Danforth East York
Danforth East York is an east-end neighbourhood of about 17,000 people, next to Broadview North, Danforth, East End-Danforth and three other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Five subway stations (Line 2) are in or next to it. Its main shopping street is Pape Ave.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Cosburn Ave to the north, Woodbine Ave to the east, Woodycrest Ave to the south and Pape Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are nine active planning proposals in Danforth East York, fewer than most neighbourhoods (66th fewest in Toronto). Four have hearings coming up; the first is 111 Linsmore Cres on Nov 25, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, two are waiting for a decision and three are under appeal. Another two were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (4)
Under appeal (3)
Waiting for a decision (2)
Decided recently (2)
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 Cosburn, Donlands and Coxwell 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, 5 noise exemption permits were issued in Danforth East York: 5 for amplified sound at events.
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, 136 major crimes were reported in Danforth East York: 739 per 100,000 residents, 44% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 148th highest in Toronto. Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 153 in 2024 to 136 in 2025, mostly car thefts (41 to 34) and thefts over $5,000 (8 to 4).
Danforth East York compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 18% lower185 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 43% lower435 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 54% lower87 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 64% lower22 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 86% lower11 vs 78 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 58 | 80 | up 38% |
| Car thefts | 16 | 34 | more than doubled |
| Break-ins | 23 | 16 | down 30% |
| Robberies | 5 | 2 | about halved |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 4 | about the same |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 6 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 41 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 28 | 164 | 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, six collisions in Danforth East York killed or seriously injured someone, the 43rd lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Five involved pedestrians. Most were on Pape Ave and Mortimer Ave.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Coxwell, Donlands, Greenwood, Pape and Woodbine stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 2). Inside the neighbourhood, 61 TTC stops are served by the 100 Flemingdon Park, 72 Pape, 87 Cosburn and 70 O'Connor buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Coxwell StationLine 2
- Donlands StationLine 2
- Greenwood StationLine 2
- Pape StationLine 2
- Woodbine StationLine 2
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Flemingdon Park | about 166 | 4.0 | |
| 72 Pape | about 145 | 6.2 | |
| 87 Cosburn | about 123 | 1.1 | |
| 70 O'Connor | about 104 | 3.3 | |
| 51 Leslie | about 104 | 3.6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donlands Ave Memorial Park Ave to Cosburn Ave | 17,800 | 47 km/h | Sep 2026 |
| Pape Ave Canning Ave to Browning Ave | 14,400 | 53 km/h | Aug 2017 |
| Mortimer Ave Durant Ave to Coxwell Ave | 11,700 | 44 km/h | Nov 2023 |
| Cosburn Ave Roosevelt Rd to Durant Ave | 9,800 | 44 km/h | May 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linsmore Cres Memorial Park Ave to Cosburn Ave | 526 | 48 km/h | Mar 2020 |
| Queensdale Ave Monarch Park Ave to Coxwell Ave | 255 | 45 km/h | Aug 2023 |
| Westwood Ave Lane E of Pape and N of Westwood to Woodycrest Ave | 661 | 44 km/h | Nov 2018 |
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
Three elementary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, École élémentaire La Mosaïque beat the Toronto average in reading; École élémentaire La Mosaïque beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are nine licensed child care centres with 932 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 (9)
- Le Petit Chaperon Rouge - Queensdale $10 a day
80 Queensdale Ave · preschool, kindergarten, school-age278 spaces - McGregor Jr YMCA $10 a day
555 Mortimer Ave · preschool, kindergarten, school-age251 spaces - Network Childcare Services - Holy Cross $10 a day
299A Donlands Ave · kindergarten, school-age99 spaces - Woodgreen Community Services (The)(Debbie Yeung Child Care Centre) $10 a day
249 Cosburn Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool59 spaces - Network - Child's Nest Early Years And Child Care Centre - 123 Cosburn $10 a day
123 Cosburn Ave · toddlers, preschool58 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Danforth East York has six parks, two of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (41st fewest per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 3,341 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, red oak and serviceberry: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (59th fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has 14 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Dieppe Park | 2.9 |
| Cosburn Park | 1.0 |
| True Davidson Park | 0.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Dieppe Park Improvements
The City is improving Dieppe Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Danforth East York | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 6 | 8 | Aldwych Park, Cosburn Park, Dieppe Park and 3 more |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 | Aldwych Park, Dieppe Park |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Danforth East York. |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Dieppe Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Danforth East York. Nearest: Earl Beatty Community Centre, just over the border in Danforth. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Danforth East York. Nearest: East Lynn Park, just over the border in Woodbine Corridor. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Danforth East York. Nearest: Beaches Park, 2.5 km away in The Beaches. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Danforth East York. |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Dieppe Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Danforth East York. Nearest: Phin Park, 700 m away in Blake-Jones. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Danforth East York. Nearest: Langford Parkette, just over the border in Danforth. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Dieppe Park · 0 of 2 open today |
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, 367 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (24th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 57 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (26th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 455 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (53rd fewest in Toronto); new apartment buildings add more elsewhere.
