79 Connaught Ave
79 Connaught Ave is in Newtonbrook West. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 4 planning applications nearby (three under review, one approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 4 planning applications within 250 m: three under review, one approved.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Underpinning · completed Mar 25, 2022
Basement walkout at side entrance and underpinning · Permit 18 229386
05Risks and environment
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
In postal area M2M, 0 of 50 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M2M is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 0 samples here (0%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto North station, 3.1 km away, measured 1:00 PM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
01What’s changing nearby
4 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): three under review, one approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 111 Homewood Ave · 190 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.
Site Plan application to permit a 14-storey mixed use building with a proposed total gross floor area of 20,246.74 square metres and an overall density of 5.99 Floor Space Index (FSI).File 21 194289 NNY 18 SA · submitted Aug 5, 2021 · City record - 211 Homewood Ave · 190 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft plan of condominium for 259 units.File 21 233904 NNY 18 CD · submitted Nov 3, 2021 · City record - 318 Goulding Ave · 231 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Condominimum for 546 Units.File 21 231690 NNY 18 CD · submitted Oct 28, 2021 · City record - 418 Goulding Ave · 231 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Site Plan application for the proposal of a mid rise mixed use building that comprises an entire block along Yonge Street between Pleasant Avenue and Goulding Avenue. The proposed building would have 521 residential units and 312 parking…File 19 243760 NNY 18 SA · submitted Oct 31, 2019 · City record
7 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
No new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days.
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 46 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 12 assaults, 12 break-ins, 11 robberies, 6 car thefts and 5 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Newtonbrook West in 2025, car thefts were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | Newtonbrook West, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 12 | 711 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 12 | 193 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 6 | 442 above Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 11 | 95 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 76 close to Toronto | 61 |
Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal: Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Includes reported incidents only.
03Getting around
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 16-minute walk (1.0 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by routes 125, 53, 60 and 97, with about 1,921 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 4.1 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
07Schools and community
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
- ÉIC Monseigneur-de-Charbonnel · elementary · 262 mCS catholique MonAvenir · Catholic · grades 7-8 · 140 students
- R J Lang Elementary and Middle School · elementary · 647 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 485 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 78% met the standard in reading and 34% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Paschal Baylon Catholic School · elementary · 886 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 755 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 95% met the standard in reading and 52% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- ÉSC Monseigneur-de-Charbonnel · secondary · 253 mCS catholique MonAvenir · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 210 students. 93% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Newtonbrook Secondary School · secondary · 688 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 870 students. 98% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Drewry Academy, Willowdale Christian School, Alpha Quality Education School, Alborz Education Centre, Tfs.
Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information and Student Demographics (2026); test results are EQAO results reported by the Ministry.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): no licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
City of Toronto: Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
08Your neighbourhood
See the full Newtonbrook West neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Newtonbrook West had 23,805 residents in 2021. The median household income was $79,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 50% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 47% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 37% of workers commuted by transit and 7% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Pilipino, Filipino (9.5%), Russian (9.1%) and Korean (7.8%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in North York was $1,915, up 1% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.6% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | North York | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 10: recycling and green bin. November 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 79 Connaught Ave
Is 79 Connaught Ave in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.
What is being built near 79 Connaught Ave?
There are 4 active planning applications within 250 metres (three under review, one approved). The closest is at 11 Homewood Ave, 190 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 79 Connaught Ave been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 79 Connaught Ave a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 79 Connaught Ave from the subway?
The nearest station is Finch Station (Line 1), 1.0 km away (about a 16-minute walk). 8 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 79 Connaught Ave?
The closest are ÉIC Monseigneur-de-Charbonnel, R J Lang Elementary and Middle School and ÉSC Monseigneur-de-Charbonnel. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information.
How much crime is there near 79 Connaught Ave?
Police recorded 46 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 12 assaults, 12 break-ins, 11 robberies, 6 car thefts and 5 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Newtonbrook West in 2025, car thefts were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service.
When is garbage day at 79 Connaught Ave?
Collection is on Tuesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 17, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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