12 Centre Ave
12 Centre Ave is in Newtonbrook East. 546 homes is under review 197 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 546 homes is under review, 197 m away.
01What’s planned near 12 Centre Ave
6 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): six in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 93% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 114-storey building · 457 homes9 Madawaska Ave and 2 more addresses · 78 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building457 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control Application to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for two 14-storey mixed-use buildings having a total gross floor area of 29.476 square metres. A total of 457 residential dwelling units are proposed.File 22 108031 NNY 18 SA · submitted Jan 27, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 216-storey building with shops11 Moore Park Ave and 2 more addresses · 167 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site plan approval application to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for a 16-storey mixed use building with a gross floor area of 24,533.6 square metres, including 386 square metres of non-residential space. A total of 356 dwelling…File 21 252331 NNY 18 SA · submitted Dec 31, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 3546 homes9 Pleasant Ave and 1 more address · 197 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units546 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Condominimum for 546 Units.File 21 231690 NNY 18 CD · submitted Oct 28, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
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 12 Centre Ave
Police recorded 51 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (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 | Newtonbrook East compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 6 near this address | 12% higher252 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 10 near this address | About the same170 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 near this address | 19% lower49 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 11 near this address | 23% lower60 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 16 near this address | 28% lower554 vs 768 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 Newtonbrook East
Traffic safety
7 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians, 1 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Yonge St and Willowdale Ave. Newtonbrook East ranks 45th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Yonge St at Wedgewood Dr · Pedestrian, killed · Feb 21, 2026 · 356 m
- Willowdale Ave at Newton Dr · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Mar 17, 2025 · 477 m
- Willowdale Ave at Northwood Dr · Pedestrian and driver, seriously injured · Nov 18, 2024 · 479 m
- Yonge St at Patricia Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 4, 2024 · 190 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 | Newtonbrook East, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 13 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 16 | 235 | 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.
03Getting around from 12 Centre Ave
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 20‑minute walk (1.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 53, 60 and 97 buses, with about 2,034 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 3.7 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 20 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 767 | 5.6 | more than most routes |
| 60 | 401 | 3.7 | about typical |
| 97 | 538 | 8.5 | 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.
04Schools and child care near 12 Centre 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.
Grades 7–8 schools
These schools start at Grade 7, after the Grade 6 tests, so they have no Grade 6 results.
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: Alpha Quality Education School, Drewry Academy, Alborz Education Centre, Willowdale Christian School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 23, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 12 Centre Ave
There are 2 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Goulding Community Centre, 405 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Centre Park · ball diamond, playground · 15 Centre Ave · 86 m
- Goulding Community Centre · wi-fi · 45 Goulding Ave · 405 m
- Goulding Park · ball diamond, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground, tennis court · 80 Patricia Ave · 417 m
- Fairchild Parkette · 51 Fairchild Ave · 792 m
- Silverview Park · ball diamond, playground · 23 Silverview Dr · 904 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
- Newtonbrook Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Newtonbrook Plaza. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 664 m - New Park on Olympic Garden Drive
A new park is coming to Olympic Garden Drive. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 678 m - Silverview Park Improvements
The City is undertaking a study to help determine improvements at Silverview Park.In progress · 844 m - Wedgewood Park North York Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Wedgewood Park – North York, located near Cummer Avenue and Willowdale Avenue.In progress · 862 m - Bishop Park Improvements & Expansion
The City is improving the playground and surrounding area in Bishop Park, including expanding the park's size.In progress · 1.2 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.
06The building at 12 Centre Ave
There are no building permits, building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 12 Centre Ave. Here is what the City does have.
- Garbage and waste, opened May 13, 2026: closed
- Garbage and waste, opened May 13, 2026: notice issued · order or notice issued May 14, 2026
- Garbage and waste, opened Apr 8, 2026: closed
- Garbage and waste, opened Apr 8, 2026: notice issued · order or notice issued Apr 23, 2026
- Property standards, opened Nov 17, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
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: 1 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 12 Centre Ave
RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. 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: Lot coverage overlay
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.
08Around 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.
Yang's Healing Spa (salon or personal services), H Mart (take-out or food shop).
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
602 tickets in 2025 on Centre Ave between numbers 0 and 62: 180 for unpaid parking, 140 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,065 service requests came from postal area M2M, which includes 12 Centre Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 234 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 164 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 149 | |
| Property standards | 145 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 123 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 122 |
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.
09Risks and environment at 12 Centre Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 50 tests, Jan 19, 2014 to Aug 19, 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.
10The neighbourhood: Newtonbrook East
Newtonbrook East had 15,345 residents in 2021. The median household income was $80,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 38% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 51% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% of workers commuted by transit and 6% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Iranian Persian (13.5%), Mandarin (12.5%) and Korean (9.8%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, up 1% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.6%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | North York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | +5% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | 0% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | +1% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | +2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, North York (the former City of North York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Newtonbrook East compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/12-centre-ave#sec-history
