44 Benlamond Ave
44 Benlamond Ave is in East End-Danforth. Glen Oak Dr is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Glen Oak Dr, 65 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
01What’s planned near 44 Benlamond Ave
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
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.
Noise permits nearby
- Beaches Santa Claus Parade · 97 Main St
Amplified soundSun, Nov 15 · 12:30 to 3:30 pm
195 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 44 Benlamond Ave
12 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Glen Oak Dr, Benlamond Dr to Benlamond Ave, 2027.
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 44 Benlamond Ave
Police recorded 75 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.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | East End-Danforth compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 49 near this address | About the same796 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 11 near this address | About the same195 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 34% lower52 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 34% lower40 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 10 near this address | 35% lower147 vs 225 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 East End-Danforth
Traffic safety
No collisions that killed or seriously injured someone have been reported within 500 m since 2021.
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 | East End-Danforth, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 9 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 9 | 115 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 15 | 224 | 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 44 Benlamond Ave
The nearest subway station is Main Street Station (Line 2), about a 13‑minute walk (0.9 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 503 and 506 streetcars and the 64 and 135 buses, with about 2,255 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 0.6 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 13 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 420 | 5.6 | more than most routes |
| 503 | 881 | 7.2 | more than most routes |
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | more than most routes |
| 135 | 99 | 2.5 | 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: 2219 Gerrard Street East
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 2231 Gerrard Street East, 417 m.348 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 44 Benlamond 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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): 12 licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Feb 19, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 19, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 26, 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 44 Benlamond Ave
There are 5 parks, 3 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Main Square Community Recreation Centre, 655 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Norwood Park · dog off-leash area, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground, tennis court · 16 Norwood Rd · 219 m
- Love Crescent Parkette · 16 Love Cres · 315 m
- Ted Reeve Community Arena · 175 Main St · 390 m
- Kildonan Park · 66 Norwood Rd · 420 m
- Cassels Avenue Playground · dog off-leash area, playground · 69 Cassels Ave · 469 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
- Bob Acton Park Improvements
The City is improving Bob Acton Park and adding a new playground! Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 859 m - Kew Gardens New Skating Trail
The City is planning a new recreational ice-skating trail at Kew Gardens.In progress · 1.3 km - New Park at 90 Eastdale Avenue
A new 2,100m2 park is coming to 90 Eastdale Ave. as part of a new residential development project near Danforth Avenue and Dawes Road.Complete · 1.5 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 44 Benlamond Ave
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 44 Benlamond Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 2 on record
- Zoning, opened Nov 27, 2024: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 2 projects from 2 permits
- Back Water Valve (Sewer only) · completed Apr 6, 2023
Install back water valve · Permit 23 116152 - Party Wall Admin Permits · completed Aug 29, 2018
Proposal to construct a party walll with 42 Benlamond Ave. · Permit 17 158068
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.
Front-yard parking
Licensed: front-yard parking pad, 1 space. A City licence lets the owner park here. 5 homes on Benlamond Ave have one.
City of Toronto Residential Front Yard Parking licences (issued in the old City of Toronto and East York).
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 5 with a green roof and 1 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 44 Benlamond Ave
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. 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: Zone label (d)
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.
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.
Black Cat Tattoo Studio (salon or personal services), Mela Bazar (take-out or food shop), D&D Variety Store (take-out or food shop), and 1 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
All new business licences in East End-Danforth (4)
- Black Cat Tattoo Studio · Salon or personal services · 2820 Danforth Ave · 1031 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Mela Bazar · Take-out or food shop · 2857 Danforth Ave · 1024 m · licensed Oct 14, 2026
- D&D Variety Store · Take-out or food shop · 2763 Danforth Ave · 914 m · licensed Sep 30, 2026
- D&D Variety Store · Vape shop · 2763 Danforth Ave · 914 m · licensed Sep 30, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 507 Kingston Rd | Under construction | 30 | 443 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 143 and 147 Main Street · 7 rental homes to be demolished, 7 replaced · 268 m · approved Jun 24, 2026 · City report
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
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
47 tickets in 2025 on Benlamond Ave between numbers 0 and 94: 35 for parking without a permit, 11 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 6,456 service requests came from postal area M4E, which includes 44 Benlamond Ave. The most common:
| Road plowing | 265 | |
| Property standards | 219 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 208 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 201 | |
| Tree pruning | 189 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 179 |
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 44 Benlamond Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 488 tests, Jan 1, 2014 to Oct 7, 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: East End-Danforth
East End Danforth had 21,840 residents in 2021. The median household income was $90,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 45% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 30% of workers commuted by transit and 14% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (2.1%), Spanish (1.9%) and Urdu (1.3%). 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 East End-Danforth 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: Brad Bradford, Ward 19 Beaches-East York · councillor_bradford@toronto.ca · 416-338-2755
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 10, 2026.