3685 Keele St
3685 Keele St is in York University Heights. A 9‑storey building is under review 189 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 9-storey building is under review, 189 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in York University Heights were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 3685 Keele St
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three in progress. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Site plan38 St Regis Cres · 121 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.
INACTIVE Site Plan application for the proposal to convert existing industrial building into a new Place of Worship, "North York Church of Christ."File 19 240059 NNY 06 SA · submitted Oct 23, 2019 · City record and how to comment - 29-storey building3710 Keele St · 189 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.
Proposal consists of an 8 storey purpose built rental apartment building on the vacant portion of the site, while retaining the existing two 9 storey rental buildings.File 26 214772 WET 07 SA · submitted Aug 6, 2026 · City record and how to comment - 39-storey building3710 Keele St · 189 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal consists of an 8 storey purpose built rental apartment building on the vacant portion of the site, while retaining the existing two 9 storey rental buildings.Public notice · Sep 18, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 25 Broadoaks Drive and 3710 Keele Street. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 26 214532 WET 07 OZ · submitted Aug 5, 2026 · 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 3685 Keele St
Police recorded 88 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.
York University Heights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 13 near this address | 194% higher179 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 18 near this address | 182% higher634 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 10 near this address | 98% higher375 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 42 near this address | 66% higher1,274 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 5 near this address | 63% higher128 vs 79 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 York University Heights
Traffic safety
3 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians. Most were on Keele St and St Regis Cres. York University Heights has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Keele St at St Regis Cres · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Dec 11, 2025 · 95 m
- Keele St at St Regis Cres · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 24, 2025 · 73 m
- Keele St at St Regis Cres · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 26, 2024 · 102 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 | York University Heights, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 21 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 60 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 14 | 350 | 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 3685 Keele St
The nearest subway station is Downsview Park Station (Line 1), about a 11‑minute walk (0.7 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 14 TTC stops served by the 108, 41, 101 and 941 buses, with about 1,397 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Downsview Park GO, 0.8 km away, with 31 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 11 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 300 | 3.8 | about typical |
| 41 | 757 | 8.9 | more than most routes |
| 101 | 186 | 5.7 | more than most routes |
| 941 | 151 | 5.9 | 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: 320 Driftwood Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports.2.3 km - Indoor bike station: Finch West Station
Secure parking for 68 bikes.1.3 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 3685 Keele 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. 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).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 3685 Keele St
There is 1 park, 1 playground and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Grandravine Community Recreation Centre, 336 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Grandravine Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 23 Grandravine Dr · 336 m
- Grandravine Park · ball diamond, basketball court, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground · 23 Grandravine Dr · 375 m
- Bratty Park · 40 Bratty Rd · 756 m
- Sentinel Park · ball diamond, outdoor dry pad, pickleball court, playground · 295 Sentinel Rd · 879 m
- Brookwell Park · basketball court, playground · 44 Streamdale Crt · 929 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
- Soccer for All Mini-Pitches: Grandravine Park
The City is bringing new soccer mini-pitches to parks across Toronto, creating more opportunities for people of all ages to play, learn and connect through sport.In progress · 305 m - Downsview Community Recreation Centre
A new Community Recreation Centre is coming to 1377 Sheppard Ave. W., near Sheppard Avenue West and Keele Street in the Downsview neighbourhood.In progress · 673 m - New Park at 1350 Sheppard Avenue West
A new park is coming to 1350 Sheppard Ave. W. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 983 m - Fountainhead Park New Skate Trail & Rink
The City is adding a new skate trail and rink to the southwestern portion of Fountainhead Park as the Facilities Plan.In progress · 1.3 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.
