470 Sentinel Rd
470 Sentinel Rd is in York University Heights, in a registered apartment building built in 1970 with 370 units. There are 3 planning proposals within 250 m, including a 40‑storey building (under review).
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- This building scored 95 out of 100 when last evaluated (Oct 8, 2025). That's higher than 67% of evaluated buildings in Toronto.
- A 40-storey building is under review, 222 m away (470 Sentinel Rd).
- Assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in York University Heights were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Finch West Station (Line 1) is about a 14-minute walk.
- The nearest elementary school is St Wilfrid Catholic School, 321 m away.
01What’s planned near 470 Sentinel Rd
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
- 136-storey building470 Sentinel Rd · 222 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 for a proposed infill development at 470 Sentinel Road and 1, 35 and 40 Fountainhead Road. The proposal includes four new buildings consisting of three residential buildings of 36 storeys, 30 storeys, and 14…File 22 139638 WET 07 SA · submitted Apr 28, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 240-storey building470 Sentinel Rd · 222 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.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for four mixed-use and residential apartment buildings and a recreation centre having heights of 40 storeys (125.5 metres), 36 storeys…File 21 251925 WET 07 OZ · submitted Dec 29, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 3Subdivision470 Sentinel Rd · 222 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 8 lots.File 21 251918 WET 07 SB · submitted Dec 29, 2021 · 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.
02Safety near 470 Sentinel Rd
Police recorded 107 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 40). 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 | 6 near this address | 194% higher179 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 35 near this address | 182% higher634 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 3 near this address | 98% higher375 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 56 near this address | 66% higher1,274 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 7 near this address | 63% higher128 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 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
03Getting around from 470 Sentinel Rd
The nearest subway station is Finch West Station (Line 1), about a 14‑minute walk (0.9 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 13 TTC stops served by the 6 streetcar and the 106 and 41 buses, with about 1,138 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Downsview Park GO, 2.2 km away, with 31 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 14 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.
04Schools and child care near 470 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.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 470 Sentinel Rd
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 470 Sentinel Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Oct 8, 2025
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Jul 7, 2026
Source: Building Permits · 1 on record
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Dec 18, 2024
Proposal for Fire Damage Repairs - remove and replace interior finishes - 14th floor (unit 1412, 1413 and common area) - 12th floor (unit 1212). · Permit 24 241330
06Around 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.
Maxswing Indoor Golf (amusement (arcade, billiards)), A N H Auto Sales (auto repair or garage), Tire & Shine Auto Repair (auto repair or garage), and 32 more.
All new business licences in York University Heights (35)
- Maxswing Indoor Golf · Amusement (arcade, billiards) · 1230 Sheppard Ave W · 2019 m · licensed Dec 15, 2026
- A N H Auto Sales · Auto repair or garage · 1101 Finch Ave W · 2560 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Tire & Shine Auto Repair · Auto repair or garage · 1101 Finch Ave W · 2560 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Philcan Kitchennette · Restaurant or bar · 1315 Finch Ave W · 1033 m · licensed Nov 4, 2026
- Auto Pluto · Auto repair or garage · 1300 Finch Ave W · 1000 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- Pho Mama · Restaurant or bar · 1325 Finch Ave W · 966 m · licensed Oct 27, 2026
- Mac N' Wings · Restaurant or bar · 105 The Pond Rd · 775 m · licensed Oct 26, 2026
- Tequila House Restaurant & Cantina · Restaurant or bar · 1270 Finch Ave W · 1135 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Pizza Studio · Restaurant or bar · 105 The Pond Rd · 775 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Dong Hui Bbq Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 4069 Chesswood Dr · 2097 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Auto Msm · Auto repair or garage · 1101 Finch Ave W · 2560 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
- Amp Motorsports · Auto repair or garage · 80 Toro Rd · 1349 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
Source: 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 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
07Risks and environment at 470 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.
08The 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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