Newtonbrook West
Newtonbrook West is a neighbourhood in North York of about 24,000 people, next to Newtonbrook East, Westminster-Branson, Willowdale West and one other neighbourhood. About half of households rent. Finch station (Line 1) is in or next to it. Its main shopping street is Yonge St. It stands out for how many garden and laneway suites are being built and how many residents take transit to work.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Steeles Ave W to the north, Yonge St to the east, Finch Ave W to the south and Bathurst St to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 31 active planning proposals in Newtonbrook West, more than most neighbourhoods (12th most in Toronto). One has a hearing coming up (124 Patricia Ave, Nov 26, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, 15 are waiting for a decision and 15 are under appeal. Another six were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (15)
Waiting for a decision (15)
Decided recently (6)
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 it is in the Finch major transit station area, 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, 2 noise exemption permits were issued in Newtonbrook West: 2 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, 401 major crimes were reported in Newtonbrook West: 1,516 per 100,000 residents, 15% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 37th highest in Toronto. Car thefts were above the citywide rate. Reports fell from 446 in 2024 to 401 in 2025, mostly assaults (234 to 188) and robberies (46 to 25).
Newtonbrook West compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 96% higher442 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 25% higher76 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 21% higher94 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | About the same193 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | About the same711 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 202 | 188 | about the same |
| Car thefts | 97 | 117 | up 21% |
| Break-ins | 35 | 51 | up 46% |
| Robberies | 17 | 25 | up 47% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 | 20 | more than doubled |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 10 | 42 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 43 | 181 | 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, eight collisions in Newtonbrook West killed or seriously injured someone, the 41st lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Four involved pedestrians. Most were on Steeles Ave W and Bathurst St.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Finch station is in or near the neighbourhood (Line 1). Inside the neighbourhood, 81 TTC stops are served by the 7 Bathurst, 36 Finch West, 53 Steeles East and 60 Steeles West buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Finch StationLine 1
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Bathurst | about 249 | 10.2 · high | |
| 36 Finch West | about 200 | 3.6 | |
| 53 Steeles East | about 190 | 5.6 | |
| 60 Steeles West | about 145 | 3.7 | |
| 98 Willowdale-Senlac | about 105 | 4.5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathurst St Brenthall Ave to Finch Corridor Trl | 43,400 | 60 km/h | Apr 2024 |
| Finch Ave W Ancona St to Muirkirk Rd | 24,800 | 63 km/h | Mar 2020 |
| Yonge St Finch Ave W to Hendon Ave | 19,800 | 52 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Steeles Ave W Village Gt to Bathurst St | 18,500 | — | Mar 2016 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Ave Hilda Ave to Crossen Dr | 991 | 52 km/h | Jan 2020 |
| Ancona St Ancona Park Trl to Devondale Ave | 852 | 49 km/h | Apr 2023 |
| Devondale Ave Clarkhill St to Melton Grove St | 824 | 49 km/h | Apr 2023 |
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
Four elementary schools, one Grade 7–8 school and three secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the four with Grade 6 results, three beat the Toronto average in reading; none did in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are eight licensed child care centres with 533 spaces, all 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 (8)
- Pleasant Child Care Of North York $10 a day
288 Pleasant Ave · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age110 spaces - Hurwich Education Centre - Kamin $10 a day
252 Finch Ave W · kindergarten104 spaces - St. Paschal Baylon $10 a day
15 St Paschal Crt · preschool, kindergarten, school-age72 spaces - Play And Grow Child Care Centre $10 a day
227 Drewry Ave · kindergarten, school-age71 spaces - Kids & Company - Finch Site $10 a day
5650 Yonge St · infants, toddlers, preschool65 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- Pleasant EarlyON Child and Family Centre288 Pleasant Ave
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 →Newtonbrook West has eight parks, six of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (36th fewest per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool. Its streets have 7,013 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, Colorado blue spruce and Norway Schwedler maple: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (55th most per resident in Toronto). The City has one road or sidewalk project planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Goulding Park | 4.6 |
| Moore Park | 4.0 |
| Hendon Park | 3.6 |
| Ancona Park | 1.7 |
| Lissom Park | 1.6 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
| Amenity | Newtonbrook West | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 8 | 8 | Ancona Park, Carney Park, Charlton Park and 5 more |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 | Ancona Park, Charlton Park, Goulding Park and 3 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Goulding Community Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Fisherville Junior High School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Newtonbrook West. Nearest: Antibes Community Centre, just over the border in Westminster-Branson. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Goulding Community Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Newtonbrook West. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Newtonbrook West. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | Goulding Park (3 courts), Hendon Park (4 courts), Moore Park-North York (3 courts) |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Newtonbrook West. Nearest: Antibes Community Centre, just over the border in Westminster-Branson. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Newtonbrook West. Nearest: Edithvale Park, just over the border in Willowdale West. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Newtonbrook West. Nearest: Edithvale Park, just over the border in Willowdale West. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Goulding Community Centre · 1 of 1 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, 363 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (27th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 87 garden and laneway suites, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (8th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 3,757 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (14th most in Toronto).
