53 Yarrow Rd
53 Yarrow Rd is in Keelesdale-Eglinton West. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 19 planning applications nearby (eight under appeal, seven under review, three under appeal after a refusal, one other).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 19 planning applications within 250 m: eight under appeal, seven under review, three under appeal after a refusal, one other.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6M.
04The building
2 building permits in the last 5 years, for 1 project. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. 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: 1 project from 2 permits
- Walk-Out Stair · completed Jun 21, 2023
Proposed basement walkout to the rear · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 165095
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 M6M, 4 of 122 home tap-water samples (3.3%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M6M is higher than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 5 samples here (4.1%) 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 Downtown station, 6.5 km away, measured 12:00 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
19 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): eight under appeal, seven under review, three under appeal after a refusal, one other. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
- 159 Yarrow Rd · 22 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To legalize and to maintain the existing detached garage and to construct a new one storey addition along the front of the detached garage in order to accommodate a new garden suite.File A0232/26EYK · submitted Jul 2, 2026 - 22654 Eglinton Ave W · 55 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The development applications would permit a 33-storey mixed use building with height of 106.1 metres (112.1 inclusive of the mechanical penthouse), containing 370 dwelling units, 324 square metres of non-residential space, 63 parking…File 22 241754 WET 05 OZ · submitted Dec 22, 2022 · City record - 32654 Eglinton Ave W · 55 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.
The development applications would permit a 33-storey mixed use building with heightof 106.1 metres (112.1 inclusive of the mechanical penthouse), containing 370dwelling units, 324 square metres of non-residential space, 63 parking spaces…File 22 241752 WET 05 SA · submitted Dec 22, 2022 · City record - 41860 A Keele St · 66 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.
Proposed height increase from 19 to 24 storeys. C of A approved 21,406 m2 GFA. Resubmission proposes 21,334 m2 GFA.Proposed development of a 16-storey mixed use building with 272 residential units and 393m² of retail space. The…File 21 241239 WET 05 SA · submitted Nov 24, 2021 · City record - 51860 Keele St · 67 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.
Proposed height increase from 19 to 24 storeys. C of A approved 21,406 m2 GFA. Resubmission proposes 21,334 m2 GFA.Proposed development of a 16-storey mixed use building with 272 residential units and 393m² of retail space. The…File 21 241239 WET 05 SA · submitted Nov 24, 2021 · City record - 62642 Eglinton Ave W · 70 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.
The development applications would permit a 33-storey mixed use building with heightof 106.1 metres (112.1 inclusive of the mechanical penthouse), containing 370dwelling units, 324 square metres of non-residential space, 63 parking spaces…File 22 241752 WET 05 SA · submitted Dec 22, 2022 · City record - 72642 Eglinton Ave W · 70 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The development applications would permit a 33-storey mixed use building with height of 106.1 metres (112.1 inclusive of the mechanical penthouse), containing 370 dwelling units, 324 square metres of non-residential space, 63 parking…File 22 241754 WET 05 OZ · submitted Dec 22, 2022 · City record - 81862 Keele St · 72 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.
Proposed height increase from 19 to 24 storeys. C of A approved 21,406 m2 GFA. Resubmission proposes 21,334 m2 GFA.Proposed development of a 16-storey mixed use building with 272 residential units and 393m² of retail space. The…File 21 241239 WET 05 SA · submitted Nov 24, 2021 · City record - 92640 Eglinton Ave W · 76 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The development applications would permit a 33-storey mixed use building with height of 106.1 metres (112.1 inclusive of the mechanical penthouse), containing 370 dwelling units, 324 square metres of non-residential space, 63 parking…File 22 241754 WET 05 OZ · submitted Dec 22, 2022 · City record - 102640 Eglinton Ave W · 76 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.
The development applications would permit a 33-storey mixed use building with heightof 106.1 metres (112.1 inclusive of the mechanical penthouse), containing 370dwelling units, 324 square metres of non-residential space, 63 parking spaces…File 22 241752 WET 05 SA · submitted Dec 22, 2022 · City record - 111864 Keele St · 77 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.
Proposed height increase from 19 to 24 storeys. C of A approved 21,406 m2 GFA. Resubmission proposes 21,334 m2 GFA.Proposed development of a 16-storey mixed use building with 272 residential units and 393m² of retail space. The…File 21 241239 WET 05 SA · submitted Nov 24, 2021 · City record - 121866 Keele St · 77 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.
Proposed height increase from 19 to 24 storeys. C of A approved 21,406 m2 GFA. Resubmission proposes 21,334 m2 GFA.Proposed development of a 16-storey mixed use building with 272 residential units and 393m² of retail space. The…File 21 241239 WET 05 SA · submitted Nov 24, 2021 · City record
1 home within 250 m is 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.
1 new storefront business licence within 250 m in the last 90 days: take-out or food shop (1).
New business licences nearby (1)
- Take-out or food shop · 2637 Eglinton Ave W · 116 m · licensed Aug 20, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 48 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 27 assaults, 13 car thefts, 6 break-ins, 1 robbery and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Keelesdale-Eglinton West in 2025, assaults, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | Keelesdale-Eglinton West, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 27 | 418 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 6 | 111 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 13 | 189 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 1 | 71 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 24 below 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 Cedarvale Station (Line 1), 3.4 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by routes 41, 5, 34, 164 and 158, with about 1,916 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 1.0 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.
- Keelesdale Junior Public School · elementary · 240 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 145 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 80% met the standard in reading and 10% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Silverthorn Community School · elementary · 508 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 320 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 85% met the standard in reading and 26% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Charles E Webster Public School · elementary · 517 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 415 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 69% met the standard in reading and 19% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- York Memorial Collegiate Institute · secondary · 509 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 885 students. 65% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School · secondary · 1.0 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 825 students. 78% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
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): four 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
Keelesdale-Eglinton West had 11,390 residents in 2021. The median household income was $77,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 41% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 36% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% 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 Portuguese (24.6%), Spanish (8.2%) and Italian (4.7%). 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 York was $2,067, up 2% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.3% 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 | York | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,381 | 0% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,706 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,067 | +2% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,547 | -6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 13: recycling and green bin. November 20: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 53 Yarrow Rd
Is 53 Yarrow 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 Yarrow Rd?
There are 19 active planning applications within 250 metres (eight under appeal, seven under review, three under appeal after a refusal, one other). The closest is at 59 Yarrow Rd, 22 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 53 Yarrow Rd been renovated?
Yes. The City has 2 building permits on record, 2 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 53 Yarrow Rd a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 53 Yarrow Rd from the subway?
The nearest station is Cedarvale Station (Line 1), 3.4 km away. 11 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 53 Yarrow Rd?
The closest are Keelesdale Junior Public School, Silverthorn Community School and York Memorial Collegiate Institute. 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 Yarrow Rd?
Police recorded 48 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 27 assaults, 13 car thefts, 6 break-ins, 1 robbery and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Keelesdale-Eglinton West in 2025, assaults, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were below it. 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 Yarrow Rd?
Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 20, 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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