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 2 building permits in Danforth East York included a green roof, the 58th fewest in Toronto. Since 2009, 7 included a solar hot water system.
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 East York (the former Borough of East York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,820 a month in October 2025, $235 less than the Toronto average. About a third of households here (31%) rent, and 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 20 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 89 out of 100. There are 42 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (31st most in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover East York (the former Borough of East York). Vacancy 3.4% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 17,065 people lived here. The median household income was $101,000, the 27th highest in Toronto (above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 14% walk or cycle to work, more than twice the typical neighbourhood; 28% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
17,065 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Greek 6.7%, Cantonese 4.3%, Italian 2%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 60 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. The biggest cluster is on Pape Ave. One got a new licence in the last 90 days: Agp Laundromat, a laundromat or dry cleaner at 473 Sammon Ave.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops25
- Restaurants and bars14
- Salons and personal services9
- Auto repair shops9
- Laundromats and dry cleaners2
Streets with the most
- Pape Ave20
- Woodbine Ave11
- Sammon Ave9
- Coxwell Ave9
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Pape Village is a Business Improvement Area in Danforth East York. 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
Danforth East York has three properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 2 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M4J, 22 of 911 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.4%; Toronto 2.0%). In M4C, 21 of 851 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.5%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Paula Fletcher · Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 19,061 service requests came from postal areas M4J and M4C, which cover most of Danforth East York. The most common:
| Animal noise | 813 | |
| Road plowing | 763 | |
| Property standards | 707 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 631 | |
| Tree pruning | 538 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 529 |
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 | Danforth East York | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 367 | 186 | 24th |
| Active planning proposals | 9 | 11 | 93rd |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 57 | 26 | 26th |
| New homes since 2021 | 455 | 795 | 106th |
| Short-term rentals | 42 | 21 | 31st |
| Heritage properties | 3 | 5 | 90th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 20 | 18 | 68th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 739 | 1,107 | 148th |
| Assaults | 435 | 637 | 126th |
| Break-ins | 87 | 173 | 142nd |
| Car thefts | 185 | 193 | 85th |
| Robberies | 11 | 70 | 154th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 22 | 46 | 141st |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 6 | 6 | 85th |
| Bicycle thefts | 41 | 31 | 67th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 164 | 212 | 112th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 17,065 | 16,813 | 76th |
| Median household income | $101,000 | $85,000 | 27th |
| Households that rent | 30.9% | 45.5% | 132nd |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 40.2% | 39.0% | 64th |
| Commute by transit | 27.8% | 25.8% | 56th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 14.3% | 5.3% | 39th |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% | 16.3% | 75th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 3.5 | 5.1 | 116th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 3.5 | 5.0 | 118th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 0.7 | 2.1 | 154th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 196 | 228 | 100th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 14 | 10 | 46th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 2.0% | 7.8% | 147th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.3 | 1.6 | 143rd |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 682 | 410 | 51st |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 2 | 4 | 101st |
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 | 58 | 69 | 100 | 80 | 80 |
| Break-ins | 23 | 26 | 12 | 19 | 16 |
| Car thefts | 16 | 49 | 51 | 41 | 34 |
| Robberies | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Total | 106 | 152 | 171 | 153 | 136 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Danforth East York | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 435 | 768 | 126th |
| Break-ins | 87 | 190 | 142nd |
| Car thefts | 185 | 225 | 85th |
| Robberies | 11 | 78 | 154th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 22 | 61 | 141st |
| Total | 739 | 1,322 | 148th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Danforth East York | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 58 | 69 | 100 | 80 | 80 | 435 | 768 | 126th |
| Break-ins | 23 | 26 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 87 | 190 | 142nd |
| Car thefts | 16 | 49 | 51 | 41 | 34 | 185 | 225 | 85th |
| Robberies | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 78 | 154th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 22 | 61 | 141st |
| Total | 106 | 152 | 171 | 153 | 136 | 739 | 1,322 | 148th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 479 | 34 |
| 2022 | 449 | 130 |
| 2023 | 445 | 32 |
| 2024 | 329 | 56 |
| 2025 | 352 | 107 |
| 2026 | 338 | 96 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | East York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,339 | $1,192 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,578 | $1,510 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,750 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,189 | $2,241 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers East York (the former Borough of East York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (11)
