A 19-storey building with 251 homes is under review, 181 m away (888 Dupont St).
Assaults in Dovercourt Village were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
Ossington Station (Line 2) is about a 13-minute walk.
The nearest elementary school is Dovercourt Public School, 480 m away.
Planning proposals3within 250 m
Major crimes58within 500 m, 12 months
Nearest transit861 mOssington station
The red dot is 473 Delaware Ave. The circle shows 250 metres, about a 3-minute walk. Numbers match the proposals in section 01.
01What’s planned near 473 Delaware Ave
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two in progress and one decided recently. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
1
19-storey building · 251 homes
888 Dupont St · 181 m away
Site 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 Approval for a 19-storey residential building (62 metres), containing 17,509 square metres of gross floor area with a total of 251rental dwelling units.
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 473 Delaware Ave
Police recorded 58 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
Dovercourt Village compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025
◄ LowerTorontoHigher ►
Assaults
30 near this address
27% higher975 vs 768 per 100,000
Break-ins
13 near this address
25% higher236 vs 190 per 100,000
Robberies
2 near this address
13% lower69 vs 79 per 100,000
Car thefts
12 near this address
42% lower130 vs 225 per 100,000
Thefts over $5,000
1 near this address
62% lower23 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 Dovercourt Village
03Getting around from 473 Delaware Ave
The nearest subway station is Ossington Station (Line 2), about a 13‑minute walk (0.9 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by the 63, 161 and 26 buses, with about 1,917 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 2.1 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Nearest subway station
Ossington Station861 m
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 13 min walk
Bus
161 Rogers Rd123 m
Nearest stop: Dovercourt Rd at Dupont St, plus 2 more stops for this route within 250 m.
Bus
26 Dupont129 m
Nearest stop: Dupont St at Dovercourt Rd, plus 2 more stops for this route within 250 m.
Bus
63 Ossington188 m
Nearest stop: Ossington Ave at Dupont St.
Nearest GO train station
Bloor GO2.1 km
Source: GO Transit · 68 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 473 Delaware 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.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Uchenna Academy. 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.
Licensed child care
Kids Korner Day Care416 m
180 Westmoreland Ave · 24 spaces · preschool · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
Licensed child care
Aspiring Academics Preschool - Somerset422 m
56 Somerset Ave · 46 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program
Licensed child care
Dover Gardens Nursery School477 m
228 Bartlett Ave · 16 spaces · preschool · in the $10-a-day program
Show 1 more child care centre
Licensed child care
Macaulay - Dovercourt Child Care Centre477 m
228 Bartlett Ave · 131 spaces · toddler, preschool, kindergarten, school age · in the $10-a-day program
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 473 Delaware Ave
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 473 Delaware Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Building permits, last 5 years
1 permit
1 building permit in the last 5 years. For comparison, about 10% of Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
Source: Building Permits · 1 on record
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
Garage · inspection · issued May 7, 2026 Proposal to construct a one storey insulated metal-clad garage at rear. · Permit 26 155848
06Around the block
Short-term rentals13registered within 250 m
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at 92% of Toronto addresses.
Licensed rooming houses0within 250 m
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
New storefront businesses7licensed in Dovercourt Village, last 90 days
908 Coffee & Eatery (restaurant or bar), Habesha Sports Bar and Cafe (restaurant or bar), Oh So Sweet Ice Cream (take-out or food shop), and 4 more.
Public spaces (POPS)0privately owned, open to the public, within 500 m
Shelters and respite sites0within 500 m
All new business licences in Dovercourt Village (7)
908 Coffee & Eatery · Restaurant or bar · 908 Bloor St W · 903 m · licensed Dec 1, 2026
Habesha Sports Bar and Cafe · Restaurant or bar · 842 Bloor St W · 947 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
Oh So Sweet Ice Cream · Take-out or food shop · 737 Ossington Ave · 901 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
Cloud Five Cafe · Restaurant or bar · 888 Bloor St W · 919 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
Grille & Wrap · Restaurant or bar · 1018 Bloor St W · 933 m · licensed Sep 30, 2026
Eight Cookies · Restaurant or bar · 983 Dovercourt Rd · 271 m · licensed Sep 23, 2026
Teddy Beer · Restaurant or bar · 928 Bloor St W · 895 m · licensed Aug 27, 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 473 Delaware Ave
Flood and shoreline hazards
OutsideThis address
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Lead in tap-water tests, postal area M6H
2.4% of tests above Ontario's limitYour area · M6H
In postal area M6H, 13 of 538 home tap-water samples (2.4%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M6H is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 25 samples here (4.6%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 538 tests, Jan 6, 2014 to Oct 20, 2026
Air quality now
1 · Low riskYour area
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 2.8 km away, measured 1:00 PM EST Monday 9 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
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: Dovercourt Village
Dovercourt Village had 12,380 residents in 2021. The median household income was $87,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 45% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 42% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% of workers commuted by transit and 22% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (11.2%), Cantonese (3.9%) and Spanish (3.4%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Residents (2021)12,380Dovercourt Village
Median household income$87,000typical neighbourhood $85,000
Households that rent45%typical neighbourhood 46%
Commute by transit28%typical neighbourhood 26%
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.
