31 John Best Ave
31 John Best Ave is in Brookhaven-Amesbury. Denison Rd E is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Denison Rd E, 76 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 31 John Best Ave
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one decided recently. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
Decided recently
- 1Site plan1641 Jane St · 230 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building1,579 m² of floor space
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Proposal to demolish the existing Salvation Army thrift store and vehicle service garage building to accommodate a new Shoppers Drug Mart building (Retail B), with a GFA of approximately 1,579 m².File 24 246087 WET 05 SA · submitted Dec 3, 2024 · City record and how to comment
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 31 John Best Ave
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Denison Rd E, near Jane St, Q4 2026 to Q3 2027.
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 31 John Best Ave
Police recorded 92 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Brookhaven-Amesbury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 7 near this address | 12% lower167 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 16 near this address | 14% lower193 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 63 near this address | 20% lower611 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 5 near this address | 20% lower63 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 23% lower47 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 Brookhaven-Amesbury
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on Weston Rd and Wright Ave. Brookhaven-Amesbury has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Weston Rd at Wright Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 9, 2026 · 419 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 | Brookhaven-Amesbury, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 11 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 11 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 10 | 252 | 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 31 John Best Ave
The nearest subway station is Lawrence West Station (Line 1), 5.3 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 35, 158, 89, 79 and 935 buses, with about 2,397 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Weston GO, 0.8 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 908 | 7.9 | more than most routes |
| 158 | 124 | 2.0 | fewer than most routes |
| 89 | 667 | 7.3 | more than most routes |
| 79 | 263 | 3.4 | fewer than most routes |
| 935 | 434 | 6.2 | 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: 1812 Weston Rd
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port. Next: 2000 Weston Rd, 1.3 km.695 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 31 John Best 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. 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 Jan 16, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 20, 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 31 John Best Ave
There is 1 park and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Weston Collegiate Institute, 776 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- James Trimbee Park · playground · 25 Plainfield Rd · 165 m
- Harding Park · ball diamond, playground · 59 Hearst Crcl · 558 m
- Trethewey Park West · basketball court, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground, sports field · 665 Trethewey Dr · 577 m
- Merrill Park · playground · 5 Merrill Ave · 639 m
- Denison Park · ball diamond, outdoor fitness equipment, playground, washroom · 108 Denison Rd W · 689 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 Near Hickory Tree Road & Wilby Crescent
A new 1,300 m2 park is coming to 10 Wilby Crescent in Etobicoke as part of a mixed-use development project at the intersection of Hickory Tree Road and Wilby Crescent near Humber River. The park design will be shaped through community engagement.In progress · 599 m - Denison Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Denison Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 679 m - Weston Lions Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Weston Lions Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.1 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 31 John Best Ave
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 31 John Best Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 9 on record
Permit history: 3 projects from 9 permits
- New Building · completed Nov 6, 2018
Construction of a new three storey single family detached dwelling (291.2 m²) with integral at grade garage on newly severed lot - Part 1 · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 148795 - New Building · completed Nov 6, 2018
Construction of a new three storey single family detached dwelling (291.2 m²) with integral at grade garage on newly severed lot - Part 2 · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 148817 - Demolition · completed Nov 6, 2018
Demolish existing one storey single family detached dwelling (85 m²) · Permit 16 148807
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 31 John Best 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
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.
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.
Blossom Hair Salon (salon or personal services).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1693 Weston Rd | Rezoning approved | 6 | 299 m |
| 1552 Weston Rd | Under construction | 50 | 385 m |
| 1746 Weston Rd | Application under review | 105 | 489 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 10, 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
38 tickets in 2025 on John Best Ave between numbers 0 and 81: 33 for other parking offences, 2 for not parking parallel to the curb.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,216 service requests came from postal area M9N, which includes 31 John Best Ave. The most common:
| Property standards | 332 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 215 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 198 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 120 | |
| Tree pruning | 116 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 110 |
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 31 John Best Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 75 tests, May 26, 2014 to Aug 17, 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: Brookhaven-Amesbury
Brookhaven-Amesbury had 17,495 residents in 2021. The median household income was $73,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 59% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 31% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% of workers commuted by transit and 2% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (7.6%), Spanish (6.7%) and Vietnamese (4.9%). 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 Brookhaven-Amesbury compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
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Councillor: Frances Nunziata, Ward 5 York South-Weston · councillor_nunziata@toronto.ca · 416-392-4091
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.