61 Dorval Rd
61 Dorval Rd is in High Park North. A 29‑storey building with 288 homes is under review 116 m away and Chelsea Ave is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Oct 8 about a proposal to add a storey at 579 Indian Rd, 123 m away.
- A 29-storey building with 288 homes is under review, 116 m away.
- Chelsea Ave, 69 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
01What’s planned near 61 Dorval Rd
12 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): ten in progress and two decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 129-storey building · 288 homes2461 Dundas St W and 6 more addresses · 116 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building288 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The application at 2461-2475 Dundas St W proposes a 29-storey mixed use building, comrprised of a 4-storey base building and 19,645 square metres of GFA. The application proposes 288 dwelling units (including 9 rental replacement units)…File 24 187222 STE 04 SA · submitted Jul 25, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 7 addresses
2461 Dundas St W · 2463 Dundas St W · 2465 Dundas St W · 2469 Dundas St W · 2471 Dundas St W · 2473 Dundas St W · 2475 Dundas St W
- 229-storey building · 281 homes2461 Dundas St W and 6 more addresses · 116 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built281 homes19,626 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The application at 2461-2475 Dundas St W proposes a 29-storey mixed use building, comprised of a 4-storey base building and 19,629 square metres of GFA. The application proposes 281 dwelling units (including 9 rental replacement units)…Public notice · Nov 20, 2024Notice of Refusal of Zoning By-Law Amendment - 2461-2475 Dundas Street West. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 187123 STE 04 OZ · submitted Jul 24, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 7 addresses
2461 Dundas St W · 2463 Dundas St W · 2465 Dundas St W · 2469 Dundas St W · 2471 Dundas St W · 2473 Dundas St W · 2475 Dundas St W
- 3Add a storey579 Indian Rd · 123 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Oct 8, 2027 at tbd. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (houseplex) with front and rear porches, front and rear balconies on the second and third storeys, front and rear basement walkouts, and two side (north) entrances. Also, to construct a…File A0660/26TEY · submitted Aug 31, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 11Split the lot21 Wanda Rd · 94 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Sep 3, 2025.
To obtain consent to the technical severance of the property for the purpose of re-establishing two residential lots and an existing easement/right-of-way.File B0040/25TEY · submitted Jun 3, 2025 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 1237-storey building2440 Dundas St W · 214 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building406 homes · affordable rental31,426 m² of floor space
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Site Plan Control application for Phase 1 of 2400-2440 Dundas Street West, which consists of a 37-storey tower on a 3 storey podium (Tower A) and will include 447 purpose built rental units, 11 of which will be affordable units secured as…File 25 184214 STE 04 SA · submitted Jun 26, 2025 · City record and how to comment
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
- 72 Perth Avenue · 72 Perth Ave
Construction · 72 PerthApr 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 · 6 am to 7 pm
599 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 61 Dorval Rd
5 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Chelsea Ave, near Dorval Rd, Q2 to Q4 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 61 Dorval Rd
Police recorded 109 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 | High Park North compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 78 near this address | 12% lower678 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 16 near this address | 30% lower133 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 6 near this address | 45% lower43 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 near this address | 55% lower27 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 5 near this address | 67% lower75 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 High Park North
Traffic safety
6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Dundas St W and Chelsea Ave. High Park North ranks 136th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Dundas St W at Chelsea Ave · Driver, seriously injured · Jul 22, 2026 · 181 m
- Bloor St W at Dundas St W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 24, 2024 · 309 m
- Dundas St W at Chelsea Ave · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Sep 14, 2024 · 172 m
- Bloor St W at Dundas St W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 25, 2023 · 367 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 | High Park North, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 78 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 21 | 215 | 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 61 Dorval Rd
The nearest subway station is Dundas West Station (Line 2), about a 4‑minute walk (0.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 505 and 504 streetcars and the 40 and 168 buses, with about 2,657 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 0.4 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 4 min walk
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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | 1,492 | 8.7 | more than most routes |
| 40 | 322 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
| 504 | 1,782 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 168 | 270 | 4.2 | 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: 2285 Dundas St W
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 2251 Dundas St W, 493 m.424 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 61 Dorval Rd
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: Tamarack West Outdoor School, Westminster Classical Christian Academy Elementary School, The Great Lakes College School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no 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).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 61 Dorval Rd
There are 3 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is High Park, 1.4 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Chelsea Avenue Playground · playground · 103 Chelsea Ave · 122 m
- West Toronto Railpath · 1457 Bloor St W · 281 m
- Perth Avenue Parkette · basketball court · 160 Perth Ave · 417 m
- Keele Community Centre · wi-fi · 181 Glenlake Ave · 531 m
- Lithuania Park · ball diamond, playground, sports field, washroom · 155 Oakmount Rd · 632 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
- Ritchie Avenue Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Ritchie Avenue Parkette as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 702 m - Erwin Krickhahn Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Erwin Krickhahn Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 727 m - Baird Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Baird Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city so that everyone can experience the joys and benefits of play for years to come.In progress · 733 m - Baird Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
The City is improving the off-leash area for dogs in Baird Park. The improvements will include new fencing, surfacing and accessibility upgrades.In progress · 734 m - New Park at 200 Sterling Road
A new park is coming to 200 Sterling Rd, at the corner of Sterling Road and Perth Avenue. The park design and amenities will be shaped through community engagement.In progress · 771 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 61 Dorval Rd
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 61 Dorval Rd.
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: 4 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 61 Dorval Rd
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.
Waxon Laser + Waxbar (salon or personal services).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Romero-Edna Lane House (190 m).
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2440 Dundas St W | Rezoning approved | 56 | 222 m |
| 2440 Dundas St W | Rezoning approved | 11 | 222 m |
| 1540 Bloor St W | Rezoning approved | 14 | 282 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 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
233 tickets in 2025 on Dorval Rd between numbers 11 and 111: 108 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 68 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Bloor By The Park BIA, about 140 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, 7,710 service requests came from postal area M6P, which includes 61 Dorval Rd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 455 | |
| Property standards | 310 | |
| Injured wildlife | 291 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 205 | |
| Tree pruning | 203 | |
| Damaged bins | 194 |
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 61 Dorval Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 657 tests, Jan 13, 2014 to Oct 9, 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.
11The neighbourhood: High Park North
High Park North had 21,855 residents in 2021. The median household income was $83,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 67% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 42% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 38% 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 Spanish (3.2%), Russian (3.1%) and Polish (3.0%). 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 High Park North compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/61-dorval-rd#sec-history
