61 Hewitt Ave
61 Hewitt Ave is in High Park-Swansea. Indian Rd is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Indian Rd, 98 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
01What’s planned near 61 Hewitt Ave
6 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress and two decided recently. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at 94% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Garage or parking277 Indian Rd · 97 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To expand the existing front yard parking pad into L-shape (to accommodate a vehicular parking) through a curb cut of the existing planter area.File A0877/25TEY · submitted Dec 1, 2025 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2Add a storey37 Boustead Ave · 156 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Dec 10, 2020. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear three storey addition, full third storey addition and a rear second storey balcony. Interior alterations will be performed to construct an additional secondary…Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Jan 20, 2021. Status: decision issued.
File A0403/20TEY · submitted May 19, 2020 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Rezoning2252 Dundas St W and 4 more addresses · 209 m away3 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan · Subdivision
City planners have been reviewing it since 2022. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The Proposal includes six mixed-use residential buildings on six development blocks. It will offer both ownership and rental housing options, and will be anchored around a new community public park and public street system. The…All 5 addresses
2252 Dundas St W · 2264 Dundas St W · 2280 Dundas St W · 2288 Dundas St W · 2290 Dundas St W
File 22 175915 STE 04 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Jul 13, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 22 188162 STE 04 SA (site plan) · submitted Aug 9, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 22 176112 STE 04 SB (subdivision) · submitted Jul 13, 2022 · City record and how to comment
- 4Add a storey231 Indian Rd · 246 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 Sep 1, 2021. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To alter the existing 2½-storey detached dwelling by constructing a three-storey rear addition, ground floor rear deck, third storey rear balcony and a front porch.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Sep 20, 2021. Status: decision issued.
File A0520/21TEY · submitted Apr 19, 2021 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 5Consent41 Indian Grv · 218 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on May 27, 2026.
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way.File B0025/26TEY · submitted Mar 3, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 6Add a storey374 Sunnyside Ave · 222 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Oct 21, 2026.
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition and a side (north) third storey dormer addition. Also, to construct a new enclosed front porch, a front porch with canopy and…File A0579/26TEY · submitted Aug 5, 2026 · 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.
02Street work near 61 Hewitt Ave
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Indian Rd, Hewitt Ave to Boustead Ave, Q2 to Q4 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 251 Indian Rd · 135 m · Jul 8, 2026 to Jan 8, 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 Hewitt Ave
Police recorded 56 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.
High Park-Swansea 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 | 22 near this address | 21% higher229 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 22 near this address | 39% lower466 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 3 near this address | 41% lower47 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 7 near this address | 60% lower89 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 62% lower23 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 High Park-Swansea
Traffic safety
3 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 3 were fatal. Most were on Roncesvalles Ave and Howard Park Ave. High Park-Swansea has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- Howard Park Ave at Roncesvalles Ave · Motorcyclist, killed · May 5, 2026 · 255 m
- Roncesvalles Ave at Boustead Ave · Pedestrian, killed · Jun 6, 2024 · 277 m
- Bloor St W at Dorval Rd · Motorcyclist, killed · Aug 30, 2021 · 442 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-Swansea, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 9 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 49 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 10 | 137 | 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 61 Hewitt Ave
The nearest subway station is Keele Station (Line 2), about a 9‑minute walk (0.6 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 506, 504 and 505 streetcars and the 80 bus, with about 2,024 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 0.7 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 9 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | 1,469 | 7.5 | more than most routes |
| 504 | 1,782 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 505 | 1,492 | 8.7 | more than most routes |
| 80 | 211 | 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: 430 Roncesvalles Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 2251 Dundas St W, 356 m.235 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 Hewitt 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: Westminster Classical Christian Academy Elementary School, High Park Gardens Montessori School, Academy Of Enlightened Minds, Tamarack West Outdoor School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): six licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 13, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 2, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 30, 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 61 Hewitt Ave
There is 1 park and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is High Park, 886 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Ritchie Avenue Parkette · outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground · 77 Ritchie Ave · 481 m
- Chelsea Avenue Playground · playground · 103 Chelsea Ave · 637 m
- Columbus Parkette · playground · 1985 Dundas St W · 665 m
- Perth Avenue Parkette · basketball court · 160 Perth Ave · 851 m
- West Toronto Railpath · 1457 Bloor St W · 866 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 · 481 m - High Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
To help protect High Park's Environmentally Significant Area, improvements are being made to the off-leash area's fencing, gates and signage.In progress · 656 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 · 729 m - High Park Movement Strategy Implementation
The High Park Movement Strategy will rethink the travel network serving High Park in the context of the city's growing population, changing travel patterns, and the impacts of COVID-19.In progress · 909 m - Charles G. Williams Park Improvements and Expansion
The City is improving Charles G. Williams Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 992 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 Hewitt Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 61 Hewitt Ave.
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: 6 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 61 Hewitt Ave
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 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.
a new salon or personal services, McDonald's Restaurants (restaurant or bar), Veronika's Pastry Studio (restaurant or bar), and 2 more.
FCJ - Indian Rd (263 m).
All new business licences in High Park-Swansea (5)
- A new salon or personal services · 2333 Dundas St W · 476 m · licensed Nov 6, 2026
- McDonald's Restaurants · Restaurant or bar · 2299 Bloor St W · 2014 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Veronika's Pastry Studio · Restaurant or bar · 2469 Bloor St W · 2484 m · licensed Aug 24, 2026
- Kobel Beauty Bar · Salon or personal services · 2482 Bloor St W · 2605 m · licensed Aug 18, 2026
- 850 Degrees · Restaurant or bar · 2197 Bloor St W · 1683 m · licensed Aug 14, 2026
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
241 tickets in 2025 on Hewitt Ave between numbers 11 and 111: 183 for parking without a permit, 25 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Roncesvalles Village BIA, about 180 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, 5,261 service requests came from postal area M6R, which includes 61 Hewitt Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 298 | |
| Injured wildlife | 241 | |
| Property standards | 189 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 176 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 160 | |
| Damaged bins | 143 |
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 Hewitt Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 472 tests, Jan 28, 2014 to Sep 15, 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: High Park-Swansea
High Park-Swansea had 22,665 residents in 2021. The median household income was $101,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 40% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 38% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% 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 Polish (3.2%), Spanish (2.4%) and Russian (1.7%). 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-Swansea compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 18: recycling and green bin. Nov 25: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Gord Perks, Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park · councillor_perks@toronto.ca · 416-392-7919
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/61-hewitt-ave#sec-history
