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Address report · Ward 18 Willowdale

220 Dunforest Ave

220 Dunforest Ave is in East Willowdale. A 7‑storey building with 40 homes is under review 232 m away and Lailey Cres is due to be rebuilt in 2026.

Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Key findings
  • A 7-storey building with 40 homes is under review, 232 m away.
  • Lailey Cres, 265 m away, is due to be rebuilt in 2026.
Planning proposals3within 250 m
Major crimes25within 500 m, 12 months
ZoningRDResidential Detached · up to 10 m tall
Holmes AveLongmore StByng AveWilfred AveDunforest AveHighgate AveDunview Ave123Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)Holmes AveLongmore StByng AveWilfred AveDunview Ave123Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)
The red dot is 220 Dunforest Ave. The circle shows 250 metres, about a 3-minute walk. Numbers match the proposals in section 01.

01What’s planned near 220 Dunforest Ave

3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three 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

  1. 1
    Minor variance
    210 Byng Ave · 171 m away
    Committee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks

    The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jun 23, 2016. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.

    To construct a new two-storey dwelling. The existing dwelling would be demolished.
    File A0437/16NY · submitted May 10, 2016 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
  2. 2
    7-storey building · 40 homes
    179 Finch Ave E and 1 more address · 232 m away
    Site plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
    40 homes

    City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.

    Site Plan Control Application proposes the development of a 7-storey residential building. The building will provide a total of 40 residential units, being a mix of 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom. A paved access from Finch Ave East will be…
    All 2 addresses

    179 Finch Ave E · 181 Finch Ave E

    File 26 250157 NNY 18 SA · submitted Oct 6, 2026 · City record and how to comment
  3. 3
    7 townhouses
    179 Finch Ave E · 240 m away
    Site 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.

    Proposal for a four-storey townhouse development containing seven (7) condominium townhouse units up to 10.0 metres in height (City File No: 18 244784 NNY 23 OZ). The proposed Gross Floor Area is 1276.30 m2(1.0 FSI), propose 14 parking…
    File 22 138439 NNY 18 SA · submitted Apr 26, 2022 · 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 220 Dunforest Ave

1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road rebuild on Lailey Cres, near Highgate Ave, 2026 to 2027.

Road rebuild
Lailey Cres, near Highgate Ave 265 m
Planned: 2026 to 2027

Utility digs within 250 m

  • Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 228 Byng Ave · 104 m · May 26, 2026 to Nov 26, 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 220 Dunforest Ave

Police recorded 25 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.

Major crime Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 monthsEast Willowdale compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025
Break-ins13 near this addressAbout the same199 vs 190 per 100,000
Thefts over $5,0001 near this address16% lower51 vs 61 per 100,000
Car thefts2 near this address19% lower182 vs 225 per 100,000
Robberies2 near this address28% lower57 vs 79 per 100,000
Assaults7 near this address62% lower295 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 East Willowdale

Traffic safety

1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Church Ave and Willowdale Ave. East Willowdale ranks 123rd in Toronto for these collisions per resident.

  • Church Ave at Willowdale Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Sep 21, 2025 · 476 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 monthsWithin 500 mEast Willowdale, per 100,000 residentsCompared with other neighbourhoods
Shootings and firearm discharges17About typical
Bicycle thefts07Lower than most
Thefts from vehicles7187Lower 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 220 Dunforest Ave

The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 19‑minute walk (1.2 km). There are no TTC stops within a 5‑minute walk. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 2.9 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.

Nearest subway station
Finch Station 1.2 km

Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 19 min walk

Nearest GO train station
Old Cummer GO 2.9 km

Source: GO Transit · 9 train stops on a weekday

Bike Share stations
Maxome Ave / Finch Hydro Corridor 799 m
19 docks. Also: Willowdale Ave / Bishop Ave (806 m), Kempford Blvd / Yonge St (1194 m).
Cycling routes
Willowdale Ave · separated bike lane 420 m
Also: Finch Corridor Trl, multi-use trail (693 m); Newtonbrook Park Trl, multi-use trail (963 m).

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.

Charging and bike parking

  • EV charging: 33 Elmhurst Ave
    City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 19 Glendora Ave, 2.3 km.
    2.0 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 220 Dunforest 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.

