Greenwood-Coxwell
Greenwood-Coxwell is an east-end neighbourhood of about 14,000 people, next to Blake-Jones, Danforth, South Riverdale and two other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Coxwell and Greenwood stations (Line 2) are in or next to it. Its main shopping streets are Gerrard St E and Queen St E. It stands out for its many short-term rentals.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Queen St E, then Danforth Ave to the north, Coxwell Ave to the east, Eastern Ave to the south and Greenwood Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 19 active planning proposals in Greenwood-Coxwell, more than most neighbourhoods (45th most in Toronto). Six have hearings coming up; the first is 213 Craven Rd on Nov 25, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, seven are waiting for a decision and six are under appeal. Another four were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (6)
Under appeal (6)
Waiting for a decision (7)
Decided recently (4)
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 Greenwood 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, 11 noise exemption permits were issued in Greenwood-Coxwell: 9 for amplified sound at events and 2 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, 161 major crimes were reported in Greenwood-Coxwell: 1,039 per 100,000 residents, 21% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 91st highest in Toronto. Break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 229 in 2024 to 161 in 2025, mostly car thefts (48 to 23) and break-ins (45 to 21).
Greenwood-Coxwell compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 13% lower671 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 26% lower58 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 28% lower136 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 34% lower148 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 57% lower26 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 | 109 | 104 | about the same |
| Car thefts | 21 | 23 | about the same |
| Break-ins | 38 | 21 | down 45% |
| Robberies | 14 | 9 | down 36% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 4 | down 43% |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 14 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 17 | 120 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 33 | 234 | Higher 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, seven collisions in Greenwood-Coxwell killed or seriously injured someone, the 78th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Two involved pedestrians. Most were on Greenwood Ave and Queen St E.
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 and Greenwood stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 2). Inside the neighbourhood, 32 TTC stops are served by the 503 Kingston Rd, 501 Queen and 506 Carlton streetcars and the 22 Coxwell bus, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Coxwell StationLine 2
- Greenwood StationLine 2
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 503 Kingston Rd Streetcar | about 167 | 7.2 · high | |
| 501 Queen Streetcar | about 136 | 10.7 · high | |
| 506 Carlton Streetcar | about 131 | 7.5 · high | |
| 22 Coxwell | about 123 | 1.8 | |
| 31 Greenwood | about 78 | 2.6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Ave Laing St to Knox Ave | 17,000 | 50 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Dundas St E Woodfield Rd to Hiawatha Rd | 10,100 | 45 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Coxwell Ave Currie Ave to Earl Haig Ave | 9,700 | 48 km/h | Jan 2023 |
| Greenwood Ave Kerr Rd to Dundas St E | 6,900 | 53 km/h | Jun 2017 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes Ave Hanson St to Lane S of Danforth and W of Coxwell | 577 | 42 km/h | Nov 2018 |
| Gillard Ave Felstead Ave to Mountjoy Ave | 448 | 42 km/h | Mar 2020 |
| Knox Ave Sears St to Memory Lane | 2,400 | 38 km/h | Jan 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
Three elementary schools, one Grade 7–8 school and four secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the three with Grade 6 results, Roden Public School beat the Toronto average in reading; none did in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are nine licensed child care centres with 547 spaces, eight in the $10-a-day program, and four EarlyON centres.
