Avondale
Avondale is a neighbourhood in North York of about 14,000 people, next to Bayview Village, Bedford Park-Nortown, East Willowdale and three other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Bayview and Sheppard-Yonge stations (Line 1 and 4) are in or next to it. Its main shopping streets are Sheppard Ave E and Yonge St. It stands out for its young population.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Sheppard Ave E to the north, Bayview Ave to the east, Highway 401 to the south and Yonge St to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 14 active planning proposals in Avondale, more than most neighbourhoods (61st most in Toronto). Two have hearings coming up; the first is 227 Glendora Ave on Nov 26, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, seven are waiting for a decision and five are under appeal. Another three were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (2)
Under appeal (5)
Waiting for a decision (7)
Decided recently (3)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Planning rules
Parts of it are in the Sheppard-Yonge and Bayview major transit station areas, where minimum densities are set to bring more homes and jobs near transit.
City of Toronto Heritage Conservation Districts and Major Transit Station Areas. Each address report shows the zoning for that lot.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 3 noise exemption permits were issued in Avondale: 2 for amplified sound at events and 1 for construction outside normal hours.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
02 · Safety
Rank by crime →In 2025, 121 major crimes were reported in Avondale: 732 per 100,000 residents, 45% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 149th highest in Toronto. Assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports rose from 105 in 2024 to 121 in 2025, mostly assaults (51 to 84).
Avondale compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 34% lower508 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 43% lower109 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 62% lower30 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 70% lower67 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 70% lower18 vs 61 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 49 | 84 | up 71% |
| Car thefts | 32 | 11 | about halved |
| Break-ins | 17 | 18 | about the same |
| Robberies | 6 | 5 | down 17% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 3 | down 40% |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 51 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 21 | 152 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, three collisions in Avondale killed or seriously injured someone, the 16th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Three involved pedestrians.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Bayview and Sheppard-Yonge stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 1 and 4). Inside the neighbourhood, six TTC stops are served by the 185 Sheppard Central, 98 Willowdale-Senlac and 97 Yonge buses.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Bayview StationLine 4
- Sheppard-Yonge StationLine 1, 4
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 Sheppard Central | about 57 | 2.8 | |
| 98 Willowdale-Senlac | about 50 | 4.5 | |
| 97 Yonge | about 45 | 8.5 · high |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheppard Ave E Longmore St to Wilfred Ave | 28,100 | 60 km/h | Oct 2018 |
| Avondale Ave Yonge St to Lane E of Yonge and S of Glendora | 12,300 | 36 km/h | Apr 2024 |
| Everson Dr to Avondale Park Trl (id 30100206) | 1,800 | 42 km/h | Jun 2024 |
| Willowdale Ave Lane S of Sheppard and E of Willowdale to Sheppard Ave E | 1,500 | — | Sep 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anndale Dr Bonnington Pl to Burnwell St | 1,400 | 44 km/h | Mar 2020 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Two elementary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, Avondale Alternative Elementary School beat the Toronto average in reading; both beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There is one licensed child care centre with 72 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (1)
- Avondale Centre For Early Development $10 a day
171 Avondale Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool72 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Avondale has five parks, four of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (45th fewest per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 1,470 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, silver maple and honey locust: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (21st fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has eight road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Glendora Park | 3.6 |
| Sheppard East Park | 1.9 |
| Avondale Park | 0.8 |
| Avonshire Park | 0.4 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Glendora Park New Off-Leash Area
The City is planning a new off-leash area at Glendora Park and will pilot one proposed location this summer to gather feedback from park users.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Avondale | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 5 | 8 | Avondale Park, Avonshire Park, Avonshire Parkette and 2 more |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 | Avondale Park, Avonshire Park, Glendora Park and 1 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Avondale. |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Avondale Alternative Secondary School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Avondale. Nearest: Elie Wiesel Park, 2.5 km away in Clanton Park. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Avondale. Nearest: Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre, 720 m away in Willowdale West. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Avondale. Nearest: Woburn Avenue Playground, 2.9 km away in Lawrence Park North. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Avondale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Glendora Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Glendora Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Avondale. Nearest: Irving Paisley Park, 1.8 km away in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Avondale. Nearest: Lord Seaton Park, just over the border in St.Andrew-Windfields. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside Avondale. |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 82 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (24th fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 11 garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (37th fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,097 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (62nd most in Toronto).
