350 Dovercourt Rd
350 Dovercourt Rd is in Little Portugal. A 6‑storey building with 19 homes was approved 177 m away and Lakeview Ave is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 6-storey building with 19 homes was approved, 177 m away.
- Lakeview Ave, 192 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6J.
01What’s planned near 350 Dovercourt Rd
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two in progress and two decided recently. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1New house30 Rusholme Rd · 142 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Dec 2, 2015. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with integral garage.File A0752/15TEY · submitted Jul 21, 2015 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2Garden suite73 Lakeview Ave · 218 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing a one-car garage, bicycle storage, with mechanical and laundry areas on the ground level, and one garden suite on the second storey, abutting Churchill Avenue and the…File A0755/26TEY · submitted Oct 29, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 3New house353 Dovercourt Rd · 58 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Oct 21, 2026.
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition (demolishing the existing attached garage and constructing a smaller attached garage with an undersized parking space). The existing…File A0543/26TEY · submitted Jul 16, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 46-storey building976 College St · 177 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building19 homes1,224 m² of floor space
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Site Plan Approval for a 6-storey mass timber residential building for 19 affordable dwelling units.File 25 191902 STE 09 SA · submitted Jul 10, 2025 · 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.
Noise permits nearby
- Ossington Holiday Cheer · 162 Ossington Ave
Amplified soundDec 6 to Dec 13 · noon to 4 pm
584 m away - Ossington Holiday Warm Up · 162 Ossington Ave
Amplified soundSun, Dec 6 · noon to 3 pm
584 m away - Ossington Holiday Warm Up · 162 Ossington Ave
Amplified soundSat, Dec 12 · noon to 3 pm
584 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 350 Dovercourt Rd
9 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Lakeview Ave, Harrison St to Churchill Ave, Q2 to Q4 2026.
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 350 Dovercourt Rd
Police recorded 89 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.
Little Portugal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 71 near this address | About the same727 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 14 near this address | About the same180 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 19% lower49 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 3 near this address | 47% lower120 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 58% lower33 vs 79 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 Little Portugal
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians, 1 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Dundas St W and Rusholme Dr. Little Portugal has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Dundas St W at Rusholme Dr · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Apr 3, 2024 · 258 m
- Ossington Ave at College St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Mar 4, 2024 · 436 m
- Dufferin St at Fisher St · Pedestrian, killed · Dec 28, 2023 · 479 m
- Dundas St W at Lakeview Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jun 8, 2022 · 341 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 | Little Portugal, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 14 | 149 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 22 | 226 | About typical |
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 350 Dovercourt Rd
The nearest subway station is Ossington Station (Line 2), about a 19‑minute walk (1.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 505 and 506 streetcars and the 63 bus, with about 2,383 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Exhibition GO, 1.8 km away, with 74 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 19 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | 1,492 | 8.7 | more than most routes |
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | more than most routes |
| 63 | 863 | 3.0 | 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: 283 Ossington Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 248 Shaw St, 669 m.405 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 350 Dovercourt Rd
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: The Orchard Montessori School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): eight licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Jan 9, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 9, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 6, 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 350 Dovercourt Rd
There are 4 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Mary McCormick Recreation Centre, 724 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Harrison-Dovercourt Parkette · outdoor ping pong/table tennis · 150 Harrison St · 137 m
- Lakeview Avenue Parkette · 1208 Dundas St W · 311 m
- George Ben Park · sports field · 120 Roxton Rd · 398 m
- Fred Hamilton Playground · outdoor ping pong/table tennis, picnic site, playground, washroom · 155 Roxton Rd · 498 m
- Roxton Road Parkette · 45 Roxton Rd · 520 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
- George Ben Park New Sports Court
The City is adding a new sports court to George Ben Park and will engage the community to determine its purpose and design.In progress · 428 m - Dufferin Grove Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Dufferin Grove Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 702 m - McCormick Arena Improvements
The City is replacing the existing rink slabs and refrigeration system, as well as upgrading the washrooms, change rooms, and mechanical and electrical systems. Construction is expected to take place from June 2026 to June 2027.In progress · 822 m - Dufferin Grove Park Wading Pool Improvements
The City is improving the wading pool at Dufferin Grove Park. The current wading pool has reached the end of its lifecycle and will either be replaced or converted into a splash pad.In progress · 834 m - Dufferin Grove Park Bake Oven Improvements
The City is improving the north bake oven, located near the clubhouse and ice rink, in Dufferin Grove Park.In progress · 839 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 350 Dovercourt Rd
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 350 Dovercourt Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Feb 15, 2024
Source: Building Permits · 2 on record
Permit history: 1 project from 2 permits
- Building work · permit issued · issued Mar 8, 2023
Proposal for complete accessibility upgrades. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 215617
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: 6 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 350 Dovercourt Rd
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
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 more than at 93% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Ms Electrolysis (salon or personal services), Marias Sports Bar 1135 (restaurant or bar), 5 Stripes Coffee (take-out or food shop), and 2 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Fred Victor Centre Fatima House (417 m).
All new business licences in Little Portugal (5)
- Ms Electrolysis · Salon or personal services · 1457 Dundas St W · 422 m · licensed Nov 11, 2026
- Marias Sports Bar 1135 · Restaurant or bar · 1135 College St · 630 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- 5 Stripes Coffee · Take-out or food shop · 234 Brock Ave · 811 m · licensed Sep 19, 2026
- Restaurant Charme · Restaurant or bar · 1434 Dundas St W · 370 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Florette Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 1168 Queen St W · 920 m · licensed Aug 23, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 976 College St | Application under review | 19 supportive | 286 m |
| 248 Ossington Ave | Early planning | 75 | 419 m |
| 321 Dovercourt Rd | Occupied | 44 supportive | 108 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
340 tickets in 2025 on Dovercourt Rd between numbers 300 and 400: 183 for parking at prohibited times, 93 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Little Portugal Toronto BIA, about 130 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, 8,487 service requests came from postal area M6J, which includes 350 Dovercourt Rd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 313 | |
| Property standards | 307 | |
| Injured wildlife | 268 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 258 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 254 | |
| Illegal dumping | 240 |
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 350 Dovercourt Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 394 tests, Jan 21, 2014 to Oct 5, 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: Little Portugal
Little Portugal had 15,485 residents in 2021. The median household income was $86,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 57% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 29% of workers commuted by transit and 26% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (12.0%), Cantonese (3.8%) and Spanish (3.0%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, up 6% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.2%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Central Toronto | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | +2% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | +4% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | +6% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | 0% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Little Portugal compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Thursdays. Nov 12: recycling and green bin. Nov 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Alejandra Bravo, Ward 9 Davenport · Councillor_Bravo@toronto.ca · 416-392-7012
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.