1785 Finch Ave W
1785 Finch Ave W is in Glenfield-Jane Heights.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Assaults and robberies in Glenfield-Jane Heights were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 1785 Finch Ave W
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
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.
02Street work near 1785 Finch Ave W
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Kennerly Crt, near Derrydown Rd, Q2 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 1785 Finch Ave W
Police recorded 61 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.
Glenfield-Jane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 5 near this address | 84% higher145 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 36 near this address | 41% higher1,084 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | About the same63 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 18 near this address | About the same226 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 2 near this address | 40% lower113 vs 190 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 Glenfield-Jane Heights
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Finch Ave W and Sentinel Rd. Glenfield-Jane Heights has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Finch Ave W at Sentinel Rd · Pedestrian, killed · Apr 15, 2021 · 400 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 | Glenfield-Jane Heights, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 33 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 17 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 12 | 113 | Lower 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 1785 Finch Ave W
The nearest subway station is Finch West Station (Line 1), about a 23‑minute walk (1.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by the 6 streetcar, with about 392 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Downsview Park GO, 2.4 km away, with 31 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 23 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.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 320 Driftwood Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports.809 m - Indoor bike station: Finch West Station
Secure parking for 68 bikes.1.5 km
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 1785 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): three licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jun 8, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Oct 28, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jun 10, 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 1785 Finch Ave W
There are 2 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is CW Jefferys Collegiate Institute, 574 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Black Creek Parkland · 1650 Finch Ave W · 264 m
- Topcliff Park · playground · 75 Topcliff Ave · 382 m
- Topcliff Public School · 65 Topcliff Ave · 473 m
- Driftwood Park · ball diamond, playground · 44 Tobermory Dr · 558 m
- CW Jefferys Collegiate Institute · 340 Sentinel Rd · 574 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
- 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 · 534 m - 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 · 660 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 1785 Finch Ave W
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 1785 Finch Ave W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 9 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 5 projects from 9 permits
- Other(FS) · inspection · issued Feb 15, 2023
Level 0 Staff Area interior renovation - lighting and finishes. Smoke Detectors, speakers, emergency lighting. · Permit 22 239040 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jul 26, 2023
To erect and display one illuminated ground sign, displaying both static and readograph copy. The proposed sign is located at the north frontage of the property.**Toronto Public Library** · Permit 22 137367 - Addition(s) · completed Nov 20, 2023
Proposed interior alterations on 3 floors and addition to act as shared entry to an existing Library/Theatre building. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 157019 - Solar Collector · completed Jan 14, 2019
Construct a rooftop photovoltaic system · Permit 16 238817 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 8, 2026
Dance studio, office, public space · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 10 119413
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.
08What can be built at 1785 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.
Heritage evaluation needed before redevelopment
City of Toronto: Properties Requiring a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report under OPA 720.
09Around 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.
Oanh Kim Hairstyle (salon or personal services), Executive Barber Shop Jane and Finch Mall (salon or personal services), Target Park (parking lot).
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.
Parking tickets on this block
17 tickets in 2025 on Finch Ave W between numbers 1735 and 1835: 17 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,041 service requests came from postal area M3N, which includes 1785 Finch Ave W. The most common:
| Property standards | 327 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 151 | |
| Injured wildlife | 112 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 103 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 84 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 84 |
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 1785 Finch Ave W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 10 tests, Nov 7, 2014 to Mar 13, 2024
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: Glenfield-Jane Heights
Glenfield-Jane Heights had 30,020 residents in 2021. The median household income was $70,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 48% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 30% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% of workers commuted by transit and 2% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Vietnamese (10.2%), Spanish (8.9%) and Italian (8.1%). 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 Glenfield-Jane 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.