2581 Yonge St
2581 Yonge St is in Mount Pleasant East, on the City's Heritage Register. A 13‑storey building with 251 homes was approved 111 m away and Stibbard Ave is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
- A 13-storey building with 251 homes was approved, 111 m away.
- Stibbard Ave, 249 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M4P.
01What’s planned near 2581 Yonge St
5 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two in progress and three decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Addition2664 Yonge St · 210 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.
Proposed rear and above additions to the existing one-storey commercial building.File A0411/23NY · submitted Jul 24, 2023 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2New house85 Albertus Ave · 238 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 Aug 6, 2020. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a new dwelling.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Aug 25, 2020. Status: decision issued.
File A0201/20NY · submitted May 7, 2020 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 313-storey building · 208 homes19 Alexandra Blvd and 4 more addresses · 111 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building208 homes
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Site Plan Control Application proposes the development of a 13-storey residential retirement building. The building will provide a total of 208 residential units, being a mix of studio, 1-bedroom, 1 bedroom + den, and 2-bedroom. The…File 25 248864 NNY 08 SA · submitted Nov 4, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
19 Alexandra Blvd · 2674 Yonge St · 2676 Yonge St · 2678 Yonge St · 2704 Yonge St
- 413-storey building · 251 homes19 Alexandra Blvd and 4 more addresses · 111 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built202 homes20,852 m² of floor space
City Council approved it.
OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of a 13-storey seniors residence providing residential suites, assisted living suites and memory care suites. The building will provide a total of 251 residential units, being a mix of…Public notice · Aug 6, 2025Notice of Adoption of Official Plan Amendment 831 and Notice of Passing of Zoning By-Law 755-2025 - 2704, 2678, 2676 and 2674 Yonge Street and 19 Alexandra Boulevard. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 120999 NNY 08 OZ · submitted Feb 24, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
19 Alexandra Blvd · 2674 Yonge St · 2676 Yonge St · 2678 Yonge St · 2704 Yonge St
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.
Noise permits nearby
- Yonge and Roselawn Project · 2400 Yonge St
Construction · SKYGRiD ConstructionJan 1 to Dec 31 · 6 am to 10 pm
481 m away - 241 Redpath · 241 Redpath Ave
Continuous concrete pour · Bluescape 241 RedpathSept 9, 2026 to Mar 30, 2027
564 m away - 241 Redpath Ave · 241 Redpath Ave
Continuous concrete pour · Bluescape 241 RedpathNov 2 to Nov 18 · 7 am to 10 pm
564 m away - Holiday Tree Lighting · 14 St Clements Ave
Amplified sound · in St. ClementsFri, Nov 20 · 5 to 8 pm
146 m away
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits: permits that let a site go past the noise bylaw’s limits for a set time (amplified sound for an event, construction outside normal hours, a concrete pour). Upcoming and current permits within 600 m. Events run by individuals show their name only for street parties, festivals and markets.
02Street work near 2581 Yonge St
5 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Stibbard Ave, Sheldrake Blvd to Blythwood Cres, Q2 to Q4 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Enbridge Gas · Road restoration after earlier work at 83 Sheldrake Blvd · 213 m · May 6, 2026 to Nov 6, 2026
- Toronto Water · Priority Lead Water Replacement (New Service) at 42 Sherwood Ave · 179 m · Jun 25, 2026 to Dec 25, 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 2581 Yonge St
Police recorded 69 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (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 | Mount Pleasant East compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 15 near this address | About the same204 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 6 near this address | About the same224 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 near this address | 24% lower46 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 41 near this address | 56% lower337 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 87% lower10 vs 79 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 Mount Pleasant East
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians. Most were on Yonge St and Sheldrake Blvd. Mount Pleasant East ranks 44th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Yonge St at Sheldrake Blvd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Dec 22, 2025 · 79 m
- Yonge St at Keewatin Ave · Driver, seriously injured · Apr 22, 2025 · 209 m
- Yonge St at Albertus Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 11, 2022 · 33 m
- Yonge St at Erskine Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Feb 10, 2022 · 369 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 | Mount Pleasant East, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 37 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 9 | 141 | Lower 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 2581 Yonge St
The nearest subway station is Eglinton Station (Line 1), about a 15‑minute walk (1.0 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 97 bus, with about 459 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 6.4 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 15 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 538 | 8.5 | 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: 75 Holly St
City-run (Green P): 28 Level 2, 1 fast ports. Next: 168 Chiltern Hill Rd, 2.7 km.916 m
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 2581 Yonge St