Hearing coming up (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Linsmore Cres | New house | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 25 | A0681/26TEY |
| 279 Springdale Blvd | New house | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0068/26TEY |
| 833 Coxwell Ave | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0629/26TEY |
| 705 Mortimer Ave | New house | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 9 | A0686/26TEY |
Under appeal (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 Glebemount Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2025 | A0444/25TEY |
| 502 Mortimer Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Oct 2017 | B0103/17TEY |
| 60 Kimbourne Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted May 2021 | A0626/21TEY |
Waiting for a decision (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Cadorna Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2026 | A0527/26TEY |
| 85 Kings Park Blvd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | A0761/26TEY |
Decided recently (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Virginia Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Oct 2026 | B0016/26TEY |
| 111 Virginia Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Oct 2026 | B0014/26TEY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (20)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Cosburn Ave | 69 | 24 | 1950 | 0 |
| 280 Sammon Ave | 72 | 34 | 1955 | 0 |
| 185 Cosburn Ave | 73 | 37 | 1960 | 3 |
| 831 Cosburn Ave | 81 | 11 | 1950 | — |
| 494 Mortimer Ave | 83 | 12 | 1965 | — |
| 165 Cosburn Ave | 88 | 83 | 1950 | 0 |
| 205 Cosburn Ave | 88 | 160 | 1967 | 0 |
| 149 Cosburn Ave | 89 | 29 | 1958 | 0 |
| 470 Mortimer Ave | 91 | 42 | 1957 | 0 |
| 225 Cosburn Ave | 91 | 95 | 1965 | — |
| 266 Donlands Ave | 92 | 254 | 1986 | 0 |
| 611 Cosburn Ave | 92 | 12 | 1951 | — |
| 175 Cosburn Ave | 92 | 30 | 1965 | 0 |
| 325 Sammon Ave | 94 | 26 | 1950 | 0 |
| 135 Sammon Ave | 94 | 11 | 1956 | 0 |
| 111 Cosburn Ave | 96 | 36 | 1955 | 0 |
| 125 Cosburn Ave | 97 | 30 | 1960 | 0 |
| 145 Cosburn Ave | 97 | 82 | 1965 | 0 |
| 243 Cosburn Ave | 97 | 32 | 2004 | 0 |
| 270 Donlands Ave | 98 | 44 | 2012 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (3)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire La Mosaïque | JK-6 | Viamonde | 490 | 98% | 85% | — |
| R H McGregor Elementary School | JK-5 | TDSB | 670 | — | — | — |
| Holy Cross Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 340 | 86% | 46% | — |
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 (9)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Petit Chaperon Rouge - Queensdale | 80 Queensdale Ave | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 278 | Yes |
| McGregor Jr YMCA | 555 Mortimer Ave | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 251 | Yes |
| Network Childcare Services - Holy Cross | 299A Donlands Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 99 | Yes |
| Woodgreen Community Services (The)(Debbie Yeung Child Care Centre) | 249 Cosburn Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 59 | Yes |
| Network - Child's Nest Early Years And Child Care Centre - 123 Cosburn | 123 Cosburn Ave | toddlers, preschool | 58 | Yes |
| Centennial College Early Childhood Education Centre(550 Mortimer) | 550 Mortimer Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 57 | Yes |
| Victoria Education Centre, Montessori & Child Care | 1038 Woodbine Ave | toddlers, preschool | 57 | Yes |
| Network Child Care Services - Child's Nest Early Learning Centre | 121 Cosburn Ave | infants, toddlers | 40 | Yes |
| Broad View French Montessori School | 903 Pape Ave | toddlers, preschool | 33 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Flemingdon Park | Bus | 166 |
| 72 Pape | Bus | 145 |
| 87 Cosburn | Bus | 123 |
| 70 O'Connor | Bus | 104 |
| 51 Leslie | Bus | 104 |
| 62 Mortimer | Bus | 58 |
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 | Danforth East York | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 6 | 8 | Aldwych Park, Cosburn Park, Dieppe Park and 3 more |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 | Aldwych Park, Dieppe Park |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Danforth East York. |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Dieppe Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Danforth East York. Nearest: Earl Beatty Community Centre, just over the border in Danforth. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Danforth East York. Nearest: East Lynn Park, just over the border in Woodbine Corridor. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Danforth East York. Nearest: Beaches Park, 2.5 km away in The Beaches. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Danforth East York. |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Dieppe Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Danforth East York. Nearest: Phin Park, 700 m away in Blake-Jones. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Danforth East York. Nearest: Langford Parkette, just over the border in Danforth. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Dieppe Park · 0 of 2 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Street work (14)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Glebemount Ave, Milverton Blvd to Springdale Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Dewhurst Blvd N, Kings Park Blvd to Mortimer Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Dewhurst Blvd N, Sammon Ave to Kings Park Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Glebemount Ave, Springdale Blvd to Queensdale Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Glebemount Ave, Queensdale Ave to Sammon Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Cosburn Ave, Fairside Ave to Binswood Ave | Q3 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Cosburn Ave, Coxwell Ave to Fairside Ave | Q3 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Cosburn Ave, Binswood Ave to Roblin Ave | Q3 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Cosburn Ave, Glebemount Ave to Norlong Blvd | Q3 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Cosburn Ave, Roblin Ave to Glebemount Ave | Q3 to Q4 2027 |
