289 Connaught Ave
289 Connaught Ave is in Newtonbrook West. There are 6 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 6 planning proposals within 250 m: one in progress and five decided recently.
- Car thefts in Newtonbrook West were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Bus 98 stop 13 m away; the nearest subway is 1.5 km.
- The nearest elementary school is Pleasant Public School, 481 m away.
01What’s planned near 289 Connaught Ave
6 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and five decided recently. That's more than at 93% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Split the lot244 Homewood Ave · 250 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots. Each lot will be developed with a new three storey multi-residential building (fourplex). File numbers B0028/25NY - A0435/25NY - A0436/25NY will be jointly…File B0028/25NY · submitted Oct 9, 2025 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 2Split the lot20 Caines Ave · 70 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Apr 30, 2026.
To obtain consent to sever the existing property into 2 residential lots and construct two new 2-storey dwellings. File numbers B0018/24NY, A0226/24NY, and A0227/24NY will be jointly considered.The application was deferred on September…File B0018/24NY · submitted Apr 26, 2024 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 35 homes197 Goulding Ave · 244 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
It has been approved.
Draft Plan of Condominium to permit 5 units in a three-storey building (fourplex) and two-storey ancillary building contaning a garden suite.File 25 265696 NNY 18 CD · submitted Dec 12, 2025 · 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.
02Safety near 289 Connaught Ave
Police recorded 24 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 40). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Newtonbrook West compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 5 near this address | 96% higher442 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 25% higher76 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 20% higher95 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 8 near this address | About the same193 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 8 near this address | About the same711 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 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 West
03Getting around from 289 Connaught Ave
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 23‑minute walk (1.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 125 and 98 buses, with about 1,009 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 4.9 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 23 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.
04Schools and child care near 289 Connaught 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: Willowdale Christian School, Congregation Bnei Torah And Birchas Shmuel Private School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and one EarlyON centre.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 289 Connaught Ave
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 289 Connaught Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 6 on record
Permit history: 2 projects from 6 permits
- New Building · completed Oct 16, 2018
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a new 2 storey detached single family dwelling with integral garage and finished basement · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 158076 - Demolition · completed Feb 1, 2018
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a new 2 storey detached single family dwelling with integral garage and finished basement · Permit 17 158094
06Around 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.
Marathon Cafe (take-out or food shop), Albi Sushi (take-out or food shop), Subway (restaurant or bar), and 6 more.
All new business licences in Newtonbrook West (9)
- Marathon Cafe · Take-out or food shop · 28 Finch Ave W · 1348 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Albi Sushi · Take-out or food shop · 6464 Yonge St · 1340 m · licensed Nov 4, 2026
- Subway · Restaurant or bar · 785 Steeles Ave W · 1240 m · licensed Oct 27, 2026
- Forever Young Food Fun Party · Amusement (arcade, billiards) · 6600 Yonge St · 1408 m · licensed Oct 26, 2026
- Sa Watches and Jewllery · Jewellery or gold buyer · 6464 Yonge St · 1340 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Deja Brunch · Restaurant or bar · 28 Finch Ave W · 1348 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
- Atelier Pasta · Take-out or food shop · 6464 Yonge St · 1340 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Sofani Gold & Jewelry · Jewellery or gold buyer · 6174 Yonge St · 1300 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
- Ichiban Akane Suhsi · Restaurant or bar · 6212 Yonge St · 1309 m · licensed Sep 15, 2026
Source: 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 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
07Risks and environment at 289 Connaught 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.
08The neighbourhood: Newtonbrook West
Newtonbrook West had 23,805 residents in 2021. The median household income was $79,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 50% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 47% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 37% of workers commuted by transit and 7% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Pilipino, Filipino (9.5%), Russian (9.1%) and Korean (7.8%). 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.
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