38 Hendon Ave
38 Hendon Ave is in Newtonbrook West. A 54‑storey building with 1,170 homes and shops is under review 159 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- An open by-law notice for long grass and weeds (notice issued Jun 9, 2026).
- A 54-storey building with 1,170 homes and shops is under review, 159 m away.
- Car thefts in Newtonbrook West were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 38 Hendon Ave
9 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): nine in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 154-storey building · 1,170 homes and shops5800 Yonge St · 159 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building1,170 homes77,934 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Application for Phase 1 (eastern) of 52 and 54 storeys. A total gross floor area of 80,181.5 square metres, 2,776.9 square metres of non-residential, and 77,404.6 square metres of residential uses with 1,170dwelling units are…File 23 152215 NNY 18 SA · submitted May 29, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 248-storey building with shops5800 Yonge St · 159 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building1,016 homes70,780 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Application for Phase 2 (western towers) of 46 and 48 storeys. A total gross floor area of 70,780.1 square metres including 70,395.1 square metres of residential uses and 385 square metres of non-residential uses, with 1,016…File 23 153890 NNY 18 SA · submitted May 31, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 3Site plan5800 Yonge St · 159 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building939 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal to construct a two-storey child care centre as part of redevelopment of site. Child care centre will have a gross floor area of 913 square metres and a height of 12.0metres. A total of 7 surface vehicle parking spaces are…File 24 114801 NNY 18 SA · submitted Feb 12, 2024 · City record and how to comment
- 446-storey building30 Hendon Ave and 2 more addresses · 211 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built433 homes30,696 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
OPA & Rezoning to permit the redevelopment of the subject site with a 46-storey (152.55-metre) purpose built rental apartment building, comprised of a 6- storey podium element and a 40-storey tower element, containing a total of 433…Public notice · Aug 6, 2025Notice of Refusal of Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment - 30-36 Hendon Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 252430 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Dec 20, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 5Rezoning9 Inez Crt and 8 more addresses · 214 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built551 homes41,189 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Revised submission implements modifications to the applications that were endorsed in principle by City Council during the spring and summer of 2014 in settlement of an outstanding Ontario Municipal Board (now Ontario Land Tribunal)…File 08 145788 NNY 23 OZ · submitted Apr 10, 2008 · City record and how to commentAll 9 addresses
9 Inez Crt · 11 Inez Crt · 15 Inez Crt · 17 Inez Crt · 19 Inez Crt · 21 Inez Crt · 23 Inez Crt · 25 Inez Crt · 27 Inez Crt
- 614-storey building40 Hendon Ave and 1 more address · 238 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed Development comprises a 14-storey residential/mixed-use building (45.25metres, excluding mechanical elements). A total gross floor area of 13,051 squaremetres is proposed consisting of 12,894 square metres of residential gross…File 26 179698 NNY 18 SA · submitted Jun 8, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 738-storey building · 399 homes and shops40 Hendon Ave · 238 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building399 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control Application proposes the development of an 38-storey mixed-use building providing rental residential and retail use at grade. The building will provide a total of 399 residential units, being a mix of studio, 1-bedroom,…Public notice · Sep 26, 2025Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 41, 43, 45 and 47 Hendon Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 174797 NNY 18 SA · submitted Jun 10, 2025 · City record and how to comment - 871 townhouses40 Hendon Ave and 1 more address · 238 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built71 homes
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The revised re-zoning and Official Plan amendment applications propose a 6-storey (19.65 m) residential building consisting of 4 two-storey grade-related townhouse units and 67 apartment units, for a total of 71 units. A total of 5,931…File 19 109332 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Jan 28, 2019 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 9Site plan5799 Yonge St · 246 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building856 homes66,987 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Application for the second phase of the Newtonbrook Plaza development. Block 2 proposes a total gross floor area of 66,838.9 square metres, consisting of 63,152.3 square metres of residential GFA and 3,628.0 square metres of…File 20 209468 NNY 18 SA · submitted Oct 22, 2020 · 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 38 Hendon Ave
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Box and Rod repair at 22 Greenview Ave · 130 m · Jun 3, 2026 to Dec 3, 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 38 Hendon Ave