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 5 building permits in Avondale included a green roof, the 62nd most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, $140 less than the Toronto average. Almost half of households here (42%) rent, and 50% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are eight apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 96 out of 100. There are 21 homes registered as short-term rentals, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing two rental buildings.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover North York (the former City of North York). Vacancy 2.6% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 13,790 people lived here. The median household income was $84,000, the 80th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 29% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
13,790 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Mandarin 11.9%, Iranian Persian 10.4%, Korean 7.7%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 43 licensed storefront businesses, mostly salons and personal services and take-out and food shops. Most are on Sheppard Ave E and Yonge St. In the last 90 days, three businesses got new licences; the newest is Maki Nail Studio, a salon at 333 Sheppard Ave E.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Salons and personal services18
- Take-out and food shops12
- Restaurants and bars11
- Smoke and vape shops1
- Auto repair shops1
Streets with the most
- Sheppard Ave E29
- Yonge St9
- Harrison Garden Blvd5
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Yonge North York is a Business Improvement Area in Avondale. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Avondale has two properties on the Heritage Register, fewer than most neighbourhoods (54th fewest in Toronto). No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 2 properties on the Heritage Register (all designated), 54th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M2N, 1 of 133 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.8%; Toronto 2.0%). None of 31 home tests in M2K were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Lily Cheng · Ward 18 Willowdale profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 8,062 service requests came from postal area M2N, which covers most of Avondale. 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 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
Every figure, with ranks
| Measure | Avondale | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 82 | 186 | 135th |
| Active planning proposals | 14 | 11 | 61st |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 11 | 26 | 122nd |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,097 | 795 | 62nd |
| Short-term rentals | 21 | 21 | 79th |
| Heritage properties | 2 | 5 | 105th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 8 | 18 | 118th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 732 | 1,107 | 149th |
| Assaults | 508 | 637 | 112th |
| Break-ins | 109 | 173 | 125th |
| Car thefts | 67 | 193 | 150th |
| Robberies | 30 | 70 | 136th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 18 | 46 | 147th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 51 | 31 | 53rd |
| Thefts from vehicles | 152 | 212 | 125th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 13,790 | 16,813 | 105th |
| Median household income | $84,000 | $85,000 | 80th |
| Households that rent | 42.5% | 45.5% | 95th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 49.9% | 39.0% | 8th |
| Commute by transit | 29.0% | 25.8% | 47th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 7.5% | 5.3% | 66th |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.0% | 16.3% | 150th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 2.2 | 5.1 | 143rd |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 3.6 | 5.0 | 114th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.6 | 2.1 | 50th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 107 | 228 | 138th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 8 | 10 | 88th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 6.6% | 7.8% | 89th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.5 | 1.6 | 130th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 408 | 410 | 80th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 5 | 4 | 62nd |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 49 | 36 | 49 | 51 | 84 |
| Break-ins | 17 | 8 | 19 | 21 | 18 |
| Car thefts | 32 | 19 | 28 | 18 | 11 |
| Robberies | 6 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 5 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 109 | 73 | 107 | 105 | 121 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Avondale | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 508 | 768 | 112th |
| Break-ins | 109 | 190 | 125th |
| Car thefts | 67 | 225 | 150th |
| Robberies | 30 | 78 | 136th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 18 | 61 | 147th |
| Total | 732 | 1,322 | 149th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Avondale | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 49 | 36 | 49 | 51 | 84 | 508 | 768 | 112th |
| Break-ins | 17 | 8 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 109 | 190 | 125th |
| Car thefts | 32 | 19 | 28 | 18 | 11 | 67 | 225 | 150th |
| Robberies | 6 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 30 | 78 | 136th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 61 | 147th |
| Total | 109 | 73 | 107 | 105 | 121 | 732 | 1,322 | 149th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 77 | 2 |
| 2022 | 96 | 5 |
| 2023 | 73 | 336 |
| 2024 | 80 | 12 |
| 2025 | 106 | 13 |
| 2026 | 70 | 729 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | North York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | $1,254 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | $1,648 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | $1,902 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | $2,159 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers North York (the former City of North York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (17)
Hearing coming up (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 227 Glendora Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 26 | A0352/26NY |
| 33 Sheppard Ave E | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 26 | A0353/26NY |
Under appeal (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Leona Dr | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2016 | A0769/16NY |
| 110 Sheppard Ave E | Two towers, up to 53 storeys with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2025 | 25 134898 NNY 18 OZ |
| 2812 Bayview Ave | 42-storey building · 540 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2024 | 24 185488 NNY 18 OZ |
| 309 Sheppard Ave E | Addition | Minor variance | Submitted Dec 2015 | A1027/15NY |
| 36 Avondale Ave | 49-storey building · 504 homes | Rezoning | Submitted May 2025 | 25 153994 NNY 18 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (7)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 Sheppard Ave E | 11-storey building · 55 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Nov 2017 | 17 264570 NNY 23 SA |
| 2-4 Oakburn Cres | 18-storey building · 452 homes | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2022 | 22 139736 NNY 18 SA |
| 27 Craigmore Cres | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2026 | |
| 461 Sheppard Ave E | 44-storey building · 508 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2024 | 24 189719 NNY 18 SA |
| 48 Avondale Ave | Three towers, up to 42 storeys | Site plan and condominium | Submitted Dec 2021 | 21 251322 NNY 18 SA |
| 500 Sheppard Ave E | Two towers, up to 41 storeys | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2021 | 21 252112 NNY 18 SA |
| 53 Craigmore Cres | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | A0369/26NY |
Decided recently (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-12 Oakburn Cres | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Nov 2025 | B0013/25NY |
| 150 Greenfield Ave | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2026 | 26 176723 NNY 18 SA |
| 45-47 Sheppard Ave E | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 248503 NNY 18 OZ |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (8)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2818 Bayview Ave | 82 | 20 | 1968 | — |
| 6 Oakburn Cres | 95 | 11 | 1945 | — |
| 4 Oakburn Cres | 95 | 11 | 1945 | — |
| 8 Oakburn Cres | 98 | 11 | 1945 | — |
| 2 Oakburn Cres | 98 | 11 | 1945 | — |
| 105 Harrison Garden Blvd | 99 | 332 | 2010 | 0 |
| 10-12 Oakburn Cres | 99 | 11 | 1945 | — |
| 12 Oakburn Cres | 99 | 11 | 1945 | — |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (2)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Alternative Elementary School | JK-8 | TDSB | 135 | 88% | 88% | — |
| Avondale Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 930 | 84% | 58% | — |
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% Grade 6 reading, 54% math, 84% Grade 10 literacy.
