179 Delaware Ave
179 Delaware Ave is in Palmerston-Little Italy. There are 3 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Nov 25 about a proposal to add a storey at 262 Concord Ave, 72 m away.
- Break-ins and robberies in Palmerston-Little Italy were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 179 Delaware Ave
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and two decided recently. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Add a storey262 Concord Ave · 72 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a partial front second storey addition (at the northeast corner), a rear two-storey addition, a rear third storey addition with a rear deck, and a rear…File A0724/26TEY · submitted Oct 15, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 2New house225 Delaware Ave · 181 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 convert the existing four-storey detached dwelling from a fourplex into a six unit apartment building by constructing a front and a rear fourth storey addition with balconies, and two enclosed rooftop stair access structures leading to…File A0445/25TEY · submitted Jun 12, 2025 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Condominium798 Dovercourt Rd · 221 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
It has been approved.
Draft Plan of Condominium for four residential units.File 24 238859 STE 09 CD · submitted Nov 14, 2024 · City record and how to comment
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 179 Delaware Ave
8 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: laneway rebuild on Northumberland St, Ossing to N Ave | To: Concord Ave, Q2 to Q4 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 659 Ossington Ave · 243 m · Jun 16, 2026 to Dec 16, 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 179 Delaware Ave
Police recorded 109 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.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Palmerston-Little Italy compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 4 near this address | 45% higher114 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 11 near this address | 35% higher256 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 87 near this address | 15% lower655 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 4 near this address | 49% lower114 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 53% lower29 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 Palmerston-Little Italy
Traffic safety
6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians, 4 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Bloor St W and Ossington Ave. Palmerston-Little Italy ranks 91st in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Bloor St W at Dovercourt Rd · Passenger, seriously injured · Jul 8, 2025 · 147 m
- Ossington Ave at Bloor St W · Pedestrian, killed · Dec 10, 2024 · 225 m
- Bloor St W at Salem Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Oct 28, 2022 · 323 m
- Bloor St W at Ossington Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Oct 24, 2022 · 209 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 | Palmerston-Little Italy, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 15 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 11 | 244 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 13 | 160 | 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 179 Delaware Ave
The nearest subway station is Ossington Station (Line 2), about a 3‑minute walk (0.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 16 TTC stops served by the 63, 94 and 161 buses, with about 2,950 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 1.9 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 3 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 863 | 3.0 | fewer than most routes |
| 94 | 364 | 4.2 | about typical |
| 161 | 277 | 5.4 | 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.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 685 Dovercourt Rd
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 705 Shaw St, 396 m.159 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 179 Delaware 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: The Orchard Montessori 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 Feb 27, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 25, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 13, 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 179 Delaware Ave
There are 4 parks and 3 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Christie Pits Park, 699 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Westmoreland Avenue Parkette · playground · 11 Westmoreland Ave · 234 m
- Northumberland Playground · playground · 770 Ossington Ave · 245 m
- Salem Parkette · outdoor fitness equipment · 9 Salem Ave · 301 m
- Irene Avenue Parkette · playground · 760 Shaw St · 376 m
- Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 485 Montrose Ave · 615 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
- Dufferin Grove Park Bake Oven Improvements
The City is improving the north bake oven, located near the clubhouse and ice rink, in Dufferin Grove Park.In progress · 585 m - Dufferin Grove Park Wading Pool Improvements
The City is improving the wading pool at Dufferin Grove Park. The current wading pool has reached the end of its lifecycle and will either be replaced or converted into a splash pad.In progress · 652 m - Dufferin Grove Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Dufferin Grove Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 655 m - Christie Pits Park Playground Improvements & New Splash Pad
The City is improving Christie Pits Park by redesigning the playground and converting the wading pool to a splash pad. The playground improvements are part of the Playground Enhancement Program. The wading pool conversion to splash pad is informed by the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan. The community will have opportunities to provide input and help shape the design.In progress · 683 m - New Park at 70 Croatia Street
A new park is coming to 70 Croatia St. as a result of a broader residential development project.In progress · 866 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 179 Delaware Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 179 Delaware 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: 3 with a green roof and 1 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 179 Delaware 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 more than at 93% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Batch Cookies (take-out or food shop), Via Gnocchi (take-out or food shop), Flouring Ideas Bakery and Cafe (take-out or food shop), and 2 more.
Sistering (138 m), CONC Men's Shelter Bloor St W (334 m).
All new business licences in Palmerston-Little Italy (5)
- Batch Cookies · Take-out or food shop · 34 Lennox St · 1343 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
- Via Gnocchi · Take-out or food shop · 758 Bathurst St · 1383 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
- Flouring Ideas Bakery and Cafe · Take-out or food shop · 725 Dovercourt Rd · 110 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Limelight Comedy Club · Entertainment venue · 938 College St · 787 m · licensed Sep 8, 2026
- Blackbird Annex · Restaurant or bar · 610 Markham St · 1283 m · licensed Aug 20, 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 8, 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
660 tickets in 2025 on Delaware Ave between numbers 129 and 229: 339 for parking at prohibited times, 280 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Bloorcourt Village BIA, about 30 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, 11,042 service requests came from postal area M6H, which includes 179 Delaware Ave. The most common:
| Property standards | 654 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 570 | |
| Injured wildlife | 360 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 320 | |
| Damaged bins | 301 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 301 |
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 179 Delaware Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 538 tests, Jan 6, 2014 to Oct 20, 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: Palmerston-Little Italy
Palmerston-Little Italy had 13,120 residents in 2021. The median household income was $88,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 59% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 33% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (6.2%), Italian (3.5%) and Cantonese (2.9%). 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 Palmerston-Little Italy compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/179-delaware-ave#sec-history
