354 Yonge St
354 Yonge St is in Yonge-Bay Corridor. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 16 planning applications nearby (nine under review, seven approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 16 planning applications within 250 m: nine under review, seven approved.
01What’s planned near 354 Yonge St
16 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): nine under review, seven approved. That's more than at 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Subdivision9 Mc Gill St and 3 more addresses · 25 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 for 2 development blocks.File 21 234525 STE 13 SB · submitted Nov 5, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
9 Mc Gill St · 17 Mc Gill St · 415 Yonge St · 409 Yonge St
- 2Site Plan415 Yonge St · 36 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.
Site Plan Control application to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for a 69-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 6,595 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 34,424 square metres. 471…File 22 198206 STE 13 SA · submitted Aug 31, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 3Site Plan21 Mcgill St and 1 more address · 37 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.
Site Plan Approval for a 7-storey addition to the existing Covenant House Toronto. The proposal would increase its youth crisis and supportive housing capacity with 158 beds (provided across a mix of dwelling rooms and dwelling units).File 26 166459 STE 13 SA · submitted May 25, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
21 Mcgill St · 20 Gerrard St E
Decided recently
- 5Minor variance340 Yonge St · 51 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 Oct 25, 2023.
To permit an amusement arcade use (claw machines) on the ground level of the existing three-storey commercial building.File A0778/23TEY · submitted Sep 8, 2023 - 6Site Plan373 Yonge St and 5 more addresses · 56 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Site Plan Application to permit the construction of a 85-storey mixed-use development. The proposal entails 96,532 m2 of residential GFA and 7,440 m2 non-residential GFA. A total of 1,415 residential units are proposed.File 19 113000 STE 13 SA · submitted Feb 7, 2019 · City record and how to commentAll 6 addresses
373 Yonge St · 391 Yonge St · 3 Gerrard St E · 387 Yonge St · 385 Yonge St · 381 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.
02Safety near 354 Yonge St
Police recorded 785 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 563 assaults, 92 break-ins, 64 robberies, 39 thefts over $5,000 and 27 car thefts. Per resident, in Yonge-Bay Corridor in 2025, assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; car thefts were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Near this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 months | Yonge-Bay Corridorper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 563 | 3,361 | 768Yonge-Bay Corridor is higher |
| Break-ins | 92 | 552 | 190Yonge-Bay Corridor is higher |
| Car thefts | 27 | 162 | 225Yonge-Bay Corridor is lower |
| Robberies | 64 | 300 | 79Yonge-Bay Corridor is higher |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 39 | 210 | 61Yonge-Bay Corridor is higher |
Thick bar: Yonge-Bay Corridor. Thin grey bar: Toronto. Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Yonge-Bay Corridor
03Getting around from 354 Yonge St
The nearest subway station is TMU Station (Line 1), about a 3-minute walk (0.2 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 17 TTC stops served by routes 506, 505, 97, 19 and 13, with about 3,136 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 1.4 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 3 min walk
Nearest stop: Yonge St at Elm St.
Nearest stop: Yonge St at Gould St.
Nearest stop: Yonge St at Gerrard St East.
Source: GO Transit · 354 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
04Schools and families near 354 Yonge St
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
Share of students meeting the provincial standard; the red tick is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Taie International Institute School, Le College Francais - Carlton Campus, The Ymca Academy Secondary School, National Ballet School - Margaret Mccain Acedemic Centre, National Ballet School and 5 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): three licensed child care centres, two EarlyON centres, five privately owned public spaces and four shelters or respite sites.
350 Victoria St · 39 spaces · toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
14 Trinity Sq · 52 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
30 College St · 16 spaces · preschool
43 Gerrard St E · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
30 College St · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
Area of 72 m2 (minimum) at northwest corner of site. Secured by by-law 150-2021.
A publicly-accessible pedestrian walkway, open at all times. The pedestrian walkway spans the width of the site, between Carlton Street and Granby Street.
An 8,285 m2 plaza located at Bay Street and College Street.
A publicly-accessible pedestrian walkway connecting Elizabeth Street and Bay Street, with public Art, Ken Lum's "Across Time and Space, Two Children of Toronto
20 Gerrard St E · Youth · 105 beds
26 Gerrard St E · Women · 33 rooms
21 McGill St · Youth · 28 beds
70 Gerrard St E · Women · 39 beds
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
05The building at 354 Yonge St
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
1 building permit in the last 5 years. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
Source: Building Permits · 7 on record
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 6 projects from 7 permits
- Demolition · completed Nov 22, 2023
Proposal to demolish the existing 3 storey commercial building and retain the facade as per permit 22-216196 BLD. · Permit 23 101119 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Jul 20, 2018
Propoal to install a backflow prevention device in an existing mixed use building with a ground floor restaurant. · Permit 18 157269 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Mar 20, 2018
Proposed installation of one 1/2" DCVA Backflow Preventer Device. · Permit 18 117701 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 12, 2018
Proposal for interior alterations to existing retail to convert 2nd and 3rd floors to a restaurant with less than 30 seats. · Permit 17 174153 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 23, 2025
Proposal for interior alterations for new take out sushi restaurant. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 200301 - Alteration to Existing Building · completed Jun 8, 2026
Alter front elevation, install new door to retail unit and a new door to dwelling unit stair access. · Permit 00 143431
06Around 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.
Restaurant or bar, Restaurant or bar, Take-out or food shop, and 11 more.
All new business licences nearby (14)
- Restaurant or bar · 366 Yonge St · 47 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 378 Yonge St · 98 m · licensed Sep 15, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 335 Yonge St · 114 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 38 Elm St · 114 m · licensed Aug 28, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 384 Yonge St · 173 m · licensed Aug 20, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 384 Yonge St · 173 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 384 Yonge St · 173 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
- Salon or personal services · 384 Yonge St · 173 m · licensed Sep 8, 2026
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, and Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown).
07Risks and environment at 354 Yonge St
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
In postal area M5B, 0 of 17 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). That's too few samples to compare with the rest of the city. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 1 samples here (5.9%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 17 tests, Jun 6, 2014 to Jun 27, 2025
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 2.3 km away, measured 3:00 PM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
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.
08The neighbourhood: Yonge-Bay Corridor
Yonge-Bay Corridor had 12,645 residents in 2021. The median household income was $68,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 68% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 56% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 21% of workers commuted by transit and 56% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (14.7%), Cantonese (5.2%) and Arabic (4.8%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in the former City of Toronto was $2,457, up 6% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.2% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Former City of Toronto | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Yonge-Bay Corridor compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →09Quick answers about 354 Yonge St
Is 354 Yonge St in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What is being built near 354 Yonge St?
There are 16 active planning applications within 250 metres (nine under review, seven approved). The closest is at 9 Mc Gill St, 25 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Has 354 Yonge St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 7 building permits on record, 1 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 354 Yonge St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is 354 Yonge St from the subway?
The nearest station is TMU Station (Line 1), 0.2 km away (about a 3-minute walk). 17 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What schools are near 354 Yonge St?
The closest are St Michael's Choir (Jr) School, Collège français élémentaire and St Michael's Choir (Sr) School. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How much crime is there near 354 Yonge St?
Police recorded 785 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 563 assaults, 92 break-ins, 64 robberies, 39 thefts over $5,000 and 27 car thefts. Per resident, in Yonge-Bay Corridor in 2025, assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; car thefts were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 8, 2026.
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10From the archives
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