730 Eglinton Ave W
730 Eglinton Ave W is in Forest Hill North. Gardiner Rd is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Gardiner Rd, 152 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 730 Eglinton Ave W
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one decided recently and one inactive. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
Decided recently
- 1Split the lot782 Spadina Rd · 237 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jun 3, 2026.
To obtain consent to sever the property into three undersized residential lots and to create new easements/rights-of-way.File B0077/25TEY · submitted Dec 17, 2025 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Inactive
- 28-storey building · 69 homes515 Chaplin Cres · 250 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building69 homes
Inactive: no recent activity on this file. The City hasn’t closed it, but it isn’t moving.
The subject property contains two 8 storey residential apartment buildings that are linked by a below grade garage. The proposal is to construct an addition to the southern building (515 Chaplin) by adding 69 new units to the…File 12 112660 NNY 16 SA · submitted Jan 26, 2012 · City record and how to comment
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 730 Eglinton Ave W
7 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Chaplin Cres, Spadina Rd to Roselawn Ave, Q1 2028 to Q4 2032.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 39 Gardiner Rd · 215 m · Jun 19, 2026 to Dec 19, 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 730 Eglinton Ave W
Police recorded 50 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.
Forest Hill North 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 | 12 near this address | 16% lower159 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 17% lower51 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 24 near this address | 46% lower412 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 8 near this address | 68% lower72 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 3 near this address | 91% lower7 vs 79 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 Forest Hill North
Traffic safety
3 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Eglinton Ave W and Bathurst St. Forest Hill North has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Eglinton Ave W at Old Forest Hill Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 6, 2025 · 223 m
- Bathurst St at Eglinton Ave W · Driver, seriously injured · Oct 9, 2024 · 407 m
- Bathurst St at Eglinton Ave W · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 15, 2022 · 416 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 | Forest Hill North, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 4 | 41 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 8 | 73 | 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 730 Eglinton Ave W
The nearest subway station is Cedarvale Station (Line 1), about a 20‑minute walk (1.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 22 TTC stops served by the 5 streetcar and the 33, 34, 7 and 14 buses, with about 2,728 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 5.6 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 20 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 96 | 2.5 | fewer than most routes |
| 34 | 694 | 16.5 | more than most routes |
| 7 | 932 | 10.2 | more than most routes |
| 14 | 179 | 5.6 | 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: 168 Chiltern Hill Rd
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2 ports. Next: 75 Holly St, 2.0 km.604 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 730 Eglinton Ave W
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: Alive Montessori And Private School, The Village Shul Synagogue & Supplmentary School, Robbins Hebrew Academy, Eitz Chaim School (Bathurst), Torah Emeth Jewish Centre & Eitz Chaim Hebrew School. 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 Oct 2, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 20, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 19, 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 730 Eglinton Ave W
There are 3 parks and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 1.4 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena · washroom · 340 Chaplin Cres · 162 m
- Memorial Park-North York · ball diamond, outdoor track, sports field · 340 Chaplin Cres · 205 m
- Shallmar Parkette · 13 Shallmar Blvd · 216 m
- Castlefield Parkette · 621 Castlefield Ave · 449 m
- Robert Bateman Parkette · 281 Chaplin Cres · 558 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
- New Park at 2788 Bathurst Street
A new 1250 m2 park is coming to 2788 Bathurst St. as a result of a mixed-use development project.In progress · 1.1 km - Eglinton Park Revitalization
The City completed the Eglinton Park Master Plan in 2019 and is working towards park improvements in a phased approach based on the priorities identified in the Master Plan and the available project budget.In progress · 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 730 Eglinton Ave W
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 730 Eglinton Ave W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 8 on record
- Property standards, opened May 6, 2026: still open
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 6 projects from 8 permits
- Plumbing and heating and cooling · permit issued · issued May 8, 2026
Proposed building, plumbing, HVAC; conversion of washroom to universal washroom, installation of new door operators, modified parking lot to have two barrier-free parking spaces. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 143444 - Fire Alarm · permit issued · issued May 8, 2026
Proposed Fire Alarm System Replacement. · Permit 26 152102 - Interior Alterations · completed Jan 19, 2026
Proposal for demolishing the existing acrylic skylight and curb. And replace them with a new glass skylight and curb wall · Permit 24 131415 - Solar Collector · permit issued · issued Dec 29, 2017
Proposal for re-roofing and transformer removal and re-installation to facilitate re-roofing work - Forest Hill Collegiate · Permit 17 266125 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jul 5, 2019
To erect and display one illuminated ground sign. Already approved by variance # 17-145136.**FOREST HILL COLLEGIATE** · Permit 17 196316 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Jun 20, 2019
install backflow preventer · Permit 16 131694
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: 2 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 730 Eglinton Ave W
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.
Viet Caphe (restaurant or bar).
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 2004, 2006 and 2008 Bathurst Street · 6 rental homes to be demolished, 7 replaced · 484 m · approved Mar 25, 2026 · City report
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
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
64 tickets in 2025 on Eglinton Ave W between numbers 680 and 780: 37 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 15 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
The Eglinton Way BIA, about 260 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, 3,827 service requests came from postal area M5N, which includes 730 Eglinton Ave W. The most common:
| Tree emergency clean-up | 267 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 254 | |
| Tree pruning | 146 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 136 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 108 | |
| Property standards | 101 |
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 730 Eglinton Ave W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 152 tests, Jan 22, 2014 to Aug 5, 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: Forest Hill North
Forest Hill North had 12,290 residents in 2021. The median household income was $90,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 65% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 30% of workers commuted by transit and 9% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Pilipino, Filipino (6.9%), Spanish (4.1%) and Hebrew (3.8%). 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 Forest Hill North compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Thursdays. Nov 12: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 19: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Mike Colle, Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence · councillor_colle8@toronto.ca · 416-338-2500
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/730-eglinton-ave-w#sec-history
