North Riverdale
North Riverdale is an east-end neighbourhood of about 11,000 people, next to Blake-Jones, Cabbagetown-South St.James Town, Danforth and four other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Broadview, Chester and Pape stations (Line 2) are in or next to it. Its main shopping street is Danforth Ave. It stands out for how many residents walk or cycle to work.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Danforth Ave to the north, Pape Ave to the east, Gerrard St E to the south and the Don River to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are nine active planning proposals in North Riverdale, fewer than most neighbourhoods (66th fewest in Toronto). One has a hearing coming up (647 Broadview Ave, Dec 2, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, five are waiting for a decision and three are under appeal. Another two were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (3)
Waiting for a decision (5)
Decided recently (2)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Planning rules
Parts of it are in the Broadview, Chester and Pape 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, 13 noise exemption permits were issued in North Riverdale: 13 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, 143 major crimes were reported in North Riverdale: 1,170 per 100,000 residents, 11% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 68th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Break-ins were 295 per 100,000, 55% above the citywide rate (190) and the 20th highest in Toronto, while car thefts and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports rose from 121 in 2024 to 143 in 2025, mostly assaults (63 to 81) and break-ins (20 to 36).
North Riverdale compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 55% higher295 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | About the same82 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 14% lower663 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 53% lower106 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 59% lower25 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 | 57 | 81 | up 42% |
| Car thefts | 13 | 13 | about the same |
| Break-ins | 32 | 36 | up 13% |
| Robberies | 5 | 10 | nearly doubled |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 3 | new since then |
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 | 9 | 80 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 65 | 576 | 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 North Riverdale killed or seriously injured someone, the 52nd highest rate per resident in Toronto. Two involved pedestrians. Most were on Don Valley Pkwy N and Gerrard 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
Broadview, Chester and Pape stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 2). Inside the neighbourhood, 31 TTC stops are served by the 506 Carlton, 505 Dundas and 504 King streetcars and the 72 Pape bus, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Broadview StationLine 2
- Chester StationLine 2
- Pape StationLine 2
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 Carlton Streetcar | about 262 | 7.5 · high | |
| 505 Dundas Streetcar | about 229 | 8.7 · high | |
| 72 Pape | about 145 | 6.2 | |
| 504 King Streetcar | about 131 | 7.1 · high | |
| 121 Esplanade-River | about 121 | 3.6 |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danforth Ave Playter Blvd to Bowden St | 16,100 | 38 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Pape Ave Frizzell Ave to Wroxeter Ave | 9,800 | 52 km/h | Dec 2018 |
| Logan Ave Garnock Ave to Lane S of Danforth and E of Logan | 3,400 | 34 km/h | Oct 2023 |
| Jack Layton Way Broadview Ave to Blue Rodeo Dr | 2,800 | 43 km/h | Aug 2017 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkhall Ave Hampton Ave to Logan Ave | 616 | 45 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Simpson Ave Lane E of Logan and S of Victor to Carlaw Ave | 1,300 | 44 km/h | Mar 2018 |
| Bain Ave Carlaw Ave to Lane W of Pape and N of Bain | 443 | 39 km/h | Mar 2020 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Four elementary schools, one Grade 7–8 school and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the four with Grade 6 results, all four beat the Toronto average in reading; three beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are ten licensed child care centres with 913 spaces, nine 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 (10)
- Withrow Child Care Centre $10 a day
25 Bain Ave · preschool, kindergarten, school-age181 spaces - Children's Circle Of St. Barnabas $10 a day
361 Danforth Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age152 spaces - Play Loft $10 a day
583 Danforth Ave · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age122 spaces - Childspace Day Care Corporation # 2 (690 Carlaw) $10 a day
690 Carlaw Ave · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age115 spaces - Frankland Day Care Centre $10 a day
816 Logan Ave · kindergarten, school-age76 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- Pape Avenue EarlyON Child and Family Centre220 Langley 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 →North Riverdale has four parks, three of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (41st fewest per resident in Toronto). It has two public pools and one wading pool. Its streets have 2,407 City-owned trees, mostly silver maple, Norway maple and linden: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. The City has five road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Riverdale Park East | 17.8 |
| Withrow Park | 8.1 |
| Lower Don Parklands | 5.5 |
| Hubbard Park | 0.9 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Riverdale Park East Top of Bank Improvements
The City is engaging the community to establish a lookout point with seating at the top of the hill adjacent to Broadview Avenue.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | North Riverdale | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 4 | 8 | Erica Stark Parkette, Hubbard Park, Riverdale Park East and 1 more |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 | Erica Stark Parkette, Riverdale Park East, Withrow Park |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Frankland Community Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Pape Avenue Junior Public School |
| Splash pads | 2 | 0 | Riverdale Park East, Withrow Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Frankland Community Centre, Riverdale Park East |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Withrow Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside North Riverdale. Nearest: Leslie Lookout Park, 2.1 km away in South Riverdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Riverdale Park East (7 courts), Withrow Park and Clubhouse (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Riverdale Park East, Withrow Park |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Withrow Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Riverdale Park East, Withrow Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 5 | 2 | Riverdale Park East, Withrow Park · 3 of 5 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, 360 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (28th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 39 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (52nd most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 284 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (34th fewest in Toronto); new apartment buildings add more elsewhere.
