2885 Bayview Ave
2885 Bayview Ave is in Bayview Village. A 44‑storey building with 1,074 homes is under review 163 m away and Sheppard Ave E is due to be rebuilt in 2027.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 44-storey building with 1,074 homes is under review, 163 m away.
- Sheppard Ave E, 224 m away, is due to be rebuilt in 2027.
01What’s planned near 2885 Bayview Ave
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 120-storey building with shops2901 Bayview Ave · 163 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of Subdivision application to permit the redevelopment of the property with three mixed use buildings (6 - 20 storeys) and a retail expansion to the existing shopping centre in the north east portion of the Property (the…File 20 200970 NNY 17 SB · submitted Sep 30, 2020 · City record and how to comment - 230-storey building2901 Bayview Ave · 163 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building682 homes65,665 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan application to permit the proposal for the South development consisting of two towers with proposed heights of 29 and 30 storeys connected by a single podiumn building for a total gross floor area of 65,670 square metres, 50,350…File 20 210389 NNY 17 SA · submitted Oct 23, 2020 · City record and how to comment - 35-storey building with shops2901 Bayview Ave · 163 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building10,770 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan application to permit the proposal of a new 5-storey above grade parking structure adjacent to an existing Shopping Centre, with a proposed non-residential gross floor area of 10,781 sqm (OPA AND ZBA Application: 17 208789 NNY…File 20 209869 NNY 17 SA · submitted Oct 22, 2020 · City record and how to comment
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
- Bayview Village - North-East Proposed Development · 2901 Bayview Ave
Construction · Reliance Construction TorontoNov 22, 2025 to Nov 30, 2026 · 7 am to 5 pm
176 m away - Bayview Village - North-East Proposed Development · 2901 Bayview Ave
Construction · Reliance Construction TorontoApr 6 to Dec 31 · 6:30 to 7 am
176 m away - Bayview Village - North East Proposed Development · 2901 Bayview Ave
Continuous concrete pour · Reliance Construction TorontoOct 30, 2026 to Apr 29, 2027
176 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 2885 Bayview Ave
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road rebuild on Sheppard Ave E, Bayview Ave to Clairtrell Road, 2025 to 2027.
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 2885 Bayview Ave
Police recorded 41 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 | Bayview Village compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 6 near this address | About the same176 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 18% lower50 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 3 near this address | 28% lower57 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 8 near this address | 38% lower140 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 21 near this address | 43% lower440 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 Bayview Village
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Bayview Ave and Sheppard Ave E. Bayview Village has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Sheppard Ave E at Barberry Pl · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jun 5, 2026 · 276 m
- Bayview Mews Ln at Bayview Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Dec 23, 2024 · 166 m
- Bayview Ave at Teagarden Crt · Driver, seriously injured · Dec 23, 2023 · 53 m
- Sheppard Ave E at Bayview Ave · Driver, seriously injured · Aug 23, 2022 · 233 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 | Bayview Village, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 5 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 27 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 8 | 188 | 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 2885 Bayview Ave
The nearest subway station is Bayview Station (Line 4), about a 3‑minute walk (0.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 11 and 185 buses, with about 674 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 1.9 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 4 · about 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 308 | 3.5 | fewer than most routes |
| 185 | 114 | 2.8 | fewer 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: Bessarion CC
City-run (Green P): 10 Level 2 ports. Next: 19 Glendora Ave, 2.0 km.991 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 2885 Bayview 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. Private schools within 1 km: St George Academy. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 28, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 8, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 5, 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 2885 Bayview Ave
There are 6 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre & Library, 998 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Bayview Parkette · 502 Sheppard Ave E · 208 m
- Kenaston Park · 573 Sheppard Ave E · 262 m
- Kenaston Gardens Parkette · 12 Kenaston Gdns · 293 m
- Rean Drive Parkette · 28 Rean Dr · 369 m
- Hawksbury Park · playground, tennis court · 1 A Hawksbury Dr · 473 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 2901 Bayview Avenue
A new 3,725 m² park—just slightly smaller than a junior soccer field—is coming to the northeast corner of the Bayview Village Shopping Centre as part of its mixed use redevelopment.In progress · 176 m - Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Community Recreation Centre Indoor Play Space
A new indoor playground is being designed on the third floor of Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Community Recreation Centre and Library through a community engagement process.Complete · 985 m - Glendora Park New Off-Leash Area
The City is planning a new off-leash area at Glendora Park and will pilot one proposed location this summer to gather feedback from park users.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 2885 Bayview Ave
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 2885 Bayview Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Jul 7, 2026
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 14 on record
- Property standards, opened Aug 4, 2026: still open
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 9 projects from 14 permits
- Balcony/Guard Repairs · inspection · issued Feb 24, 2025
Proposal for repairing work associated with channels for glass guards on 446 residential balconies. · Permit 25 107259 - Balcony/Guard Repairs · completed Nov 5, 2024
Balcony repair work and channels for glass guards. · Permit 24 213732 - Interior renovation · completed Apr 12, 2022
Interior alterations to extend UNIT 520 into Unit 521 Not rental · Permit 20 181658 - Interior renovation · completed Apr 26, 2022
Interior alterations to create (medical office)spa from bank · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 165023 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Apr 21, 2020
To erect and display one illuminated overhanging structure sign, actually considered a wall sign as it sticks out less than 1m from the wall.**Altima Dental** · Permit 15 109833 - Interior Alterations · completed Jan 13, 2017
Convert the existing retail bakery to a hair salon in Unit 2 - DBK Salon · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 227079 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued May 7, 2012
Unit 2 - Bread-Stuff Bakery · Permit 12 154580 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Jan 19, 2011
Alterations to ground floor dental office in unit 4 - Altima Dental · Permit 10 298298 - Interior renovation and heating and cooling · completed Sep 25, 2026
HVAC - Interior Alterations new Retail Store · Permit 10 165221
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: 7 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 2885 Bayview Ave
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
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. 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.
Shine Kitchen (restaurant or bar), Petro Canada (auto repair or garage).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2901 Bayview Ave | Rezoning approved | 26 | 176 m |
| 2901 Bayview Ave | Building permit applied for | 14 | 176 m |
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.
Parking tickets on this block
547 tickets in 2025 on Bayview Ave between numbers 2835 and 2935: 524 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 14 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 2,516 service requests came from postal area M2K, which includes 2885 Bayview Ave. The most common:
| Property standards | 124 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 107 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 93 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 77 | |
| Injured wildlife | 76 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 73 |
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 2885 Bayview Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 31 tests, May 23, 2014 to Sep 11, 2025
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: Bayview Village
Bayview Village had 22,330 residents in 2021. The median household income was $83,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 40% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 53% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 23% 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 Mandarin (12.1%), Iranian Persian (10.6%) and Cantonese (8.7%). 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 Bayview Village 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: Shelley Carroll, Ward 17 Don Valley North · councillor_carroll@toronto.ca · 416-338-2650
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 10, 2026.