Beaches-East York
Ward 19 covers four neighbourhoods in Toronto and East York, from East End-Danforth to Woodbine-Lumsden. It has 28 planning applications in progress.
Councillor: Brad Bradford · 416-338-2755 · councillor_bradford@toronto.ca · Website
Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
01Biggest proposals in progress
The five tallest of the ward’s 28 applications in progress.
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- •Two towers, up to 55 storeys with shops2721 Danforth Ave · 1,139 homes
Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
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02Have your say
Hearings and public meetings in Ward 19 in the next 30 days.
- •Addition26 Luttrell Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 18 · Hearing Wed, Nov 25
- •Garage or parking9 Avonlea Blvd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 18 · Hearing Wed, Nov 25
- •Garage or parking103 Rainsford Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •New house279 Springdale Blvd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Garage or parking833 Coxwell Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Add a storey95 Woodington Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Deck or porch25 Marilyn Cres · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Dec 2 · Hearing Wed, Dec 9
- •Minor variance6 Park Vista · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Dec 2 · Hearing Wed, Dec 9
- •Addition705 Mortimer Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Dec 2 · Hearing Wed, Dec 9
03Neighbourhoods
Four neighbourhoods are entirely in Ward 19. Each has its own page and Wednesday briefing.
| Neighbourhood | Planning applications in progress |
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| East End-Danforth | 11 |
| Woodbine Corridor | 6 |
| Taylor-Massey | 1 |
| Woodbine-Lumsden | 0 |
Partly in the ward: Danforth, Danforth East York, O'Connor-Parkview, Old East York, The Beaches.
04The numbers
Ward 19 compared with Toronto’s 25 wards. Wards have similar populations, so totals compare fairly.
| Major crime, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026 | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 822 | 10th |
| Auto theft | 191 | 17th |
| Break and enter | 161 | 20th |
| Robbery | 55 | 21st |
| Theft over $5,000 | 36 | 23rd |
| All major crime | 1,265 | 11th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Major Crime Indicators.
| People and homes, 2021 | Here | Rank (1st = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 108,500 | 14th |
| Households | 45,700 | 11th |
| Typical household income (median) | $89,000 | 7th |
| Households that rent | 44.2% | 17th |
| Renters spending 30%+ of income on housing | 38.6% | 13th |
| People with low income | 11.9% | 17th |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% | 20th |
| Children 0 to 14 | 17.2% | 1st |
| Median age | 41.2 | 6th |
Source: City of Toronto Ward Profiles, 2021 Census.
| Serious collisions, 2022 to 2026 | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| Collisions where someone was killed or seriously injured | 33 | 23rd |
| Involving a pedestrian | 18 | 18th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions with people killed or seriously injured.
| 311 requests, last 12 months | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| All requests | 28,700 | 4th |
| Road Plowing Request | 1,527 | — |
| Property Standards and Maintenance Violations | 1,035 | — |
| Pick up Dead Wildlife | 842 | — |
| Residential Bin Lid Damaged | 810 | — |
| Road Pothole / Road Damage | 808 | — |
Source: City of Toronto, 311 Service Requests. The five most common types are listed.
| Child care and short-term rentals | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed child care centres | 61 | 2nd |
| Child care spaces | 5,083 | 3rd |
| Registered short-term rentals | 324 | 8th |
Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres; Short-term Rental Registrations.
05Quick answers about Ward 19
Who is the councillor for Ward 19 Beaches-East York?
Brad Bradford. Phone 416-338-2755, email councillor_bradford@toronto.ca.
What neighbourhoods are in Ward 19?
East End-Danforth, Taylor-Massey, Woodbine Corridor and Woodbine-Lumsden, and parts of Danforth, Danforth East York, O'Connor-Parkview, Old East York and The Beaches.
What is being built in Ward 19?
28 planning applications are in progress. The tallest proposal is five towers, up to 55 storeys (1,649 homes) at 2575 Danforth Ave.
Is Ward 19 safe?
It had 1,265 major crimes reported in Sep 2025 to Aug 2026, the 11th of Toronto’s 25 wards.