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 5 building permits in Newtonbrook West included a green roof, the 62nd most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 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 North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, $140 less than the Toronto average. Almost half of households here (50%) rent, and 47% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 22 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 88 out of 100. There are 57 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (18th most in Toronto). There are four licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing one rental building (60 rental homes, all to be replaced).
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover North York (the former City of North York). Vacancy 2.6% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 23,805 people lived here. The median household income was $79,000, the 105th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 37% commute by transit, above the typical neighbourhood.
23,805 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 9.5%, Russian 9.1%, Korean 7.8%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 144 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Yonge St. In the last 90 days, five businesses got new licences; the newest is Sa Watches and Jewllery, a gold buyer at 6464 Yonge St.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars53
- Take-out and food shops40
- Salons and personal services31
- Auto repair shops5
- Smoke and vape shops4
Streets with the most
- Yonge St95
- Bathurst St15
- Finch Ave W13
- Drewry Ave9
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Yonge North York is a Business Improvement Area in Newtonbrook West. 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
Newtonbrook West has seven 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
- 7 properties on the Heritage Register (4 designated, 3 listed), 70th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 50 home tests in M2M were above Ontario’s limit. In M2R, 1 of 43 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (2.3%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Lily Cheng · Ward 18 Willowdale profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,928 service requests came from postal areas M2M and M2R, which cover most of Newtonbrook West. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 448 | |
| Property standards | 402 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 254 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 253 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 250 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 231 |
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 | Newtonbrook West | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 363 | 186 | 27th |
| Active planning proposals | 31 | 11 | 12th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 87 | 26 | 8th |
| New homes since 2021 | 3,757 | 795 | 14th |
| Short-term rentals | 57 | 21 | 18th |
| Heritage properties | 7 | 5 | 70th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 22 | 18 | 60th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,516 | 1,107 | 37th |
| Assaults | 711 | 637 | 63rd |
| Break-ins | 193 | 173 | 62nd |
| Car thefts | 442 | 193 | 11th |
| Robberies | 94 | 70 | 45th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 76 | 46 | 35th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 42 | 31 | 65th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 181 | 212 | 96th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 23,805 | 16,813 | 26th |
| Median household income | $79,000 | $85,000 | 105th |
| Households that rent | 49.9% | 45.5% | 60th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 46.6% | 39.0% | 16th |
| Commute by transit | 36.6% | 25.8% | 13th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 6.6% | 5.3% | 69th |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | 16.3% | 48th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 3.4 | 5.1 | 118th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 3.4 | 5.0 | 123rd |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.3 | 2.1 | 58th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 295 | 228 | 55th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 1 | 10 | 149th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 3.6% | 7.8% | 125th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 | 115th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 360 | 410 | 87th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 5 | 4 | 62nd |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 202 | 224 | 200 | 234 | 188 |
| Break-ins | 35 | 36 | 53 | 31 | 51 |
| Car thefts | 97 | 173 | 219 | 115 | 117 |
