26 Abitibi Ave
26 Abitibi Ave is in Newtonbrook East. A 50‑storey building with 427 homes and shops is under review 224 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 50-storey building with 427 homes and shops is under review, 224 m away.
01What’s planned near 26 Abitibi Ave
7 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): six in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 95% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Site plan26 Nipigon Ave and 4 more addresses · 116 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The applicants have submitted a site plan application for 26-34 Nipigon Avenue (the 'subject lands'), generally located east of Yonge Street, south of Steeles Avenue East. The subject lands are presently developed with 5 single detached…File 23 212767 NNY 18 SA · submitted Oct 10, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
26 Nipigon Ave · 28 Nipigon Ave · 30 Nipigon Ave · 32 Nipigon Ave · 34 Nipigon Ave
- 2Rezoning26 Nipigon Ave and 4 more addresses · 116 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built569 homes38,686 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The applicants have submitted a development proposal for 26-34 Nipigon Avenue (the 'subject lands'), generally located east of Yonge Street, south of Steeles Avenue East. The subject lands are presently developed with 5 single detached…File 23 198805 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Sep 6, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
26 Nipigon Ave · 28 Nipigon Ave · 30 Nipigon Ave · 32 Nipigon Ave · 34 Nipigon Ave
- 3Rezoning7 Steeles Ave E and 4 more addresses · 133 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built683 homes36,262 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
An application for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment has been made for 7-15 Steeles Avenue East, generally located at the south-east corner of the Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue intersection. The subject lands are presently…Public notice · Apr 12, 2024Notice of Application Under the Planning Act - 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15 Steeles Avenue East. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 23 167527 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Jun 28, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
7 Steeles Ave E · 9 Steeles Ave E · 11 Steeles Ave E · 13 Steeles Ave E · 15 Steeles Ave E
Decided recently
- 7Rezoning7 Nipigon Ave and 4 more addresses · 192 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built603 homes37,525 m² of floor space
The Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB) approved it.
An Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application has been made for 7 - 17 Nipigon Avenue (the "subject lands"), generally located east of Yonge Street, south of Steeles Avenue East, on the south side of Nipigon Avenue.…Public notice · Apr 26, 2024Notice of Application - 7, 9, 11, 15 and 17 Nipigon Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 23 232536 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Dec 4, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
7 Nipigon Ave · 9 Nipigon Ave · 11 Nipigon Ave · 15 Nipigon Ave · 17 Nipigon Ave
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 26 Abitibi 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.
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 26 Abitibi Ave
Police recorded 42 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 months | Newtonbrook East compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 6 near this address | 12% higher252 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 7 near this address | About the same170 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 13 near this address | 19% lower49 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 3 near this address | 23% lower60 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 13 near this address | 28% lower554 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 Newtonbrook East
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on Yonge St and Steeles Ave W. Newtonbrook East ranks 45th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Yonge St at Steeles Ave W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 8, 2024 · 238 m
- Nipigon Ave at Dumont St · Driver, seriously injured · Aug 24, 2021 · 119 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 | Newtonbrook East, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 13 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 9 | 235 | 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 26 Abitibi Ave
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 29‑minute walk (1.8 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 14 TTC stops served by the 53, 60, 98, 960 and 97 buses, with about 3,783 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 3.7 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 29 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 767 | 5.6 | more than most routes |
| 60 | 401 | 3.7 | about typical |
| 98 | 172 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
| 960 | 627 | 6.9 | more than most routes |
| 97 | 538 | 8.5 | more than most routes |
| 953 | 70 | 1.8 | 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 26 Abitibi 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: Alpha Quality Education School, Alborz Education Centre. 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 Feb 23, 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 26 Abitibi Ave
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is Goulding Community Centre, 789 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Centre Park · ball diamond, playground · 15 Centre Ave · 624 m
- Goulding Park · ball diamond, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground, tennis court · 80 Patricia Ave · 775 m
- Lillian Park · pickleball court, playground, tennis court · 227 Otonabee Ave · 786 m
- Goulding Community Centre · wi-fi · 45 Goulding Ave · 789 m
- Aneta Circle Parkette · playground · 184 Newton Dr · 1098 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
- Wedgewood Park North York Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Wedgewood Park – North York, located near Cummer Avenue and Willowdale Avenue.In progress · 1.1 km - Newtonbrook Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Newtonbrook Plaza. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.2 km - New Park on Olympic Garden Drive
A new park is coming to Olympic Garden Drive. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.2 km - Silverview Park Improvements
The City is undertaking a study to help determine improvements at Silverview Park.In progress · 1.3 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 26 Abitibi Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 26 Abitibi 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.
08What can be built at 26 Abitibi 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
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.
Yang's Healing Spa (salon or personal services), H Mart (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 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:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
9 tickets in 2025 on Abitibi Ave between numbers 0 and 76: 6 for other parking offences, 2 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, 4,065 service requests came from postal area M2M, which includes 26 Abitibi Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 234 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 164 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 149 | |
| Property standards | 145 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 123 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 122 |
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 26 Abitibi Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 50 tests, Jan 19, 2014 to Aug 19, 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: Newtonbrook East
Newtonbrook East had 15,345 residents in 2021. The median household income was $80,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 38% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 51% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% 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 Iranian Persian (13.5%), Mandarin (12.5%) and Korean (9.8%). 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 Newtonbrook East compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/26-abitibi-ave#sec-history
