East End-Danforth
East End-Danforth is an east-end neighbourhood of about 22,000 people, next to Birchcliffe-Cliffside, Danforth, Danforth East York and five other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Main Street and Woodbine stations (Line 2) are in or next to it. Its main shopping street is Danforth Ave. It stands out for its many heritage properties.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Dentonia Park Ave to the north, Victoria Park Ave to the east, Kingston Rd to the south and Woodbine Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 11 active planning proposals in East End-Danforth, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Two have hearings coming up; the first is 26 Luttrell Ave on Nov 25, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, five are waiting for a decision and four are under appeal. Another eight were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (2)
Under appeal (4)
Waiting for a decision (5)
Decided recently (8)
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
Part of the neighbourhood is in the Lyall Avenue heritage conservation district, where changes to building exteriors need heritage approval. Parts of it are in the Danforth GO, Main Street and Woodbine 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, 14 noise exemption permits were issued in East End-Danforth: 8 for construction outside normal hours, 5 for amplified sound at events and 1 for continuous concrete pours.
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, 309 major crimes were reported in East End-Danforth: 1,230 per 100,000 residents, 7% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 61st highest in Toronto. Car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 346 in 2024 to 309 in 2025, mostly robberies (29 to 13) and break-ins (62 to 49).
East End-Danforth compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Assaults | About the same796 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | About the same195 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 33% lower52 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 34% lower40 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 35% lower147 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 184 | 200 | about the same |
| Car thefts | 38 | 37 | about the same |
| Break-ins | 67 | 49 | down 27% |
| Robberies | 28 | 13 | about halved |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 10 | up 25% |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 9 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 25 | 115 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 49 | 224 | About typical |
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, 17 collisions in East End-Danforth killed or seriously injured someone, the 40th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Eight involved pedestrians. Most were on Danforth Ave and Woodbine 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
Main Street and Woodbine stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 2). GO: Danforth. Inside the neighbourhood, 69 TTC stops are served by the 503 Kingston Rd and 506 Carlton streetcars and the 23 Dawes and 64 Main buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Main Street StationLine 2
- Woodbine StationLine 2
- Danforth GOGO Transit
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 503 Kingston Rd Streetcar | about 336 | 7.2 · high | |
| 506 Carlton Streetcar | about 262 | 7.5 · high | |
| 23 Dawes | about 227 | 1.7 | |
| 64 Main | about 203 | 5.6 | |
| 92 Woodbine South | about 188 | 1.6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrard St E Pickering St to Lane W of Dengate and N of Gerrard | 17,700 | 54 km/h | May 2023 |
| Danforth Ave Woodbine Ave to Amroth Ave | 13,600 | — | Jan 2016 |
| Kingston Rd Kenilworth Ave to Brookside Dr | 11,300 | — | Apr 2017 |
| Main St Benlamond Ave to Swanwick Ave | 8,900 | 42 km/h | May 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmount Park Rd Lane S of Gerrard and E of Glenmount Park to Gerrard St E | 1,000 | 44 km/h | Mar 2020 |
| Corley Ave Brookside Dr to Glenmount Park Rd | 759 | 44 km/h | Mar 2020 |
| Flagman St William Hancox Ave to Brockville St | 700 | 43 km/h | Apr 2017 |
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
Seven elementary schools and two secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the five with Grade 6 results, four beat the Toronto average in reading; Kimberley Junior Public School and Norway Junior Public School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are 21 licensed child care centres with 1,445 spaces, 18 in the $10-a-day program, and one EarlyON centre.
