47 Finch Ave W
47 Finch Ave W is in Willowdale West. A 46‑storey building with 636 homes and shops is under review 122 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 46-storey building with 636 homes and shops is under review, 122 m away.
01What’s planned near 47 Finch Ave W
6 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), all in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at 94% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 138-storey building · 399 homes and shops40 Hendon Ave and 4 more addresses · 2 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building399 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2025. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control Application proposes the development of an 38-storey mixed-use building providing rental residential and retail use at grade. The building will provide a total of 399 residential units, being a mix of studio, 1-bedroom,…Public notice · Sep 26, 2025Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 41, 43, 45 and 47 Hendon Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 174797 NNY 18 SA · submitted Jun 10, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
40 Hendon Ave · 41 Hendon Ave · 43 Hendon Ave · 45 Hendon Ave · 47 Hendon Ave
- 2Rezoning41 Hendon Ave and 3 more addresses · 2 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners have been reviewing it since May. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed application for a Holding By-Law Amendment to lift the Holding Symbol from the Zoning By-law for 41-47 Hendon Avenue.Public notice · Jul 17, 2026Notice of Intention to Remove a Holding Symbol (H) from Zoning By-law 1340-2025 - 41, 43, 45 and 47 Hendon Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 26 168379 NNY 18 OZ · submitted May 27, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
41 Hendon Ave · 43 Hendon Ave · 45 Hendon Ave · 47 Hendon Ave
- 314-storey building40 Hendon Ave and 4 more addresses · 46 m away2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan71 homes
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The revised re-zoning and Official Plan amendment applications propose a 6-storey (19.65 m) residential building consisting of 4 two-storey grade-related townhouse units and 67 apartment units, for a total of 71 units. A total of 5,931…All 5 addresses
40 Hendon Ave · 42 Hendon Ave · 44 Hendon Ave · 46 Hendon Ave · 48 Hendon Ave
File 19 109332 NNY 18 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Jan 28, 2019 · City record and how to commentFile 26 179698 NNY 18 SA (site plan) · submitted Jun 8, 2026 · City record and how to comment
- 446-storey building30 Hendon Ave and 2 more addresses · 92 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built433 homes30,696 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
OPA & Rezoning to permit the redevelopment of the subject site with a 46-storey (152.55-metre) purpose built rental apartment building, comprised of a 6- storey podium element and a 40-storey tower element, containing a total of 433…Public notice · Aug 6, 2025Notice of Refusal of Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment - 30-36 Hendon Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 252430 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Dec 20, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 546-storey building · 636 homes and shops7 Eldora Ave and 5 more addresses · 122 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built636 homes39,191 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2025. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of an 46-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial use. The building will provide a total of 636 residential units, being a mix of studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and…Public notice · Jan 16, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 38-42 Finch Avenue West, 7 Eldora Avenue and 2-4 Greenview Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 257536 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Nov 24, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 6 addresses
7 Eldora Ave · 38 Finch Ave W · 40 Finch Ave W · 42 Finch Ave W · 2 Greenview Ave · 4 Greenview Ave
- 63-storey building · 2 homes and shops52 Finch Ave W · 191 m away2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan2 homes409 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Zoning By-law Amendment Application to permit the proposal for a three-storey mixed use building that includes two residential units and two levels of office space with three proposed parking spaces in the rear of the building.Public notice · Apr 29, 2026Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law 344-2026 - 52 Finch Avenue West. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 21 149986 NNY 18 OZ (rezoning) · submitted May 4, 2021 · City record and how to commentFile 21 149989 NNY 18 SA (site plan) · submitted May 4, 2021 · City record and how to comment
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Street work near 47 Finch Ave W
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Box and Rod repair at 22 Greenview Ave · 167 m · Jun 3, 2026 to Dec 3, 2026
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 80 Finch Ave W · 233 m · Jun 18, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026
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 47 Finch Ave W
Police recorded 222 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Willowdale West compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 79 near this address | 27% lower561 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 17 near this address | 34% lower52 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 near this address | 38% lower38 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 15 near this address | 45% lower104 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 103 near this address | 60% lower90 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Willowdale West
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Yonge St and Finch Ave E. Willowdale West has fewer of these collisions per resident than any other neighbourhood.
- Yonge St at Finch Ave E · Passenger, seriously injured · Oct 31, 2024 · 365 m
- Greenview Ave at Finch Ave W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 2, 2024 · 96 m
- Finch Ave W at Yonge St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 29, 2021 · 260 m
- Yonge St at Finch Ave E · Pedestrian, killed · Aug 18, 2021 · 354 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 | Willowdale West, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 9 | 47 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 30 | 117 | 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.
04Getting around from 47 Finch Ave W
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 6‑minute walk (0.4 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by the 36 and 97 buses, with about 1,413 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 4.2 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 6 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 9 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 515 | 3.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 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. Next: 19 Glendora Ave, 2.3 km.1.8 km
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 47 Finch Ave W
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: Tfs, Daryk High, Toronto French Montessori, Drewry Academy, Willowdale Christian School. 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.
Last health inspection Sep 28, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Apr 17, 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 47 Finch Ave W
There are 4 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Mitchell Field Community Centre, 1.0 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Lorraine Drive Park · playground · 29 Lorraine Dr · 224 m
- Hendon Park · ball diamond, playground, tennis court, washroom · 50 Hendon Ave · 327 m
- Olive Square Park · 5575 Yonge St · 381 m
- Finch Parkette · 30 Finch Ave E · 478 m
- Edithvale Park · ball diamond, basketball court, firepit, outdoor fitness equipment · 121 Finch Ave W · 501 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
- New Memorial at Olive Square Park
The City is adding a memorial to Olive Square Park to honour and remember the victims of the tragedy that took place on Yonge Street on April 23, 2018.In progress · 378 m - Holmes Park Expansion
The City is expanding Holmes Park with the help of local community feedback.In progress · 514 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 · 677 m - 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 · 888 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 · 897 m
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 47 Finch Ave W
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 47 Finch Ave W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 1 on record
- Zoning, opened Jun 15, 2026: closed
- Garbage and waste, opened Oct 22, 2025: closed
- Garbage and waste, opened Oct 22, 2025: notice issued · order or notice issued Oct 24, 2025
- Long grass and weeds, opened Jun 28, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Back Water Valve (Sewer only) · completed Jun 8, 2021
· Permit 21 163243
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 47 Finch Ave W
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
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 95% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Indigo Park (parking lot).
5435 Yonge Street (490 m).
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 10, 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
747 tickets in 2025 on Finch Ave W between numbers 0 and 97: 729 for other parking offences, 16 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Yonge North York BIA, about 110 m away. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 8,062 service requests came from postal area M2N, which includes 47 Finch Ave W. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 339 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 313 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 261 | |
| Damaged sidewalks | 247 | |
| Property standards | 239 | |
| Posters on City property | 222 |
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 47 Finch Ave W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 133 tests, Feb 12, 2014 to Oct 6, 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: Willowdale West
Willowdale West had 17,160 residents in 2021. The median household income was $76,500, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 40% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 50% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 10% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (12.0%), Iranian Persian (9.4%) and Korean (9.3%). 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 Willowdale West compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 24: recycling and green bin. 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 12, 2026.