53 Dell Park Ave
53 Dell Park Ave is in Englemount-Lawrence. There are 2 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Nothing stands out for this address in the City's records: no orders on the building and no large projects nearby.
01What’s planned near 53 Dell Park Ave
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), both in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Three buildings, up to 2 storeys70 Fairholme Ave and 3 more addresses · 204 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built15 homes1,592 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2024. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal includes three buildings. Building "A": A third floor addition to the existing 2-storey building. Building "B": The existing three-storey building (1,387 m²) to remain with interior modifications and renovations only. The first…Public notice · Mar 14, 2025Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 567, 575 and 577 Lawrence Avenue West and 70, 72 and 74 Fairholme Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 118466 NNY 08 OZ · submitted Feb 23, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
70 Fairholme Ave · 72 Fairholme Ave · 74 Fairholme Ave · 567 Lawrence Ave W
- 2Add a storey138 Shelborne Ave · 248 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.
To construct a second storey addition over the existing one-storey dwelling, in conjunction with other interior and exterior alterations. Please note, this application was previously deferred Thursday, January 26, 2017, in order to allow…File A1013/16NY · submitted Nov 18, 2016 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
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.
Noise permits nearby
- 3101 Bathurst · 3101 Bathurst St
Continuous concrete pour · 3101 Bathurst HoldingsMay 19 to Nov 29
589 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 53 Dell Park Ave
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Dalemount Ave, Glencairn Ave to Shelborne Ave, Q1 2028 to Q4 2032.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 12 Reddick Crt · 247 m · May 29, 2026 to Nov 29, 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 53 Dell Park Ave
Police recorded 57 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.
Englemount-Lawrence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 14 near this address | 28% lower137 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 30 near this address | 30% lower540 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 7 near this address | 34% lower150 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 5 near this address | 42% lower46 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 52% lower29 vs 61 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 Englemount-Lawrence
Traffic safety
3 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Bathurst St and Glengrove Ave. Englemount-Lawrence has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Bathurst St at Glengrove Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Mar 31, 2025 · 498 m
- Bathurst St at Lawrence Ave W · Cyclist, seriously injured · Nov 1, 2024 · 447 m
- 8 Fraserwood Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · May 19, 2021 · 473 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 | Englemount-Lawrence, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 14 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 14 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 12 | 136 | 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 53 Dell Park Ave
The nearest subway station is Lawrence West Station (Line 1), about a 13‑minute walk (0.8 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 15 TTC stops served by the 52, 7, 109, 400 and 952 buses, with about 2,487 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 5.4 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 13 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 1,193 | 5.4 | more than most routes |
| 7 | 932 | 10.2 | more than most routes |
| 109 | 155 | 3.7 | about typical |
| 952 | 171 | 3.8 | about typical |
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: 168 Chiltern Hill Rd
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2 ports.1.9 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 53 Dell Park 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. Private schools within 1 km: Yeshiva Gedolah Of Toronto, Bnos Bais Yaakov School For Girls, Tiferes Bais Yaakov High School, Yeshivas Nefesh Dovid School, Bais Yaakov Elementary School and 7 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 23, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 16, 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 53 Dell Park Ave
There are 2 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Lawrence Heights Community Centre, 709 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Dell Park · playground · 50 Dell Park Ave · 61 m
- Chater Court Park · playground · 1 Chater Crt · 336 m
- Barbara Frum Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 20 Covington Rd · 483 m
- Prince Charles Park · playground · 36 Prince Charles Dr · 696 m
- Lawrence Heights Community Centre · skateboarding, wi-fi · 5 Replin Rd · 709 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 Park at 2788 Bathurst Street
A new 1250 m2 park is coming to 2788 Bathurst St. as a result of a mixed-use development project.In progress · 681 m - Lawrence Heights Community Recreation & Child Care Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in the Lawrence Heights neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.0 km - Lawrence Heights Triangular Park
A new park is coming to Lawrence Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.0 km - Ledbury Park Bridge Improvements
The City is upgrading the bridge over the artificial ice rink in Ledbury Park as part of state-of-good-repair improvements.In progress · 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 53 Dell Park Ave
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 53 Dell Park Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 1 on record
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- New Building · inspection · issued Nov 27, 2007
New single family dwelling. · Permit 07 276490
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.
08What can be built at 53 Dell Park 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)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (2)
- 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West · 8 rental homes to be demolished, 8 replaced · 397 m · approved Jul 29, 2026 · City report
- 589-599 Lawrence Avenue West · 6 rental homes to be demolished, 6 replaced · 299 m · approved Oct 9, 2024 · 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 10, 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
44 tickets in 2025 on Dell Park Ave between numbers 3 and 103: 24 for other parking offences, 16 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, 4,643 service requests came from postal area M6B, which includes 53 Dell Park Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 279 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 244 | |
| Property standards | 190 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 177 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 151 | |
| Damaged bins | 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.
10Risks and environment at 53 Dell Park Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 76 tests, Apr 24, 2014 to Sep 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.
11The neighbourhood: Englemount-Lawrence
Englemount-Lawrence had 21,285 residents in 2021. The median household income was $78,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 57% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 31% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 34% of workers commuted by transit and 9% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Pilipino, Filipino (10.4%), Spanish (2.8%) and Russian (2.1%). 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 Englemount-Lawrence compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Thursdays. Nov 12: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 19: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Mike Colle, Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence · councillor_colle8@toronto.ca · 416-338-2500
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.