15 Denton Ave
15 Denton Ave is in Taylor-Massey. A 34‑storey building with 705 homes and shops was approved 13 m away and Danforth Ave is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 34-storey building with 705 homes and shops was approved, 13 m away.
- Danforth Ave, 168 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 15 Denton 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 house8 Bryant Ave · 75 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Oct 28, 2021. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To legalize and reconstruct the one-storey rear addition of the existing one-storey detached dwellingAppealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Nov 17, 2021. Status: decision issued.
File A0912/21TEY · submitted Jul 9, 2021 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 234-storey building · 705 homes and shops777 Victoria Park Ave · 13 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building705 homes
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
The applicant is proposing a mixed-use building containing 705 rental residential dwelling units, within 12-storey and 34-storey residential tower components, together with a day nursery, community space and retail spaceFile 24 202328 ESC 20 SA · submitted Aug 22, 2024 · 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.
Noise permits nearby
- 777 Victoria Park Ave · 777 Victoria Park Ave
Continuous concrete pour · 2501882 OntarioNov 3, 2026 to Feb 1, 2027
217 m away - 777 Victoria Park Ave · 777 Victoria Park Ave
Construction · 2501882 OntarioNov 5, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027
217 m away
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits: permits that let a site go past the noise bylaw’s limits for a set time (amplified sound for an event, construction outside normal hours, a concrete pour). Upcoming and current permits within 600 m. Events run by individuals show their name only for street parties, festivals and markets.
02Street work near 15 Denton Ave
8 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Danforth Ave, Luttrell Ave to Victoria Park Ave, Q1 to Q4 2026.
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 15 Denton Ave
Police recorded 204 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Taylor-Massey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 143 near this address | About the same789 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 9 near this address | About the same78 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 25 near this address | 14% lower193 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 20 near this address | 24% lower145 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 near this address | 60% lower24 vs 61 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Taylor-Massey
Traffic safety
8 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 5 involved pedestrians, 2 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Danforth Ave and Victoria Park Ave. Taylor-Massey has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Danforth Ave at Victoria Park Ave · Driver, seriously injured · Dec 31, 2025 · 189 m
- Victoria Park Ave at Denton Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 25, 2024 · 40 m
- St. Dunstan Dr at Danforth Ave · Pedestrian, killed · May 30, 2024 · 293 m
- Victoria Park Ave at Wakehood St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Feb 23, 2024 · 290 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 | Taylor-Massey, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 7 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 38 | 286 | 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 15 Denton Ave
The nearest subway station is Victoria Park Station (Line 2), about a 4‑minute walk (0.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 12, 24, 67, 117 and 20 buses, with about 2,695 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 1.1 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 4 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 380 | 5.5 | more than most routes |
| 24 | 623 | 5.1 | more than most routes |
| 67 | 220 | 3.3 | fewer than most routes |
| 117 | 38 | 1.0 | fewer than most routes |
| 20 | 231 | 5.2 | more than most routes |
| 113 | 180 | 4.0 | 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: 2231 Gerrard Street East
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port. Next: 2219 Gerrard Street East, 1.2 km.1.2 km - Indoor bike station: Victoria Park Station
Secure parking for 52 bikes.217 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 15 Denton 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: Community Life Christian School, Toronto Islamic Academy School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Mar 26, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 26, 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 15 Denton Ave
There are 4 parks, 4 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Main Square Community Recreation Centre, 1.0 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Dentonia Park · ball diamond, basketball court, cricket pitch field, outdoor ping pong/table tennis · 80 Thyra Ave · 315 m
- Madelaine Park · playground · 20 Madelaine Ave · 321 m
- Lucy Tot Lot · playground · 2 Sneath Ave · 356 m
- Maryland Park · playground, tennis court, washroom · 19 Maryland Blvd · 483 m
- Oakridge Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 63 Pharmacy Ave · 492 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
- Dentonia Park Splash Pad Improvements
The City is improving the splash pad in Dentonia Park with the help of community feedback.Complete · 298 m - Review of City Golf Course Operations
The City conducted an operational review of our five City-operated golf course locations to better understand how to maximize golf and non-golf experiences.In progress · 615 m - Prairie Drive Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Prairie Drive Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 630 m - New Park at 411 Victoria Park Avenue
A new park is coming to 411 Victoria Park Ave. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 680 m - Bob Acton Park Improvements
The City is improving Bob Acton Park and adding a new playground! Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 750 m
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 15 Denton Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 15 Denton 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.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 15 Denton 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: Zone label (d)
Source: Lot coverage overlay
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.
Bangla Fast Food (take-out or food shop), King's Chair Barbershop (salon or personal services).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 777 Victoria Park Ave | Under construction | 256 rent-geared-to-income | 217 m |
| 11 Macey Ave | Occupied | 56 supportive | 208 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 9, 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
293 tickets in 2025 on Denton Ave between numbers 0 and 65: 288 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 3 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Danforth Village BIA, about 90 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, 9,402 service requests came from postal area M4C, which includes 15 Denton Ave. The most common:
| Road plowing | 409 | |
| Property standards | 357 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 316 | |
| Injured wildlife | 271 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 270 | |
| Tree pruning | 254 |
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 15 Denton Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 851 tests, Jan 9, 2014 to Oct 21, 2026
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: Taylor-Massey
Taylor Massey had 15,025 residents in 2021. The median household income was $68,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 66% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 46% 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 Bengali (16.8%), Urdu (3.4%) and Pilipino, Filipino (2.5%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across East York (the former Borough of East York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,820 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | East York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,339 | +12% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,578 | +5% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,189 | -2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, East York (the former Borough of East York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Taylor-Massey compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: recycling and green bin. Nov 20: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Brad Bradford, Ward 19 Beaches-East York · councillor_bradford@toronto.ca · 416-338-2755
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.