| Robberies | 17 | 30 | 30 | 46 | 25 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 360 | 476 | 516 | 446 | 401 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Newtonbrook West | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 711 | 768 | 63rd |
| Break-ins | 193 | 190 | 62nd |
| Car thefts | 442 | 225 | 11th |
| Robberies | 94 | 78 | 45th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 76 | 61 | 35th |
| Total | 1,516 | 1,322 | 37th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Newtonbrook West | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 202 | 224 | 200 | 234 | 188 | 711 | 768 | 63rd |
| Break-ins | 35 | 36 | 53 | 31 | 51 | 193 | 190 | 62nd |
| Car thefts | 97 | 173 | 219 | 115 | 117 | 442 | 225 | 11th |
| Robberies | 17 | 30 | 30 | 46 | 25 | 94 | 78 | 45th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 76 | 61 | 35th |
| Total | 360 | 476 | 516 | 446 | 401 | 1,516 | 1,322 | 37th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 214 | 26 |
| 2022 | 253 | 617 |
| 2023 | 190 | 34 |
| 2024 | 171 | 50 |
| 2025 | 232 | 1,194 |
| 2026 | 328 | 1,836 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | North York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | $1,254 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | $1,648 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | $1,902 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | $2,159 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers North York (the former City of North York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (37)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Patricia Ave | New house | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 26 | A0364/26NY |
Under appeal (15)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Hendon Ave | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2018 | A0776/18NY |
| 137 Goulding Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2016 | A0789/16NY |
| 14 Grantbrook St | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Sep 2017 | B0056/17NY |
| 15 Glenborough Park Cres | New house | Minor variance | Submitted May 2025 | A0222/25NY |
| 18 Goulding Ave | 546 homes | Minor variance and condominium | Submitted Jun 2016 | A0608/16NY |
| 203 Drewry Ave | Garage or parking | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Dec 2015 | A1138/15NY |
| 28 Moore Park Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2016 | A0976/16NY |
| 30 Hendon Ave | 46-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 252430 NNY 18 OZ |
| 317 Homewood Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Dec 2017 | B0078/17NY |
| 319 Homewood Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Dec 2017 | B0079/17NY |
Waiting for a decision (15)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Homewood Ave | 14-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2021 | 21 194289 NNY 18 SA |
| 11 Moore Park Ave | 16-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2021 | 21 252331 NNY 18 SA |
| 150-160 Cactus Ave | Two towers, up to 15 storeys | Site plan | Submitted Oct 2021 | 21 226762 NNY 18 SA |
| 172 Drewry Ave | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Feb 2025 | 25 121648 NNY 18 OZ |
| 244 Homewood Ave | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Oct 2025 | B0028/25NY |
| 5 Tangreen Crt | 55-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2023 | 23 126217 NNY 18 OZ |
| 5799-5915 Yonge St | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Oct 2020 | 20 209468 NNY 18 SA |
| 5800 Yonge St | Two towers, up to 54 storeys · 1,170 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted May 2023 | 23 152215 NNY 18 SA |
| 5915 Yonge St | 38-storey building · 496 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Jun 2022 | 22 168547 NNY 18 OZ |
| 5949 Yonge St | Condominium | Condominium | Submitted Oct 2024 | 24 226147 NNY 18 CD |
Decided recently (6)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197 Goulding Ave | 5 homes | Condominium | Submitted Dec 2025 | 25 265696 NNY 18 CD |
| 20 Caines Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Apr 2026 | B0018/24NY |
| 272 Homewood Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Apr 2026 | B0030/25NY |
| 6355 Yonge St | 50-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Mar 2023 | 23 125753 NNY 18 SA |
| 775 Steeles Ave W | Consent | Consent | Decided Aug 2026 | B0011/26NY |
| 777 Steeles Ave W | Consent | Consent | Decided Aug 2026 | B0013/26NY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (22)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Drewry Ave | 71 | 81 | 1996 | 0 |
| 5754 Yonge St | 74 | 118 | 1970 | 0 |
| 2 Ancona St | 74 | 32 | — | 0 |
| 765 Steeles Ave W | 77 | 167 | 1969 | 0 |
| 300 Finch Ave W | 81 | 30 | 1962 | — |
| 296 Finch Ave W | 83 | 30 | 1962 | — |
| 775 Steeles Ave W | 83 | 194 | 1966 | 0 |
| 6151 Bathurst St | 85 | 67 | 1971 | 0 |
