25 Thora Ave
25 Thora Ave is in Oakridge. A 7‑storey building with 30 homes and shops is under review 120 m away and Danforth Ave is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 7-storey building with 30 homes and shops is under review, 120 m away.
- Assaults in Oakridge were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 11 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 7 involved pedestrians.
- Danforth Ave, 174 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 25 Thora Ave
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 17-storey building · 30 homes and shops3089 Danforth Ave and 2 more addresses · 120 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building39 homes3,403 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The proposed development contemplates a 7-storey (25.1 metres) mixed-use building with a total of 2807 square metres of residential GFA and 125 square metres of commercial GFA at grade. 30 residential units are proposed, ranging in size…File 21 247607 ESC 20 SA · submitted Dec 12, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 2Minor variance14 Kenworthy Ave · 233 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
File · submitted Sep 8, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 312-storey building47 Lucy Ave and 1 more address · 246 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built147 homes10,960 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The proposed development consists of a 12-storey mid-rise residential building, with a height of 41.0 metres (excluding mechanical penthouse), a total gross floor area of 10,960.95 square metres, and a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 6.06. The…Public notice · Jul 24, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 47-53 Lucy Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 26 125774 ESC 20 OZ · submitted Mar 6, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
Decided recently
- 414-storey building with shops7 Thora Ave and 1 more address · 229 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built510 homes42,238 m² of floor space
City Council approved it.
OPA and Rezoning resubmission to permit the development of 2 mixed use buildings (35 and 14 storeys) atop a shared L-shaped podium. The proposal includes 380.5 square metres of retail space, 390 square metres of community space, 184…Public notice · Jun 18, 2026Notice of Public Meeting - Request to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law - 507, 511 And 513 Victoria Park Avenue and 4, 6, 7, 11 and 14 Thora Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 254930 ESC 20 OZ · submitted Dec 31, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
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.
Noise permits nearby
- 777 Victoria Park Ave · 777 Victoria Park Ave
Continuous concrete pour · 2501882 OntarioNov 3, 2026 to Feb 1, 2027
500 m away - 777 Victoria Park Ave · 777 Victoria Park Ave
Construction · 2501882 OntarioNov 5, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027
500 m away
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits: permits that let a site go past the noise bylaw’s limits for a set time (amplified sound for an event, construction outside normal hours, a concrete pour). Upcoming and current permits within 600 m. Events run by individuals show their name only for street parties, festivals and markets.
02Street work near 25 Thora Ave
5 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Thora Ave, near Danforth Ave, Q1 2029 to Q2 2032.
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 Thora Ave
Police recorded 162 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 96% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Oakridge compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 106 near this address | 66% higher1,276 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 19 near this address | 22% higher231 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 10 near this address | 26% lower58 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 near this address | 26% lower45 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 18 near this address | 29% lower160 vs 225 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 Oakridge
Traffic safety
11 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 7 involved pedestrians, 2 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Victoria Park Ave and Danforth Ave. Oakridge has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Danforth Ave at Victoria Park Ave · Driver, seriously injured · Dec 31, 2025 · 137 m
- Victoria Park Ave at Denton Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 25, 2024 · 300 m
- St. Dunstan Dr at Danforth Ave · Pedestrian, killed · May 30, 2024 · 202 m
- Victoria Park Ave at Wakehood St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Feb 23, 2024 · 121 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 | Oakridge, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 15 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 29 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 36 | 394 | 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 25 Thora Ave
The nearest subway station is Victoria Park Station (Line 2), about a 8‑minute walk (0.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 13 TTC stops served by the 12, 117, 67, 20 and 113 buses, with about 1,960 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 1.2 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 8 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 380 | 5.5 | more than most routes |
| 117 | 38 | 1.0 | fewer than most routes |
| 67 | 220 | 3.3 | fewer than most routes |
| 20 | 231 | 5.2 | more than most routes |
| 113 | 180 | 4.0 | about typical |
| 135 | 99 | 2.5 | 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.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 912 Kingston Road
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 2231 Gerrard Street East, 1.2 km.1.1 km - Indoor bike station: Victoria Park Station
Secure parking for 52 bikes.500 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 25 Thora 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: Toronto Islamic Academy School, Community Life Christian School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Mar 26, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 26, 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 Thora Ave
There are 4 parks and 3 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Blantyre Park, 950 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Lucy Tot Lot · playground · 2 Sneath Ave · 79 m
- Kenworthy Park · playground · 2 A Kenworthy Ave · 255 m
- Madelaine Park · playground · 20 Madelaine Ave · 284 m
- Elward-Mansion Parkette · 35 Mansion Ave · 445 m
- Oakridge Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 63 Pharmacy Ave · 529 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
- New Park at 411 Victoria Park Avenue
A new park is coming to 411 Victoria Park Ave. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 358 m - Dentonia Park Splash Pad Improvements
The City is improving the splash pad in Dentonia Park with the help of community feedback.Complete · 619 m - Bob Acton Park Improvements
The City is improving Bob Acton Park and adding a new playground! Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 711 m - Prairie Drive Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Prairie Drive Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 746 m - Review of City Golf Course Operations
The City conducted an operational review of our five City-operated golf course locations to better understand how to maximize golf and non-golf experiences.In progress · 874 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 25 Thora Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 25 Thora 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: 1 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 25 Thora Ave
RS (Residential Semi-Detached) zoning allows detached and semi-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.
34 Auto Gallery (auto repair or garage), Bd Supermarket Plus (take-out or food shop), Matcha Station (take-out or food shop), and 4 more.
All new business licences in Oakridge (7)
- 34 Auto Gallery · Auto repair or garage · 3250 Danforth Ave · 443 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- Bd Supermarket Plus · Take-out or food shop · 3470-3472 Danforth Ave · 1034 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026
- Matcha Station · Take-out or food shop · 3100 Danforth Ave · 171 m · licensed Oct 11, 2026
- Gappe Baj · Restaurant or bar · 3495 Danforth Ave · 844 m · licensed Sep 25, 2026
- Timeless Autos · Auto repair or garage · 545 Warden Ave · 1224 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- Malik Auto · Auto repair or garage · 3250 Danforth Ave · 443 m · licensed Sep 4, 2026
- Bhojon Bari · Restaurant or bar · 3454 Danforth Ave · 990 m · licensed Aug 19, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Macey Ave | Occupied | 56 supportive | 246 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
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
21 tickets in 2025 on Thora Ave between numbers 0 and 75: 9 for other parking offences, 6 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Crossroads of the Danforth BIA, about 40 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, 5,736 service requests came from postal area M1L, which includes 25 Thora Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 307 | |
| Property standards | 248 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 175 | |
| Injured wildlife | 161 | |
| Missed green bin pickup | 139 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 136 |
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 Thora Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 124 tests, Jan 3, 2014 to Jan 19, 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: Oakridge
Oakridge had 13,705 residents in 2021. The median household income was $60,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 69% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 29% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 41% 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 Bengali (15.9%), Cantonese (3.6%) and Urdu (3.1%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Scarborough | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | +3% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | +6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
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