Child care centres (1)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Centre For Early Development | 171 Avondale Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 72 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 185 Sheppard Central | Bus | 57 |
| 98 Willowdale-Senlac | Bus | 50 |
| 97 Yonge | Bus | 45 |
Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: weekday trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood.
Parks and recreation
| Amenity | Avondale | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 5 | 8 | Avondale Park, Avonshire Park, Avonshire Parkette and 2 more |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 | Avondale Park, Avonshire Park, Glendora Park and 1 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Avondale. |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Avondale Alternative Secondary School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Avondale. Nearest: Elie Wiesel Park, 2.5 km away in Clanton Park. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Avondale. Nearest: Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre, 720 m away in Willowdale West. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Avondale. Nearest: Woburn Avenue Playground, 2.9 km away in Lawrence Park North. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Avondale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Glendora Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Glendora Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Avondale. Nearest: Irving Paisley Park, 1.8 km away in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Avondale. Nearest: Lord Seaton Park, just over the border in St.Andrew-Windfields. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside Avondale. |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48, 50, 56, 58 and 60 Avondale Avenue and 17 and 19 Bales Avenue and 25, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 51, 53, 55, 57, 61 and 63 Glendora Avenue | Mar 20, 2024 | 20 | 0 |
| 2 - 12 Oakburn Crescent | Dec 13, 2023 | 66 | 66 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (8)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road rebuild | Sheppard Ave E, Bayview Ave to Clairtrell Road | 2025 to 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Sheppard Ave E, Clairtrell Road to Kenneth Ave | Q2 2024 to Q3 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Glendora Ave, Dudley Ave to Burnwell St | Q2 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Glendora Ave, Burnwell St to Tradewind Ave | Q2 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Tradewind Ave, Avondale Ave to Anndale Dr | Q2 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Dudley Ave, Avondale Ave to Glendora Ave | Q2 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Glendora Ave, Bales Ave to Yonge St | Q3 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Glendora Ave, Tradewind Ave to Bales Ave | Q3 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (3)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maki Nail Studio | Salon or personal services | 333 Sheppard Ave E | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Aure Hair Studio | Salon or personal services | 333 Sheppard Ave E | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Nick's No Frills | Take-out or food shop | 4771 Yonge St | Sep 17, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (11)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Irvington Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 30 Vonda Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 19 Irvington Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 227 Glendora Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 8 Lyndale Dr | Garden suite | Jun 2025 |
| 192 Glendora Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2025 |
| 149 Avondale Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2025 |
| 44 Anndale Dr | Garden suite | Mar 2025 |
| 75 Anndale Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2023 |
| 194 Avondale Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2023 |
| 19 Leona Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2022 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 51 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 21 | 152 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
| Station | Service | Lines | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Station | TTC subway | 4 | Nearby |
| Sheppard-Yonge Station | TTC subway | 1, 4 | Inside |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheppard Ave E Longmore St to Wilfred Ave | 28,100 | 60 km/h | Oct 2018 |
| Avondale Ave Yonge St to Lane E of Yonge and S of Glendora | 12,300 | 36 km/h | Apr 2024 |
| Everson Dr to Avondale Park Trl (id 30100206) | 1,800 | 42 km/h | Jun 2024 |
| Willowdale Ave Lane S of Sheppard and E of Willowdale to Sheppard Ave E | 1,500 | — | Sep 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anndale Dr Bonnington Pl to Burnwell St | 1,400 | 44 km/h | Mar 2020 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Glendora Park | 3.6 |
| Sheppard East Park | 1.9 |
| Avondale Park | 0.8 |
| Avonshire Park | 0.4 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Glendora Park New Off-Leash Area
The City is planning a new off-leash area at Glendora Park and will pilot one proposed location this summer to gather feedback from park users.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 5 building permits in Avondale included a green roof, the 62nd most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 3 noise exemption permits were issued in Avondale: 2 for amplified sound at events and 1 for construction outside normal hours.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
Business improvement area
Business improvement areas
Yonge North York is a Business Improvement Area in Avondale. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 2 properties on the Heritage Register (all designated), 54th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M2N, 1 of 133 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.8%; Toronto 2.0%). None of 31 home tests in M2K were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Lily Cheng · Ward 18 Willowdale profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 8,062 service requests came from postal area M2N, which covers most of Avondale. 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 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
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