2781 Yonge St
2781 Yonge St is in Lawrence Park South. Strathgowan Ave is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Break-ins in Lawrence Park South were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Strathgowan Ave, 117 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 2781 Yonge St
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Site plan2851 Yonge St · 55 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.
File 23 146160 NNY 15 SA · submitted May 15, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 2Consent28-30 Strathgowan Ave · 98 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 B0008/21NY · submitted Feb 8, 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 2781 Yonge St
3 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Strathgowan Ave, near St Hilda's Ave, Q2 to Q4 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Sewer Relay at 32 Glencairn Ave · 188 m · May 14, 2026 to Nov 14, 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 2781 Yonge St
Police recorded 32 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 | Lawrence Park South compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 10 near this address | 52% higher289 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 4 near this address | 22% lower177 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 32% lower41 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 55% lower35 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 17 near this address | 74% lower200 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 Lawrence Park South
Traffic safety
3 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians. Most were on Yonge St and Sheldrake Blvd. Lawrence Park South ranks 109th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Yonge St at Sheldrake Blvd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Dec 22, 2025 · 411 m
- Yonge St at Chatsworth Dr · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 30, 2024 · 316 m
- Yonge St at Albertus Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 11, 2022 · 464 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 | Lawrence Park South, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 20 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 1 | 147 | 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 2781 Yonge St
The nearest subway station is Lawrence Station (Line 1), about a 13‑minute walk (0.8 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, 6.0 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 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, 3.0 km.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 2781 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.
Grades 7–8 schools
These schools start at Grade 7, after the Grade 6 tests, so they have no Grade 6 results.
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: Blyth Academy School - Lawrence Park, St Clements School, St Clements Early Learning. 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).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 2781 Yonge St
There are 7 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Bedford Park Community Centre, 1.0 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Snider Parkette · outdoor fitness equipment, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground · 2 Lytton Blvd · 237 m
- Lawrence Park Ravine · tennis court, washroom · 61 Alexander Muir Rd · 261 m
- Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens · 2901 Yonge St · 276 m
- Glenview Parkette · 60 Glenview Ave · 338 m
- Duplex Parkette · 2906 Yonge St · 361 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 · 750 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 · 966 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 · 1.0 km - 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 · 1.4 km - 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 · 1.5 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 2781 Yonge St
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 2781 Yonge St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 22 on record
- Property standards, opened Mar 10, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 6 projects from 22 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed Jun 11, 2025
Proposal for Interior alteration of unit 2 into medical office · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 216573 - Alternative Solution · completed Jan 12, 2022
There are two components to the proposed alternative solution:1. Deletion of hose cabinets in all levels of the building, and installation of standpipe risers and 65 mm hose connections within exit… · Permit 22 101231 - New Building · completed Oct 4, 2024
Rev 01 - Resubmission for purchaser changes to residential suites for review and approval and approved changes to streetscape. Cover letter with summary of changes attachedConstruct a 9 storey… · 11 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 149001 - Demolition · completed Oct 15, 2024
Proposal to demolish existing 2 storey office building. · Permit 19 136138 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed May 1, 2020
To erect and display one non-illuminated overhanging structure sign, displaying static copy. Erected on an overhanging structure on the north elevation of the building.**THE WINSLOW** · Permit 18 224826 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 15, 2024
Proposed new Condominium sale office in existing retail store · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 107834
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
Building permits at this address included a green roof (2022). Within 500 m: 4 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 2781 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 (d)
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 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.
Oroshi Fish (restaurant or bar), Kasali Hair Studio (salon or personal services).
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
51 tickets in 2025 on Yonge St between numbers 2731 and 2831: 18 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 10 for unpaid parking.
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, 3,619 service requests came from postal area M4N, which includes 2781 Yonge St. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 199 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 187 | |
| Tree pruning | 125 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 107 | |
| Missed garbage pickup | 103 | |
| Property standards | 95 |
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 2781 Yonge St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 269 tests, Feb 24, 2014 to Oct 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: Lawrence Park South
Lawrence Park South had 14,960 residents in 2021. The median household income was $162,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 32% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 23% of workers commuted by transit and 11% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (2.6%), Cantonese (1.4%) and Pilipino, Filipino (1.1%). 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 Lawrence Park South compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/2781-yonge-st#sec-history
