42 Sentinel Rd
42 Sentinel Rd is in York University Heights.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 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 42 Sentinel Rd
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
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 42 Sentinel Rd
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m. The work below was due earlier and is still on the City’s list.
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 42 Sentinel Rd
Police recorded 58 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 | York University Heights compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 194% higher179 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 29 near this address | 182% higher634 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 5 near this address | 98% higher375 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 23 near this address | 66% higher1,274 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 63% higher128 vs 79 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 York University Heights
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 was fatal. Most were on Sheppard Ave W and Sentinel Rd. York University Heights ranks 40th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Sheppard Ave W at Sentinel Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Jun 21, 2025 · 327 m
- Sheppard Ave W at Sentinel Rd · Motorcyclist, killed · Jun 13, 2022 · 328 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 | 0 | 21 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 60 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 5 | 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.
04Getting around from 42 Sentinel Rd
The nearest subway station is Downsview Park Station (Line 1), about a 22‑minute walk (1.4 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by the 84, 106, 108 and 984 buses, with about 1,877 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Downsview Park GO, 1.4 km away, with 31 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 555 | 4.2 | about typical |
| 106 | 130 | 2.5 | fewer than most routes |
| 108 | 300 | 3.8 | about typical |
| 984 | 100 | 2.6 | 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: 320 Driftwood Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports.2.6 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 42 Sentinel Rd
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): two licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Jan 20, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 12, 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 42 Sentinel Rd
There are 4 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Northwood Community Centre, 583 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Brookwell Park · basketball court, playground · 44 Streamdale Crt · 245 m
- Sunfield Park · 144 Sunfield Rd · 348 m
- Benjamin Boake Greenbelt · 133 Benjamin Boake Trl · 390 m
- Northwood Park · firepit, picnic site, washroom · 140 Stilecroft Dr · 484 m
- Seeley Greenbelt · 23 Seeley Dr · 514 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 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 · 640 m - 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 · 646 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 · 982 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.
07The building at 42 Sentinel Rd
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 42 Sentinel Rd.
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.
08What can be built at 42 Sentinel Rd
RM (Residential Multiple Dwelling) zoning allows houses, townhouses and small apartment buildings. 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.
09Around 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.
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 · 1427 m · licensed Dec 15, 2026
- Fath Gta Cars · Auto repair or garage · 1275 Finch Ave W · 1992 m · licensed Nov 10, 2026
- Tire & Shine Auto Repair · Auto repair or garage · 1101 Finch Ave W · 2925 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Auto Pluto · Auto repair or garage · 1300 Finch Ave W · 2063 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- Pho Mama · Restaurant or bar · 1325 Finch Ave W · 1898 m · licensed Oct 27, 2026
- Mac N' Wings · Restaurant or bar · 105 The Pond Rd · 2710 m · licensed Oct 26, 2026
- Tequila House Restaurant & Cantina · Restaurant or bar · 1270 Finch Ave W · 2123 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Dong Hui BBQ Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 4069 Chesswood Dr · 1862 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Amp Motorsports · Auto repair or garage · 80 Toro Rd · 1739 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
- Coffee Time · Restaurant or bar · 3701 Chesswood Dr · 1867 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
- Kibo - York Universe · Take-out or food shop · 4700 Keele St · 3095 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Cafe Lina 12 · Restaurant or bar · 1270 Finch Ave W · 2123 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 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Parking tickets on this block
11 tickets in 2025 on Sentinel Rd between numbers 0 and 92: 6 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 4 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 2,979 service requests came from postal area M3J, which includes 42 Sentinel Rd. 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.
10Risks and environment at 42 Sentinel Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 8 tests, Mar 18, 2014 to Nov 27, 2025
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: 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.
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