28 Deering Cres
28 Deering Cres is in Newtonbrook East. A 38‑storey building with 496 homes is under review 241 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 38-storey building with 496 homes is under review, 241 m away.
01What’s planned near 28 Deering Cres
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Site plan46 Averill Cres and 3 more addresses · 144 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building856 homes66,987 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Application for the second phase of the Newtonbrook Plaza development. Block 2 proposes a total gross floor area of 66,838.9 square metres, consisting of 63,152.3 square metres of residential GFA and 3,628.0 square metres of…File 20 209468 NNY 18 SA · submitted Oct 22, 2020 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
46 Averill Cres · 47 Averill Cres · 5799-5915 Yonge St · 5799 Yonge St
- 238-storey building · 496 homes5915 Yonge St · 241 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building496 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Application for the 3rd phase of the Newtonbrook Plaza development. Proposal consisting of a 38-storey mixed-use tower with 496 dwelling units. Total gross floor area of 66,838.9 square metres, consisting of 34,782.0 square…File 22 168546 NNY 18 SA · submitted Jun 27, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 338-storey building · 496 homes5915 Yonge St · 241 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built496 homes38,996 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application for the 3rd phase of the Newtonbrook Plaza development. Proposal consisting of a 38-storey mixed-use tower with 496 dwelling units. Total gross floor area of 38,997.0 square metres,…File 22 168547 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Jun 27, 2022 · City record and how to comment
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 28 Deering Cres
Police recorded 154 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 95% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Newtonbrook East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 99 near this address | 12% higher252 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 6 near this address | About the same170 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 near this address | 19% lower49 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 7 near this address | 23% lower60 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 38 near this address | 28% lower554 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Newtonbrook East
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Finch Ave E and Yonge St. Newtonbrook East has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- 5858 Yonge Street at Cummer Avenue · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Aug 5, 2026 · 299 m
- Yonge St at Finch Ave E · Passenger, seriously injured · Oct 31, 2024 · 499 m
- Doris Ave at Finch Ave E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 26, 2024 · 446 m
- Yonge St at Bishop Ave · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Oct 1, 2023 · 191 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 | Newtonbrook East, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 13 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 10 | 235 | 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.
03Getting around from 28 Deering Cres
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 7‑minute walk (0.4 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 53, 60, 42, 125 and 39 buses, with about 4,293 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 3.6 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 767 | 5.6 | more than most routes |
| 60 | 401 | 3.7 | about typical |
| 42 | 307 | 4.4 | about typical |
| 125 | 115 | 1.7 | fewer than most routes |
| 39 | 543 | 4.1 | about typical |
| 939 | 888 | 7.3 | 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: 33 Elmhurst Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 19 Glendora Ave, 2.8 km.2.4 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 28 Deering Cres
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: Tfs, Drewry Academy, Daryk High, Willowdale Christian School, Alpha Quality Education 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 Apr 17, 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 28 Deering Cres
There are 4 parks and 3 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Goulding Community Centre, 957 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Silverview Park · ball diamond, playground · 23 Silverview Dr · 248 m
- Bishop Park · playground · 45 Bishop Ave · 303 m
- Finch Parkette · 30 Finch Ave E · 425 m
- Pemberton Parkette · playground · 89 Pemberton Ave · 465 m
- Olive Square Park · 5575 Yonge St · 537 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 on Olympic Garden Drive
A new park is coming to Olympic Garden Drive. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 235 m - Bishop Park Improvements & Expansion
The City is improving the playground and surrounding area in Bishop Park, including expanding the park's size.In progress · 252 m - Newtonbrook Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Newtonbrook Plaza. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 260 m - Silverview Park Improvements
The City is undertaking a study to help determine improvements at Silverview Park.In progress · 282 m - New Memorial at Olive Square Park
The City is adding a memorial to Olive Square Park to honour and remember the victims of the tragedy that took place on Yonge Street on April 23, 2018.In progress · 548 m
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 28 Deering Cres
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 28 Deering Cres.
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: 4 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 28 Deering Cres
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.
08Around 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.
Yang's Healing Spa (salon or personal services), H Mart (take-out or food shop).
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 9, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Parking tickets on this block
2 tickets in 2025 on Deering Cres between numbers 0 and 78: 2 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Yonge North York BIA, about 190 m away. 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, 4,065 service requests came from postal area M2M, which includes 28 Deering Cres. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 234 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 164 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 149 | |
| Property standards | 145 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 123 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 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.
09Risks and environment at 28 Deering Cres
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 50 tests, Jan 19, 2014 to Aug 19, 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: Newtonbrook East
Newtonbrook East had 15,345 residents in 2021. The median household income was $80,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 38% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 51% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% 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 Iranian Persian (13.5%), Mandarin (12.5%) and Korean (9.8%). 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 Newtonbrook East compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Lily Cheng, Ward 18 Willowdale · Councillor_Cheng@toronto.ca · 416-392-0210
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.