5120 Yonge St
5120 Yonge St is in Willowdale West. There are 3 planning proposals within 250 m. North York Centre Station is a 2‑minute walk.
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 7 building permits in the last 5 years.
- 3 planning proposals within 250 m: one in progress and two decided recently.
- Major crime rates in Willowdale West were below Toronto's in 2025.
- North York Centre Station (Line 1) is about a 2-minute walk.
- The nearest elementary school is Claude Watson School for the Arts, 470 m away.
01What’s planned near 5120 Yonge St
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and two decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Rezoning5220 Yonge St · 99 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
- 2Condominium5220 Yonge St · 99 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 - 3Condominium5250-5254 Yonge St and 1 more address · 174 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
It has been approved.
Office component of an approved mixed use development including a retail and residential component. Associated with Condominium Applications No. 23 196812 NNY 18 CD and No. 23 196767 NNY 18 CD.File 23 196769 NNY 18 CD · submitted Sep 1, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
5250-5254 Yonge St · 5250 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 5120 Yonge St
Police recorded 98 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 | Willowdale West compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 67 near this address | 27% lower561 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 7 near this address | 34% lower52 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 near this address | 38% lower38 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 7 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 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 Willowdale West
03Getting around from 5120 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.
04Schools and child care near 5120 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, Toronto French Montessori, Elpis College Toronto (Temporarily Moved), Apollo High School, Rutherford Private School And Daycare 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.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 5120 Yonge St
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 5120 Yonge St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 33 on record
Permit history: 10 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 33)
- Interior Alterations · completed May 15, 2026
Proposal for Interior alterations to existing Toronto Public Library Branch, North York Central Library · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 204556 - Fire Alarm · revision issued · issued Feb 16, 2022
refer to drawings, page is attached with the drawings outlining the revision Replace existing fire alarm control panel components only. existing fire alarm devices to remain · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 107568 - Fixtures/Roof Drains: Other · revision issued · issued Dec 21, 2021
Amendment to existing building permit 21 249368 PSA 00 PScatering prep. Servery's added.INSTALL 2 BOTTLE-FILLING STATIONS WITHIN LIBRARY · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 249368 - Electromagnetic Locks · completed Dec 19, 2023
Proposal to add one maglocks to existing library. · Permit 21 165368 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 11, 2026
Interior Renovation of North York Central Library. Architectural Renovations primarily at Concourse Level and Level 6. Mechanical and Electrical Renovations distributed at all levels of building… · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 194671 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 15, 2019
Proposed interior alterations to 'Bookends' retail store · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 119729 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 20, 2026
Interior alterations - TTC hvac system installation of new a/c unit. Removal of single door and installation of new double doorway int unassigned are. Intallation of new cage area to house a/c unit… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 125138 - Sprinklers · permit issued · issued Feb 10, 2017
Proposal for sprinkler alterations to existing library. · Permit 17 102333 - Interior Alterations · revision issued · issued Jun 16, 2016
Revision #02 - Level 6 interior layout.Revision to stairs - North York Central Library · 6 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 113551 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · permit issued · issued Nov 12, 2015
Dcw backflow preventer installation · Permit 15 235172
06Around 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.
City Centre Convenience (take-out or food shop), Indigo Park (parking lot), Yonge Karaoke (entertainment venue), and 1 more.
5170 Yonge Street (189 m).
All new business licences in Willowdale West (4)
- City Centre Convenience · Take-out or food shop · 5 Park Home Ave · 66 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Indigo Park · Parking lot · 5576 Yonge St · 1209 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026
- Yonge Karaoke · Entertainment venue · 5582 Yonge St · 1237 m · licensed Aug 21, 2026
- Hair Sweety · Salon or personal services · 4923 Bathurst St · 2296 m · licensed Aug 12, 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 5120 Yonge St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 133 tests, Feb 12, 2014 to Oct 6, 2026
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: 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.
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