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 (21)
- Community Centre 55 - Kimberly Public School $10 a day
50 Swanwick Ave · kindergarten, school-age198 spaces - Community Centre 55-Adam Beck $10 a day
400 Scarborough Rd · kindergarten, school-age198 spaces - Kids Club (Day Care Connection) $10 a day
780 Kingston Rd · kindergarten, school-age118 spaces - Leroux Froebel Bilingual School $10 a day
72 Main St · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age104 spaces - Norway School Age YMCA $10 a day
390 Kingston Rd · kindergarten, school-age99 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- Family Resource Connection EarlyON Child and Family Centre184 Main St
Free drop-in programs for children up to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres (each centre links to its page in the City’s child care finder) and EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →East End-Danforth has 12 parks, nine of them with playgrounds: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. It has one public pool and five wading pools. Its streets have 4,160 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, red oak and honey locust: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (55th fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has 29 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| East Toronto Athletic Field | 4.3 |
| Norwood Park | 1.6 |
| Cassels Avenue Playground | 1.6 |
| Bob Acton Park | 1.4 |
| Stephenson Park | 1.2 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Bob Acton Park Improvements
The City is improving Bob Acton Park and adding a new playground! Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | East End-Danforth | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 12 | 8 | Bob Acton Park, Cassels Avenue Playground, Coleman Park and 9 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Bob Acton Park, Cassels Avenue Playground, Coleman Park and 6 more |
| Community centres | 3 | 1 | Adam Beck Community Centre, Main Square Community Recreation Centre, Ted Reeve Community Arena |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside East End-Danforth. Nearest: Moncur Playground, 840 m away in Woodbine Corridor. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Main Square Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 5 | 0 | Coleman Park, East Toronto Athletic Field, Norwood Park and 1 more |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside East End-Danforth. Nearest: Beaches Park, 1.1 km away in The Beaches. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Coleman Park (2 courts), Norwood Park (5 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Stephenson Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside East End-Danforth. Nearest: Dentonia Park, just over the border in Taylor-Massey. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside East End-Danforth. Nearest: Beaches Park, 1.1 km away in The Beaches. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Adam Beck Community Centre, Main Square Community Centre and 1 more · 3 of 3 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, 310 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (36th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 52 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (30th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 2,753 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (21st 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, 11 building permits in East End-Danforth included a green roof, the 36th most in Toronto. Since 2009, 12 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 central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, $402 more than the Toronto average. Almost half of households here (45%) rent, and 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 29 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 93 out of 100. There are 50 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (26th most in Toronto). There are six licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site. 105 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (49th most in Toronto); the largest project is 2575 Danforth Ave, with 47 affordable homes. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing two rental buildings (21 rental homes, all to be replaced).
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). Vacancy 3.2% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 21,840 people lived here. The median household income was $90,000, the 53rd highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 14% walk or cycle to work, more than twice the typical neighbourhood; 30% commute by transit, above the typical neighbourhood.
21,840 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Cantonese 2.1%, Spanish 1.9%, Urdu 1.3%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 206 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Danforth Ave. In the last 90 days, four businesses got new licences; the newest is Black Cat Tattoo Studio, a salon at 2820 Danforth Ave.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars75
- Take-out and food shops53
- Salons and personal services40
- Auto repair shops27
- Second-hand shops5
Streets with the most
- Danforth Ave123
- Kingston Rd40
- Musgrave St13
- Main St13
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Danforth Mosaic and Danforth Village are Business Improvement Areas in East End-Danforth. 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