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)
- Woodgreen Community Services (Woodfield Child Care Centre) $10 a day
70 Woodfield Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age178 spaces - Bumble Bee Academy $10 a day
1560 Queen St E · toddlers, preschool63 spaces - Childspace Day Care Corporation # 3 (49 Felstead Avenue) $10 a day
49 Felstead Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool62 spaces - Roden Community Child Care Centre $10 a day
151 Hiawatha Rd · preschool, kindergarten, school-age59 spaces - Blue Bell Academy $10 a day
1415 Gerrard St E · infants, toddlers, preschool38 spaces
EarlyON centres (4)
- Applegrove Connection EarlyON Child and Family Centre1470 Gerrard St E
- Applegrove EarlyON Child and Family Centre60 Woodfield Rd
- Ojibiikaan Land-Based Program1444 Queen St E
- Roden Jr EarlyON Child and Family Centre151 Hiawatha Rd
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 →Greenwood-Coxwell has eight parks, five of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (63rd most per resident in Toronto). It has two public pools and two wading pools. Its streets have 2,629 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, linden and green ash: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (51st fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has ten road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Monarch Park | 5.0 |
| Felstead Avenue Playground | 1.7 |
| Jonathan Ashbridge Park | 1.1 |
| Maple Leaf Forever Park | 0.3 |
| Coxwell Avenue Playground | 0.2 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Maple Leaf Cottage Improvements
The City is making upgrades to the building's interior, including the kitchen, multipurpose room and washrooms. Minor exterior upgrades will also be made to improve accessibility. Construction is expected to start in 2028.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Greenwood-Coxwell | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 8 | 8 | Coxwell Avenue Playground, Coxwell Common, Fairford Avenue Parkette and 5 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Coxwell Avenue Playground, Felstead Avenue Playground, Jonathan Ashbridge Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Maple Leaf Cottage, S.h. Armstrong Community Recreation Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Greenwood-Coxwell. Nearest: Moncur Playground, just over the border in Woodbine Corridor. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Monarch Park, S.h. Armstrong Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 2 | 0 | Jonathan Ashbridge Park, Monarch Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Greenwood-Coxwell. Nearest: Woodbine Beach Park, 640 m away in South Riverdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Jonathan Ashbridge Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Jonathan Ashbridge Park, Monarch Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Greenwood-Coxwell. Nearest: Coxwell Avenue Parkette, just over the border in Woodbine Corridor. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Greenwood-Coxwell. Nearest: Greenwood Park, just over the border in South Riverdale. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 4 | 2 | Felstead Avenue Playground, Jonathan Ashbridge Park and 2 more · 3 of 4 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, 319 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (34th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 46 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (38th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,663 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (40th 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, 8 building permits in Greenwood-Coxwell included a green roof, the 52nd 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. More than a third of households here (41%) rent, and 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 17 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 89 out of 100. There are 60 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (16th most in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site. 116 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (44th most in Toronto); the largest project is 1631 Queen St E, with 98 affordable homes. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing one rental building (29 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, 14,120 people lived here. The median household income was $93,000, the 45th highest in Toronto (above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 16% walk or cycle to work, more than twice the typical neighbourhood; 26% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
14,120 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Cantonese 7.6%, Urdu 2%, Spanish 1.6%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 132 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Gerrard St E and Queen St E. In the last 90 days, seven businesses got new licences; the newest is Chaska Lahore Da, a restaurant or bar at 1346 Gerrard St E.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars60
- Take-out and food shops37
- Salons and personal services16
- Auto repair shops13
- Smoke and vape shops3
Streets with the most
- Gerrard St E52
- Queen St E27
- Danforth Ave26
- Coxwell Ave10
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Danforth Mosaic, Gerrard India Bazaar and Leslieville are Business Improvement Areas in Greenwood-Coxwell. 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
Greenwood-Coxwell has 16 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (53rd most in Toronto). About 4.3% of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 16 properties on the Heritage Register (4 designated, 12 listed), 53rd most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 4.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 6.1% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M4L, 10 of 667 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.5%; Toronto 2.0%). In M4J, 22 of 911 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.4%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Paula Fletcher · Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 18,193 service requests came from postal areas M4L and M4J, which cover most of Greenwood-Coxwell. The most common:
