1493 Finch Ave W
1493 Finch Ave W is in York University Heights. A 40‑storey building with 1,765 homes is under review 237 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 40-storey building with 1,765 homes is under review, 237 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in York University Heights were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 1493 Finch Ave W
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), both in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1560 homes41-75 Four Winds Dr · 68 m away2 City files for one project: Site plan · Condominium560 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2021. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed mixed use development, with 560 residential units, 42,323 m² of residential area and 1,422 m² of non residential area.File 21 234132 WET 07 SA (site plan) · submitted Nov 4, 2021 · City record and how to commentFile 21 233673 WET 07 CD (condominium) · submitted Nov 3, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 240-storey building1 Fountainhead Rd and 1 more address · 237 m away3 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan · Subdivision1,765 homes140,338 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2021. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for four mixed-use and residential apartment buildings and a recreation centre having heights of 40 storeys (125.5 metres), 36 storeys…All 2 addresses
File 21 251925 WET 07 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Dec 29, 2021 · City record and how to commentFile 22 139638 WET 07 SA (site plan) · submitted Apr 28, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 21 251918 WET 07 SB (subdivision) · submitted Dec 29, 2021 · City record and how to comment
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Safety near 1493 Finch Ave W
Police recorded 70 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.
York University Heights compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 194% higher179 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 19 near this address | 182% higher634 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 2 near this address | 98% higher375 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 40 near this address | 66% higher1,274 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 6 near this address | 63% higher128 vs 79 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for York University Heights
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 2 were fatal. Most were on Finch Ave W and Romifield Ln. York University Heights has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Finch Ave W at Romifield Ln · Driver and passenger, killed · Sep 5, 2026 · 495 m
- Finch Ave W at Sentinel Rd · Pedestrian, killed · Apr 15, 2021 · 283 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 | York University Heights, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 21 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 60 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 14 | 350 | 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 1493 Finch Ave W
The nearest subway station is Finch West Station (Line 1), about a 12‑minute walk (0.8 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by the 6 streetcar and the 106 bus, with about 752 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Downsview Park GO, 1.9 km away, with 31 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 12 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 31 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 130 | 2.5 | fewer 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: 320 Driftwood Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports.1.1 km - Indoor bike station: Finch West Station
Secure parking for 68 bikes.824 m
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
04Schools and child care near 1493 Finch Ave W
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): two licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Apr 13, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Oct 28, 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 1493 Finch Ave W
There are 2 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is CW Jefferys Collegiate Institute, 317 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Fountainhead Park · outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground, tennis court · 445 Sentinel Rd · 125 m
- CW Jefferys Collegiate Institute · 340 Sentinel Rd · 317 m
- Bratty Park · 40 Bratty Rd · 474 m
- Black Creek Parkland · 1650 Finch Ave W · 556 m
- Sentinel Park · ball diamond, outdoor dry pad, pickleball court, playground · 295 Sentinel Rd · 633 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
- Fountainhead Park New Skate Trail & Rink
The City is adding a new skate trail and rink to the southwestern portion of Fountainhead Park as the Facilities Plan.In progress · 64 m - Driftwood Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Driftwood Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 971 m - Soccer for All Mini-Pitches: Grandravine Park
The City is bringing new soccer mini-pitches to parks across Toronto, creating more opportunities for people of all ages to play, learn and connect through sport.In progress · 1.3 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 1493 Finch Ave W
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 1493 Finch Ave W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 11 on record
Permit history: 7 projects from 11 permits
- Canopy w/o Enclosure · completed Jan 19, 2023
Proposal to construct a new pedestrian awning at the front of an existing retail store as part of the gas station. · Permit 22 110232 - Interior renovation · completed Sep 1, 2021
Proposed interior alterations to an existing gas bar, exterior store rebranding with new feature wall construction and replacement of underground tanks · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 138904 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Feb 23, 2022
To erect and display two overhanging structure signs and three wall signs, all illuminated.*****PETRO CANADA***** · Permit 21 139799 - Canopy w/o Enclosure · completed Dec 9, 2021
Proposal to replace existing canopy with new canopy, in gas station · Permit 21 122540 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jun 5, 2025
To erect and display two illuminated wall signs, measuring 2.33 meters horizontally by 0.46 meters vertically at the height of 3.16 meters on both north and east elevation. ****TIM HORTON'S**** · Permit 19 263955 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Sep 30, 2019
Interior alterations including updating furniture, fixtures, finishes and equipment - Tim Horton's · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 221703 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Jun 8, 2026
Install one new Backflow Prevention Devices · Permit 10 292945
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.
07What can be built at 1493 Finch Ave W
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
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. 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.
Maxswing Indoor Golf (amusement (arcade, billiards)), Fath Gta Cars (auto repair or garage), Tire & Shine Auto Repair (auto repair or garage), and 23 more.
All new business licences in York University Heights (26)
- Maxswing Indoor Golf · Amusement (arcade, billiards) · 1230 Sheppard Ave W · 1720 m · licensed Dec 15, 2026
- Fath Gta Cars · Auto repair or garage · 1275 Finch Ave W · 1011 m · licensed Nov 10, 2026
- Tire & Shine Auto Repair · Auto repair or garage · 1101 Finch Ave W · 2403 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Auto Pluto · Auto repair or garage · 1300 Finch Ave W · 878 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- Pho Mama · Restaurant or bar · 1325 Finch Ave W · 795 m · licensed Oct 27, 2026
- Mac N' Wings · Restaurant or bar · 105 The Pond Rd · 1028 m · licensed Oct 26, 2026
- Tequila House Restaurant & Cantina · Restaurant or bar · 1270 Finch Ave W · 1010 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Dong Hui BBQ Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 4069 Chesswood Dr · 1835 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Amp Motorsports · Auto repair or garage · 80 Toro Rd · 1112 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
- Coffee Time · Restaurant or bar · 3701 Chesswood Dr · 2108 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
- Kibo - York Universe · Take-out or food shop · 4700 Keele St · 1416 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Cafe Lina 12 · Restaurant or bar · 1270 Finch Ave W · 1010 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
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 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 2,979 service requests came from postal area M3J, which includes 1493 Finch Ave W. The most common:
| Property standards | 159 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 155 | |
| Injured wildlife | 144 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 126 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 105 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 90 |
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 1493 Finch Ave W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 8 tests, Mar 18, 2014 to Nov 27, 2025
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: York University Heights
York University Heights had 28,255 residents in 2021. The median household income was $76,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 54% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 36% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 34% 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 Pilipino, Filipino (6.3%), Spanish (5.1%) and Italian (4.6%). 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 York University Heights compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 25: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Anthony Perruzza, Ward 7 Humber River-Black Creek · councillor_perruzza@toronto.ca · 416-338-5335
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.