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 10 building permits in North Riverdale included a green roof, the 41st most in Toronto. Since 2009, 10 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 (42%) rent, and 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are nine apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 90 out of 100. There are 38 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (35th most in Toronto). There are seven licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 50 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (65th most in Toronto); the largest project is 60 Bowden St, with 50 affordable homes.
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, 11,290 people lived here. The median household income was $108,000, the 17th highest in Toronto (above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 28% walk or cycle to work, more than five times the typical neighbourhood; 24% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
11,290 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Cantonese 4.8%, Greek 2.4%, Mandarin 1.7%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 132 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and salons and personal services. Most are on Danforth Ave. In the last 90 days, five businesses got new licences; the newest is Sam James Coffee Bar, a take-out or food shop at 691 Broadview Ave.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars73
- Salons and personal services25
- Take-out and food shops24
- Laundromats and dry cleaners3
- Auto repair shops2
Streets with the most
- Danforth Ave88
- Gerrard St E17
- Broadview Ave14
- Pape Ave7
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Broadview Danforth and Greektown on the Danforth are Business Improvement Areas in North Riverdale. 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
North Riverdale has 112 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (24th most in Toronto). No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 112 properties on the Heritage Register (18 designated, 94 listed), 24th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (0.2%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M4K, 6 of 527 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.1%; Toronto 2.0%). In M4M, 10 of 405 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.5%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Paula Fletcher · Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 6,909 service requests came from postal area M4K, which covers most of North Riverdale. The most common:
| Property standards | 358 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 242 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 216 | |
| Injured wildlife | 203 | |
| Tree pruning | 200 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 186 |
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 | North Riverdale | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 360 | 186 | 28th |
| Active planning proposals | 9 | 11 | 93rd |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 39 | 26 | 52nd |
| New homes since 2021 | 284 | 795 | 125th |
| Short-term rentals | 38 | 21 | 35th |
| Heritage properties | 112 | 5 | 24th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 9 | 18 | 115th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,170 | 1,107 | 68th |
| Assaults | 663 | 637 | 71st |
| Break-ins | 295 | 173 | 20th |
| Car thefts | 106 | 193 | 128th |
| Robberies | 82 | 70 | 56th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 25 | 46 | 128th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 80 | 31 | 38th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 576 | 212 | 7th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 11,290 | 16,813 | 130th |
| Median household income | $108,000 | $85,000 | 17th |
| Households that rent | 41.7% | 45.5% | 98th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 44.2% | 39.0% | 31st |
| Commute by transit | 23.7% | 25.8% | 98th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 28.3% | 5.3% | 15th |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% | 16.3% | 65th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 6.2 | 5.1 | 52nd |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 3.5 | 5.0 | 118th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.7 | 2.1 | 101st |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 213 | 228 | 87th |
| Affordable homes coming | 50 | 19 | 65th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 5 | 10 | 121st |
| Park and open space, share of land | 18.2% | 7.8% | 30th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 2.9 | 1.6 | 48th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 1,751 | 410 | 10th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 10 | 4 | 41st |
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 | 57 | 78 | 79 | 63 | 81 |
| Break-ins | 32 | 30 | 32 | 20 | 36 |
| Car thefts | 13 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 13 |
| Robberies | 5 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Total | 107 | 151 | 149 | 121 | 143 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | North Riverdale | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 663 | 768 | 71st |
| Break-ins | 295 | 190 | 20th |
| Car thefts | 106 | 225 | 128th |
| Robberies | 82 | 78 | 56th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 25 | 61 | 128th |
| Total | 1,170 | 1,322 | 68th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | North Riverdale | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 57 | 78 | 79 | 63 | 81 | 663 | 768 | 71st |
| Break-ins | 32 | 30 | 32 | 20 | 36 | 295 | 190 | 20th |
| Car thefts | 13 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 13 | 106 | 225 | 128th |
| Robberies | 5 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 82 | 78 | 56th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 61 | 128th |
