16 The Links Rd
16 The Links Rd is in St.Andrew-Windfields, in a registered apartment building built in 1963 with 102 units. There are 7 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Break-ins and robberies in St.Andrew-Windfields were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 16 The Links Rd
7 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), all in progress. That's more than at 96% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Addition29 Upper Canada Dr · 173 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
To convert existing ground floor garage spaces into additional rental units.File A0540/19NY · submitted Jul 31, 2019 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2Minor variance324 Old Yonge St · 175 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
File A0226/20NY · submitted Apr 22, 2020 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Consent324 Old Yonge St · 175 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
File B0012/20NY · submitted Apr 22, 2020 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
- 4Minor variance324 Old Yonge St · 175 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
File A0225/20NY · submitted Apr 22, 2020 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 5Minor variance324 Old Yonge St · 175 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
File A0221/20NY · submitted Apr 22, 2020 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 6Minor variance2 Carnwath Cres · 215 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Feb 18, 2016. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To permit the maximum driveway width, as it does not comply with the requirements of the Zoning By-laws.File A0007/16NY · submitted Jan 6, 2016 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 7Garage or parking15 Oakley Pl · 246 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Apr 23, 2015. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a new detached two-car garage.File A0223/15NY · submitted Mar 3, 2015 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
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 16 The Links Rd
Police recorded 17 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's fewer than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
St.Andrew-Windfields compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 5 near this address | 103% higher385 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 3 near this address | 36% higher107 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 4 near this address | About the same203 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 4 near this address | 20% lower615 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 29% lower43 vs 61 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for St.Andrew-Windfields
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Yonge St and 401 C E Yonge N Ramp St. St.Andrew-Windfields has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Yonge St at 401 C E Yonge N Ramp St · Cyclist, seriously injured · May 17, 2021 · 486 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 months | Within 500 m | St.Andrew-Windfields, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 12 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 18 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 9 | 195 | About typical |
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 16 The Links Rd
The nearest subway station is York Mills Station (Line 1), about a 13‑minute walk (0.8 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 78 bus, with about 388 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 3.5 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 13 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 9 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 146 | 4.0 | about typical |
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.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 19 Glendora Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 19 Glendora Ave, 1.1 km.1.1 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
04Schools and child care near 16 The Links Rd
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.
Secondary schools
Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Don Valley Academy Secondary School, Duke Academy Secondary School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 3, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 16 The Links Rd
There is 1 park and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre, 2.1 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Tournament Park · playground, tennis court, washroom · 40 Tournament Dr · 214 m
- Yorkminster Park · 54 A Yorkminster Rd · 504 m
- Fairmeadow Parkette · 37 Fairmeadow Ave · 641 m
- Old Yonge Parkette · 143 Yonge St · 689 m
- Don Valley Golf Course · washroom · 4200 Yonge St · 715 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
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 projects nearby
- New Park at 57 Linelle Street
A new park is coming to 57 Linelle Street. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 736 m - Review of City Golf Course Operations
The City conducted an operational review of our five City-operated golf course locations to better understand how to maximize golf and non-golf experiences.In progress · 770 m - Glendora Park New Off-Leash Area
The City is planning a new off-leash area at Glendora Park and will pilot one proposed location this summer to gather feedback from park users.In progress · 1.2 km - Franklin Park Expansion
The City is expanding Franklin Park by 2,565 m², creating new opportunities for recreation and enjoying nature.In progress · 1.2 km - Albert Standing Park Expansion
The City is expanding Albert Standing Park by 600 m² (a bit larger than an NBA basketball court) as part of the development project located just west of the park on Bogert Avenue.In progress · 1.4 km
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 16 The Links Rd
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 16 The Links Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Sep 5, 2025
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Aug 6, 2026
Source: Building Permits · 5 on record
- Property standards, opened Nov 3, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Oct 14, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Oct 14, 2026: closed
- Heat, opened Oct 13, 2026: closed
- Heat, opened Oct 13, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 5 projects from 5 permits
- Garage Repair/Reconstruction · inspection · issued Mar 30, 2026
Proposal to restore parking garage retaining walls, ramp, concrete, asphalt and site features. · Permit 26 121765 - Balcony/Guard Repairs · completed Feb 15, 2023
Balcony slab repairs including installation of new elastomeric waterproofing membrane, balcony guard replacement and miscellaneous brick repairs# units = 72 558 lin.m. of railings to be replaced · Permit 22 109446 - Balcony/Guard Repairs · completed Feb 15, 2023
Proposal for balcony slab repairs (48) including installation of new elastomeric waterproofing membrane, balcony guard replacements (588m), and miscellaneous brick repairs for existing apartment… · Permit 21 171997 - Alteration to Existing Building · completed Jun 8, 2026
Interior alterations to corridors on all floors. · Permit 00 352082 - Alteration to Existing Building · completed Jun 8, 2026
Interior alterations to corridors on all floors. · Permit 00 352085
The lot
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 16 The Links Rd
RM (Residential Multiple Dwelling) zoning allows houses, townhouses and small apartment buildings. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Lot coverage overlay
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Guttagolf (amusement (arcade, billiards)).
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 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Parking tickets on this block
46 tickets in 2025 on The Links Rd between numbers 0 and 66: 41 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 3 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 1,318 service requests came from postal area M2P, which includes 16 The Links Rd. The most common:
| Property standards | 50 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 45 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 39 | |
| Blocked catch basins | 39 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 38 | |
| Missed garbage pickup | 35 |
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 16 The Links Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 17 tests, May 21, 2014 to Jun 9, 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: St.Andrew-Windfields
St.Andrew-Windfields had 16,960 residents in 2021. The median household income was $118,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 36% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 45% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 16% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (12.2%), Iranian Persian (6.5%) and Cantonese (6.1%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
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 2025 | North York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | +5% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | 0% | $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 St.Andrew-Windfields compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
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Councillor: Rachel Chernos Lin , Ward 15 Don Valley West · Councillor_ChernosLin@toronto.ca · 416-395-6408
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.