| Animal noise | 813 | |
| Property standards | 686 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 594 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 557 | |
| Road plowing | 551 | |
| Injured wildlife | 544 |
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 | Greenwood-Coxwell | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 319 | 186 | 34th |
| Active planning proposals | 19 | 11 | 45th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 46 | 26 | 38th |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,663 | 795 | 40th |
| Short-term rentals | 60 | 21 | 16th |
| Heritage properties | 16 | 5 | 53rd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 17 | 18 | 82nd |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,039 | 1,107 | 91st |
| Assaults | 671 | 637 | 70th |
| Break-ins | 136 | 173 | 101st |
| Car thefts | 148 | 193 | 106th |
| Robberies | 58 | 70 | 92nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 26 | 46 | 126th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 14 | 6 | 36th |
| Bicycle thefts | 120 | 31 | 24th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 234 | 212 | 64th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 14,120 | 16,813 | 101st |
| Median household income | $93,000 | $85,000 | 45th |
| Households that rent | 40.9% | 45.5% | 101st |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 40.4% | 39.0% | 59th |
| Commute by transit | 25.9% | 25.8% | 77th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 15.8% | 5.3% | 34th |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% | 16.3% | 130th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 5.0 | 5.1 | 81st |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 5.7 | 5.0 | 63rd |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.0 | 2.1 | 82nd |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 186 | 228 | 108th |
| Affordable homes coming | 116 | 19 | 44th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 10 | 10 | 74th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 5.2% | 7.8% | 110th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.6 | 1.6 | 118th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 1,013 | 410 | 35th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 8 | 4 | 52nd |
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 | 109 | 113 | 129 | 121 | 104 |
| Break-ins | 38 | 35 | 22 | 45 | 21 |
| Car thefts | 21 | 24 | 32 | 48 | 23 |
| Robberies | 14 | 32 | 7 | 11 | 9 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 189 | 211 | 193 | 229 | 161 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Greenwood-Coxwell | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 671 | 768 | 70th |
| Break-ins | 136 | 190 | 101st |
| Car thefts | 148 | 225 | 106th |
| Robberies | 58 | 78 | 92nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 26 | 61 | 126th |
| Total | 1,039 | 1,322 | 91st |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Greenwood-Coxwell | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 109 | 113 | 129 | 121 | 104 | 671 | 768 | 70th |
| Break-ins | 38 | 35 | 22 | 45 | 21 | 136 | 190 | 101st |
| Car thefts | 21 | 24 | 32 | 48 | 23 | 148 | 225 | 106th |
| Robberies | 14 | 32 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 58 | 78 | 92nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 61 | 126th |
| Total | 189 | 211 | 193 | 229 | 161 | 1,039 | 1,322 | 91st |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 306 | 24 |
| 2022 | 332 | 25 |
| 2023 | 383 | 23 |
| 2024 | 340 | 183 |
| 2025 | 390 | 939 |
| 2026 | 268 | 469 |
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 (23)
Hearing coming up (6)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 213 Craven Rd | New house | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 25 | A0692/26TEY |
| 343 Greenwood Ave | Laneway suite | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 25 | A0700/26TEY |
| 38 Kerr Rd | Garden suite | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 25 | A0612/26TEY |
| 417 Craven Rd | New house | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 9 | A0240/26TEY |
| 630 Rhodes Ave | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Hearing Dec 9 | B0055/25TEY |
| 130 Sears St | Deck or porch | Minor variance and consent | Hearing Dec 31 | A0615/23TEY |
Under appeal (6)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Knox Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Jan 2024 | A0033/24TEY |
| 138 Parkmount Rd | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted May 2021 | A0562/21TEY |
| 169 Parkmount Rd | Garden suite | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2023 | A0658/23TEY |
| 188 Coxwell Ave | Garden suite | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2024 | A0903/24TEY |
| 376 Rhodes Ave | Second suite | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2025 | A0773/25TEY |
| 818 Eastern Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted May 2021 | A0706/21TEY |
Waiting for a decision (7)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1400 Gerrard St E | 7-storey building · 19 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted May 2022 | 22 140739 STE 14 SA |
| 1734 Dundas St E | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | A0729/26TEY |
| 1761 Dundas St E | 4-storey building · 26 homes | Rezoning | Submitted May 2022 | 22 145695 STE 14 OZ |
| 261 Rhodes Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Jan 2026 | A0087/26TEY |
| 34 Hiawatha Rd | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Feb 2024 | A0171/24TEY |
| 443-445 Coxwell Ave | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Feb 2026 | 26 112094 STE 19 SA |
| 96 Gillard Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | A0756/26TEY |
Decided recently (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1295 Gerrard St E | 12-storey building · 282 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted May 2023 | 23 140447 STE 14 OZ |