| Road repairs | Greenwood Ave, Springdale Blvd to Queensdale Ave | Q3 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
| Road repairs | Greenwood Ave, Sammon Ave to Mortimer Ave | Q3 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
| Road repairs | Greenwood Ave, Queensdale Ave to Sammon Ave | Q3 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
| Road repairs | Greenwood Ave, Milverton Blvd to Springdale Blvd | Q3 2025 to Q2 2026 (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 (1)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agp Laundromat | Laundromat or dry cleaner | 473 Sammon Ave | Oct 7, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (57)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 669 Cosburn Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2026 |
| 84 Kings Park Blvd | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 32 Cadorna Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 80 Dunkirk Rd | Garden suite | May 2026 |
| 55 Kimbourne Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2026 |
| 5 Knight St | Garden suite | Feb 2026 |
| 5 Knight St | Garden suite | Jan 2026 |
| 55 Kimbourne Ave | Garden suite | Dec 2025 |
| 275 Mortimer Ave | Garden suite | Nov 2025 |
| 275 Mortimer Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aldwych Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 79 Dunkirk Rd | Laneway suite | Aug 2025 |
| 19 Lesmount Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2025 |
| 259 Queensdale Ave | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 80 Durant Ave | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 75 Leroy Ave | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 130 Eaton Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 27 Lankin Blvd | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 47 Dunkirk Rd | Laneway or garden suite | Mar 2025 |
| 104 Frankdale Ave | Garden suite | Feb 2025 |
| 54 Sammon Ave | Garden suite | Dec 2024 |
| 305 Sammon Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 277 Gowan Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2024 |
| 258 Monarch Park Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 208 Glebemount Ave | Garden suite | May 2024 |
| 258 Monarch Park Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2024 |
| 113 Springdale Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2024 |
| 36 Lankin Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 85 Springdale Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2023 |
| 140 Eaton Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2023 |
| 707 Mortimer Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2023 |
| 156 Gowan Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2023 |
| 39 Dunkirk Rd | Laneway suite | May 2023 |
| 1298 Woodbine Ave | Laneway suite | May 2023 |
| 254 Mortimer Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2023 |
| 32 Cadorna Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2023 |
| 256 Gowan Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2023 |
| 319 Mortimer Ave | Garden suite | Feb 2023 |
| 678 Mortimer Ave | Laneway suite | Feb 2023 |
| 198 Woodmount Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2023 |
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 | 1 | 6 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 41 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 28 | 164 | 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 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coxwell Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Donlands Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Greenwood Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Pape Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Woodbine Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donlands Ave Memorial Park Ave to Cosburn Ave | 17,800 | 47 km/h | Sep 2026 |
| Pape Ave Canning Ave to Browning Ave | 14,400 | 53 km/h | Aug 2017 |
| Mortimer Ave Durant Ave to Coxwell Ave | 11,700 | 44 km/h | Nov 2023 |
| Cosburn Ave Roosevelt Rd to Durant Ave | 9,800 | 44 km/h | May 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linsmore Cres Memorial Park Ave to Cosburn Ave | 526 | 48 km/h | Mar 2020 |
| Queensdale Ave Monarch Park Ave to Coxwell Ave | 255 | 45 km/h | Aug 2023 |
| Westwood Ave Lane E of Pape and N of Westwood to Woodycrest Ave | 661 | 44 km/h | Nov 2018 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Dieppe Park | 2.9 |
| Cosburn Park | 1.0 |
| True Davidson Park | 0.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Dieppe Park Improvements
The City is improving Dieppe Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 2 building permits in Danforth East York included a green roof, the 58th fewest in Toronto. Since 2009, 7 included a solar hot water system.
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, 5 noise exemption permits were issued in Danforth East York: 5 for amplified sound at events.
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
Pape Village is a Business Improvement Area in Danforth East York. 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
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 2 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M4J, 22 of 911 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.4%; Toronto 2.0%). In M4C, 21 of 851 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.5%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Paula Fletcher · Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth 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, 19,061 service requests came from postal areas M4J and M4C, which cover most of Danforth East York. The most common:
| Animal noise | 813 | |
| Road plowing | 763 | |
| Property standards | 707 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 631 | |
| Tree pruning | 538 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 529 |
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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