5050 Yonge St
5050 Yonge St is in Willowdale West, on the City's Heritage Register. A 39‑storey building with 365 homes and shops is under review 229 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
- A 39-storey building with 365 homes and shops is under review, 229 m away.
01What’s planned near 5050 Yonge St
12 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): 11 in progress and one decided recently. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Site plan5100 Yonge St · 140 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.
Application in the City of Vaughan within the Yonge-Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan.File 23 215380 NNY 18 SA · submitted Oct 17, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 2Site plan5100 Yonge St · 140 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.
Application in the City of Vaughan to permit Phase One of the proposed mixed-use development on theSubject Lands. The total proposed gross floor area (`GFA¿) for Buildings A and B is 157,490 m2.File 23 225436 NNY 18 SA · submitted Nov 13, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 3Site plan5100 Yonge St · 140 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 Application to re-purpose the existing Toys R Us building into a supermarket with an approximate gross floor area of 3,814.50 square metres for the supermarket use, including 237.83 square metres for an accessory office. The…File 24 219894 NNY 18 SA · submitted Sep 30, 2024 · City record and how to comment
- 4Site plan5100 Yonge St · 140 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.
City of Markham application - To demolish the existing automobile service station and reconstruct a new automobile services station, and construct a car wash and drive-through restaurant on the subject site.File 26 207610 NNY 18 SA · submitted Jul 23, 2026 · City record and how to comment - 544-storey building5100 Yonge St · 140 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.
City of Vaughan Site Plan Application (7080 Yonge Street) for a 12-storey and 44-storey residential building.File 26 125368 NNY 18 SA · submitted Mar 5, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 617 townhouses5100 Yonge St · 140 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.
City of Markham application - 330-336 Steeles Ave E, MarkhamSite Plan application for 17 townhousesFile 25 106952 NNY 18 SA · submitted Jan 21, 2025 · City record and how to comment - 7Rezoning5100 Yonge St · 140 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.
City of Markham File - Commenting Partner Only - Rezoning Application: Proposal for a residential development with seven rear-lane townhouse units, 14 resident parking and 2 visitor parking spaces.File 26 201951 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Jul 14, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 839-storey building with shops5051-5061 Yonge St · 229 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built365 homes26,948 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Official Plan and Zoning By Law Amendment application to permit a 39-storey mixed-use building. The proposed development includes non-residential uses in the first 2-storeys, with grade related retail located along Yonge Street between…File 20 229112 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Dec 14, 2020 · City record and how to comment - 939-storey building · 365 homes and shops5051-5061 Yonge St · 229 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building365 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan application for a 39-storey mixed-use building with 365 dwelling units and 2,029 sq.m of non-residential gross floor area. The proposed building includes non-residential uses in the first 2-storeys, with grade related retail…File 23 130404 NNY 18 SA · submitted Apr 3, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 10Condominium5051-5061 Yonge St · 229 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Condominium applicationFile 21 149587 NNY 18 CD · submitted May 4, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 11Rezoning5220 Yonge St · 235 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.
Zoning By-law Amendment Application proposes a Senior's Residential Accommodation including Seniors Independent Living, Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Home accommodations within the component in the previously approved commercial…File 26 121487 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Feb 25, 2026 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 12Condominium5220 Yonge St · 235 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
It has been approved.
Retail component of an approved mixed use development including a residential, and commericial/office component. Associated with Condominium Applications No. 23 196767 NNY 18 CD and No. 23 196769 NNY 18 CD.File 23 196812 NNY 18 CD · submitted Sep 1, 2023 · 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.
Noise permits nearby
- North York Civic Centre · 5100 Yonge St
Construction · kingsgate restorationJuly 14, 2026 to May 30, 2027 · 7 to 11 pm
121 m away - We Love Willowdale Christmas Market · 5100 Yonge St
Amplified soundSat, Nov 28 · 2 to 8 pm
121 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.
02Safety near 5050 Yonge St
Police recorded 94 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.
Willowdale West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 66 near this address | 27% lower561 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 6 near this address | 34% lower52 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 near this address | 38% lower38 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 6 near this address | 45% lower104 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 10 near this address | 60% lower90 vs 225 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 Willowdale West
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved cyclists. Most were on 5231 Yonge St and Ellerslie Ave. Willowdale West has fewer of these collisions per resident than any other neighbourhood.
