644 Warden Ave
644 Warden Ave is in Oakridge. There is 1 planning proposal within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Assaults in Oakridge were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 644 Warden Ave
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one decided recently. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
Decided recently
- 1Addition594 Warden Ave · 216 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 Nov 4, 2026.
To construct a two-storey front and rear addition to the existing dwelling.File A0127/26SC · submitted Sep 2, 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 644 Warden Ave
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Box and Rod repair at 12 Mack Ave · 203 m · Jun 26, 2026 to Dec 26, 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 644 Warden Ave
Police recorded 51 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.
Oakridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 31 near this address | 66% higher1,276 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 13 near this address | 22% higher231 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 4 near this address | 26% lower58 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 26% lower45 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 3 near this address | 29% lower160 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Oakridge
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Warden Ave and Danforth Rd. Oakridge has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Warden Ave at Danforth Rd · Cyclist, seriously injured · Aug 19, 2025 · 361 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 | Oakridge, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 15 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 29 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 9 | 394 | 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 644 Warden Ave
The nearest subway station is Victoria Park Station (Line 2), about a 17‑minute walk (1.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by the 16, 69, 135, 113 and 17 buses, with about 1,650 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 2.4 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 338 | 4.1 | about typical |
| 69 | 248 | 5.9 | more than most routes |
| 135 | 99 | 2.5 | fewer than most routes |
| 113 | 180 | 4.0 | about typical |
| 17 | 303 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
| 68 | 425 | 5.2 | more than most routes |
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: 912 Kingston Road
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 2231 Gerrard Street East, 2.4 km.2.4 km - Indoor bike station: Victoria Park Station
Secure parking for 52 bikes.1.1 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 644 Warden 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: Toronto Islamic Academy School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Mar 5, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 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 644 Warden Ave
There are 2 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Birchmount Community Centre, 1.3 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Cataraqui Park · playground · 15 Firvalley Crt · 238 m
- Leyton Tot Lot · playground · 100 Prairie Dr · 318 m
- Oates Park · playground, sports field · 10 Oates Dr · 529 m
- Firvalley Woods · 656 Warden Ave · 534 m
- Byng Park · cricket pitch field, playground · 299 Pharmacy Ave · 555 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
- Prairie Drive Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Prairie Drive Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 664 m - Review of City Golf Course Operations
The City conducted an operational review of our five City-operated golf course locations to better understand how to maximize golf and non-golf experiences.In progress · 970 m - New Park at 411 Victoria Park Avenue
A new park is coming to 411 Victoria Park Ave. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.3 km - Dentonia Park Splash Pad Improvements
The City is improving the splash pad in Dentonia Park with the help of community feedback.Complete · 1.4 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 644 Warden Ave
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 644 Warden Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 16 on record
Permit history: 7 projects from 16 permits
- Building work · permit issued · issued May 19, 2026
Proposal for Architectural Services for Accessibility Upgrades at Taylor Creek Public School · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 138226 - Re-Roofing/Re-Cladding · completed Oct 31, 2024
The roof replacement program at Roofs B2 and C, in general, consists of the removal of the existing roof systems and the existing Siporex structural deck, and installation of new steel decking and a… · Permit 23 111529 - Interior Alterations · completed Sep 17, 2018
Proposal for the installation of a bathroom in an existing storage room. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 127196 - Site Service · completed Feb 7, 2018
Install new site services to the storm sewer to building. · Permit 18 100938 - Interior Alterations · completed Feb 7, 2018
Revision #1- changes to fire rating · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 144024 - Interior Alterations · completed May 3, 2017
structural permit for rooftop unit · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 176321 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Sep 10, 2025
install 1 backflow preventer (DVCA) and expansion tank · Permit 12 276118
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 644 Warden Ave
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
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.
34 Auto Gallery (auto repair or garage), Bd Supermarket Plus (take-out or food shop), Matcha Station (take-out or food shop), and 4 more.
All new business licences in Oakridge (7)
- 34 Auto Gallery · Auto repair or garage · 3250 Danforth Ave · 882 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- Bd Supermarket Plus · Take-out or food shop · 3470-3472 Danforth Ave · 643 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026
- Matcha Station · Take-out or food shop · 3100 Danforth Ave · 1271 m · licensed Oct 11, 2026
- Gappe Baj · Restaurant or bar · 3495 Danforth Ave · 724 m · licensed Sep 25, 2026
- Timeless Autos · Auto repair or garage · 545 Warden Ave · 382 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- Malik Auto · Auto repair or garage · 3250 Danforth Ave · 882 m · licensed Sep 4, 2026
- Bhojon Bari · Restaurant or bar · 3454 Danforth Ave · 641 m · licensed Aug 19, 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 9, 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
114 tickets in 2025 on Warden Ave between numbers 594 and 694: 90 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 24 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, 5,736 service requests came from postal area M1L, which includes 644 Warden Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 307 | |
| Property standards | 248 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 175 | |
| Injured wildlife | 161 | |
| Missed green bin pickup | 139 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 136 |
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 644 Warden Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 124 tests, Jan 3, 2014 to Jan 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: Oakridge
Oakridge had 13,705 residents in 2021. The median household income was $60,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 69% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 29% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 41% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Bengali (15.9%), Cantonese (3.6%) and Urdu (3.1%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Scarborough | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | +3% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | +6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Oakridge compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Thursdays. Nov 12: recycling and green bin. Nov 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Parthi Kandavel, Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest · Councillor_Kandavel@toronto.ca · 416-392-4052
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.