East End-Danforth has 153 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (16th most in Toronto). No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 153 properties on the Heritage Register (9 designated, 144 listed), 16th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (0.8%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M4E, 9 of 488 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.8%; Toronto 2.0%). In M4C, 21 of 851 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.5%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Brad Bradford · Ward 19 Beaches-East York profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 15,858 service requests came from postal areas M4E and M4C, which cover most of East End-Danforth. The most common:
| Road plowing | 674 | |
| Property standards | 576 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 495 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 471 | |
| Tree pruning | 443 | |
| Injured wildlife | 438 |
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 | East End-Danforth | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 310 | 186 | 36th |
| Active planning proposals | 11 | 11 | 77th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 52 | 26 | 30th |
| New homes since 2021 | 2,753 | 795 | 21st |
| Short-term rentals | 50 | 21 | 26th |
| Heritage properties | 153 | 5 | 16th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 29 | 18 | 47th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,230 | 1,107 | 61st |
| Assaults | 796 | 637 | 49th |
| Break-ins | 195 | 173 | 61st |
| Car thefts | 147 | 193 | 107th |
| Robberies | 52 | 70 | 104th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 40 | 46 | 93rd |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 9 | 6 | 57th |
| Bicycle thefts | 115 | 31 | 26th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 224 | 212 | 73rd |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 21,840 | 16,813 | 44th |
| Median household income | $90,000 | $85,000 | 53rd |
| Households that rent | 45.4% | 45.5% | 81st |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 37.0% | 39.0% | 99th |
| Commute by transit | 29.8% | 25.8% | 38th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 14.2% | 5.3% | 40th |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% | 16.3% | 125th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 7.8 | 5.1 | 40th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 5.5 | 5.0 | 69th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.4 | 2.1 | 57th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 190 | 228 | 104th |
| Affordable homes coming | 105 | 19 | 49th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 29 | 10 | 12th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 4.8% | 7.8% | 113th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.6 | 1.6 | 122nd |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 501 | 410 | 66th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 11 | 4 | 36th |
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 | 184 | 219 | 217 | 201 | 200 |
| Break-ins | 67 | 69 | 44 | 62 | 49 |
| Car thefts | 38 | 39 | 53 | 44 | 37 |
| Robberies | 28 | 24 | 17 | 29 | 13 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 325 | 363 | 337 | 346 | 309 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | East End-Danforth | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 796 | 768 | 49th |
| Break-ins | 195 | 190 | 61st |
| Car thefts | 147 | 225 | 107th |
| Robberies | 52 | 78 | 104th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 40 | 61 | 93rd |
| Total | 1,230 | 1,322 | 61st |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | East End-Danforth | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 184 | 219 | 217 | 201 | 200 | 796 | 768 | 49th |
| Break-ins | 67 | 69 | 44 | 62 | 49 | 195 | 190 | 61st |
| Car thefts | 38 | 39 | 53 | 44 | 37 | 147 | 225 | 107th |
| Robberies | 28 | 24 | 17 | 29 | 13 | 52 | 78 | 104th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 61 | 93rd |
| Total | 325 | 363 | 337 | 346 | 309 | 1,230 | 1,322 | 61st |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 401 | 13 |
| 2022 | 405 | 222 |
| 2023 | 332 | 536 |
| 2024 | 305 | 885 |
| 2025 | 328 | 56 |
| 2026 | 280 | 1,041 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Central Toronto | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | $1,492 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | $1,842 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | $2,317 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | $3,194 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (19)
Hearing coming up (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Luttrell Ave | New house | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 25 | A0495/26TEY |
| 9 Avonlea Blvd | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 25 | A0608/26TEY |
Under appeal (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2575 Danforth Ave | Five towers, up to 55 storeys · 1,543 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Aug 2022 | 22 196279 STE 19 OZ |
| 2681 Danforth Ave | 48-storey building · 1,050 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2022 | 22 241654 STE 19 OZ |
| 2721 Danforth Ave | Two towers, up to 55 storeys with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Nov 2021 | 21 235157 STE 19 OZ |
