | 4.2 | about typical |
| 87 | 96 | 1.1 | fewer than most routes |
| 925 | 385 | 7.0 | more than most routes |
| 8 | 161 | 3.6 | about typical |
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: 35 Erindale Ave
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2, 6 fast ports. Next: 14 Arundel Ave, 318 m.313 m
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 106 Dearbourne 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: Montcrest Elementary School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 27, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Apr 1, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 106 Dearbourne Ave
There are 3 parks and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Frankland Community Centre, 299 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Frankland Community Centre · 816 Logan Ave · 299 m
- Broadview Subway Station Parkette · 775 Broadview Ave · 367 m
- Logan Avenue Parkette · 916 Logan Ave · 375 m
- Logan Green Field · 921 Logan Ave · 470 m
- Playter Gardens · 4 Cambridge Ave · 533 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
- Riverdale Park East Top of Bank Improvements
The City is engaging the community to establish a lookout point with seating at the top of the hill adjacent to Broadview Avenue.In progress · 551 m - Governor's Bridge Lookout Revitalization
The City is improving the Beltline Trail. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.2 km - Matty Eckler Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground at Matty Eckler Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.5 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 106 Dearbourne Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 106 Dearbourne Ave.
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.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 2 with a green roof and 5 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 106 Dearbourne Ave
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. 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 about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Sam James Coffee Bar (take-out or food shop), Hop In Kitchen + Bar (restaurant or bar), Loei Thai Kitchen & Bar (restaurant or bar), and 2 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in North Riverdale (5)
- Sam James Coffee Bar · Take-out or food shop · 691 Broadview Ave · 312 m · licensed Nov 4, 2026
- Hop In Kitchen + Bar · Restaurant or bar · 97 Danforth Ave · 335 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Loei Thai Kitchen & Bar · Restaurant or bar · 513 Danforth Ave · 465 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Dang Good Donuts · Take-out or food shop · 499 Danforth Ave · 431 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Nool - Mexican Soul · Restaurant or bar · 467 Danforth Ave · 350 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Bowden St | Under construction | 50supportive | 50 m |
| 838 Broadview Ave | Rezoning approved | 2 | 451 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
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
126 tickets in 2025 on Dearbourne Ave between numbers 56 and 156: 102 for parking without a permit, 7 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Broadview Danforth BIA, about 20 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, 6,909 service requests came from postal area M4K, which includes 106 Dearbourne Ave. The most common:
| Property standards | 358 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 242 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 216 | |
| Injured wildlife | 203 | |
| Tree pruning | 200 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 186 |
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 106 Dearbourne Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 527 tests, Jan 2, 2014 to Oct 5, 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: North Riverdale
North Riverdale had 11,290 residents in 2021. The median household income was $108,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 42% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 28% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (4.8%), Greek (2.4%) and Mandarin (1.7%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, up 6% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.2%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Central Toronto | Change in a year | 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, central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How North Riverdale compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/106-dearbourne-ave#sec-history
