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Address report · Ward 18 Willowdale

1 Steeles Ave E

1 Steeles Ave E is in Newtonbrook East. A 50‑storey building with 427 homes and shops is under review 248 m away.

Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Key findings
  • A 50-storey building with 427 homes and shops is under review, 248 m away.
Planning proposals2within 250 m
Major crimes37within 500 m, 12 months
Nearest transit18 mBus 53, 953
ZoningCRCommercial Residential · up to 10.5 m tall
Steeles AveYonge StAthabaska AveDumont StNipigon AveAbitibi Ave12Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)Yonge StSteeles AveDumont StAbitibi Ave12Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)
The red dot is 1 Steeles Ave E. The circle shows 250 metres, about a 3-minute walk. Numbers match the proposals in section 01.

01What’s planned near 1 Steeles Ave E

2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).

In progress

  1. 1
    Rezoning
    7 Steeles Ave E and 4 more addresses · 207 m away
    Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
    683 homes36,262 m² of floor space

    It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.

    An application for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment has been made for 7-15 Steeles Avenue East, generally located at the south-east corner of the Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue intersection. The subject lands are presently…
    Public notice · Apr 12, 2024Notice of Application Under the Planning Act - 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15 Steeles Avenue East. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.
    All 5 addresses

    7 Steeles Ave E · 9 Steeles Ave E · 11 Steeles Ave E · 13 Steeles Ave E · 15 Steeles Ave E

    File 23 167527 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Jun 28, 2023 · City record and how to comment
  2. 2
    50-storey building · 427 homes and shops
    6979-6991 Yonge St · 248 m away
    Site plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
    427 homes

    City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.

    Proposed development consists of a new 50-storey (155.8 metres) mixed-use building with a 6-storey podium, containing 427 residential units, a residential Gross Floor Area of 30,630 square metres, and a non-residential Gross Floor Area of…
    File 22 199141 NNY 18 SA · submitted Sep 2, 2022 · City record and how to comment

Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.

02Safety near 1 Steeles Ave E

Police recorded 37 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.

Newtonbrook East compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025

Major crimeNear this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 monthsCompared with the Toronto rateDifference
Car thefts5 near this address12% higher252 vs 225 per 100,000
Break-ins6 near this addressAbout the same170 vs 190 per 100,000
Thefts over $5,00012 near this address19% lower49 vs 61 per 100,000
Robberies2 near this address23% lower60 vs 79 per 100,000
Assaults12 near this address28% lower554 vs 768 per 100,000

Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Newtonbrook East

Traffic safety

2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on Yonge St and Steeles Ave W. Newtonbrook East has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.

  • Yonge St at Steeles Ave W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 8, 2024 · 53 m
  • Nipigon Ave at Dumont St · Driver, seriously injured · Aug 24, 2021 · 232 m

Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.

Other crimes near this address

Last 12 monthsWithin 500 mNewtonbrook East, per 100,000 residentsCompared with other neighbourhoods
Shootings and firearm discharges00Lower than most
Bicycle thefts013Lower than most
Thefts from vehicles7235Higher than most

Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.

03Getting around from 1 Steeles Ave E

The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 31‑minute walk (2.0 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 53, 60, 960, 98 and 97 buses, with about 2,634 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 3.9 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.

Nearest subway station
Finch Station 2.0 km

Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 31 min walk

Buses
53 Steeles East, 953 Steeles East Express 18 m
Nearest stop: Yonge St at Steeles Ave East, plus 4 more stops for these routes within 250 m.
Buses
60 Steeles West, 97 Yonge, 960 Steeles West Express 76 m
Nearest stop: Yonge St at Steeles Ave West South Side, plus 3 more stops for these routes within 250 m.
Bus
98 Willowdale-Senlac 147 m
Nearest stop: Steeles Ave East Loop, plus 1 more stop for this route within 250 m.
Nearest GO train station
Old Cummer GO 3.9 km

Source: GO Transit · 9 train stops on a weekday

Cycling routes
Newtonbrook Park Trl · multi-use trail 1225 m

TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.

How reliable are your routes?

RouteDelays reportedPer 1,000 tripsCompared with other TTC routes
537675.6more than most routes
604013.7about typical
9606276.9more than most routes
981724.5more than most routes
975388.5more than most routes
953701.8fewer than most routes

TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.

04Schools and child care near 1 Steeles Ave E

The closest public and Catholic schools. They may not be the ones assigned to this address; check with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) or Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).

Elementary schools

Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.