There are 3 planning proposals within 250 metres (two in progress and one decided recently). The largest is a 19-storey building with 251 homes at 888 Dupont St, 181 m away (under review). Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 9, 2026.
Is the area around 473 Delaware Ave safe?
Police recorded 58 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 30 assaults, 13 break-ins, 12 car thefts, 2 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 40). Per resident, in Dovercourt Village in 2025, assaults were above the Toronto rate; car thefts and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 9, 2026.
How do you get around from 473 Delaware Ave?
The nearest subway station is Ossington Station (Line 2), 0.9 km away (about a 13-minute walk). Nearby: the 161 Rogers Rd bus (stop at Dovercourt Rd and Dupont St, 123 m); the 26 Dupont bus (stop at Dupont St and Dovercourt Rd, 129 m); the 63 Ossington bus (stop at Ossington Ave and Dupont St, 188 m). Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 9, 2026.
What schools are near 473 Delaware Ave?
The closest are Dovercourt Public School, St Bruno/St. Raymond Catholic School and Oakwood Collegiate Institute. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 9, 2026.
What neighbourhood is 473 Delaware Ave in?
473 Delaware Ave is in Dovercourt Village, one of the City of Toronto's 158 official neighbourhoods, in Ward 9 Davenport. Dovercourt Village had 12,380 residents in 2021, with a median household income of $87,000. Source: City of Toronto neighbourhoods; 2021 Census, as of Nov 9, 2026.
What is rent like near 473 Delaware Ave?
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. In October 2025, a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation) averaged $2,457 a month. That's an average across all tenants, including long-term ones; new listings usually cost more. Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, as of Nov 9, 2026.
Has 473 Delaware Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 1 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 9, 2026.
Is 473 Delaware Ave in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025, as of Nov 9, 2026.
Is 473 Delaware Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 9, 2026.
Who is the city councillor for 473 Delaware Ave?
Alejandra Bravo, councillor for Ward 9 Davenport. Email Councillor_Bravo@toronto.ca or call 416-392-7012. Source: City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 9, 2026.
When is garbage day at 473 Delaware Ave?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 19, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, as of Nov 9, 2026.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
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10From the archives
1913 · 59 m awayHepburn, John T., LTD., foundry, Dupont St., n. side, betw. Ossington Ave. & Dovercourt Rd. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library1912 · 138 m awayDovercourt Road - Dupont Street crossing looking northCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1231, Item 13672005 · 218 m awayFormer corner store, 108 Hallam Street, at Delaware Avenue, north-east cornerCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 485, Series 2342, File 2, Item 342005 · 218 m awayMaria's Beauty Salon, former corner store, 408 Delaware Avenue, at Hallam Street, north-west cornerCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 485, Series 2342, File 2, Item 42005 · 218 m awayFormer corner store, 103 Hallam Street, at Delaware Avenue, south-east cornerCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 485, Series 2342, File 2, Item 332005 · 218 m awayNice Stems Flower Shop, former corner store, 102 Hallam Street, north side, east of Delaware AvenueCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 485, Series 2342, File 2, Item 402005 · 229 m awayFormer corner store, 328 Westmoreland Avenue, at Dupont Street, south-west cornerCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 485, Series 2342, File 2, Item 242005 · 232 m awayFormer corner store, 70 Hallam Street, at Concord Avenue, north-east cornerCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 485, Series 2342, File 2, Item 322005 · 232 m awayFormer corner stores, 78-80 Hallam Street, at Concord Avenue, north-west cornerCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 485, Series 2342, File 2, Item 9
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