| Total | 107 | 151 | 149 | 121 | 143 | 1,170 | 1,322 | 68th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 416 | 14 |
| 2022 | 374 | 15 |
| 2023 | 317 | 82 |
| 2024 | 275 | 19 |
| 2025 | 346 | 90 |
| 2026 | 311 | 64 |
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 (11)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 647 Broadview Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0722/26TEY |
Under appeal (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Riverdale Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2025 | A0609/25TEY |
| 654 Danforth Ave | 49-storey building with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Aug 2022 | 22 185127 STE 14 OZ |
| 9 Riverdale Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2025 | A0605/25TEY |
Waiting for a decision (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 Wolfrey Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | A0772/26TEY |
| 22 Garnock Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2026 | A0666/26TEY |
| 680 Danforth Ave | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Oct 2024 | 24 231270 STE 14 SA |
| 682 Broadview Ave | Two towers, up to 42 storeys · 857 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Aug 2021 | 21 199636 STE 14 OZ |
| 85 Withrow Ave | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Submitted Jan 2024 | A0065/24TEY |
Decided recently (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 497 Danforth Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Jul 2025 | B0040/24TEY |
| 70 Dearbourne Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Decided Jun 2026 | A0315/26TEY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (9)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 648 Broadview Ave | 70 | 11 | 1910 | — |
| 425 Broadview Ave | 82 | 11 | 1920 | — |
| 655 Broadview Ave | 91 | 291 | 1968 | 0 |
| 569 Broadview Ave | 92 | 48 | 1929 | 0 |
| 39 Harcourt Ave | 94 | 15 | 1989 | 0 |
| 10 Hogarth Ave | 95 | 287 | 1968 | 0 |
| 646 Broadview Ave | 95 | 13 | 1922 | 19 |
| 9 Tennis Cres | 96 | 54 | 1931 | — |
| 717 Broadview Ave | 98 | 69 | 1972 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (6)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withrow Avenue Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 500 | 94% | 62% | — |
| Frankland Community School Junior | JK-6 | TDSB | 285 | 97% | 52% | — |
| Holy Name Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 315 | 91% | 69% | — |
| Pape Avenue Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 285 | 98% | 71% | — |
| Quest Alternative School Senior | 7-8 | TDSB | 55 | — | — | — |
| CALC Secondary School | 9-12 | TDSB | 565 | — | — | — |
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 (10)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withrow Child Care Centre | 25 Bain Ave | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 181 | Yes |
| Children's Circle Of St. Barnabas | 361 Danforth Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 152 | Yes |
| Play Loft | 583 Danforth Ave | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 122 | Yes |
| Childspace Day Care Corporation # 2 (690 Carlaw) | 690 Carlaw Ave | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 115 | Yes |
| Frankland Day Care Centre | 816 Logan Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 76 | Yes |
| Bluebird Montessori School South | 515 Broadview Ave | toddlers, preschool, school-age | 66 | Yes |
| Pat Schulz Child Care Centre | 1 Danforth Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 49 | Yes |
| Riverdale Mighty Kids | 842 Gerrard St E | infants, toddlers, preschool | 49 | Yes |
| Kids Way Daycare | 369 Broadview Ave | infants, toddlers | 15 | Yes |
| Two Short Storeys | 430 Broadview Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 88 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 506 Carlton | Streetcar | 262 |
| 505 Dundas | Streetcar | 229 |
| 72 Pape | Bus | 145 |
| 504 King | Streetcar | 131 |
| 121 Esplanade-River | Bus | 121 |
| 501 Queen | Streetcar | 120 |
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 | North Riverdale | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 4 | 8 | Erica Stark Parkette, Hubbard Park, Riverdale Park East and 1 more |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 | Erica Stark Parkette, Riverdale Park East, Withrow Park |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Frankland Community Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Pape Avenue Junior Public School |
| Splash pads | 2 | 0 | Riverdale Park East, Withrow Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Frankland Community Centre, Riverdale Park East |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Withrow Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside North Riverdale. Nearest: Leslie Lookout Park, 2.1 km away in South Riverdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Riverdale Park East (7 courts), Withrow Park and Clubhouse (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Riverdale Park East, Withrow Park |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Withrow Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Riverdale Park East, Withrow Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 5 | 2 | Riverdale Park East, Withrow Park · 3 of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 Bowden St | Under construction | 50 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (5)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Hampton Ave, Garnock Ave to Danforth Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Harcourt Ave, Pape Ave to Jones Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Playter Blvd, Danforth Ave to Hurndale Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road rebuild | Pape Ave, Dingwall Ave to Frizzell Ave | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Laneway rebuild | Logan Ave, Langley Ave to Riverdale Ave | Q4 2025 to Q3 2026 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (5)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam James Coffee Bar | Take-out or food shop | 691 Broadview Ave | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Hop In Kitchen + Bar | Restaurant or bar | 97 Danforth Ave | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Loei Thai Kitchen & Bar | Restaurant or bar | 513 Danforth Ave | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Dang Good Donuts | Take-out or food shop | 499 Danforth Ave | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Nool - Mexican Soul | Restaurant or bar | 467 Danforth Ave | Oct 16, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (39)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 133 Withrow Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 79 Simpson Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2026 |