| 6091 Bathurst St | 85 | 90 | 1982 | 0 |
| 6210 Yonge St | 88 | 83 | 1968 | 15 |
| 286 Finch Ave W | 90 | 47 | 1961 | 0 |
| 6000 Yonge St | 91 | 265 | 1963 | 2 |
| 5 Tangreen Crt | 91 | 214 | 1968 | 0 |
| 4979 Bathurst St | 92 | 92 | 1959 | 0 |
| 15 Tangreen Crt | 93 | 214 | 1968 | 0 |
| 292 Finch Ave W | 94 | 39 | 1959 | 0 |
| 6171 Bathurst St | 94 | 170 | 1960 | 1 |
| 5900 Yonge St | 95 | 233 | 1970 | 0 |
| 755 Steeles Ave W | 95 | 194 | 1970 | 0 |
| 6161 Bathurst St | 96 | 170 | 1960 | 0 |
| 485 Patricia Ave | 97 | 240 | 2012 | 0 |
| 4981 Bathurst St | 99 | 96 | 1959 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R J Lang Elementary and Middle School | JK-8 | TDSB | 485 | 78% | 34% | — |
| Pleasant Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 400 | 88% | 44% | — |
| St Paschal Baylon Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 755 | 95% | 52% | — |
| St Antoine Daniel Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 305 | 92% | 24% | — |
| ÉIC Monseigneur-de-Charbonnel | 7-8 | CS catholique MonAvenir | 140 | — | — | — |
| ÉSC Monseigneur-de-Charbonnel | 9-12 | CS catholique MonAvenir | 210 | — | — | 93% |
| North West Secondary Alternative School | 9-12 | TDSB | — | — | — | — |
| Newtonbrook Secondary School | 9-12 | TDSB | 870 | — | — | 98% |
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 (8)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Child Care Of North York | 288 Pleasant Ave | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 110 | Yes |
| Hurwich Education Centre - Kamin | 252 Finch Ave W | kindergarten | 104 | Yes |
| St. Paschal Baylon | 15 St Paschal Crt | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 72 | Yes |
| Play And Grow Child Care Centre | 227 Drewry Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 71 | Yes |
| Kids & Company - Finch Site | 5650 Yonge St | infants, toddlers, preschool | 65 | Yes |
| Tiki's Day Care Centre | 20 Tangreen Crt | toddlers, preschool | 63 | Yes |
| Plasp St. Antoine Daniel | 160 Finch Ave W | kindergarten, school-age | 28 | Yes |
| The Toronto Cheder | 475 Patricia Ave | preschool | 20 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Bathurst | Bus | 249 |
| 36 Finch West | Bus | 200 |
| 53 Steeles East | Bus | 190 |
| 60 Steeles West | Bus | 145 |
| 98 Willowdale-Senlac | Bus | 105 |
| 125 Drewry | Bus | 92 |
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 | Newtonbrook West | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 8 | 8 | Ancona Park, Carney Park, Charlton Park and 5 more |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 | Ancona Park, Charlton Park, Goulding Park and 3 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Goulding Community Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Fisherville Junior High School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Newtonbrook West. Nearest: Antibes Community Centre, just over the border in Westminster-Branson. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Goulding Community Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Newtonbrook West. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Newtonbrook West. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | Goulding Park (3 courts), Hendon Park (4 courts), Moore Park-North York (3 courts) |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Newtonbrook West. Nearest: Antibes Community Centre, just over the border in Westminster-Branson. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Newtonbrook West. Nearest: Edithvale Park, just over the border in Willowdale West. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Newtonbrook West. Nearest: Edithvale Park, just over the border in Willowdale West. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Goulding Community Centre · 1 of 1 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
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150-160 Cactus Avenue | Nov 13, 2024 | 60 | 60 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (1)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Bathurst St, Finch Ave W to Steeles Ave W | Q2 2026 to Q4 2027 |
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 (5)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sa Watches and Jewllery | Jewellery or gold buyer | 6464 Yonge St | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Deja Brunch | Restaurant or bar | 28 Finch Ave W | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Atelier Pasta | Take-out or food shop | 6464 Yonge St | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Sofani Gold & Jewelry | Jewellery or gold buyer | 6174 Yonge St | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Ichiban Akane Suhsi | Restaurant or bar | 6212 Yonge St | Sep 15, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (87)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Robson Pl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2026 |