Lillian Public School
740 m · TDSB · grades JK-5 · 315 students
Doesn’t go up to Grade 6, so no Grade 6 results.
St Paschal Baylon Catholic School
1.2 km · TCDSB · grades JK-8 · 755 students
95%above Toronto52%about the same as Toronto
Henderson Avenue Public School
1.2 km · York Region DSB · grades JK-8 · 340 students
91%above Toronto84%above Toronto

Secondary schools

Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.

Newtonbrook Secondary School
717 m · TDSB · grades 9-12 · 870 students
98%above Toronto
ÉSC Monseigneur-de-Charbonnel
1.3 km · CS catholique MonAvenir · grades 9-12 · 210 students
93%above Toronto

The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Alborz Education Centre, Alpha Quality Education School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.

Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.

Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).

05Parks, trees and libraries near 1 Steeles Ave E

There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is Goulding Community Centre, 833 m away.

Nearest of each
Playground 758 m · Centre ParkSplash pad 2.9 km · Antibes Community CentreWashroom 801 m · Goulding Community CentreBasketball 1.3 km · Wedgewood Park-North YorkTennis 812 m · Goulding ParkPickleball 938 m · Lillian ParkTable tennis 812 m · Goulding ParkOutdoor fitness 2.4 km · Edithvale ParkIndoor pool 2.9 km · Antibes Community CentreOutdoor pool 833 m · Goulding Community Centre

Parks and community centres within 500 m

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Pools, courts and more

Outdoor pool
45 Goulding Ave. Last health inspection Jul 20, 2026: pass.
Outdoor pool
89 Church Ave. Last health inspection Jul 22, 2026: pass.
Tennis courts
Goulding Park 812 m
80 Patricia Ave · 3 courts · open in winter.
Outdoor rink
Mel Lastman Square 3.4 km
5100 Yonge St · lit at night. Usually open December to March.
Indoor arena
Goulding Community Centre 833 m
45 Goulding Ave · 1 ice pad
Public washroom
Goulding Community Centre 801 m
Open · View centre hours.
Off-leash dog area
Bayview Arena Park 2.3 km
3240 Bayview Ave · fenced · separate area for small dogs

Also nearby

Street trees
1 on Steeles Ave E (1–21)
Most common: elm. Newtonbrook East has more street trees per resident than most neighbourhoods.
Public library
5120 Yonge Street · today: Wed 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.

Park space

Park and open space0%of the land within 500 m (a typical Toronto neighbourhood: 7.8%)
Nearest large parkGoulding Park4.6 hectares · 660 m away

Park projects nearby

City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.

06The building at 1 Steeles Ave E

There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 1 Steeles Ave E. Here is what the City does have.

Building orders and notices
None open (2 closed)

Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations

Building permits, last 5 years
1 permit
1 building permit in the last 5 years. For comparison, about 10% of Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.

Source: Building Permits · 3 on record

Permit history: 2 projects from 3 permits
  • Demolition · completed Aug 17, 2026
    Proposal for the demolition of 6995 Yonge St building to help facilitate for construction laydown area for the Yonge North Subway Extension Project · Permit 25 194994
  • Interior Alterations · completed Feb 20, 2020
    Interior alterations to convert optical store to office space on main floor and storage in basement. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 181647

The lot

Lot area594 m²about 6,394 sq ft
Width19.3 mabout 63 ft
Depth34.3 mabout 113 ft

Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.

07What can be built at 1 Steeles Ave E

CR (Commercial Residential) zoning allows shops and offices on the ground floor with homes above, typical of main streets. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.

Zone
CR · Commercial Residential
Full zone label: CR 1.0 (c1.0; r1.0) SS3 (x2565)

Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 40

Height limit
10.5 m · 3 storeys
About 3 storeys.

Source: Height overlay

Density
Floor space equal to the lot area
All floors together can add up to the area of the lot.

Source: Zone label (d)

Lot coverage
33% of the lot
The share of the lot a building can cover.

Source: Lot coverage overlay

Site-specific exception
Exception 2565
Extra rules apply to this area. They are listed under exception 2565 in the zoning by-law (article 40.10) and can loosen or tighten the limits above.

Source: Zone label (x)

Special areas

Secondary plan
Yonge Street North
A local plan with its own policies for land use, height and design in this area.

Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.

08Around the block

Short-term rentals0registered within 250 m

Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (74%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.

Licensed rooming houses0within 250 m

Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.

New storefront businesses2licensed in Newtonbrook East, last 90 days

Yang's Healing Spa (salon or personal services), H Mart (take-out or food shop).

Public spaces (POPS)0privately owned, open to the public, within 500 m
Shelters and respite sites0within 500 m

Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown), POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 9, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.

