306 Finch Ave E
306 Finch Ave E is in Newtonbrook East.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Nothing stands out for this address in the City's records: no orders on the building and no large projects nearby.
01What’s planned near 306 Finch Ave E
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
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.
02Safety near 306 Finch Ave E
Police recorded 22 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's fewer than at most Toronto addresses (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 | 3 near this address | 12% higher252 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 8 near this address | About the same170 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 19% lower49 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 23% lower60 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 7 near this address | 28% lower554 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 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 Bayview Ave and Ruddington Dr. Newtonbrook East has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Bayview Ave at Ruddington Dr · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 9, 2022 · 350 m
- Bayview Ave at Finch Ave E · Driver, seriously injured · May 17, 2021 · 166 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 | 6 | 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.
03Getting around from 306 Finch Ave E
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 28‑minute walk (1.8 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by the 39, 11 and 939 buses, with about 1,349 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 2.1 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 543 | 4.1 | about typical |
| 11 | 308 | 3.5 | fewer than most routes |
| 939 | 888 | 7.3 | more 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: Bessarion CC
City-run (Green P): 10 Level 2 ports. Next: 33 Elmhurst Ave, 2.9 km.2.4 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
04Schools and child care near 306 Finch Ave E
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: Bannockburn Montessori School & Beth Tikvah Synagogue, Dora Education Centre. 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 Jan 22, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 5, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 22, 2026: pass (fail to maintain equipment in a sanitary condition; fail to provide current written policies on infection prevention and control).
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 306 Finch Ave E
There are 3 parks and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Mitchell Field Community Centre, 1.6 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Laredo Park · 33 Laredo Crt · 241 m
- Bayview Arena · wi-fi · 3230 Bayview Ave · 329 m
- Bayview Arena Park · dog off-leash area · 3240 Bayview Ave · 329 m
- Gustav Parkette · 45 Gustav Cres · 459 m
- Maxome Park · playground · 67 Maxome Ave · 526 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 · 1.2 km - Silverview Park Improvements
The City is undertaking a study to help determine improvements at Silverview Park.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.
06The building at 306 Finch Ave E
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 306 Finch Ave E. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Feb 21, 2023
Source: Building Permits · 25 on record
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits
- Building work · application acceptable · issued Nov 2, 2026
ong-Term Care Home Exterior Renovations (AODA) - Exterior Parking, Stair (Guardrail/handrail) Line Painting, Tactile and Ramp Modifications. · Permit 26 263658 - Building work · completed Jun 30, 2026
Proposal for alterations to exterior parking, stairs, tactile and ramps · Permit 26 135202 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 22, 2025
Proposal to construct interior alterations to an existing long term care home for a new interior office space - "Carefree Lodge Long Term Care Home" · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 172575 - Building work · completed Jul 8, 2025
Proposal For Long-Term Care Home Exterior Renovations, Exterior Parking, Stair (Guardrail/handrail) Line Painting, Tactile and Ramp Modifications. · Permit 25 144900 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Jul 18, 2022
Interior alterations - To the administration and library room - Carefree Lodge · Permit 17 272901 - Interior Alterations · completed Jan 31, 2022
Interior alterations to shower and tub rooms to existing nursing home - Carefree Lodge · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 232355 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Feb 28, 2018
Proposal for interior alterations to the basement level for new laundry facilities and equipment in the existing long term care facility. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 109491 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 17, 2025
Interior Alterations to laundry room · Permit 15 145302 - Other(FS) · inspection · issued Mar 31, 2015
Proposal for a fuel storage tank and line replacement in an existing long term care home · Permit 15 126905 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 8, 2026
Carefree Lodge - Ceiling tiles and grid replacement. Ground, First and 2nd floor · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 09 120829 - Deck or porch · inspection · issued Oct 29, 2008
Replacing exterior wood deck and interior flooring. - Carefree Lodge Home for the Age. · Permit 08 211053 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Jul 16, 2007
Renovations to washrooms on ground, first and second floors of an existing building · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 07 240451
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.
07What can be built at 306 Finch Ave E
RM (Residential Multiple Dwelling) zoning allows houses, townhouses and small apartment buildings. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Lot coverage overlay
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.
08Around 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 9, 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
20 tickets in 2025 on Finch Ave E between numbers 256 and 356: 15 for other parking offences, 3 for parking without a permit.
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 306 Finch Ave E. 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.
09Risks and environment at 306 Finch Ave E
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.
10The 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 →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 11, 2026.