396 Ruth Ave
396 Ruth Ave is in Newtonbrook East. There are 4 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 10, 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 396 Ruth Ave
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three in progress and one decided recently. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Split the lot223 Northwood Dr · 129 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Oct 11, 2018. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To obtain consent to sever the rear portion of lands from 223 and 225 Northwood Drive for the purpose of lot additions to create 1 new building lot facing Conacher Drive where a new detached residential dwelling is proposed. In addition a…Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Oct 18, 2018. Status: decision issued.
File B0018/18NY · submitted Mar 23, 2018 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2Split the lot225 Northwood Dr · 143 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Oct 11, 2018. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To obtain consent to sever the rear portion of lands from 225 and 223 Northwood Drive for the purpose of lot additions to create 1 new building lot facing Conacher Drive where a new detached residential dwelling is proposed. The existing…Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Oct 18, 2018. Status: decision issued.
File B0017/18NY · submitted Mar 23, 2018 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3New house221 Newton Dr · 228 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
To construct a new dwelling.File A0235/24NY · submitted Apr 29, 2024 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 4Minor variance197 Northwood Dr · 137 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 29, 2026.
To construct a new detached (duplex) dwelling.File A0327/26NY · submitted Sep 18, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
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.
02Street work near 396 Ruth Ave
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m. The work below was due earlier and is still on the City’s list.
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 396 Ruth Ave
Police recorded 25 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (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 | 5 near this address | 12% higher252 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 11 near this address | About the same170 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 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 3, 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; 2 involved pedestrians. Most were on Cummer Ave and Bayview Ave S. Newtonbrook East ranks 45th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Bayview Ave S at Cummer Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Dec 8, 2025 · 483 m
- Bayview Ave at Cummer Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 4, 2021 · 485 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 | 3 | 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.
04Getting around from 396 Ruth Ave
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 30‑minute walk (1.9 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 2 TTC stops served by the 42 bus, with about 382 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 2.3 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 307 | 4.4 | about typical |
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.
05Schools and child care near 396 Ruth 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: Dora Education Centre, Tyndale University College And Seminary School - Bayview. 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 May 8, 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 396 Ruth Ave
There are 3 parks and 3 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Goulding Community Centre, 1.8 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Conacher Park · basketball court, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground · 645 Conacher Dr · 256 m
- Caswell Park · playground · 18 Caswell Dr · 417 m
- Aneta Circle Parkette · playground · 184 Newton Dr · 429 m
- Gustav Parkette · 45 Gustav Cres · 555 m
- Maxome Park · playground · 67 Maxome Ave · 609 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 · 648 m - Debell Lane Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Debell Lane Parkette as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 804 m - Silverview Park Improvements
The City is undertaking a study to help determine improvements at Silverview Park.In progress · 1.3 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 396 Ruth Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 396 Ruth Ave.
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: 1 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 396 Ruth 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
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.
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.
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 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,065 service requests came from postal area M2M, which includes 396 Ruth 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 396 Ruth 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.
11The 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.
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