23B Yarrow Rd
23B Yarrow Rd is in Keelesdale-Eglinton West. There are 9 planning proposals within 250 m, including a 33‑storey building with 370 homes and shops (under appeal).
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 33-storey building with 370 homes and shops is under appeal, 124 m away (2636 Eglinton Ave W and 4 more addresses).
- Bus 41 stop 59 m away; the nearest subway is 3.4 km.
- The nearest elementary school is Keelesdale Junior Public School, 181 m away.
- Nothing is on record for the building itself: no permits, orders or heritage listing.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6M.
01What’s planned near 23B Yarrow Rd
9 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): seven in progress and two decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 133-storey building · 370 homes and shops2636 Eglinton Ave W and 4 more addresses · 124 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The development applications would permit a 33-storey mixed use building with height of 106.1 metres (112.1 inclusive of the mechanical penthouse), containing 370 dwelling units, 324 square metres of non-residential space, 63 parking…File 22 241754 WET 05 OZ · submitted Dec 22, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
2636 Eglinton Ave W · 2640 Eglinton Ave W · 2642 Eglinton Ave W · 2654 Eglinton Ave W · 1856 Keele St
- 233-storey building · 370 homes and shops2636 Eglinton Ave W and 4 more addresses · 124 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The development applications would permit a 33-storey mixed use building with heightof 106.1 metres (112.1 inclusive of the mechanical penthouse), containing 370dwelling units, 324 square metres of non-residential space, 63 parking spaces…File 22 241752 WET 05 SA · submitted Dec 22, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
2636 Eglinton Ave W · 2640 Eglinton Ave W · 2642 Eglinton Ave W · 2654 Eglinton Ave W · 1856 Keele St
- 324-storey building · 272 homes and shops1860 A Keele St and 6 more addresses · 177 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed height increase from 19 to 24 storeys. C of A approved 21,406 m2 GFA. Resubmission proposes 21,334 m2 GFA.Proposed development of a 16-storey mixed use building with 272 residential units and 393m² of retail space. The…File 21 241239 WET 05 SA · submitted Nov 24, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 7 addresses
1860 A Keele St · 1866 A Keele St · 1860 Keele St · 1862 Keele St · 1864 Keele St · 1866 Keele St · 1868 Keele St
Decided recently
- 8Split the lot15 Juliet Cres · 128 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Feb 26, 2026.
To obtain consent to the technical severance of the property for the purpose of re-establishing two separate lots.File B0006/19EYK · submitted Feb 6, 2019 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 9Garden suite59 Yarrow Rd · 187 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To legalize and to maintain the existing detached garage and to construct a new one storey addition along the front of the detached garage in order to accommodate a new garden suite.File A0232/26EYK · submitted Jul 2, 2026 · 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 is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Safety near 23B Yarrow Rd
Police recorded 52 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 40). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Keelesdale-Eglinton West compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 1 near this address | About the same71 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 15 near this address | 16% lower189 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 6 near this address | 42% lower111 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 29 near this address | 46% lower418 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 61% lower24 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Keelesdale-Eglinton West
03Getting around from 23B Yarrow Rd
The nearest subway station is Cedarvale Station (Line 1), 3.4 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 5 streetcar and the 41, 34, 164 and 158 buses, with about 2,003 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 1.0 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 66 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
04Schools and child care near 23B Yarrow 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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 23B Yarrow Rd
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 23B Yarrow Rd.
06Around 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.
Roadready Motors (auto repair or garage), Sanan Car Solution (auto repair or garage), Advance Auto Repairs (auto repair or garage), and 8 more.
All new business licences in Keelesdale-Eglinton West (11)
- Roadready Motors · Auto repair or garage · 2471 Eglinton Ave W · 726 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Sanan Car Solution · Auto repair or garage · 640 Rogers Rd · 589 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Advance Auto Repairs · Auto repair or garage · 1750 Keele St · 143 m · licensed Sep 30, 2026
- Sweet Nails Spa · Salon or personal services · 530 Rogers Rd · 726 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Jj Fried Chicken · Restaurant or bar · 2539 Eglinton Ave W · 431 m · licensed Sep 4, 2026
- Rogers Vape Store · Vape shop · 419 Rogers Rd · 1076 m · licensed Sep 1, 2026
- Tulum Barbershop · Salon or personal services · 574 Rogers Rd · 620 m · licensed Aug 27, 2026
- Banh Mi Ba Le · Take-out or food shop · 605 Rogers Rd · 641 m · licensed Aug 20, 2026
- Natural Vybes Juice & Tea Bar · Take-out or food shop · 2637 Eglinton Ave W · 281 m · licensed Aug 20, 2026
- Os Amigos Bar · Sidewalk café · 335 Silverthorn Ave · 1088 m · licensed Aug 14, 2026
- Golden Wheat Bakery Cafe · Take-out or food shop · 575 Rogers Rd · 682 m · licensed Aug 13, 2026
Source: 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 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
07Risks and environment at 23B Yarrow Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 122 tests, Jan 27, 2014 to Aug 23, 2026
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
08The neighbourhood: Keelesdale-Eglinton West
Keelesdale-Eglinton West had 11,390 residents in 2021. The median household income was $77,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 41% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 36% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% 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 Portuguese (24.6%), Spanish (8.2%) and Italian (4.7%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across York (the former City of York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,067 a month in October 2025, up 2% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.3%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,381 | 0% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,706 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,067 | +2% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,547 | -6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, York (the former City of York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
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