53 Apex Rd
53 Apex Rd is in Yorkdale-Glen Park. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 13 planning applications nearby (12 under appeal, one under review).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 13 planning applications within 250 m: 12 under appeal, one under review.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 3 projects from 8 permits
- Site Service · inspection · issued Nov 12, 2012
Install new Site Service under ground strome sewer and 2 catch basins and one manholes. · Permit 12 257416 - Building work · completed Apr 9, 2020
Various revisions to mezzanine level and existing layout - Centura Tile - See cover sheet C-01 for detailed list of revised drawings. · 6 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 11 166469 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 7, 2025
Remove existing exterior canopy and install 2 smaller canopies within 2.1 front yard set back and renovate existing show room entance area. · Permit 03 131181
05Risks and environment
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
In postal area M6A, 0 of 54 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M6A is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 0 samples here (0%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto North station, 6.4 km away, measured 1:00 PM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
01What’s changing nearby
13 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): 12 under appeal, one under review. That's more than at 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
- 13140 Dufferin St · 94 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
File 23 164446 NNY 08 SA · submitted Jun 21, 2023 · City record - 23140 Dufferin St · 94 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Subdivision applicationFile 21 203753 NNY 08 SB · submitted Aug 25, 2021 · City record - 368 Apex Rd · 97 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
File 23 164446 NNY 08 SA · submitted Jun 21, 2023 · City record - 468 Apex Rd · 97 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Subdivision applicationFile 21 203753 NNY 08 SB · submitted Aug 25, 2021 · City record - 560 Apex Rd · 98 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Subdivision applicationFile 21 203753 NNY 08 SB · submitted Aug 25, 2021 · City record - 660 Apex Rd · 98 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
File 23 164446 NNY 08 SA · submitted Jun 21, 2023 · City record - 73180 Dufferin St · 102 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: 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 to Lift the "(H)" Holding Symbol,File 26 210187 NNY 08 OZ · submitted Jul 28, 2026 · City record - 83180 Dufferin St · 102 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposed mixed-use development consisting of two mid-rise buildings of 9-10 storeys and 7 storeys, a new public north-south street, half of a new private east-west street, and a public park and POPS at the southwestern portion of the…File 21 250652 NNY 08 SA · submitted Dec 21, 2021 · City record - 93180 Dufferin St · 102 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Draft Plan of Subdivsion application for the creation of 4 lots to permit a 17-storey mixed-use building on the front (east) portion of the subject site, fronting onto Dufferin Street (Block 1), with retail fronting Dufferin Street. On…File 21 121793 NNY 08 SB · submitted Mar 1, 2021 · City record - 103170 Dufferin St · 109 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Subdivision applicationFile 21 203753 NNY 08 SB · submitted Aug 25, 2021 · City record - 113170 Dufferin St · 109 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
File 23 164446 NNY 08 SA · submitted Jun 21, 2023 · City record - 123150 Dufferin St · 116 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
File 23 164446 NNY 08 SA · submitted Jun 21, 2023 · City record
3 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
2 new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days: restaurant or bar (1) and take-out or food shop (1).
New business licences nearby (2)
- Restaurant or bar · 3125 Dufferin St · 229 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 3063 Dufferin St · 249 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 67 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 28 assaults, 22 car thefts, 13 break-ins, 3 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Yorkdale-Glen Park in 2025, assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | Yorkdale-Glen Park, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 28 | 1213 above Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 13 | 341 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 22 | 493 above Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 3 | 147 above Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 275 above Toronto | 61 |
Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal: Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Includes reported incidents only.
03Getting around
The nearest subway station is Lawrence West Station (Line 1), about a 17-minute walk (1.1 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by routes 52, 29, 59, 929 and 952, with about 3,230 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 3.9 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
07Schools and community
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
- St Charles Catholic School · elementary · 536 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 280 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 93% met the standard in reading and 67% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Regina Mundi Catholic School · elementary · 617 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 330 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 84% met the standard in reading and 28% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Joyce Public School · elementary · 764 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 175 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 85% met the standard in reading and 31% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Yorkdale Secondary School · secondary · 554 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 435 students
- Dante Alighieri Academy · secondary · 566 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 655 students. 69% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Leonardo Da Vinci Academy, Fieldstone King'S College Secondary School, Fieldstone Day School, Vega Academy, The Sterling Hall School.
Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information and Student Demographics (2026); test results are EQAO results reported by the Ministry.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): three licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
City of Toronto: Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
08Your neighbourhood
See the full Yorkdale-Glen Park neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Yorkdale-Glen Park had 16,625 residents in 2021. The median household income was $79,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 46% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 29% of workers commuted by transit and 6% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Italian (11.8%), Portuguese (6.8%) and Spanish (6.2%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in North York was $1,915, up 1% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.6% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | North York | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 53 Apex Rd
Is 53 Apex Rd in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.
What is being built near 53 Apex Rd?
There are 13 active planning applications within 250 metres (12 under appeal, one under review). The closest is at 3140 Dufferin St, 94 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 53 Apex Rd been renovated?
Yes. The City has 8 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 53 Apex Rd a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 53 Apex Rd from the subway?
The nearest station is Lawrence West Station (Line 1), 1.1 km away (about a 17-minute walk). 12 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 53 Apex Rd?
The closest are St Charles Catholic School, Regina Mundi Catholic School and Yorkdale Secondary School. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information.
How much crime is there near 53 Apex Rd?
Police recorded 67 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 28 assaults, 22 car thefts, 13 break-ins, 3 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Yorkdale-Glen Park in 2025, assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service.
When is garbage day at 53 Apex Rd?
Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 13, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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