| 253 Ashdale Ave | New house | Minor variance | Decided Oct 2026 | A0657/26TEY |
| 355 Coxwell Ave | 33 homes | Condominium | Submitted Jun 2026 | 26 189678 STE 19 CD |
| 870 Eastern Ave | New house | Minor variance | Decided Oct 2025 | A0816/25TEY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (17)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1435 Danforth Ave | 72 | 12 | 1950 | — |
| 1550 Queen St E | 78 | 31 | 1948 | — |
| 85 Laing St | 80 | 13 | 1921 | 0 |
| 279 Woodfield Rd | 83 | 42 | 1915 | 3 |
| 40 Unity Rd | 85 | 176 | 1970 | 0 |
| 110 Unity Rd | 88 | 174 | 1983 | 2 |
| 137 Sears St | 90 | 17 | 1995 | — |
| 1395 Gerrard St E | 90 | 12 | 1965 | — |
| 126 Coxwell Ave | 90 | 14 | 1989 | 0 |
| 1602 Queen St E | 92 | 10 | 2019 | 0 |
| 570 Coxwell Ave | 92 | 11 | 1990 | 0 |
| 970 Eastern Ave | 93 | 14 | 1989 | 0 |
| 1275 Danforth Ave | 94 | 109 | 1988 | 0 |
| 1430 Gerrard St E | 94 | 25 | 1927 | 0 |
| 1080 Eastern Ave | 95 | 41 | 1965 | 0 |
| 1320 Gerrard St E | 96 | 45 | 1994 | 0 |
| 1480 Queen St E | 97 | 25 | 1990 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (8)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox Holistic Alternative School | JK-8 | TDSB | 165 | 81% | 44% | — |
| Roden Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 430 | 88% | 44% | — |
| Duke of Connaught Junior and Senior Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 740 | 85% | 53% | — |
| École élémentaire Michelle-O'Bonsawin | 7-8 | Viamonde | 180 | — | — | — |
| St Patrick Catholic Secondary School | 9-12 | TCDSB | 1,000 | — | — | 85% |
| Monarch Park Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 1,015 | — | — | 88% |
| Greenwood Secondary School | 9-12 | TDSB | 365 | — | — | — |
| École secondaire Michelle-O'Bonsawin | 9-12 | Viamonde | 100 | — | — | 100% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodgreen Community Services (Woodfield Child Care Centre) | 70 Woodfield Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 178 | Yes |
| Bumble Bee Academy | 1560 Queen St E | toddlers, preschool | 63 | Yes |
| Childspace Day Care Corporation # 3 (49 Felstead Avenue) | 49 Felstead Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 62 | Yes |
| Roden Community Child Care Centre | 151 Hiawatha Rd | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 59 | Yes |
| Blue Bell Academy | 1415 Gerrard St E | infants, toddlers, preschool | 38 | Yes |
| Coxwell Early Learning & Child Care Centre | 1631 Queen St E | toddlers, preschool | 34 | Yes |
| Petitecare | 1419 Gerrard St E | infants, toddlers, preschool | 34 | Yes |
| Aspiring Academics Preschool | 262 Woodfield Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 31 | Yes |
| (Hiawatha Road) | 79 Hiawatha Rd | preschool | 48 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 503 Kingston Rd | Streetcar | 167 |
| 501 Queen | Streetcar | 136 |
| 506 Carlton | Streetcar | 131 |
| 22 Coxwell | Bus | 123 |
| 31 Greenwood | Bus | 78 |
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 | Greenwood-Coxwell | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 8 | 8 | Coxwell Avenue Playground, Coxwell Common, Fairford Avenue Parkette and 5 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Coxwell Avenue Playground, Felstead Avenue Playground, Jonathan Ashbridge Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Maple Leaf Cottage, S.h. Armstrong Community Recreation Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Greenwood-Coxwell. Nearest: Moncur Playground, just over the border in Woodbine Corridor. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Monarch Park, S.h. Armstrong Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 2 | 0 | Jonathan Ashbridge Park, Monarch Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Greenwood-Coxwell. Nearest: Woodbine Beach Park, 640 m away in South Riverdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Jonathan Ashbridge Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Jonathan Ashbridge Park, Monarch Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Greenwood-Coxwell. Nearest: Coxwell Avenue Parkette, just over the border in Woodbine Corridor. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Greenwood-Coxwell. Nearest: Greenwood Park, just over the border in South Riverdale. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 4 | 2 | Felstead Avenue Playground, Jonathan Ashbridge Park and 2 more · 3 of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1631 Queen St E | Rezoning approved | 98 |
| 880 Eastern Ave | Rezoning approved | 6 |
| 52 Laing St | Rezoning approved | 6 |
| 1291 Gerrard St E | Rezoning approved | 6 |
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1291-1299, 1303 and 1307-1311 Gerrard Street East and 243-247 Greenwood Avenue | Dec 16, 2025 | 29 | 29 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (10)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Hiawatha Rd, Fairford Ave to Walpole Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Hertle Ave, near Dundas St E | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Hertle Ave, Dundas St E to Hertle Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Hertle Ave, Hertle Ave to Highfield Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Woodfield Rd, near Walpole Ave | Q3 2026 to Q2 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Woodfield Rd, Fairford Ave to Walpole Ave | Q3 2026 to Q2 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Woodfield Rd, near Walpole Ave | Q3 2026 to Q2 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Woodfield Rd, Gerrard St E to Fairford Ave | Q3 2026 to Q2 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Rhodes Ave, Queen St E to Dundas St E | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Rhodes Ave, Dundas St E to Gerrard St E | Q1 2023 to Q2 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 (7)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaska Lahore Da | Restaurant or bar | 1346 Gerrard St E | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Kabsa Mandi & Grill | Restaurant or bar | 828 Eastern Ave | Nov 2, 2026 |