| 8 Dawes Rd | 579 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Nov 2022 | 22 225744 STE 19 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143 Oakcrest Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Dec 2025 | A0887/25TEY |
| 2720 Danforth Ave | 8-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Mar 2026 | 26 127354 STE 19 SA |
| 411 Victoria Park Ave | 3-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2025 | 25 212439 ESC 20 SA |
| 67 Wayland Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | A0720/26TEY |
| 9 Dawes Rd | 659 homes | Condominium | Submitted Oct 2021 | 21 231681 STE 19 CD |
Decided recently (8)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 A Dawes Rd | 373 homes | Condominium | Submitted Oct 2026 | 26 254299 STE 19 CD |
| 2345 Gerrard St E | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Dec 2025 | B0059/25TEY |
| 276 Main St | Condominium | Condominium | Submitted Mar 2026 | 26 128251 STE 19 CD |
| 2928 Danforth Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Mar 2026 | B0076/25TEY |
| 6 Dawes Rd | Consent | Consent | Decided Jul 2026 | B0034/26TEY |
| 6 Thora Ave | Two towers, up to 35 storeys with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 254930 ESC 20 OZ |
| 69 Oak Park Ave | Garden suite | Minor variance | Decided May 2025 | A0395/25TEY |
| 72 Keystone Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Decided Mar 2026 | A0256/26TEY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (29)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Kildonan Rd | 79 | 17 | 1955 | — |
| 2390 Gerrard St E | 82 | 16 | 1991 | 0 |
| 62 Dawes Rd | 87 | 14 | 1994 | 0 |
| 50 Main St | 89 | 38 | 1974 | — |
| 26 Norwood Rd | 89 | 12 | 1940 | — |
| 2170 Gerrard St E | 90 | 10 | 1930 | — |
| 600 Kingston Rd | 90 | 68 | 1957 | 5 |
| 828 Kingston Rd | 91 | 147 | 1962 | 7 |
| 530 Kingston Rd | 92 | 90 | 1954 | 0 |
| 2526 Danforth Ave | 92 | 48 | 1988 | 0 |
| 255 Main St | 93 | 128 | 1969 | 0 |
| 2802 Danforth Ave | 93 | 25 | 2007 | 0 |
| 700 Kingston Rd | 93 | 38 | 1971 | 0 |
| 5 Benlamond Ave | 93 | 55 | 1960 | 5 |
| 520 Kingston Rd | 93 | 108 | 1992 | 0 |
| 550 Kingston Rd | 94 | 138 | 1985 | 1 |
| 275 Main St | 95 | 324 | 1971 | 0 |
| 265 Main St | 95 | 293 | 1970 | 0 |
| 680 Kingston Rd | 95 | 44 | 1994 | 1 |
| 751 Woodbine Ave | 95 | 97 | 1987 | 0 |
| 53 Dawes Rd | 95 | 18 | 1965 | — |
| 2149 Gerrard St E | 96 | 30 | 1910 | — |
| 474 Kingston Rd | 96 | 38 | 1958 | 0 |
| 320 Kingston Rd | 96 | 36 | 1954 | 0 |
| 2287 Gerrard St E | 96 | 38 | 1967 | 0 |
| 20 Trent Ave | 97 | 111 | 1992 | 0 |
| 763 Woodbine Ave | 97 | 64 | 2016 | 0 |
| 2575 Danforth Ave | 98 | 335 | 1970 | 0 |
| 619 Woodbine Ave | 99 | 50 | 1956 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (9)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaches Alternative Junior School | JK-6 | TDSB | 80 | — | — | — |
| Kimberley Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 305 | 90% | 67% | — |
| St John Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 380 | 94% | 38% | — |
| William J McCordic School | JK-8 | TDSB | 85 | — | — | — |
| St Nicholas Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 370 | 84% | 51% | — |
| Adam Beck Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 450 | 93% | 40% | — |
| Norway Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 300 | 100% | 60% | — |
| Malvern Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 1,140 | — | — | 96% |
| Notre Dame Catholic High School | 9-12 | TCDSB | 510 | — | — | 97% |
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 (21)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Centre 55 - Kimberly Public School | 50 Swanwick Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 198 | Yes |
| Community Centre 55-Adam Beck | 400 Scarborough Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 198 | Yes |
| Kids Club (Day Care Connection) | 780 Kingston Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 118 | Yes |
| Leroux Froebel Bilingual School | 72 Main St | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 104 | Yes |
| Norway School Age YMCA | 390 Kingston Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 99 | Yes |
| Main Square Day Care Centre | 265 Main St | toddlers, preschool, school-age | 65 | Yes |
| Muppets Infant & Toddler Centre 312 | 312 Main St | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 63 | Yes |
| Woodgreen Community Services (Enderby Child Care) | 118 Enderby Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 62 | Yes |
| Kids Connect Daycare | 138 Main St | infants, toddlers, preschool | 57 | Yes |
| East Toronto Village Children's Centre | 43 Kimberley Ave | toddlers, preschool | 52 | Yes |
| Muppets Children's Centre 314 | 314 Main St | infants, toddlers, preschool | 52 | Yes |
| Apple Jacks Preschool | 19 Benlamond Ave | toddlers, preschool | 47 | Yes |
| Bumble Bee Academy | 668 Kingston Rd | toddlers, preschool | 47 | Yes |
| Community Centre 55 -Ted Reeves Arena | 175 Main St | toddlers, preschool | 39 | Yes |
| Muppets Children's Centre 316 | 316 Main St | infants, toddlers | 26 | Yes |
| Blue Bell Academy | 2191 Gerrard St E | toddlers, preschool | 26 | Yes |
| Community Centre 55 - Children Services (97 Main Street) | 97 Main St | preschool | 24 | Yes |
| Blue Bell Academy | 2189 Gerrard St E | toddlers | 20 | Yes |
| Beach Hill Montessori | 2032 Gerrard St E | toddlers, preschool | 65 | No |
| Beaches Montessori School Incorporated | 950 Kingston Rd | toddlers, preschool | 54 | No |
