809 Gladstone Ave
809 Gladstone Ave is in Dovercourt Village.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Assaults in Dovercourt Village were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 809 Gladstone Ave
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
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 809 Gladstone Ave
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: laneway rebuild on Dufferin St, Wallace Ave to Armstrong Ave, Q3 2027 to Q4 2028.
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 809 Gladstone Ave
Police recorded 78 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 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Dovercourt Village compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 37 near this address | 27% higher975 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 18 near this address | 25% higher236 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 3 near this address | 13% lower69 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 14 near this address | 42% lower130 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 near this address | 62% lower23 vs 61 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 Dovercourt Village
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021. Most were on 1150 Dufferin St and Shanly St. Dovercourt Village ranks 123rd in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- 1150 Dufferin St at Shanly St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · May 22, 2026 · 405 m
- Dufferin St at Dupont St · Driver, seriously injured · Nov 7, 2021 · 199 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 | Dovercourt Village, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 13 | 105 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 14 | 178 | 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 809 Gladstone Ave
The nearest subway station is Dufferin Station (Line 2), about a 12‑minute walk (0.8 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by the 29, 929 and 26 buses, with about 1,104 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Bloor GO, 1.6 km away, with 68 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 12 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 970 | 9.1 | more than most routes |
| 929 | 613 | 6.9 | more than most routes |
| 26 | 219 | 6.2 | 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: 685 Dovercourt Rd
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 91 Via Italia, 1.3 km.1.1 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 809 Gladstone 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: Uchenna Academy. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection May 11, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection May 11, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 12, 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 809 Gladstone Ave
There are 6 parks, 3 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Wallace Emerson Community Recreation Centre, 195 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Wallace Emerson Community Recreation Centre · washroom · 1260 Dufferin St · 195 m
- Wallace Emerson Park · basketball court, outdoor dry pad, playground, sports field · 1260 Dufferin St · 298 m
- Bartlett Parkette · outdoor dry pad · 160 Geary Ave · 336 m
- Bristol Avenue Parkette East · 25 Bristol Ave · 356 m
- Dovercourt Park · ball diamond, firepit, picnic site, playground · 155 Bartlett Ave · 360 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
- Wallace Emerson Park, Community Centre & Child Care Centre
The City is building a new park and community recreation centre as part of the Reimagine Galleria Master Plan. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 192 m - The Green Line
Approximately five kilometres in length, the Green Line is a proposed new linear park system in an active hydro-electric corridor that will connect neighbourhoods and expand the broader open space network in midtown and west Toronto.In progress · 603 m - The Green Line
The Green Line is a proposed new linear park system in an active hydro-electric corridor. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 830 m - New Park at 70 Croatia Street
A new park is coming to 70 Croatia St. as a result of a broader residential development project.In progress · 1.0 km - Erwin Krickhahn Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Erwin Krickhahn Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.2 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 809 Gladstone Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 809 Gladstone Ave.
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: 5 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 809 Gladstone Ave
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. 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: Zone label (d)
Source: Zone label (x)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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 91% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
908 Coffee & Eatery (restaurant or bar), Oh So Sweet Ice Cream (take-out or food shop), Cloud Five Cafe (restaurant or bar), and 2 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Dovercourt Village (5)
- 908 Coffee & Eatery · Restaurant or bar · 908 Bloor St W · 1034 m · licensed Dec 1, 2026
- Oh So Sweet Ice Cream · Take-out or food shop · 737 Ossington Ave · 1068 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
- Cloud Five Cafe · Restaurant or bar · 888 Bloor St W · 1085 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
- Grille & Wrap · Restaurant or bar · 1018 Bloor St W · 851 m · licensed Sep 30, 2026
- Eight Cookies · Restaurant or bar · 983 Dovercourt Rd · 445 m · licensed Sep 23, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213 Emerson Ave | Rezoning approved | 32 | 129 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
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
97 tickets in 2025 on Gladstone Ave between numbers 759 and 859: 86 for parking without a permit, 8 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Dovercourt Village BIA, about 220 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, 11,042 service requests came from postal area M6H, which includes 809 Gladstone Ave. The most common:
| Property standards | 654 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 570 | |
| Injured wildlife | 360 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 320 | |
| Damaged bins | 301 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 301 |
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 809 Gladstone Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 538 tests, Jan 6, 2014 to Oct 20, 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: Dovercourt Village
Dovercourt Village had 12,380 residents in 2021. The median household income was $87,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 45% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 42% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% of workers commuted by transit and 22% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (11.2%), Cantonese (3.9%) and Spanish (3.4%). 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 Dovercourt Village compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/809-gladstone-ave#sec-history








