8 Madeline Rd
8 Madeline Rd is in Willowdale West. A 46‑storey building with 636 homes and shops is under review 153 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 46-storey building with 636 homes and shops is under review, 153 m away.
01What’s planned near 8 Madeline Rd
7 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): seven in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 95% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 13-storey building · 2 homes and shops52 Finch Ave W · 116 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building2 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Application to permit the proposal for a 3-storey mixed use building that includes 2 residential units and 2 levels of commercial units with 5 proposed parking spaces.File 21 149989 NNY 18 SA · submitted May 4, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 2Rezoning52 Finch Ave W · 116 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built2 homes409 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Zoning By-law Amendment Application to permit the proposal for a three-storey mixed use building that includes two residential units and two levels of office space with three proposed parking spaces in the rear of the building.Public notice · Apr 29, 2026Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law 344-2026 - 52 Finch Avenue West. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 21 149986 NNY 18 OZ · submitted May 4, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 346-storey building · 636 homes and shops7 Eldora Ave and 5 more addresses · 153 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built636 homes39,191 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of an 46-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial use. The building will provide a total of 636 residential units, being a mix of studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and…Public notice · Jan 16, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 38-42 Finch Avenue West, 7 Eldora Avenue and 2-4 Greenview Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 257536 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Nov 24, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 6 addresses
7 Eldora Ave · 38 Finch Ave W · 40 Finch Ave W · 42 Finch Ave W · 2 Greenview Ave · 4 Greenview Ave
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 8 Madeline Rd
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 80 Finch Ave W · 132 m · Jun 18, 2026 to Dec 18, 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 8 Madeline Rd
Police recorded 37 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.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Willowdale West compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 24 near this address | 27% lower561 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 34% lower52 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 38% lower38 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 6 near this address | 45% lower104 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 3 near this address | 60% lower90 vs 225 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 Willowdale West
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians. Most were on Finch Ave W and Greenview Ave. Willowdale West ranks 158th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Greenview Ave at Finch Ave W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 2, 2024 · 291 m
- Finch Ave W at Yonge St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 29, 2021 · 449 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 | Willowdale West, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 47 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 8 | 117 | 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 8 Madeline Rd
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 9‑minute walk (0.6 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 3 TTC stops served by the 36 bus, with about 838 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 4.4 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 515 | 3.6 | fewer 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, 2.2 km.1.8 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 8 Madeline Rd
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: Daryk High, Tfs, Toronto French Montessori, Crown Academy. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Sep 28, 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 8 Madeline Rd
There are 4 parks, 3 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Mitchell Field Community Centre, 1.1 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Edithvale Park · ball diamond, basketball court, firepit, outdoor fitness equipment · 121 Finch Ave W · 308 m
- Lorraine Drive Park · playground · 29 Lorraine Dr · 339 m
- Edithvale Community Centre · wi-fi · 131 Finch Ave W · 392 m
- Hendon Park · ball diamond, playground, tennis court, washroom · 50 Hendon Ave · 442 m
- Basswood Parkette · 98 Horsham Ave · 445 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 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 · 558 m - Holmes Park Expansion
The City is expanding Holmes Park with the help of local community feedback.In progress · 662 m - Bishop Park Improvements & Expansion
The City is improving the playground and surrounding area in Bishop Park, including expanding the park's size.In progress · 871 m - John McKenzie Parkette Expansion
The City is expanding John McKenzie Parkette as a result of acquiring the land at 37 Norton Ave. in North York.In progress · 994 m - Newtonbrook Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Newtonbrook Plaza. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.1 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 8 Madeline Rd
There are no building permits, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 8 Madeline Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
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 8 Madeline Rd
RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Lot coverage overlay
Source: Zone label (x)
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 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.
Indigo Park (parking lot), Hair Sweety (salon or personal services).
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.
Parking tickets on this block
4 tickets in 2025 on Madeline Rd between numbers 0 and 58: 4 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Yonge North York BIA, about 310 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 8 Madeline Rd. 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 8 Madeline Rd
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.
11The 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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