| Waverley Road Montessori School | 646 Kingston Rd | toddlers, preschool | 29 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 503 Kingston Rd | Streetcar | 336 |
| 506 Carlton | Streetcar | 262 |
| 23 Dawes | Bus | 227 |
| 64 Main | Bus | 203 |
| 92 Woodbine South | Bus | 188 |
| 135 Gerrard | Bus | 110 |
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 | East End-Danforth | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 12 | 8 | Bob Acton Park, Cassels Avenue Playground, Coleman Park and 9 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Bob Acton Park, Cassels Avenue Playground, Coleman Park and 6 more |
| Community centres | 3 | 1 | Adam Beck Community Centre, Main Square Community Recreation Centre, Ted Reeve Community Arena |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside East End-Danforth. Nearest: Moncur Playground, 840 m away in Woodbine Corridor. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Main Square Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 5 | 0 | Coleman Park, East Toronto Athletic Field, Norwood Park and 1 more |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside East End-Danforth. Nearest: Beaches Park, 1.1 km away in The Beaches. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Coleman Park (2 courts), Norwood Park (5 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Stephenson Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside East End-Danforth. Nearest: Dentonia Park, just over the border in Taylor-Massey. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside East End-Danforth. Nearest: Beaches Park, 1.1 km away in The Beaches. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Adam Beck Community Centre, Main Square Community Centre and 1 more · 3 of 3 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2575 Danforth Ave | Rezoning approved | 47 |
| 884 Kingston Rd | Early planning | 20 |
| 985 Woodbine Ave | Rezoning approved | 12 |
| 8 Dawes Rd | Rezoning approved | 12 |
| 6 Dawes Rd | Rezoning approved | 9 |
| 72 Amroth Avenue | Rezoning approved | 5 |
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 and 147 Main Street | Jun 24, 2026 | 7 | 7 |
| 2100, 2102 and 2106 Danforth Avenue | Nov 13, 2024 | 14 | 14 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (29)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Glen Oak Dr | 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Glen Oak Dr | 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Glen Oak Dr, Glen Oak Dr to Benlamond Dr | 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Glen Oak Dr, Benlamond Dr to Benlamond Ave | 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Glen Oak Dr | 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Glen Oak Dr | 2027 to 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Winston Ave, Victoria Park Ave to Blantyre Ave | 2027 to 2030 |
| Road resurfacing | Danforth Ave, Trent Ave to Kelvin Ave | Q1 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Danforth Ave, Dawes Rd to Trent Ave | Q1 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Danforth Ave, near Luttrell Ave | Q1 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Danforth Ave, Barrington Ave to Guest Ave | Q1 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Danforth Ave, Main St to Barrington Ave | Q1 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Danforth Ave, Guest Ave to Dawes Rd | Q1 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Danforth Ave, Kelvin Ave to Luttrell Ave | Q1 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Danforth Ave, near Barrington Ave | Q1 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Danforth Ave, Luttrell Ave to Victoria Park Ave | Q1 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Ethelwin Ave, Cedarvale Ave to Iona Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Devon Rd, Cassels Ave to Gerrard St E | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Swanwick Ave, Malvern Ave to Hannaford St | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Brookside Dr, Beach View Cres to Gerrard St E | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Glenmount Park Rd, Glen Davis Cres to Beach View Cres | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Brookside Dr, Burgess Ave to Beach View Cres | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Glenmount Park Rd, Beach View Cres to Gerrard St E | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Hannaford St, Lyall Ave to Swanwick Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Brookside Dr, Corley Ave to Burgess Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Beach View Cres, Glenmount Park Rd to Brookside Dr | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Hannaford St, Swanwick Ave to Gerrard St E | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Swanwick Ave, Bingham Ave to Victoria Park Ave | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Victoria Park Ave, Gerrard St E to Musgrave St | Q4 2026 to Q3 2027 (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 (4)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Cat Tattoo Studio | Salon or personal services | 2820 Danforth Ave | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Mela Bazar | Take-out or food shop | 2857 Danforth Ave | Oct 14, 2026 |
| D&D Variety Store | Take-out or food shop | 2763 Danforth Ave | Sep 30, 2026 |
| D&D Variety Store | Vape shop | 2763 Danforth Ave | Sep 30, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (52)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 41 Norwood Rd | Garden suite | May 2026 |