Finch Public School
703 m · TDSB · grades JK-5 · 285 students
Doesn’t go up to Grade 6, so no Grade 6 results.
McKee Public School
997 m · TDSB · grades JK-5 · 610 students
Doesn’t go up to Grade 6, so no Grade 6 results.
Cummer Valley Middle School
1.0 km · TDSB · grades 6-8 · 380 students
85%about the same as Toronto67%above Toronto

Secondary schools

Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.

Earl Haig Secondary School
1.2 km · TDSB · grades 9-12 · 2,175 students
95%above Toronto
St Joseph's Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School
1.6 km · TCDSB · grades 9-12 · 595 students
84%about the same as Toronto

The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Bannockburn Montessori School & Beth Tikvah Synagogue. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.

Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.

Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).

06Parks, trees and libraries near 220 Dunforest Ave

There is 1 park within 500 m. The nearest pool is Mitchell Field Community Centre, 791 m away.

Nearest of each
Playground 706 m · Parkview ParkSplash pad 3.7 km · Antibes Community CentreWading pool 5.6 km · Wanless ParkWashroom 817 m · Mitchell Field Community CentreBasketball 1.4 km · Wedgewood Park-North YorkTennis 1.3 km · Bayview Village ParkPickleball 1.3 km · Bayview Village ParkTable tennis 797 m · Mitchell Field ParkOutdoor fitness 1.7 km · Ruddington ParkIndoor pool 1.8 km · Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre

Parks and community centres within 500 m

Show 5 more

Pools, courts and more

Outdoor pool
89 Church Ave. Last health inspection Jul 22, 2026: pass.
Indoor pool
5100 Yonge St · 32 drop-in swims this week (Lane Swim, Leisure Swim).
Tennis courts
Bayview Village Park 1.3 km
2945 Bayview Ave · 3 courts.
Outdoor rink
Mel Lastman Square 1.7 km
5100 Yonge St · lit at night. Usually open December to March.
Indoor arena
Mitchell Field Community Centre 817 m
89 Church Ave · 1 ice pad
Public washroom
Mitchell Field Community Centre 817 m
Open · View centre hours.
Off-leash dog area
Bayview Arena Park 1.2 km
3240 Bayview Ave · fenced · separate area for small dogs

Also nearby

Street trees
47 on Dunforest Ave (200–240)
In front of this address: maple, norway. Most common: maple and honey locust shademaster. East Willowdale ranks 14th in Toronto for street trees per resident.
Public library
5120 Yonge Street · today: Tue 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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 and open space0.2%of the land within 500 m (a typical Toronto neighbourhood: 7.8%)
Nearest large parkNewtonbrook Park19.9 hectares · 770 m away
Smaller parks nearby1Longmore Park (0.2 ha)

Park projects nearby

  • Holmes Park Expansion
    The City is expanding Holmes Park with the help of local community feedback.
    In progress · 1.0 km
  • Bishop Park Improvements & Expansion
    The City is improving the playground and surrounding area in Bishop Park, including expanding the park's size.
    In progress · 1.0 km
  • John McKenzie Parkette Expansion
    The City is expanding John McKenzie Parkette as a result of acquiring the land at 37 Norton Ave. in North York.
    In progress · 1.2 km
  • Silverview Park Improvements
    The City is undertaking a study to help determine improvements at Silverview Park.
    In progress · 1.2 km
  • New Memorial at Olive Square Park
    The City is adding a memorial to Olive Square Park to honour and remember the victims of the tragedy that took place on Yonge Street on April 23, 2018.
    In progress · 1.2 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 220 Dunforest Ave

There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 220 Dunforest Ave. Here is what the City does have.

Building permits, last 5 years
2 permits
2 building permits in the last 5 years. Together they added 1 new home. For comparison, about 10% of Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.

Source: Building Permits · 6 on record

Permit history: 2 projects from 6 permits
  • New Building · completed Nov 13, 2025
    Rev 01: existing side entry door shown on approved drawings to be replaced with window. Side entry to be eliminated. · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 232463
  • Demolition · completed Aug 21, 2023
    To demolish existing dwelling and construct new two storey dwelling · Permit 20 232467

The lot

Lot area673 m²about 7,244 sq ft
Width16.6 mabout 54 ft
Depth40.6 mabout 133 ft

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: 1 with a green roof.

City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.

08What can be built at 220 Dunforest Ave

RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.

