556 Yonge St
556 Yonge St is in Bay-Cloverhill, on the City's Heritage Register. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 16 planning applications nearby (11 under review, four under appeal, one hearing on Nov 25).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 6 building permits in the last 5 years.
- It is in a Heritage Conservation District (Historic Yonge St.) (Part V).
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 16 planning applications within 250 m: 11 under review, four under appeal, one hearing on Nov 25.
03The building
6 building permits in the last 5 years, for 4 projects. 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 is in a Heritage Conservation District (Historic Yonge St.) (Part V). Exterior changes and demolition may need a heritage permit.
Permit history: 8 projects from 15 permits
- Sign Building Permit Related · completed Sep 30, 2024
Application for a permit to erect and display one (1) first party wall sign, displaying static copy and illuminated, erected at the first storey. Dimensions: 0.965m (L) x 3.81m (W) at a height of… · Permit 24 169613 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jun 6, 2025
**FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY**This property is located in the CR- Commercial Residential sign district and is subject to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, GeneralThe proposal… · Permit 24 121941 - Interior Alterations · completed Dec 8, 2025
Interior alterations to he second and third floor, alternation for proposed board game cafe · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 211191 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Mar 12, 2024
To erect and display two illuminated wall signs, displaying static copy, at the first storey, with the following details:Sign 1 with a face measuring 0.60m vertically by 0.87m horizontally at the… · Permit 22 219244 - Fire Damage · completed May 18, 2023
Proposed reconstruction of eastern portion of building following fire and demolition. Also for minor interior and exterior building alterations · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 270383 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed May 16, 2023
Installation of backflow prevention device. · Permit 19 141691 - Demolition · completed Sep 18, 2018
Proposal to demolish the existing 3 storey commercial building (restaurant and office) due to fire damage. See also Unsafe Order 18 122382 UNS. · Permit 18 129382 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 18, 2021
Proposal for interior alterations to existing retail store. Scope of work includes a change of use to a restaurant less than 30 seats. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 277429
04Risks 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 M4Y, 0 of 23 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). That's too few samples to compare with the rest of the city. 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.
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
16 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): 11 under review, four under appeal, one hearing on Nov 25. That's more than at 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
- 12 Irwin Ave · 89 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.
Site Plan Approval for a 75-storey mixed-use building that contains a total of 548 dwelling units and a total gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 44,565 square metres, including approximately 44,065 squares metres of residential space…File 22 241863 STE 13 SA · submitted Dec 22, 2022 · City record - 2619 Yonge St · 92 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of Subdivision for 2 blocks.File 21 234491 STE 13 SB · submitted Nov 5, 2021 · City record - 3619 Yonge St · 92 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.
57-storey mixed-use building with 3,134 square metres of non-residential space and 606 dwelling units.File 22 132974 STE 13 SA · submitted Apr 11, 2022 · City record - 4619 Yonge St · 92 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.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 57-storey mixed-use building with 3,134 square metres of non-residential space and 606 dwelling units.File 21 234490 STE 13 OZ · submitted Nov 5, 2021 · City record - 5621 Yonge St · 92 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of Subdivision for 2 blocks.File 21 234491 STE 13 SB · submitted Nov 5, 2021 · City record - 6621 Yonge St · 92 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.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 57-storey mixed-use building with 3,134 square metres of non-residential space and 606 dwelling units.File 21 234490 STE 13 OZ · submitted Nov 5, 2021 · City record - 7646 Yonge St · 93 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.
Site Plan Approval for a 75-storey mixed-use building that contains a total of 548 dwelling units and a total gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 44,565 square metres, including approximately 44,065 squares metres of residential space…File 22 241863 STE 13 SA · submitted Dec 22, 2022 · City record - 8623 Yonge St · 96 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of Subdivision for 2 blocks.File 21 234491 STE 13 SB · submitted Nov 5, 2021 · City record - 9623 Yonge St · 96 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.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 57-storey mixed-use building with 3,134 square metres of non-residential space and 606 dwelling units.File 21 234490 STE 13 OZ · submitted Nov 5, 2021 · City record - 10650 Yonge St · 98 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.
Site Plan Approval for a 75-storey mixed-use building that contains a total of 548 dwelling units and a total gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 44,565 square metres, including approximately 44,065 squares metres of residential space…File 22 241863 STE 13 SA · submitted Dec 22, 2022 · City record - 114 Irwin Ave · 100 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.
Site Plan Approval for a 75-storey mixed-use building that contains a total of 548 dwelling units and a total gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 44,565 square metres, including approximately 44,065 squares metres of residential space…File 22 241863 STE 13 SA · submitted Dec 22, 2022 · City record - 12623 A Yonge St · 100 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of Subdivision for 2 blocks.File 21 234491 STE 13 SB · submitted Nov 5, 2021 · City record
140 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
02City services
05Quick answers about 556 Yonge St
Is 556 Yonge St 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 556 Yonge St?
There are 16 active planning applications within 250 metres (11 under review, four under appeal, one hearing on Nov 25). The closest is at 2 Irwin Ave, 89 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 556 Yonge St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 15 building permits on record, 6 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 556 Yonge St a heritage property?
Yes. It is in a Heritage Conservation District (Historic Yonge St.) (Part V). Exterior changes and demolition may need a heritage permit. Source: Heritage Register.
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06From the archives
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