| 537 Logan Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2026 |
| 203 Withrow Ave | Laneway suite | Jun 2026 |
| 46 Grandview Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2026 |
| 117 Hampton Ave | Garden suite | Jan 2026 |
| 623 Broadview Ave | Garden suite | Jan 2026 |
| 51 Bain Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 249 Withrow Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2025 |
| 17 Bowden St | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 250 Riverdale Ave | Laneway suite | Jun 2025 |
| 165 Langley Ave | Laneway suite | Jan 2025 |
| 129 Withrow Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 130 Simpson Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2024 |
| 22 Grandview Ave | Laneway suite | Aug 2024 |
| 38 Sparkhall Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2024 |
| 125 Hogarth Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2024 |
| 22 Bain Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Nov 2023 |
| 28 Garnock Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2023 |
| 28 Garnock Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2023 |
| 533 Logan Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2023 |
| 49 Grandview Ave | Laneway suite | Aug 2023 |
| 708 Logan Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 465 Broadview Ave | Garden suite | Feb 2023 |
| 147 Hogarth Ave | Laneway suite | Feb 2023 |
| 12 Fenwick Ave | Laneway suite | Jan 2023 |
| 59 Bowden St | Laneway suite | May 2022 |
| 6 Bain Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Mar 2022 |
| 254 Riverdale Ave | Laneway suite | Feb 2022 |
| 210 Victor Ave | Laneway suite | Dec 2021 |
| 13 Victor Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2021 |
| 220 Victor Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2021 |
| 31 Cavell Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Oct 2021 |
| 20 Bain Ave | Laneway suite | Jul 2021 |
| 24 Bain Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2020 |
| 133 Riverdale Ave | Laneway suite | Aug 2020 |
| 22 Grandview Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2020 |
| 41 Dearbourne Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2017 |
| 146 Riverdale Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2016 |
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 | 9 | 80 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 65 | 576 | 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 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadview Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Chester Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Pape Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danforth Ave Playter Blvd to Bowden St | 16,100 | 38 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Pape Ave Frizzell Ave to Wroxeter Ave | 9,800 | 52 km/h | Dec 2018 |
| Logan Ave Garnock Ave to Lane S of Danforth and E of Logan | 3,400 | 34 km/h | Oct 2023 |
| Jack Layton Way Broadview Ave to Blue Rodeo Dr | 2,800 | 43 km/h | Aug 2017 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkhall Ave Hampton Ave to Logan Ave | 616 | 45 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Simpson Ave Lane E of Logan and S of Victor to Carlaw Ave | 1,300 | 44 km/h | Mar 2018 |
| Bain Ave Carlaw Ave to Lane W of Pape and N of Bain | 443 | 39 km/h | Mar 2020 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Riverdale Park East | 17.8 |
| Withrow Park | 8.1 |
| Lower Don Parklands | 5.5 |
| Hubbard Park | 0.9 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Riverdale Park East Top of Bank Improvements
The City is engaging the community to establish a lookout point with seating at the top of the hill adjacent to Broadview Avenue.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 10 building permits in North Riverdale included a green roof, the 41st most in Toronto. Since 2009, 10 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, 13 noise exemption permits were issued in North Riverdale: 13 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
Broadview Danforth and Greektown on the Danforth are Business Improvement Areas in North Riverdale. 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
- 112 properties on the Heritage Register (18 designated, 94 listed), 24th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (0.2%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M4K, 6 of 527 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.1%; Toronto 2.0%). In M4M, 10 of 405 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.5%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Paula Fletcher · Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 6,909 service requests came from postal area M4K, which covers most of North Riverdale. The most common:
| Property standards | 358 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 242 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 216 | |
| Injured wildlife | 203 | |
| Tree pruning | 200 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 186 |
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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