40 Asquith Ave
40 Asquith Ave is in Rosedale-Moore Park, in a registered apartment building built in 1984 with 192 units. There is 1 planning proposal within 250 m, including a 31‑storey building (under appeal). Yonge Station is a 2‑minute walk.
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- This building scored 81 out of 100 when last evaluated (Sep 12, 2025). That's lower than 91% of evaluated buildings in Toronto.
- 14 building permits in the last 5 years.
- A 31-storey building is under appeal, 89 m away (38 Park Rd and 2 more addresses).
- Assaults and break-ins in Rosedale-Moore Park were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Yonge Station (Line 2) is about a 2-minute walk.
- The nearest elementary school is Jesse Ketchum Junior and Senior Public School, 568 m away.
01What’s planned near 40 Asquith Ave
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 131-storey building38 Park Rd and 2 more addresses · 89 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposed 31-storey (107.9 metres) purpose-built rental building and the restoration and adaptive reuse of the heritage building at 50 Park Road, which is proposed to be integrated into the new development. The proposed development…File 25 209063 STE 11 OZ · submitted Aug 12, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
38 Park Rd · 40 Park Rd · 50 Park Rd
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.
02Safety near 40 Asquith Ave
Police recorded 480 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Rosedale-Moore Park compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 83 near this address | 140% higher456 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 332 near this address | 41% higher1,080 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 29 near this address | 11% higher87 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 26 near this address | About the same65 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 10 near this address | 11% lower200 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Rosedale-Moore Park
03Getting around from 40 Asquith Ave
The nearest subway station is Yonge Station (Line 2), about a 2‑minute walk (0.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 97 and 19 buses, with about 725 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 3.0 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 2 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
04Schools and child care near 40 Asquith 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: Mcdonald International Academy School, Branksome Hall Girls School, The Abelard Centre For Education, Rosedale Day School, Career Quest - Toronto and 2 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 40 Asquith Ave
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 40 Asquith Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Sep 12, 2025
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Jun 12, 2026
Source: Building Permits · 32 on record
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 32)
- Garage Repair/Reconstruction · permit issued · issued Jul 13, 2026
Underground parking garage repairs and heating cable replacement. · Permit 26 181742 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Nov 24, 2025
Proposal for in-suite accessibility modifications to achieve a barrier-free dwelling unit, including alterations to the washroom and kitchen. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 243436 - Sprinklers · permit issued · issued Sep 17, 2024
Proposed alteration to existing sprinkler system to existing retail store. · Permit 24 200013 - Interior Alterations · completed Nov 13, 2024
Proposed interior alterations of an existing suite including, plumbing, HVAC and electrical work. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 163649 - Alternative Solution · completed Jan 19, 2024
Proposed Alternative Solutions for - The HVAC system for the building is being upgraded, with the provision of individual heat pump units within each suite. With these upgrades, the existing… · Permit 24 105913 - Interior Alterations · revision issued · issued Aug 25, 2023
revision to bulkheads in suitesArchitectural works for enclosing the ductwork in suites included in building permit 21 216756 MSA 00 MS · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 179769 - Fire safety system · completed Nov 29, 2024
Proposal to replace the existing diesel life-safety generator with new natural gas life-safety generator and creation of new 2hr fire rated room for electrical equipment c/w exhaust fan. Previous… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 144360 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 9, 2022
Interior alteration work related to PTAC replacement. There is currently building permit which was received previously related to this project. Permit # :21 216756 MSA 00 MSThis submission is only… · Permit 22 107999 - HVAC: Other Group C Buildings · completed Mar 25, 2026
replace existing PTAC units, boilers, domestic hot water tanks, make up air units, w/c exhaust fans · Permit 21 216756 - Building work · inspection · issued Oct 19, 2021
Proposal to replace windows and doors and install exterior insulated finish system at balconies in an existing apartment building. · Permit 21 211006 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 21, 2023
Alterations to ground floor and second floor to provide Service Hub for Toronto Community Housing stff and residents, including provision of offices, meeting room, and staff / tenant washroom.… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 151982 - Electromagnetic Locks · completed Mar 7, 2019
Proposal to install 3 maglocks on parking levels 1, 2, & 3 in existing apartment building. · Permit 18 129213
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Gee Beauty (salon or personal services), Chocolat de Kat (take-out or food shop), Happy Burger (restaurant or bar), and 7 more.
120 Bloor Street East (126 m), 85 Bloor Street East (166 m), 1-23 Bloor Street East (227 m), and 3 more.
Margaret's 21 Park Rd Respite (68 m).
All new business licences in Rosedale-Moore Park (10)
- Gee Beauty · Salon or personal services · 8 Price St · 1005 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Chocolat de Kat · Take-out or food shop · 5 Scrivener Sq · 1045 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Happy Burger · Restaurant or bar · 881 Yonge St · 355 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Dark Horse Espresso Bar · Restaurant or bar · 5 Scrivener Sq · 1045 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Bliss Vapes · Vape shop · 1417 Yonge St · 1854 m · licensed Oct 14, 2026
- Shay Ristorante · Restaurant or bar · 1055 Yonge St · 821 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Shake Shack · Restaurant or bar · 765 Yonge St · 159 m · licensed Sep 14, 2026
- Wellü · Salon or personal services · 396 Summerhill Ave · 1691 m · licensed Aug 28, 2026
- Ins Market #5037 · Take-out or food shop · 2 Bloor St E · 136 m · licensed Aug 21, 2026
- Hair District · Salon or personal services · 20 Collier St · 147 m · licensed Aug 13, 2026
Source: 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 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
07Risks and environment at 40 Asquith Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 82 tests, Apr 27, 2014 to Mar 17, 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.
08The neighbourhood: Rosedale-Moore Park
Rosedale-Moore Park had 20,080 residents in 2021. The median household income was $122,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 42% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 48% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 20% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (2.2%), Spanish (2.1%) and German (1.2%). 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 Rosedale-Moore Park compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/40-asquith-ave#sec-history
