77 Finch Ave E
77 Finch Ave E is in East Willowdale, in a registered apartment building built in 1985 with 438 units. An 11‑storey building with shops is under review 240 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- An 11-storey building with shops is under review, 240 m away.
01What’s planned near 77 Finch Ave E
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Garage or parking84 Holmes Ave · 195 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 1, 2015. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a new detached two-storey dwelling with an integral garage. The existing dwelling would be demolished. Please be advised this application was previously before the Committee of Adjustment on July 9, 2015. It was the decision…File A0476/15NY · submitted May 19, 2015 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 211-storey building with shops104 Finch Ave E · 240 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.
Proposal for a mixed-use development in the form of an 11-storey mid-rise building with ground floor retail fronting Finch Avenue East.File 26 212314 NNY 18 SA · submitted Jul 31, 2026 · City record and how to comment
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 77 Finch Ave E
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Willowdale Ave, Finch Ave (N Yk) to Bishop Ave, Q2 to Q3 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Sewer Repair at 38 Olive Ave · 162 m · Jun 16, 2026 to Dec 16, 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 77 Finch Ave E
Police recorded 211 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | East Willowdale compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 13 near this address | About the same199 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 near this address | 16% lower51 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 89 near this address | 19% lower182 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 19 near this address | 28% lower57 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 83 near this address | 62% lower295 vs 768 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 East Willowdale
Traffic safety
7 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians and 3 were fatal. Most were on Finch Ave E and Yonge St. East Willowdale has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Yonge St at Finch Ave E · Passenger, seriously injured · Oct 31, 2024 · 350 m
- Bishop Ave at Willowdale Ave · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · May 11, 2024 · 415 m
- Finch Ave E at Willowdale Ave · Pedestrian, killed · Feb 3, 2024 · 369 m
- Doris Ave at Finch Ave E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 26, 2024 · 93 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 | East Willowdale, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 7 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 29 | 187 | 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 77 Finch Ave E
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 6‑minute walk (0.4 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by the 39, 939, 36, 53 and 60 buses, with about 4,355 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 3.5 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 6 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 543 | 4.1 | about typical |
| 939 | 888 | 7.3 | more than most routes |
| 36 | 515 | 3.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 53 | 767 | 5.6 | more than most routes |
| 60 | 401 | 3.7 | about typical |
| 960 | 627 | 6.9 | 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: 33 Elmhurst Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 19 Glendora Ave, 2.3 km.1.9 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 77 Finch Ave E
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: Tfs, Daryk High. 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.
Last health inspection Apr 17, 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 77 Finch Ave E
There are 7 parks and 5 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Mitchell Field Community Centre, 649 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Bishop Park · playground · 45 Bishop Ave · 207 m
- Pemberton Parkette · playground · 89 Pemberton Ave · 218 m
- Finch Parkette · 30 Finch Ave E · 252 m
- Holmes Park · playground · 25 Holmes Ave · 322 m
- Olive Square Park · 5575 Yonge St · 329 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
- Bishop Park Improvements & Expansion
The City is improving the playground and surrounding area in Bishop Park, including expanding the park's size.In progress · 259 m - Holmes Park Expansion
The City is expanding Holmes Park with the help of local community feedback.In progress · 310 m - New Memorial at Olive Square Park
The City is adding a memorial to Olive Square Park to honour and remember the victims of the tragedy that took place on Yonge Street on April 23, 2018.In progress · 333 m - Silverview Park Improvements
The City is undertaking a study to help determine improvements at Silverview Park.In progress · 622 m - New Park on Olympic Garden Drive
A new park is coming to Olympic Garden Drive. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 745 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 77 Finch Ave E
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 77 Finch Ave E. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Sep 17, 2026
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Nov 19, 2024
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 5 on record
- Heat, opened Jun 1, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Jun 1, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Dec 17, 2025: closed
- Property standards, opened Jul 22, 2025: closed
- Zoning, opened Mar 3, 2025: notice issued · order or notice issued Apr 17, 2025
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 4 projects from 5 permits
- Garage Repair/Reconstruction · inspection · issued Apr 8, 2024
Localized parking garage repair · Permit 24 120993 - Fire Alarm · permit issued · issued Jan 25, 2022
Replacement of fire alarm panel. · Permit 21 248822 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Sep 8, 2020
Parking garage repairs, garage roof slab and localized concrete repairs · Permit 19 209010 - Interior Alterations · completed Feb 1, 2018
Repurposing of amenity spaces as indicated: including new finishes, enlarging access doors and lowering one ceiling · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 242549
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 77 Finch Ave E
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.
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.
5435 Yonge Street (488 m).
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
330 tickets in 2025 on Finch Ave E between numbers 27 and 127: 325 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 3 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Yonge North York BIA, about 100 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, 8,062 service requests came from postal area M2N, which includes 77 Finch Ave E. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 339 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 313 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 261 | |
| Damaged sidewalks | 247 | |
| Property standards | 239 | |
| Posters on City property | 222 |
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 77 Finch Ave E
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 133 tests, Feb 12, 2014 to Oct 6, 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: East Willowdale
East Willowdale had 15,485 residents in 2021. The median household income was $95,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 30% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% 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 Mandarin (21.1%), Cantonese (11.0%) and Iranian Persian (8.5%). 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.
How East Willowdale compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Lily Cheng, Ward 18 Willowdale · Councillor_Cheng@toronto.ca · 416-392-0210
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 10, 2026.