73 Hounslow Ave
73 Hounslow Ave is in Willowdale West. There are 3 planning proposals within 250 m, including a 26‑storey building with 305 homes (under review). Finch Station is a 11‑minute walk.
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A public hearing on Nov 26 about a deck or porch at 28 Hounslow Ave, 180 m away.
- A 26-storey building with 305 homes is under review, 167 m away (26 Hounslow Ave and 3 more addresses).
- Major crime rates in Willowdale West were below Toronto's in 2025.
- Finch Station (Line 1) is about a 11-minute walk.
- The nearest elementary school is St Cyril Catholic School, 259 m away.
- Nothing is on record for the building itself: no permits, orders or heritage listing.
01What’s planned near 73 Hounslow Ave
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three 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
- 126-storey building · 305 homes26 Hounslow Ave and 3 more addresses · 167 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
A Site Plan Application to allow for the construction of a 26-storey residential building consisting of 305 residential units and 19,235.30 square metres of Gross Floor Area and an FSI of 8.91.File 24 218595 NNY 18 SA · submitted Sep 26, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
26 Hounslow Ave · 28 Hounslow Ave · 36 Hounslow Ave · 38 Hounslow Ave
- 2Deck or porch28 Hounslow Ave · 180 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific By-laws 409-2024 and 1308-2025, for the proposed 21-storey residential building, including modifying the building heights and storeys, setbacks, balcony projections,…File A0288/26NY · submitted Jul 24, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Addition75 Canterbury Pl · 244 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 May 27, 2021. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To permit the conversion of unused space within the underground garage levels to provide additional storage space for residents, as well as revised dimensions for required bicycle parking spaces.File A0215/21NY · submitted Feb 23, 2021 · 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 is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Safety near 73 Hounslow Ave
Police recorded 98 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 40). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Willowdale West compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 56 near this address | 27% lower561 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 10 near this address | 34% lower52 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 near this address | 38% lower38 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 16 near this address | 45% lower104 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 11 near this address | 60% lower90 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Willowdale West
03Getting around from 73 Hounslow Ave
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 11‑minute walk (0.7 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 4 TTC stops served by the 97 bus, with about 294 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 4.3 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 11 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 9 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
04Schools and child care near 73 Hounslow 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 French Montessori, Daryk High, Crown Academy, Tfs. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two 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).
05The building at 73 Hounslow Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 73 Hounslow Ave.
06Around 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.
City Centre Convenience (take-out or food shop), Indigo Park (parking lot), Yonge Karaoke (entertainment venue), and 1 more.
5435 Yonge Street (358 m).
Eva's Satellite (327 m).
All new business licences in Willowdale West (4)
- City Centre Convenience · Take-out or food shop · 5 Park Home Ave · 719 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Indigo Park · Parking lot · 5576 Yonge St · 517 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026
- Yonge Karaoke · Entertainment venue · 5582 Yonge St · 550 m · licensed Aug 21, 2026
- Hair Sweety · Salon or personal services · 4923 Bathurst St · 1913 m · licensed Aug 12, 2026
Source: 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 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
07Risks and environment at 73 Hounslow Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 133 tests, Feb 12, 2014 to Oct 6, 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.
08The neighbourhood: Willowdale West
Willowdale West had 17,160 residents in 2021. The median household income was $76,500, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 40% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 50% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 10% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (12.0%), Iranian Persian (9.4%) and Korean (9.3%). 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.
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