42 Connaught Ave
42 Connaught Ave is in Newtonbrook West. 546 homes is under review 90 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 546 homes is under review, 90 m away.
- Car thefts in Newtonbrook West were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 42 Connaught Ave
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 114-storey building11 Homewood Ave and 1 more address · 65 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.
Site Plan application to permit a 14-storey mixed use building with a proposed total gross floor area of 20,246.74 square metres and an overall density of 5.99 Floor Space Index (FSI).File 21 194289 NNY 18 SA · submitted Aug 5, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 2259 homes11 Homewood Ave and 1 more address · 65 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units259 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft plan of condominium for 259 units.File 21 233904 NNY 18 CD · submitted Nov 3, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 3546 homes18 Goulding Ave and 4 more addresses · 90 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units546 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Condominimum for 546 Units.File 21 231690 NNY 18 CD · submitted Oct 28, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
18 Goulding Ave · 9 Pleasant Ave · 11 Pleasant Ave · 6150 Yonge St · 6160 Yonge St
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 42 Connaught Ave
Police recorded 51 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 West compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 6 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 | 11 near this address | 20% higher95 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 12 near this address | About the same193 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 16 near this address | About the same711 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 West
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Yonge St and Patricia Ave. Newtonbrook West has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- 5858 Yonge Street at Cummer Avenue · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Aug 5, 2026 · 458 m
- Yonge St at Wedgewood Dr · Pedestrian, killed · Feb 21, 2026 · 193 m
- Yonge St at Patricia Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 4, 2024 · 213 m
- Yonge St at Connaught Ave · Driver, seriously injured · Aug 19, 2022 · 179 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 | 3 | 42 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 15 | 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.
03Getting around from 42 Connaught Ave
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 16‑minute walk (1.0 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 53, 60, 125, 42 and 97 buses, with about 2,328 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 3.9 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 767 | 5.6 | more than most routes |
| 60 | 401 | 3.7 | about typical |
| 125 | 115 | 1.7 | fewer than most routes |
| 42 | 307 | 4.4 | about typical |
| 97 | 538 | 8.5 | 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: 33 Elmhurst Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports.3.0 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
04Schools and child care near 42 Connaught 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: Drewry Academy, Alpha Quality Education School, Willowdale Christian School, Alborz Education Centre. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no 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).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 42 Connaught Ave
There are 3 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Goulding Community Centre, 227 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Goulding Community Centre · wi-fi · 45 Goulding Ave · 227 m
- Goulding Park · ball diamond, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground, tennis court · 80 Patricia Ave · 263 m
- Centre Park · ball diamond, playground · 15 Centre Ave · 356 m
- Fairchild Parkette · 51 Fairchild Ave · 431 m
- Silverview Park · ball diamond, playground · 23 Silverview Dr · 827 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
- 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 · 474 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 · 509 m - Silverview Park Improvements
The City is undertaking a study to help determine improvements at Silverview Park.In progress · 788 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 · 977 m - 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 · 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.
06The building at 42 Connaught Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 42 Connaught 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: 4 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 42 Connaught 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)
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.
08Around 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 · 763 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Deja Brunch · Restaurant or bar · 28 Finch Ave W · 1091 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
- Atelier Pasta · Take-out or food shop · 6464 Yonge St · 763 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Sofani Gold & Jewelry · Jewellery or gold buyer · 6174 Yonge St · 447 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
- Ichiban Akane Suhsi · Restaurant or bar · 6212 Yonge St · 562 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 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.
Parking tickets on this block
103 tickets in 2025 on Connaught Ave between numbers 0 and 92: 43 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 33 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,065 service requests came from postal area M2M, which includes 42 Connaught 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.
09Risks and environment at 42 Connaught 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.
10The 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 10: recycling and green bin. Nov 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. 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 10, 2026.