22 Sparrow Ave
22 Sparrow Ave is in Yorkdale-Glen Park. A 28‑storey building with shops with 351 homes is under appeal 246 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 28-storey building with shops with 351 homes is under appeal, 246 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Yorkdale-Glen Park were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 22 Sparrow Ave
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 112-storey building with shops3309 Dufferin St and 1 more address · 121 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.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 12-storey mid-rise, mixed-use building with retail fronting Dufferin Street, with a total gross floor area (GFA) of 12,748 square metres, consisting of 12,276 square metres of…File 22 203668 NNY 08 SA · submitted Sep 14, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 22-storey building with shops3302 Dufferin St · 197 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building1,493 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site plan control application to permit a 2-storey building, comprised of 1493 square metres of non-residential gross floor area, for a financial institution use.File 23 138584 NNY 08 SA · submitted Apr 27, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 328-storey building with shops3300 Dufferin St · 246 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built351 homes25,197 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applicaitons to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for a 28-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 971 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of…File 21 251832 NNY 08 OZ · 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 is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Street work near 22 Sparrow Ave
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m. The work below was due earlier and is still on the City’s list.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Box and Rod repair at 27 Sparrow Ave · 66 m · Jun 2, 2026 to Dec 2, 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 22 Sparrow Ave
Police recorded 144 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 94% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Yorkdale-Glen Park compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 22 near this address | 353% higher275 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 34 near this address | 119% higher493 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 12 near this address | 87% higher147 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 17 near this address | 80% higher341 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 59 near this address | 58% higher1,213 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 Yorkdale-Glen Park
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 was fatal. Most were on Dufferin St and Orfus Rd. Yorkdale-Glen Park ranks 48th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Dufferin St at Orfus Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Jun 11, 2022 · 117 m
- Dufferin St at Ranee Ave · Motorcyclist, killed · Aug 5, 2021 · 102 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 | Yorkdale-Glen Park, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 48 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 78 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 21 | 385 | 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 22 Sparrow Ave
The nearest subway station is Yorkdale Station (Line 1), about a 11‑minute walk (0.7 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 29, 929 and 18 buses, with about 1,286 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Downsview Park GO, 4.1 km away, with 31 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 11 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 970 | 9.1 | more than most routes |
| 929 | 613 | 6.9 | more than most routes |
| 18 | 72 | 1.4 | 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.
05Schools and child care near 22 Sparrow 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 Sterling Hall School, Vega Academy, Leonardo Da Vinci Academy. 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 Jan 6, 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 22 Sparrow Ave
There are 3 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Lawrence Heights Community Centre, 1.1 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Ranee Park · playground · 326 Ranee Ave · 207 m
- Jane Osler Park · Cartwright Ave · 456 m
- Conlands Parkette · 7 Conland Ave · 466 m
- Dane Parkette · playground · 21 Dane Ave · 618 m
- Yorkdale Park · 256 Ranee Ave · 638 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
- Lawrence Heights Community Recreation & Child Care Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in the Lawrence Heights neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 829 m - New Parks in Wilson District
Two planned parks coming to the Wilson District, adding 1.63 hectares (about the size of two soccer fields and five basketball courts) of new parkland. A new large 1.20-hectare park – roughly the size of a soccer field and 3 hockey rinks – is proposed to be located at the south end of the district.In progress · 968 m - Lawrence Heights Triangular Park
A new park is coming to Lawrence Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.1 km - Baycrest Park Improvements
The City is improving Baycrest Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.3 km - Glen Long Park New Splash Pad & Sports Court
The City is adding a new splash pad and sports court to Glen Long Park.In progress · 1.4 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.
07The building at 22 Sparrow Ave
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 22 Sparrow Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 1 on record
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Back Water Valve (Sewer only) · completed Feb 23, 2022
BWV installation · Permit 22 101972
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 22 Sparrow 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.
09Around 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.
Cars In Motion Autosales (auto repair or garage), Studio Fernanda Gusman (salon or personal services), Hair Ci Ci (salon or personal services), and 4 more.
All new business licences in Yorkdale-Glen Park (7)
- Cars In Motion Autosales · Auto repair or garage · 2760 Dufferin St · 1986 m · licensed Nov 1, 2026
- Studio Fernanda Gusman · Salon or personal services · 2849 Dufferin St · 1610 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Hair Ci Ci · Salon or personal services · 700 Lawrence Ave W · 784 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- McDonald's · Take-out or food shop · 3401 Dufferin St · 620 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Beauty In A Studio · Salon or personal services · 783 Lawrence Ave W · 826 m · licensed Sep 24, 2026
- Caribbean Cuisine Authentic Jamaican Jerk(Du · Restaurant or bar · 3125 Dufferin St · 504 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Cineplex Cinemas Yorkdale · Entertainment venue · 3401 Dufferin St · 620 m · licensed Aug 27, 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
24 tickets in 2025 on Sparrow Ave between numbers 0 and 72: 12 for other parking offences, 11 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 2,861 service requests came from postal area M6A, which includes 22 Sparrow Ave. The most common:
| Property standards | 159 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 127 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 127 | |
| Injured wildlife | 88 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 80 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 78 |
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 22 Sparrow Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 54 tests, Feb 18, 2014 to Feb 4, 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: Yorkdale-Glen Park
Yorkdale-Glen Park had 16,625 residents in 2021. The median household income was $79,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 46% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 29% 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 Italian (11.8%), Portuguese (6.8%) and Spanish (6.2%). 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.
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