628 Danforth Ave
628 Danforth Ave is in Playter Estates-Danforth. A 49‑storey building with shops with 496 homes is under appeal 206 m away and Harcourt Ave is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Dec 31 about a proposal to split the lot at 721 Danforth Ave, 202 m away.
- A 49-storey building with shops with 496 homes is under appeal, 206 m away.
- Assaults and break-ins in Playter Estates-Danforth were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Harcourt Ave, 218 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 628 Danforth Ave
5 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): five in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1New house111 Gough Ave · 157 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 Apr 17, 2019. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To demolish the two-storey detached dwelling and to construct a two-storey detached dwelling with a front integral garage and a rear first storey deck.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on May 1, 2019. Status: decision issued.
File A0082/18TEY · submitted Jan 22, 2018 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2Split the lot721 Danforth Ave · 202 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
A public hearing is set for Dec 31, 2026 at TBA. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To obtain consent for the technical severance of the property for the purpose of re-establishing two lots which merged on title.File B0058/26TEY · submitted Oct 6, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 349-storey building with shops654-656 Danforth Ave and 4 more addresses · 206 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built496 homes34,500 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The proposal is to construct a new 49-storey mixed-use building with three levels of underground parking. The ground level includes a shared residential and office lobby as well as retail and commercial uses fronting onto Danforth Avenue…File 22 185127 STE 14 OZ · submitted Aug 3, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
654-656 Danforth Ave · 654 Danforth Ave · 656 Danforth Ave · 658-668 Danforth Ave · 658 Danforth Ave
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.
02Street work near 628 Danforth Ave
3 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Harcourt Ave, Pape Ave to Jones Ave, Q2 to Q4 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Box and Rod repair at 1 Eaton Ave · 225 m · May 20, 2026 to Nov 20, 2026
- Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. · Soe at 676 Danforth Ave · 110 m · Jul 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 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 628 Danforth Ave
Police recorded 93 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 | Playter Estates-Danforth compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 49 near this address | 82% higher1,400 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 17 near this address | 25% higher237 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 22 near this address | 11% higher249 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 24% lower59 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 near this address | 41% lower36 vs 61 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 Playter Estates-Danforth
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Pape Ave and Lipton Ave. Playter Estates-Danforth ranks 139th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Pape Ave at Lipton Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 23, 2025 · 89 m
- Pape Ave at Browning Ave · Passenger, seriously injured · Nov 25, 2022 · 461 m
- 452 Danforth Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Apr 25, 2022 · 384 m
- 723 Pape Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Aug 31, 2021 · 60 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 | Playter Estates-Danforth, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 6 | 104 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 41 | 534 | Higher 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 628 Danforth Ave
The nearest subway station is Pape Station (Line 2), about a 2‑minute walk (0.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 72 and 100 buses, with about 2,066 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 3.7 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 2 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 659 | 6.2 | more than most routes |
| 100 | 491 | 4.0 | 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: 14 Arundel Ave
City-run (Green P): 8 Level 2 ports. Next: 503 Jones Ave, 580 m.462 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 628 Danforth 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.
Grades 7–8 schools
These schools start at Grade 7, after the Grade 6 tests, so they have no Grade 6 results.
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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 21, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 13, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 27, 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 628 Danforth Ave
There are 5 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Frankland Community Centre, 440 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Carlaw Avenue Parkette · playground · 805 Carlaw Ave · 108 m
- Logan Green Field · 921 Logan Ave · 295 m
- Langford Parkette · outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 26 Langford Ave · 369 m
- Logan Avenue Parkette · 916 Logan Ave · 397 m
- Frankland Community Centre · 816 Logan Ave · 440 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
- Riverdale Park East Top of Bank Improvements
The City is engaging the community to establish a lookout point with seating at the top of the hill adjacent to Broadview Avenue.In progress · 1.1 km - Matty Eckler Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground at Matty Eckler Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.3 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 628 Danforth Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 628 Danforth 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 and 6 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 628 Danforth Ave
CR (Commercial Residential) zoning allows shops and offices on the ground floor with homes above, typical of main streets. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 40
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.
Supra Ink Studios (salon or personal services), Happy Nerd Shop (second-hand shop), Aelea Boutique Spa (salon or personal services).
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
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
1,221 tickets in 2025 on Danforth Ave between numbers 578 and 678: 775 for unpaid parking, 162 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Greektown on the Danforth BIA, which includes this address. 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, 6,909 service requests came from postal area M4K, which includes 628 Danforth Ave. The most common:
| Property standards | 358 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 242 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 216 | |
| Injured wildlife | 203 | |
| Tree pruning | 200 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 186 |
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 628 Danforth Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 527 tests, Jan 2, 2014 to Oct 5, 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: Playter Estates-Danforth
Playter Estates-Danforth had 7,680 residents in 2021. The median household income was $87,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 52% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% 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 Greek (4.9%), Spanish (1.9%) and Italian (1.3%). 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 Playter Estates-Danforth compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/628-danforth-ave#sec-history