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: St Clements School, Blyth Academy School - Lawrence Park, St Clements Early Learning, Manor Montessori School - Mt Pleasant, Caesar International Academy and 3 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Sep 24, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 4, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Oct 10, 2025: 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 2581 Yonge St
There are 5 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 998 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- St. Clements-Yonge Parkette · 14 St Clements Ave · 136 m
- Snider Parkette · outdoor fitness equipment, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground · 2 Lytton Blvd · 267 m
- 20 Castlefield Ave Park · basketball court, pickleball court · 20 Castlefield Ave · 279 m
- 85 Keewatin Ave Park · 85 Keewatin Ave · 344 m
- Redpath Avenue Parkette · playground · 130 Erskine Ave · 478 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 20 Castlefield Avenue
A new 3,750 m2 park is coming to 20 Castlefield Ave in the Yonge-Eglinton neighbourhood.In progress · 276 m - New Park at 2400 Yonge Street
A new park is coming to 2400 Yonge St. as a result of a mixed-use development project at Roselawn Avenue and Yonge Street.In progress · 481 m - Dawn Redwood Park
A new park is coming to 100 Broadway Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.Complete · 617 m - Eglinton Park Revitalization
The City completed the Eglinton Park Master Plan in 2019 and is working towards park improvements in a phased approach based on the priorities identified in the Master Plan and the available project budget.In progress · 995 m - Ready, Set, Midtown: Parks & Public Realm
The Midtown Parks and Public Realm Plan sets out a comprehensive vision for an expanded, connected and improved parks and public realm system across Midtown.In progress · 1.1 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 2581 Yonge St
There are no building orders, by-law investigations or short-term rental registration on record for 2581 Yonge St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 5 on record
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 3 projects from 5 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed May 5, 2023
Proposed interior alterations to existing retail space on ground floor of mixed use building · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 184058 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Oct 24, 2018
In conjunction with a three storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and display one illuminated wall sign displaying static copy, located on the first storey west elevation. The proposed… · Permit 17 176834 - Building work · completed May 27, 2019
Create a new opening in the party wall from 2579 to 2581 Yonge St for access to exit. See folder 16 168316 for plans - In-fill access to basement, install new storefront. · Permit 16 229843
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: 9 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 2581 Yonge St
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.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 40
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (x)
Special areas
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. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Revolver Pizza (take-out or food shop), Roy's Antiques (second-hand shop), Hyuni Ne (restaurant or bar), and 6 more.
All new business licences in Mount Pleasant East (9)
- Revolver Pizza · Take-out or food shop · 2615 Yonge St · 58 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Roy's Antiques · Second-hand shop · 1532 Bayview Ave · 2270 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- Hyuni Ne · Restaurant or bar · 643A Mount Pleasant Rd · 1371 m · licensed Oct 23, 2026
- Naaniran · Restaurant or bar · 2651 Yonge St · 165 m · licensed Oct 13, 2026
- Burgertone · Restaurant or bar · 505 Mount Pleasant Rd · 1745 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Pizza Nell · Take-out or food shop · 521 Mount Pleasant Rd · 1683 m · licensed Oct 3, 2026
- L'amour Cafe and Pastry · Take-out or food shop · 953 Mount Pleasant Rd · 694 m · licensed Aug 26, 2026
- Precise Parklink · Parking lot · 477 Mount Pleasant Rd · 1822 m · licensed Aug 20, 2026
- Par Aesthetics · Salon or personal services · 1670 Bayview Ave · 2041 m · licensed Aug 19, 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
1,730 tickets in 2025 on Yonge St between numbers 2531 and 2631: 677 for unpaid parking, 579 for standing where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Uptown Yonge BIA, which includes this address. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 2,579 service requests came from postal area M4P, which includes 2581 Yonge St. The most common:
| Property standards | 178 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 161 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 94 | |
| Construction noise | 86 | |
| Injured wildlife | 80 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 63 |
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 2581 Yonge St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 114 tests, Jan 29, 2014 to Aug 26, 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: Mount Pleasant East
Mount Pleasant East had 16,370 residents in 2021. The median household income was $110,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 45% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 22% of workers commuted by transit and 15% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (2.3%), Portuguese (1.7%) and Cantonese (1.6%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, up 6% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.2%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Central Toronto | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | +2% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | +4% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | +6% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | 0% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Mount Pleasant East compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/2581-yonge-st#sec-history