| 344 Pleasant Ave | Garden suite | Nov 2026 |
| 97 Drewry Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 1 Dromore Cres | Garden suite | Oct 2026 |
| 207 Hendon Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2026 |
| 52 Altamont Rd | Garden suite | Oct 2026 |
| 11 Melton Grove St | Garden suite | Oct 2026 |
| 26 Ancona St | Garden suite | Oct 2026 |
| 50 Altamont Rd | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 382 Drewry Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 2 Lanbrooke Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 397 Patricia Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2026 |
| 18 Glenborough Park Cres | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 1 Calderon Cres | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 369 Patricia Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2026 |
| 15 Glenborough Park Cres | Garden suite | Jul 2026 |
| 207 Blake Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2026 |
| 182 Connaught Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 99 Patricia Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 17 Theresa Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 8 Burke St | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 118 Moore Park Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 207 Hendon Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 46 Devondale Ave | Garden suite | May 2026 |
| 7 Devondale Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2026 |
| 10 Dromore Cres | Garden suite | Apr 2026 |
| 27 Ancona St | Laneway or garden suite | Mar 2026 |
| 133 Moore Park Ave | Garden suite | Mar 2026 |
| 164 Caines Ave | Garden suite | Feb 2026 |
| 77 Elise Ter | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 207 Connaught Ave | Garden suite | Dec 2025 |
| 422 Drewry Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 197 Goulding Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 94 Caines Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 256 Drewry Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 177 Moore Park Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2025 |
| 61 Tanjoe Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2025 |
| 137 Homewood Ave | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 41 Dromore Cres | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 61 Tanjoe Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2025 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 10 | 42 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 43 | 181 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finch Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathurst St Brenthall Ave to Finch Corridor Trl | 43,400 | 60 km/h | Apr 2024 |
| Finch Ave W Ancona St to Muirkirk Rd | 24,800 | 63 km/h | Mar 2020 |
| Yonge St Finch Ave W to Hendon Ave | 19,800 | 52 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Steeles Ave W Village Gt to Bathurst St | 18,500 | — | Mar 2016 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Ave Hilda Ave to Crossen Dr | 991 | 52 km/h | Jan 2020 |
| Ancona St Ancona Park Trl to Devondale Ave | 852 | 49 km/h | Apr 2023 |
| Devondale Ave Clarkhill St to Melton Grove St | 824 | 49 km/h | Apr 2023 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Goulding Park | 4.6 |
| Moore Park | 4.0 |
| Hendon Park | 3.6 |
| Ancona Park | 1.7 |
| Lissom Park | 1.6 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 5 building permits in Newtonbrook West included a green roof, the 62nd most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 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, 2 noise exemption permits were issued in Newtonbrook West: 2 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
Yonge North York is a Business Improvement Area in Newtonbrook West. 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
- 7 properties on the Heritage Register (4 designated, 3 listed), 70th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 50 home tests in M2M were above Ontario’s limit. In M2R, 1 of 43 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (2.3%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Lily Cheng · Ward 18 Willowdale profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,928 service requests came from postal areas M2M and M2R, which cover most of Newtonbrook West. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 448 | |
| Property standards | 402 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 254 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 253 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 250 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 231 |
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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