- 5231 Yonge St at Ellerslie Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 19, 2021 · 484 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 | Willowdale West, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 47 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 19 | 117 | 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.
03Getting around from 5050 Yonge St
The nearest subway station is North York Centre Station (Line 1), about a 2‑minute walk (0.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 4 TTC stops served by the 97 bus, with about 294 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 4.0 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 538 | 8.5 | 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: 33 Elmhurst Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 19 Glendora Ave, 917 m.474 m
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 5050 Yonge 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.
Grades 7–8 schools
These schools start at Grade 7, after the Grade 6 tests, so they have no Grade 6 results.
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: Crown Academy, Elpis College Toronto (Temporarily Moved), Toronto French Montessori, Rutherford Private School And Daycare, Crown Academic International School and 2 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 6, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 5050 Yonge St
There are 9 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre, 152 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Mel Lastman Square · outdoor ping pong/table tennis · 5100 Yonge St · 60 m
- North York Civic Centre · washroom · 5100 Yonge St · 100 m
- Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre · wi-fi · 5100 Yonge St · 152 m
- Beecroft Park · 174 Beecroft Rd · 250 m
- Gibson Park · 30 Park Home Ave · 269 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
- Willowdale Park Improvements
The City is improving Willowdale Park with proposed upgrades that include a new playground offering fun and creative play opportunities, a new fitness area, a shade structure and repairs to the tennis courts.In progress · 466 m - John McKenzie Parkette Expansion
The City is expanding John McKenzie Parkette as a result of acquiring the land at 37 Norton Ave. in North York.In progress · 592 m - Albert Standing Park Expansion
The City is expanding Albert Standing Park by 600 m² (a bit larger than an NBA basketball court) as part of the development project located just west of the park on Bogert Avenue.In progress · 744 m - Holmes Park Expansion
The City is expanding Holmes Park with the help of local community feedback.In progress · 1.2 km - Franklin Park Expansion
The City is expanding Franklin Park by 2,565 m², creating new opportunities for recreation and enjoying nature.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 5050 Yonge St
There are no building orders, by-law investigations or short-term rental registrations on record for 5050 Yonge St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 7 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 6 projects from 7 permits
- Building work · permit issued · issued Sep 30, 2025
Proposal for sump pump replacement and installation of gas powered generator at TDSB head office. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 202168 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued May 6, 2021
Proposal for interior alteration for existing office building · Permit 21 139926 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed May 4, 2021
Proposal to erect and display an illuminated electronic ground sign displaying both static copy and electronic static copy on the easterly property frontage, containing two sign faces, measuring 4.1… · Permit 19 220739 - Electromagnetic Locks · permit issued · issued Aug 15, 2017
Install one new Electromagnetic Locks on the 5th floor · Permit 17 198577 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Oct 16, 2015
Permit to install (4) new doors on ground floor of TDSB Office Building. · Permit 15 182269 - Fire Alarm · permit issued · issued Jul 8, 2015
Permit to replace Fire Alarm Panel. · Permit 15 173568
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: 3 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 5050 Yonge 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.
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.
08Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Indigo Park (parking lot).
5170 Yonge Street (309 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 9, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Parking tickets on this block
2,935 tickets in 2025 on Yonge St between numbers 5000 and 5100: 980 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 891 for unpaid parking.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Yonge North York 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, 8,062 service requests came from postal area M2N, which includes 5050 Yonge St. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 339 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 313 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 261 | |
| Damaged sidewalks | 247 | |
| Property standards | 239 | |
| Posters on City property | 222 |
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 5050 Yonge St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 133 tests, Feb 12, 2014 to Oct 6, 2026
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: Willowdale West
Willowdale West had 17,160 residents in 2021. The median household income was $76,500, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 40% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 50% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 10% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (12.0%), Iranian Persian (9.4%) and Korean (9.3%). 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 Willowdale West compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 24: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Lily Cheng, Ward 18 Willowdale · Councillor_Cheng@toronto.ca · 416-392-0210
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/5050-yonge-st#sec-history