Police recorded 205 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Newtonbrook West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 102 near this address | 96% higher442 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 near this address | 25% higher76 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 13 near this address | 20% higher95 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 9 near this address | About the same193 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 75 near this address | About the same711 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 West
Traffic safety
7 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians and 2 were fatal. Most were on Yonge St and Finch Ave E. Newtonbrook West has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- 5858 Yonge Street at Cummer Avenue · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Aug 5, 2026 · 493 m
- Yonge St at Finch Ave E · Passenger, seriously injured · Oct 31, 2024 · 319 m
- Greenview Ave at Finch Ave W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 2, 2024 · 232 m
- Yonge St at Bishop Ave · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Oct 1, 2023 · 354 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 West, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 42 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 25 | 181 | Lower 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 38 Hendon Ave
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 4‑minute walk (0.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 13 TTC stops served by the 36, 53, 60, 39 and 939 buses, with about 4,888 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 4.1 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 515 | 3.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 53 | 767 | 5.6 | more than most routes |
| 60 | 401 | 3.7 | about typical |
| 39 | 543 | 4.1 | about typical |
| 939 | 888 | 7.3 | more than most routes |
| 125 | 115 | 1.7 | 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: 33 Elmhurst Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 19 Glendora Ave, 2.6 km.2.1 km
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 38 Hendon 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.
Grades 7–8 schools
These schools start at Grade 7, after the Grade 6 tests, so they have no Grade 6 results.
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: Tfs, Daryk High, Drewry Academy, Willowdale Christian School. 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 Apr 17, 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 38 Hendon Ave
There are 5 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Goulding Community Centre, 1.1 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Hendon Park · ball diamond, playground, tennis court, washroom · 50 Hendon Ave · 157 m
- Olive Square Park · 5575 Yonge St · 367 m
- Finch Parkette · 30 Finch Ave E · 382 m
- Lorraine Drive Park · playground · 29 Lorraine Dr · 429 m
- Fairchild Parkette · 51 Fairchild Ave · 490 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 Memorial at Olive Square Park
The City is adding a memorial to Olive Square Park to honour and remember the victims of the tragedy that took place on Yonge Street on April 23, 2018.In progress · 372 m - Bishop Park Improvements & Expansion
The City is improving the playground and surrounding area in Bishop Park, including expanding the park's size.In progress · 495 m - Holmes Park Expansion
The City is expanding Holmes Park with the help of local community feedback.In progress · 573 m - 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 · 595 m - 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 · 607 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 38 Hendon Ave
There are no building permits, building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 38 Hendon Ave. Here is what the City does have.
- Long grass and weeds, opened Jun 9, 2026: still open
- Long grass and weeds, opened Jun 9, 2026: still open · order or notice issued Jul 31, 2026
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
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: 3 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 38 Hendon Ave
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.
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 more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Sa Watches and Jewllery (jewellery or gold buyer), Deja Brunch (restaurant or bar), Atelier Pasta (take-out or food shop), and 2 more.
All new business licences in Newtonbrook West (5)
- Sa Watches and Jewllery · Jewellery or gold buyer · 6464 Yonge St · 1651 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Deja Brunch · Restaurant or bar · 28 Finch Ave W · 206 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
- Atelier Pasta · Take-out or food shop · 6464 Yonge St · 1651 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Sofani Gold & Jewelry · Jewellery or gold buyer · 6174 Yonge St · 1327 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
- Ichiban Akane Suhsi · Restaurant or bar · 6212 Yonge St · 1453 m · licensed Sep 15, 2026
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
4,774 tickets in 2025 on Hendon Ave between numbers 0 and 88: 4,722 for other parking offences, 25 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Yonge North York BIA, about 20 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, 4,065 service requests came from postal area M2M, which includes 38 Hendon 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 38 Hendon Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 50 tests, Jan 19, 2014 to Aug 19, 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: 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.
How Newtonbrook West compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 24: 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.