06The building at 3685 Keele St
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 3685 Keele St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 26 on record
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 26)
- Sign Building Permit Related · permit issued · issued Oct 6, 2025
1 Wall Sign · Permit 25 230430 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 23, 2025
Proposed interior alterations for dentistry including with exisitng and new partition walls, plumbing, HVAC, sprinkler alterations · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 122627 - Electromagnetic Locks · permit issued · issued Jan 22, 2025
Installation of two electromagnetic maglocks, tied to building permit 24-203761 BLD 00 BA · Permit 25 106434 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Oct 16, 2025
To erect and display six illuminated wall signs, each containing one sign face, displaying static copy, to be located at the first storey on the north, west and south elevations, with the following… · Permit 24 213846 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 17, 2026
Interior alterations - fit-up for retail space, LCBO. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 203761 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 24, 2025
Proposed interior Alterations (back to shell), redemising and New Entrance Storefront for future LCBO · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 166384 - Plumbing · completed Nov 6, 2020
Plumbing to accomodate new freezer/cooler bins and/or cases · Permit 19 215435 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Nov 7, 2019
In conjunction with a one storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and display one illuminated wall sign displaying static copy, located on the north elevation. The sign is 0.73 metres… · Permit 19 208940 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Sep 12, 2019
To erect and display one static non-illuminated wall sign.**NO FRILLS** · Permit 19 165125 - Interior Alterations · completed Jan 20, 2020
Interior alterations to existing pharmacy in Suite 1B to add a Dr.'s Office · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 128902 - Building work · completed Oct 10, 2025
Proposal for exterior facade upgrade to the front entrance (west elevation) of an existing grocery store - "No Frills" · Permit 16 148109 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Mar 1, 2017
Proposal to erect and display one illuminated wall sign displaying static copy on the first storey of the northerly elevation. The proposed sign is to measure 6.40 metres by 0.61 metres at a height… · Permit 16 147492
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: 1 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 3685 Keele St
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.
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. Most Toronto addresses (74%) 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.
Maxswing Indoor Golf (amusement (arcade, billiards)), Fath Gta Cars (auto repair or garage), Tire & Shine Auto Repair (auto repair or garage), and 24 more.
All new business licences in York University Heights (27)
- Maxswing Indoor Golf · Amusement (arcade, billiards) · 1230 Sheppard Ave W · 661 m · licensed Dec 15, 2026
- Fath Gta Cars · Auto repair or garage · 1275 Finch Ave W · 1091 m · licensed Nov 10, 2026
- Tire & Shine Auto Repair · Auto repair or garage · 1101 Finch Ave W · 2004 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Auto Pluto · Auto repair or garage · 1300 Finch Ave W · 1209 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- Pho Mama · Restaurant or bar · 1325 Finch Ave W · 1049 m · licensed Oct 27, 2026
- Mac N' Wings · Restaurant or bar · 105 The Pond Rd · 2094 m · licensed Oct 26, 2026
- Tequila House Restaurant & Cantina · Restaurant or bar · 1270 Finch Ave W · 1239 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Dong Hui BBQ Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 4069 Chesswood Dr · 1005 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Amp Motorsports · Auto repair or garage · 80 Toro Rd · 801 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
- Coffee Time · Restaurant or bar · 3701 Chesswood Dr · 1131 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
- Kibo - York Universe · Take-out or food shop · 4700 Keele St · 2449 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Cafe Lina 12 · Restaurant or bar · 1270 Finch Ave W · 1239 m · licensed Oct 6, 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 9, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Parking tickets on this block
188 tickets in 2025 on Keele St between numbers 3635 and 3735: 181 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 5 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
DuKe Heights 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, 2,979 service requests came from postal area M3J, which includes 3685 Keele St. The most common:
| Property standards | 159 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 155 | |
| Injured wildlife | 144 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 126 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 105 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 90 |
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 3685 Keele St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 8 tests, Mar 18, 2014 to Nov 27, 2025
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: York University Heights
York University Heights had 28,255 residents in 2021. The median household income was $76,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 54% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 36% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 34% 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 Pilipino, Filipino (6.3%), Spanish (5.1%) and Italian (4.6%). 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 York University Heights compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 11: recycling and green bin. Nov 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre · councillor_pasternak@toronto.ca · 416-392-1371
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.