Zone
RD · Residential Detached
Full zone label: RD (f15.0; a550) (x5)

Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10

Height limit
10 m · 2 storeys
About 3 storeys.

Source: Height overlay

Lot coverage
30% of the lot
The share of the lot a building can cover.

Source: Lot coverage overlay

Site-specific exception
Exception 5
Extra rules apply to this area. They are listed under exception 5 in the zoning by-law (article 10.20) and can loosen or tighten the limits above.

Source: Zone label (x)

Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.

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

Short-term rentals2registered within 250 m

Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).

Licensed rooming houses0within 250 m

Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.

Public spaces (POPS)0privately owned, open to the public, within 500 m
Shelters and respite sites0within 500 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 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.

Traffic on your street

There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:

Vehicles a dayabout 590Holmes Ave, Longmore St to Wilfred Ave (220 m away)
Speed53 km/h85% of drivers went this speed or slower
CountedMar 2019The City’s latest count here

City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.

What neighbours report to 311

In the last 12 months, 8,062 service requests came from postal area M2N, which includes 220 Dunforest Ave. The most common:

Damaged bin lids
339
Potholes and road damage
313
Blocked sewer lines
261
Damaged sidewalks
247
Property standards
239
Posters on City property
222

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 220 Dunforest Ave

Flood and shoreline hazards
Outside This address
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.

Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025

Lead in tap-water tests, postal area M2N
0.8% of tests above Ontario's limit Your area · M2N
In postal area M2N, 1 of 133 home tap-water samples (0.8%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M2N is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 1 samples here (0.8%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.

Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 133 tests, Feb 12, 2014 to Oct 6, 2026

Air quality now
2 · Low risk Your area
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto North station, 2.0 km away, measured 1:00 PM EST Tuesday 10 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 3 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.

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: East Willowdale

East Willowdale had 15,485 residents in 2021. The median household income was $95,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 30% 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 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (21.1%), Cantonese (11.0%) and Iranian Persian (8.5%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.

Residents (2021)15,485East Willowdale
Median household income$95,000typical neighbourhood $85,000
Households that rent30%typical neighbourhood 46%
Commute by transit24%typical neighbourhood 26%

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 2025North YorkChange in a yearToronto
Studio$1,316+5%$1,499
1 bedroom$1,6430%$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 East Willowdale compares with the rest of Toronto →

12Quick answers about 220 Dunforest Ave

What is being built near 220 Dunforest Ave?

There are 3 planning proposals within 250 metres (three in progress). The largest is a 7-storey building with 40 homes at 179 Finch Ave E, 232 m away (under review). Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 10, 2026.

Is the area around 220 Dunforest Ave safe?

Police recorded 25 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 13 break-ins, 7 assaults, 2 car thefts, 2 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). Per resident, in East Willowdale in 2025, assaults and robberies were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 10, 2026.

How do you get around from 220 Dunforest Ave?

The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), 1.2 km away (about a 19-minute walk). Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 10, 2026.

What schools are near 220 Dunforest Ave?

The closest are Finch Public School, McKee Public School and Earl Haig Secondary School. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 10, 2026.

What neighbourhood is 220 Dunforest Ave in?

220 Dunforest Ave is in East Willowdale, one of the City of Toronto's 158 official neighbourhoods, in Ward 18 Willowdale. East Willowdale had 15,485 residents in 2021, with a median household income of $95,000. Source: City of Toronto neighbourhoods; 2021 Census, as of Nov 10, 2026.

What is rent like near 220 Dunforest Ave?

Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. In October 2025, a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building across North York (the former City of North York) averaged $1,915 a month. That's an average across all tenants, including long-term ones; new listings usually cost more. Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, as of Nov 10, 2026.

Has 220 Dunforest Ave been renovated?

Yes. The City has 6 building permits on record, 2 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 10, 2026.

Is 220 Dunforest Ave in a flood plain?

No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025, as of Nov 10, 2026.

Is 220 Dunforest Ave a heritage property?

No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 10, 2026.

Who is the city councillor for 220 Dunforest Ave?

Lily Cheng, councillor for Ward 18 Willowdale. Email Councillor_Cheng@toronto.ca or call 416-392-0210. Source: City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 10, 2026.

When is garbage day at 220 Dunforest Ave?

Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 13, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, as of Nov 10, 2026.

Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.

13From the archives

No archive photos have been located within 250 metres yet.

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