5444 Yonge St
5444 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
- 14 fire code violations in open inspections (most recent opened May 14, 2026).
- 1 open building order from the City.
- 9 building permits in the last 5 years.
- A public hearing on Nov 26 about a deck or porch at 28 Hounslow Ave, 131 m away.
- A 35-storey building with shops is under appeal, 76 m away (5576 Yonge St).
- Major crime rates in Willowdale West were below Toronto's in 2025.
01What’s planned near 5444 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 · 76 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 · 76 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 · 131 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 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
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 5444 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 addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Willowdale West compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 94 near this address | 27% lower561 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 20 near this address | 34% lower52 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 near this address | 38% lower38 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 20 near this address | 45% lower104 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 17 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 5444 Yonge St
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 7‑minute walk (0.4 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 36 and 97 buses, with about 1,306 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
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 5444 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.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 5444 Yonge St
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 5444 Yonge St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened May 14, 2026
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 40 on record
Open fire code items (10)
- 1.1.2.1./6.3.2.2. Records of Test (Fire Alarm) · opened Nov 18, 2025
- 2.2.3.2 Maintenance of closures · opened Nov 18, 2025
- 1.1.2.1 Records to be prepared · opened Nov 18, 2025
- 1.1.2.1./7.3.1.2. Records of Test (Smoke Control) · opened Nov 18, 2025
- 2.7.3.1 Exit signs · opened Nov 18, 2025
- 1.1.2.1./6.7.1.1. Records of Test (Emergency Power Systems) · opened Nov 18, 2025
- 6.5.3.4 Sprinkler heads · opened Nov 18, 2025
- 1.1.2.1./6.2.7.5. Records of Test (Fire Extinguishers) · opened Nov 18, 2025
- 2.4.1.1 Accumulation of combustible materials · opened Nov 18, 2025
- 1.1.2.1./6.6.3.5. Records of Test (Fire Pump) · opened Nov 18, 2025
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 40)
- Building work · inspection · issued Sep 21, 2026
Proposed replacement of two existing air handling units · Permit 26 235685 - Building work · permit issued · issued Jul 15, 2026
Targeted replacement of tension deficient post-tensioned cables at the towers 3rd, 4th, and 21st floor slabs. · Permit 26 187417 - Interior Alterations · examiner's notice sent · issued Sep 10, 2025
Proposal for interior alterations to amenity space · Permit 25 223055 - Building work · permit issued · issued Jan 10, 2024
Proposing Lumon Retractable glazing system in existing balcony on existing concrete parapet - unit 107 · Permit 23 229912 - Building work · completed Jan 26, 2024
Proposal to install a Lumon retractable glazing system on the existing balcony - UNIT 703 · Permit 23 174112 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Oct 2, 2024
Revision #01 - Proposed structural repairs in the garage egress stairwells.Proposed targeted post-tensioning repairs to the parking garage, including associated elastomeric waterproofing repairs. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 135378 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Apr 24, 2023
Proposal to construct interior alterations to an apartment unit. · Permit 23 116491 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Jan 24, 2023
Repairs to the spa concrete shell and replacement of the spa waterproofing and tiles within the recreation centre. · Permit 23 102357 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 8, 2024
To remove non loading bearing wall to open up the kitchen, ceiling, walls and flooring to be x-rayed to ensure no destruction of existing wires/infrastructure. Removal of existing kitchen and put in… · Permit 22 137203 - Interior Alterations · completed May 20, 2022
Proposal to remove non-loadbearing walls. · Permit 21 244702 - Building work · completed Oct 16, 2026
Proposal to install a retractable glazing system over the existing balcony. · Permit 21 209848 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 29, 2021
Proposed interior alterations to an existing dwelling unit in an apartment building. · Permit 21 176237
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at 92% 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 (86 m).
Eva's Satellite (422 m).
All new business licences in Willowdale West (4)
- City Centre Convenience · Take-out or food shop · 5 Park Home Ave · 891 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Indigo Park · Parking lot · 5576 Yonge St · 275 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026
- Yonge Karaoke · Entertainment venue · 5582 Yonge St · 303 m · licensed Aug 21, 2026
- Hair Sweety · Salon or personal services · 4923 Bathurst St · 2140 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 5444 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.
How Willowdale West compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/5444-yonge-st#sec-history
