44 Dudley Ave
44 Dudley Ave is in Avondale. There are 6 planning proposals within 250 m, including an 11‑storey building with 55 homes and shops (under review). Sheppard-Yonge Station is a 11‑minute walk.
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 5 building permits in the last 5 years.
- An 11-storey building with 55 homes and shops is under review, 120 m away (145 Sheppard Ave E).
- Major crime rates in Avondale were below Toronto's in 2025.
- Sheppard-Yonge Station (Line 1 and 4) is about a 11-minute walk.
- The nearest elementary school is Avondale Public School, 334 m away.
01What’s planned near 44 Dudley Ave
6 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): five in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 93% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Minor variance1 Leona Dr · 92 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Mar 9, 2017. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a new two-storey dwelling. The existing dwelling would be demolished. Please note this application was previously deferred Thursday, October 6, 2016, in order to allow the applicant an opportunity to revise their application.File A0769/16NY · submitted Aug 31, 2016 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 211-storey building · 55 homes and shops145 Sheppard Ave E · 120 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 construct an 11 storey mixed use building with at grade retail and an underground parking garage. The proposal includes a total of 55 residential units and 6,305 sq.m of residential gross floor area and 205 sq.m…File 17 264570 NNY 23 SA · submitted Nov 20, 2017 · City record and how to comment - 3Minor variance27 Craigmore Cres · 195 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.
File · submitted Nov 4, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 6Site plan150 Greenfield Ave and 1 more address · 177 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Site Plan Control Amendment related to 16 163131 NNY 23 SA.Amendment is to insert an additional drawing into the Agreement to allow the City to undertake its obligation to insure a portion of the landsFile 26 176723 NNY 18 SA · submitted Jun 3, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
150 Greenfield Ave · 160 Greenfield Ave
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 44 Dudley 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 40). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Avondale compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 23 near this address | 34% lower508 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 8 near this address | 43% lower109 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 61% lower30 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 8 near this address | 70% lower67 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 10 near this address | 70% lower18 vs 61 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 Avondale
03Getting around from 44 Dudley Ave
The nearest subway station is Sheppard-Yonge Station (Line 1 and 4), about a 11‑minute walk (0.7 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by the 185 and 98 buses, with about 460 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 3.1 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1, 4 · about 11 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.
04Schools and child care near 44 Dudley 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: Toronto Central Academy Secondary School, Cornell International Academy, Academy Of Excellence Secondary School, Newton International College School, Central Montessori School - Willowdale and 5 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four 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 44 Dudley Ave
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 44 Dudley Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 7 on record
Permit history: 3 projects from 7 permits
- New Building · inspection · issued Mar 20, 2024
Proposed 2 -storey new dwelling with finished basement. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 108247 - Demolition · completed Jan 13, 2026
Proposed demolition of existing dwelling. · Permit 24 108256 - Addition(s) · completed Jan 13, 2026
Partial second floor addition for single family detached dwelling. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 12 204335
06Around 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.
Maki Nail Studio (salon or personal services), Rabba Fine Foods (take-out or food shop), Aure Hair Studio (salon or personal services), and 1 more.
All new business licences in Avondale (4)
- Maki Nail Studio · Salon or personal services · 333 Sheppard Ave E · 1034 m · licensed Oct 28, 2026
- Rabba Fine Foods · Take-out or food shop · 12 Harrison Garden Blvd · 756 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
- Aure Hair Studio · Salon or personal services · 333 Sheppard Ave E · 1034 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Nick's No Frills · Take-out or food shop · 4771 Yonge St · 686 m · licensed Sep 17, 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 44 Dudley Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 133 tests, Feb 12, 2014 to Oct 6, 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: Avondale
Avondale had 13,790 residents in 2021. The median household income was $84,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 42% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 50% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 29% of workers commuted by transit and 8% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (11.9%), Iranian Persian (10.4%) and Korean (7.7%). 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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