25 Irvington Cres
25 Irvington Cres is in Avondale. A 42‑storey building with 540 homes is under appeal 149 m away and Sheppard Ave E is due to be rebuilt in 2027.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 42-storey building with 540 homes is under appeal, 149 m away.
- Sheppard Ave E, 240 m away, is due to be rebuilt in 2027.
01What’s planned near 25 Irvington Cres
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), all in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 144-storey building · 508 homes and shops461 Sheppard Ave E · 123 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building508 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2024. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal for a 44-storey (138.0 metres not including mechanical penthouse) residential building with 29,303.1 square metres of residential gross floor area, 372.57 square metres of at-grade retail/commercial uses and 508 residential units.File 24 189719 NNY 18 SA · submitted Jul 29, 2024 · City record and how to comment - 2Two towers, up to 41 storeys500 Sheppard Ave E · 129 m away3 City files for one project: Site plan · Site plan · Condominium
City planners have been reviewing it since 2021. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
OLT APPROVED Official plan and Zoning by-law amendment applications for a 37 and 41-storey mixed use building via Order decision dated November 1, 2023, subject to a set of conditions.File 21 252112 NNY 18 SA (site plan) · submitted Dec 30, 2021 · City record and how to commentFile 26 264246 NNY 18 SA (site plan) · submitted Nov 3, 2026 · City record and how to commentFile 21 235568 NNY 18 CD (condominium) · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 342-storey building · 540 homes2810 Bayview Ave and 3 more addresses · 149 m away2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan475 homes31,257 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposed 42-storey residential building with 30,601 square metres of GFA and 540 dwelling units. The proposed building would contain 134 parking spaces and 406 bicycle parking spaces.Public notice · Jan 23, 2025Notice of Public Meeting - Request to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law - 2810-2816 Bayview Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.All 4 addresses
2810 Bayview Ave · 2812 Bayview Ave · 2814 Bayview Ave · 2816 Bayview Ave
File 24 185488 NNY 18 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Jul 22, 2024 · City record and how to commentFile 25 180089 NNY 18 SA (site plan) · submitted Jun 19, 2025 · City record and how to comment
- 4Addition309 Sheppard Ave E · 225 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on May 12, 2016. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a fourth storey addition above the existing building that will be used as non-medical office space.File A1027/15NY · submitted Dec 2, 2015 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
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 25 Irvington Cres
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road rebuild on Sheppard Ave E, Bayview Ave to Clairtrell Road, 2025 to 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Hydro · Pole and Anchor Removal at 2812 Bayview Ave · 208 m · May 25, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026
- Toronto Hydro · Pole Removal at 2814 Bayview Ave · 216 m · May 25, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026
- Toronto Hydro · Anchor installation at 2818 Bayview Ave · 247 m · May 25, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026
- Enbridge Gas · Gas service at 30 Irvington Cres · 67 m · Jun 9, 2026 to Dec 9, 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 25 Irvington Cres
Police recorded 34 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.
Avondale 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 | 13 near this address | 34% lower508 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 11 near this address | 43% lower109 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 61% lower30 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 6 near this address | 70% lower67 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 70% lower18 vs 61 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 Avondale
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021. Most were on Bayview Ave and Teagarden Crt. Avondale has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Bayview Ave at Teagarden Crt · Driver, seriously injured · Dec 23, 2023 · 490 m
- Sheppard Ave E at Bayview Ave · Driver, seriously injured · Aug 23, 2022 · 331 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 | Avondale, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 51 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 6 | 152 | 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 25 Irvington Cres
The nearest subway station is Bayview Station (Line 4), about a 7‑minute walk (0.4 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by the 185, 11 and 78 buses, with about 474 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 2.1 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 4 · about 7 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 9 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.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 114 | 2.8 | fewer than most routes |
| 11 | 308 | 3.5 | fewer than most routes |
| 78 | 146 | 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: Bessarion CC
City-run (Green P): 10 Level 2 ports. Next: 19 Glendora Ave, 1.6 km.1.3 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 25 Irvington Cres
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: St George Academy, Cornell International Academy, Newton International College School, Academy Of Excellence Secondary School, Central Montessori School - Willowdale and 1 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 5, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 8, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 5, 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 25 Irvington Cres
There are 2 parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre & Library, 1.3 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Bayview Parkette · 502 Sheppard Ave E · 337 m
- Kenaston Gardens Parkette · 12 Kenaston Gdns · 406 m
- Kenaston Park · 573 Sheppard Ave E · 503 m
- Sheppard East Park · outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground · 229 Glendora Ave · 504 m
- Rean Drive Parkette · 28 Rean Dr · 647 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
- Glendora Park New Off-Leash Area
The City is planning a new off-leash area at Glendora Park and will pilot one proposed location this summer to gather feedback from park users.In progress · 662 m - New Park at 2901 Bayview Avenue
A new 3,725 m² park—just slightly smaller than a junior soccer field—is coming to the northeast corner of the Bayview Village Shopping Centre as part of its mixed use redevelopment.In progress · 670 m - Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Community Recreation Centre Indoor Play Space
A new indoor playground is being designed on the third floor of Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Community Recreation Centre and Library through a community engagement process.Complete · 1.3 km - Willowdale Park Improvements
The City is improving Willowdale Park with proposed upgrades that include a new playground offering fun and creative play opportunities, a new fitness area, a shade structure and repairs to the tennis courts.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 25 Irvington Cres
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 25 Irvington Cres. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 5 on record
Permit history: 2 projects from 5 permits
- New Building · completed Sep 18, 2018
New Two Storey Single Family Dwelling with attached garage · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 131809 - Demolition · completed Jul 28, 2017
Demolish existing single family dwelling · Permit 17 131815
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: 1 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 25 Irvington Cres
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.
Maki Nail Studio (salon or personal services), Aure Hair Studio (salon or personal services), Nick's No Frills (take-out or food shop).
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
6 tickets in 2025 on Irvington Cres between numbers 0 and 75: 5 for other parking offences, 1 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, 8,062 service requests came from postal area M2N, which includes 25 Irvington Cres. 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 25 Irvington Cres
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 133 tests, Feb 12, 2014 to Oct 6, 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: Avondale
Avondale had 13,790 residents in 2021. The median household income was $84,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 42% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 50% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 29% of workers commuted by transit and 8% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (11.9%), Iranian Persian (10.4%) and Korean (7.7%). 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 Avondale compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Lily Cheng, Ward 18 Willowdale · Councillor_Cheng@toronto.ca · 416-392-0210
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.