254 Viewmount Ave
254 Viewmount Ave is in Yorkdale-Glen Park. A 40‑storey building with 477 homes is under review 212 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 40-storey building with 477 homes is under review, 212 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Yorkdale-Glen Park were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 254 Viewmount Ave
7 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): seven in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 95% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 128-storey building · 306 homes805 Glencairn Ave · 132 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units306 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Condominium approval for 28-storey residential building with 306 units (21-243814 NNY 08 SA)File 22 177701 NNY 08 CD · submitted Jul 15, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 2New house281 Hillmount Ave · 156 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 construct a new dwelling (fourplex).File A0374/18NY · submitted May 11, 2018 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Deck or porch10 Stayner Ave · 199 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 Oct 7, 2021. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To maintain accessory structure (pergola) in rear yard, secondary suite in basement, excavated rear deck and roof deck on second floor in the front and construct a new wall and roof enclosure for the basement.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Oct 28, 2021. Status: decision issued.
File A0581/21NY · submitted Aug 19, 2021 · 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.
02Street work near 254 Viewmount Ave
3 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Danesbury Ave, Lilywood Rd to Hillmount Ave, Q2 2025 to Q2 2026.
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 254 Viewmount Ave
Police recorded 25 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.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Yorkdale-Glen Park compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 353% higher275 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 6 near this address | 119% higher493 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 87% higher147 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 3 near this address | 80% higher341 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 14 near this address | 58% higher1,213 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Yorkdale-Glen Park
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Marlee Ave and 690 Glencairn Ave. Yorkdale-Glen Park ranks 48th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- 690 Glencairn Ave · Driver, killed · Sep 17, 2023 · 453 m
- Marlee Ave at Glencairn Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 2, 2023 · 224 m
- Viewmount Ave at William R Allen Rd S · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Feb 10, 2023 · 96 m
- Marlee Ave at Glengrove Ave · Passenger, seriously injured · Oct 17, 2022 · 404 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 | Yorkdale-Glen Park, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 48 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 78 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 7 | 385 | Higher 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.
04Getting around from 254 Viewmount Ave
The nearest subway station is Glencairn Station (Line 1), about a 2‑minute walk (0.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 109 and 14 buses, with about 646 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 4.3 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 2 min 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 155 | 3.7 | about typical |
| 14 | 179 | 5.6 | more 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.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 168 Chiltern Hill Rd
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2 ports.1.4 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 254 Viewmount Ave
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): two licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Oct 15, 2025: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 19, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 254 Viewmount Ave
There are 4 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Glen Long Community Centre, 1.1 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Benner Park · playground · 25 Benner Ave · 141 m
- Viewmount Park · ball diamond, playground, tennis court · 169 Viewmount Ave · 346 m
- Viewmount Community Centre · 169 Viewmount Ave · 356 m
- Newgate Parkette · 126 Elm Ridge Dr · 389 m
- Glengrove Ave Park · 701 Glengrove Ave · 391 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
- York Beltline Trail Extension
The City is extending the York Beltline Trail. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 669 m - Glen Long Park New Splash Pad & Sports Court
The City is adding a new splash pad and sports court to Glen Long Park.In progress · 1.1 km - New Park at 2788 Bathurst Street
A new 1250 m2 park is coming to 2788 Bathurst St. as a result of a mixed-use development project.In progress · 1.2 km - Beltline Trail Commemorative Stations
Two new interpretive installations are being added along the trail to commemorate the Belt Line Railway as a part of Toronto’s Heritage.In progress · 1.3 km - Lawrence Heights Community Recreation & Child Care Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in the Lawrence Heights neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.5 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.
07The building at 254 Viewmount Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 254 Viewmount Ave.
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.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 2 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 254 Viewmount Ave
RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Lot coverage overlay
Source: Zone label (x)
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.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Cars In Motion Autosales (auto repair or garage), Studio Fernanda Gusman (salon or personal services), Hair Ci Ci (salon or personal services), and 4 more.
All new business licences in Yorkdale-Glen Park (7)
- Cars In Motion Autosales · Auto repair or garage · 2760 Dufferin St · 1026 m · licensed Nov 1, 2026
- Studio Fernanda Gusman · Salon or personal services · 2849 Dufferin St · 900 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Hair Ci Ci · Salon or personal services · 700 Lawrence Ave W · 1124 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- McDonald's · Take-out or food shop · 3401 Dufferin St · 2188 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Beauty In A Studio · Salon or personal services · 783 Lawrence Ave W · 1192 m · licensed Sep 24, 2026
- Caribbean Cuisine Authentic Jamaican Jerk(Du · Restaurant or bar · 3125 Dufferin St · 1459 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Cineplex Cinemas Yorkdale · Entertainment venue · 3401 Dufferin St · 2188 m · licensed Aug 27, 2026
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 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
13 tickets in 2025 on Viewmount Ave between numbers 204 and 304: 8 for parking at prohibited times, 4 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, 4,643 service requests came from postal area M6B, which includes 254 Viewmount Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 279 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 244 | |
| Property standards | 190 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 177 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 151 | |
| Damaged bins | 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.
10Risks and environment at 254 Viewmount Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 76 tests, Apr 24, 2014 to Sep 19, 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.
11The neighbourhood: Yorkdale-Glen Park
Yorkdale-Glen Park had 16,625 residents in 2021. The median household income was $79,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 46% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 29% 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 Italian (11.8%), Portuguese (6.8%) and Spanish (6.2%). 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.
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