| A1 Motors | Auto repair or garage | 828 Eastern Ave | Oct 22, 2026 |
| KJ Autos | Auto repair or garage | 828 Eastern Ave | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Mynt Laundry Company | Laundromat or dry cleaner | 1322 Gerrard St E | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Danforth Barbers and Salon | Salon or personal services | 1319 Danforth Ave | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Corner Chair | Salon or personal services | 1345 Queen St E | Aug 14, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (46)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 161 Parkmount Rd | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 419 Ashdale Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 80 Lamb Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2026 |
| 343 Greenwood Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2026 |
| 155 Greenwood Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 155 Greenwood Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 55 Laing St | Garden suite | Dec 2025 |
| 99 Knox Ave | Garden suite | Nov 2025 |
| 111 Highfield Rd | Garden suite | Nov 2025 |
| 99 Knox Ave | Garden suite | Nov 2025 |
| 164 Coxwell Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 2 Minto St | Laneway suite | Sep 2025 |
| 1842 Dundas St E | Laneway or garden suite | Jul 2025 |
| 254 Rhodes Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Jun 2025 |
| 99 Knox Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 99 Knox Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 254 Rhodes Ave | Garden suite | Dec 2024 |
| 482 Rhodes Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 426 Ashdale Ave | Laneway suite | Nov 2024 |
| 86 Highfield Rd | Garden suite | Oct 2024 |
| 347 Ashdale Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Oct 2024 |
| 482 Rhodes Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 229 Craven Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2024 |
| 147 Parkmount Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2023 |
| 31 Woodfield Rd | Laneway or garden suite | Oct 2023 |
| 38 Minto St | Laneway suite | Oct 2023 |
| 98 Hiawatha Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2023 |
| 329 Greenwood Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2023 |
| 15 Richard Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2023 |
| 310 Highfield Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2022 |
| 16 Minto St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2022 |
| 99 Greenwood Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Oct 2022 |
| 341 Greenwood Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2022 |
| 327 Greenwood Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2022 |
| 16 Minto St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2022 |
| 343 Highfield Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2021 |
| 246 Woodfield Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2021 |
| 305 Highfield Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2021 |
| 50 Lamb Ave | Laneway suite | Jan 2021 |
| 209 Greenwood Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2020 |
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 | 14 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 17 | 120 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 33 | 234 | Higher 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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 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 |
| Greenwood Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Ave Laing St to Knox Ave | 17,000 | 50 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Dundas St E Woodfield Rd to Hiawatha Rd | 10,100 | 45 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Coxwell Ave Currie Ave to Earl Haig Ave | 9,700 | 48 km/h | Jan 2023 |
| Greenwood Ave Kerr Rd to Dundas St E | 6,900 | 53 km/h | Jun 2017 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes Ave Hanson St to Lane S of Danforth and W of Coxwell | 577 | 42 km/h | Nov 2018 |
| Gillard Ave Felstead Ave to Mountjoy Ave | 448 | 42 km/h | Mar 2020 |
| Knox Ave Sears St to Memory Lane | 2,400 | 38 km/h | Jan 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 |
|---|---|
| Monarch Park | 5.0 |
| Felstead Avenue Playground | 1.7 |
| Jonathan Ashbridge Park | 1.1 |
| Maple Leaf Forever Park | 0.3 |
| Coxwell Avenue Playground | 0.2 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Maple Leaf Cottage Improvements
The City is making upgrades to the building's interior, including the kitchen, multipurpose room and washrooms. Minor exterior upgrades will also be made to improve accessibility. Construction is expected to start in 2028.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 8 building permits in Greenwood-Coxwell included a green roof, the 52nd 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, 11 noise exemption permits were issued in Greenwood-Coxwell: 9 for amplified sound at events and 2 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, Gerrard India Bazaar and Leslieville are Business Improvement Areas in Greenwood-Coxwell. 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
- 16 properties on the Heritage Register (4 designated, 12 listed), 53rd most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 4.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 6.1% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M4L, 10 of 667 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.5%; Toronto 2.0%). In M4J, 22 of 911 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.4%; 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, 18,193 service requests came from postal areas M4L and M4J, which cover most of Greenwood-Coxwell. The most common:
| Animal noise | 813 | |
| Property standards | 686 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 594 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 557 | |
| Road plowing | 551 | |
| Injured wildlife | 544 |
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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