5440 Yonge St
5440 Yonge St is in Willowdale West. There are 3 planning proposals within 250 m, including a 35‑storey building with shops (under appeal). Finch Station is a 7‑minute walk.
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 4 building permits in the last 5 years.
- A public hearing on Nov 26 about a deck or porch at 28 Hounslow Ave, 132 m away.
- A 35-storey building with shops is under appeal, 104 m away (5576 Yonge St).
- Major crime rates in Willowdale West were below Toronto's in 2025.
- Finch Station (Line 1) is about a 7-minute walk.
- The nearest elementary school is St Cyril Catholic School, 115 m away.
01What’s planned near 5440 Yonge St
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
- 135-storey building with shops5576 Yonge St · 104 m awayRezoning: 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.
Proposal for a mixed-use development with two residential towers, 25 storeys in height for the Tower A, and 35 storeys in height for the Tower B. Each tower contains 3 storey podium having retail use in towner B, and shared with 2 levels…File 22 190116 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Aug 12, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 235-storey building with shops5576 Yonge St · 104 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.
Proposal for a mixed-use development with two residential towers, 25 storeys in height for the Tower A, and 35 storeys in height for the Tower B. Each tower contains 3 storey podium having retail use in towner B, and shared with 2 levels…File 22 190115 NNY 18 SA · submitted Aug 12, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 3Deck or porch28 Hounslow Ave · 132 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Nov 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific By-laws 409-2024 and 1308-2025, for the proposed 21-storey residential building, including modifying the building heights and storeys, setbacks, balcony projections,…File A0288/26NY · submitted Jul 24, 2026
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 5440 Yonge St
Police recorded 159 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 95% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 months | Willowdale Westper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 94 | 561 | 768Willowdale West is lower |
| Break-ins | 20 | 104 | 190Willowdale West is lower |
| Car thefts | 17 | 90 | 225Willowdale West is lower |
| Robberies | 20 | 52 | 79Willowdale West is lower |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 38 | 61Willowdale West is lower |
Thick bar: Willowdale West. Thin grey bar: Toronto. 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 5440 Yonge St
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 7‑minute walk (0.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 36 and 97 buses, with about 1,096 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 4.0 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 7 min walk
Nearest stop: Yonge St at Byng Ave, plus 1 more stop for this route within 250 m.
Nearest stop: Finch Ave West at Yonge St - Finch Station.
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 5440 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.
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: Daryk High, Tfs, Toronto French Montessori, Crown Academy. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): six licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
18 Kempford Blvd · 142 spaces · kindergarten, school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
5350 Yonge St · 118 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool, school age · in the $10-a-day program
5650 Yonge St · 65 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres and EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
05The building at 5440 Yonge St
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
4 building permits in the last 5 years, for 2 projects. For comparison, about 10% of Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
Source: Building Permits · 9 on record
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 5 projects from 9 permits
- Sprinklers · completed Jun 9, 2026
Proposed sprinkler related to permit application # 25-261546 · Permit 26 151409 - Interior Alterations · completed May 26, 2026
Proposed interior alterations to existing dental office · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 261546 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Sep 28, 2021
Construct interior alterations for bubble tea · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 192597 - Interior Alterations · completed Dec 13, 2017
Proposal for interior alterations to an existing ground floor restaurant to expand to 62 seats - "My Sushi". Convenience address is 5440 Yonge St. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 15 101230 - Other(FS) · permit issued · issued Dec 5, 2003
Kitchen fire system change. · Permit 03 191389
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at 91% of Toronto addresses.
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.
5435 Yonge Street (61 m).
Eva's Satellite (406 m).
All new business licences in Willowdale West (4)
- City Centre Convenience · Take-out or food shop · 5 Park Home Ave · 877 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Indigo Park · Parking lot · 5576 Yonge St · 293 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026
- Yonge Karaoke · Entertainment venue · 5582 Yonge St · 319 m · licensed Aug 21, 2026
- Hair Sweety · Salon or personal services · 4923 Bathurst St · 2163 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 5440 Yonge St
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.
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
In postal area M2N, 1 of 133 home tap-water samples (0.8%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M2N is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 1 samples here (0.8%) 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.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 133 tests, Feb 12, 2014 to Oct 6, 2026
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto North station, 1.6 km away, measured 6:00 AM EST Monday 9 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.
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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