| 73 Dawes Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2026 |
| 68 Whistle Post St | Garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 255 Bingham Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 2414 Gerrard St E | Laneway suite | Aug 2025 |
| 20 Amroth Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2025 |
| 2 Palmer St | Garden suite | Jul 2025 |
| 8 Oak Park Ave | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 178 Oakcrest Ave | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 10 Oak Park Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 108 Enderby Rd | Laneway or garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 8 Main St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 108 Enderby Rd | Garden suite | Jan 2025 |
| 490 Kingston Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 99 Westlake Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2024 |
| 28 Newmarket Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 440 Victoria Park Ave | Garden suite | May 2024 |
| 2164 Gerrard St E | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2024 |
| 2448 Gerrard St E | Laneway suite | May 2024 |
| 63 Wayland Ave | Laneway suite | May 2024 |
| 347 Main St | Laneway suite | Apr 2024 |
| 81 Malvern Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 340 Main St | Laneway suite | Feb 2024 |
| 67 Wayland Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2023 |
| 17 Kelvin Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2023 |
| 103 Malvern Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2023 |
| 2420 Gerrard St E | Laneway suite | Sep 2023 |
| 49 Wayland Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2023 |
| 7 Gledhill Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2023 |
| 71 Chisholm Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2023 |
| 659 Woodbine Ave | Laneway suite | Mar 2023 |
| 212 Bingham Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2022 |
| 588 Victoria Park Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2022 |
| 19 Devon Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2022 |
| 363 Scarborough Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2022 |
| 18 Osborne Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2022 |
| 2133 Gerrard St E | Laneway suite | Apr 2022 |
| 2137 Gerrard St E | Laneway suite | Mar 2022 |
| 2135 Gerrard St E | Laneway suite | Mar 2022 |
| 54 Osborne Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 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 | 2 | 9 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 25 | 115 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 49 | 224 | About typical |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street Station | TTC subway | 2 | Inside |
| Woodbine Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Danforth GO | GO train | LE | Inside |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrard St E Pickering St to Lane W of Dengate and N of Gerrard | 17,700 | 54 km/h | May 2023 |
| Danforth Ave Woodbine Ave to Amroth Ave | 13,600 | — | Jan 2016 |
| Kingston Rd Kenilworth Ave to Brookside Dr | 11,300 | — | Apr 2017 |
| Main St Benlamond Ave to Swanwick Ave | 8,900 | 42 km/h | May 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmount Park Rd Lane S of Gerrard and E of Glenmount Park to Gerrard St E | 1,000 | 44 km/h | Mar 2020 |
| Corley Ave Brookside Dr to Glenmount Park Rd | 759 | 44 km/h | Mar 2020 |
| Flagman St William Hancox Ave to Brockville St | 700 | 43 km/h | Apr 2017 |
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 |
|---|---|
| East Toronto Athletic Field | 4.3 |
| Norwood Park | 1.6 |
| Cassels Avenue Playground | 1.6 |
| Bob Acton Park | 1.4 |
| Stephenson Park | 1.2 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Bob Acton Park Improvements
The City is improving Bob Acton Park and adding a new playground! 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, 11 building permits in East End-Danforth included a green roof, the 36th most in Toronto. Since 2009, 12 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, 14 noise exemption permits were issued in East End-Danforth: 8 for construction outside normal hours, 5 for amplified sound at events and 1 for continuous concrete pours.
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
Danforth Mosaic and Danforth Village are Business Improvement Areas in East End-Danforth. 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
- 153 properties on the Heritage Register (9 designated, 144 listed), 16th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (0.8%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M4E, 9 of 488 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.8%; Toronto 2.0%). In M4C, 21 of 851 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.5%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Brad Bradford · Ward 19 Beaches-East York 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, 15,858 service requests came from postal areas M4E and M4C, which cover most of East End-Danforth. The most common:
| Road plowing | 674 | |
| Property standards | 576 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 495 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 471 | |
| Tree pruning | 443 | |
| Injured wildlife | 438 |
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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