5600 Yonge St
5600 Yonge St is in Willowdale West. There is 1 planning proposal within 250 m, including a 46‑storey building (under appeal). Finch Station is a 2‑minute walk.
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 8 building permits in the last 5 years.
- A 46-storey building is under appeal, 218 m away (30 Hendon Ave and 2 more addresses).
- Major crime rates in Willowdale West were below Toronto's in 2025.
- Finch Station (Line 1) is about a 2-minute walk.
- The nearest elementary school is St Cyril Catholic School, 320 m away.
01What’s planned near 5600 Yonge St
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 146-storey building30 Hendon Ave and 2 more addresses · 218 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.
OPA & Rezoning to permit the redevelopment of the subject site with a 46-storey (152.55-metre) purpose built rental apartment building, comprised of a 6- storey podium element and a 40-storey tower element, containing a total of 433…File 24 252430 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Dec 20, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
30 Hendon Ave · 32 Hendon Ave · 36 Hendon Ave
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 5600 Yonge St
Police recorded 254 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 98% 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 | 101 near this address | 27% lower561 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 21 near this address | 34% lower52 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 near this address | 38% lower38 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 15 near this address | 45% lower104 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 108 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 5600 Yonge St
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 2‑minute walk (0.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 15 TTC stops served by the 36, 39, 53, 60 and 939 buses, with about 4,893 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 3.9 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 2 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 5600 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.
Grades 7–8 schools
These schools start at Grade 7, after the Grade 6 tests, so they have no Grade 6 results.
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: Tfs, Daryk High, Toronto French Montessori, Drewry Academy, Crown Academy. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two 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 5600 Yonge St
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 5600 Yonge St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 37 on record
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 37)
- Building work · under review · issued Sep 15, 2026
Proposal for guardrail removal and replacement of pit ladder in train way pump pit at TTC's Finch Station. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 237831 - Interior Alterations · ready for issuance · issued May 13, 2026
Proposal for the overhauling of three (3) passenger elevators at Finch Station and associated work.Finch Elevator Number: 22Y1L, 22Y2L, 22Y3L · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 127460 - Re-Roofing/Re-Cladding · permit issued · issued Jul 18, 2025
Proposal for Finch Subway Station entrances at Yonge and Pemberton roofing rehabilitation, which at Yonge entrance requires roof mounted guard rails · Permit 25 180736 - Interior Alterations · revision issued · issued May 22, 2025
Revision 01 - revised pit ladder and hatch arrangements, new davit arm, fall arrest anchors with new and updated details.Replacement of pit cover and pit ladder at TTC's Finch Station. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 139557 - Back Water Valve (Sewer only) · completed Sep 15, 2025
Proposal for Installation of domestic water system premise isolation backflow preventers and a new water meter for the water service serving TTC's Finch Subway Station. · Permit 23 201250 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Sep 23, 2022
To erect and display two illuminated wall signs**Cafe N One** · Permit 22 195380 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 11, 2021
Proposal for interior alterations to 2nd floor of mixed use building. Converting an existing office use into a Restaurant (Greater than 30 seats). · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 160834 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 3, 2020
interior alterations to Tim Hortons within TTC Finch station, mezzanine level, north end · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 252063 - Interior Alterations · completed Dec 16, 2020
Proposal to construct new signal room and new power supply rooms for TTC Subway · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 146895 - Fire Alarm · completed Aug 28, 2024
Fire alarm system upgrade. Replace fire alarm EOLs, detectors and expand fire alarm coverage at Finch Station. · Permit 19 113434 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Sep 20, 2018
Proposal to install a back flow preventer in existing retail building. · Permit 18 217671 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 27, 2026
Revision 1. See attached drawings · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 172014
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
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 (358 m).
All new business licences in Willowdale West (4)
- City Centre Convenience · Take-out or food shop · 5 Park Home Ave · 1222 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Indigo Park · Parking lot · 5576 Yonge St · 57 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026
- Yonge Karaoke · Entertainment venue · 5582 Yonge St · 29 m · licensed Aug 21, 2026
- Hair Sweety · Salon or personal services · 4923 Bathurst St · 2182 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 5600 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/5600-yonge-st#sec-history