Traffic on your street

There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:

Vehicles a dayabout 62,200Yonge St, Nipigon Ave to Steeles Ave W (43 m away)
CountedJun 2016The City’s latest count here

City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.

What neighbours report to 311

In the last 12 months, 4,065 service requests came from postal area M2M, which includes 1 Steeles Ave E. The most common:

Damaged bin lids
234
Long grass and weeds on private property
164
Potholes and road damage
149
Property standards
145
Dead wildlife pickup
123
Driveway blocked by plowed snow
122

City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.

09Risks and environment at 1 Steeles Ave E

Flood and shoreline hazards
Outside This address
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.

Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025

Lead in tap-water tests, postal area M2M
0% of tests above Ontario's limit Your area · M2M
In postal area M2M, 0 of 50 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M2M is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 0 samples here (0%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.

Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 50 tests, Jan 19, 2014 to Aug 19, 2026

TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.

10The neighbourhood: Newtonbrook East

Newtonbrook East had 15,345 residents in 2021. The median household income was $80,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 38% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 51% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% of workers commuted by transit and 6% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Iranian Persian (13.5%), Mandarin (12.5%) and Korean (9.8%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.

Residents (2021)15,345Newtonbrook East
Median household income$80,000typical neighbourhood $85,000
Households that rent38%typical neighbourhood 46%
Commute by transit28%typical neighbourhood 26%

Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, up 1% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.6%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.

Average rent, October 2025North YorkChange in a yearToronto
Studio$1,316+5%$1,499
1 bedroom$1,6430%$1,763
2 bedrooms$1,915+1%$2,055
3 bedrooms or more$2,196+2%$2,361

Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, North York (the former City of North York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.

How Newtonbrook East compares with the rest of Toronto →

11Quick answers about 1 Steeles Ave E

What is being built near 1 Steeles Ave E?

There are 2 planning proposals within 250 metres (two in progress). The largest is a 50-storey building with 427 homes and shops at 6979-6991 Yonge St, 248 m away (under review). Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 11, 2026.

Is the area around 1 Steeles Ave E safe?

Police recorded 37 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 12 assaults, 12 thefts over $5,000, 6 break-ins, 5 car thefts and 2 robberies. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). Per resident, in Newtonbrook East in 2025, assaults and robberies were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 11, 2026.

How do you get around from 1 Steeles Ave E?

The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), 2.0 km away (about a 31-minute walk). Nearby: the 53 Steeles East and 953 Steeles East Express buses (stop at Yonge St and Steeles Ave East, 18 m); the 60 Steeles West, 97 Yonge and 960 Steeles West Express buses (stop at Yonge St and Steeles Ave West South Side, 76 m); the 98 Willowdale-Senlac bus (stop at Steeles Ave East Loop, 147 m). Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 11, 2026.

What schools are near 1 Steeles Ave E?

The closest are Lillian Public School, St Paschal Baylon Catholic School and Newtonbrook Secondary School. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 11, 2026.

What neighbourhood is 1 Steeles Ave E in?

1 Steeles Ave E is in Newtonbrook East, one of the City of Toronto's 158 official neighbourhoods, in Ward 18 Willowdale. Newtonbrook East had 15,345 residents in 2021, with a median household income of $80,000. Source: City of Toronto neighbourhoods; 2021 Census, as of Nov 11, 2026.

What is rent like near 1 Steeles Ave E?

Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. In October 2025, a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building across North York (the former City of North York) averaged $1,915 a month. That's an average across all tenants, including long-term ones; new listings usually cost more. Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, as of Nov 11, 2026.

Has 1 Steeles Ave E been renovated?

Yes. The City has 3 building permits on record, 1 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 11, 2026.

Is 1 Steeles Ave E in a flood plain?

No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025, as of Nov 11, 2026.

Is 1 Steeles Ave E a heritage property?

No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 11, 2026.

Who is the city councillor for 1 Steeles Ave E?

Lily Cheng, councillor for Ward 18 Willowdale. Email Councillor_Cheng@toronto.ca or call 416-392-0210. Source: City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.

When is garbage day at 1 Steeles Ave E?

Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 13, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, as of Nov 11, 2026.

Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.

Handy info

Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.

Councillor: Lily Cheng, Ward 18 Willowdale · Councillor_Cheng@toronto.ca · 416-392-0210

Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.

Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/1-steeles-ave-e#sec-history

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12From the archives

View of A&A; Records and Steeles Tavern on Yonge Street, mall in foreground
1971 · 38 m awayView of A&A; Records and Steeles Tavern on Yonge Street, mall in foregroundCity of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 5, Item 13

Photo locations are matched from each photo’s title against City street and address data, so some may be off. Report a wrong location

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