5649-5651 Yonge St
5649-5651 Yonge St is in Newtonbrook East. A proposal for two towers up to 54 storeys with 1,170 homes and shops is under review 240 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A proposal for two towers up to 54 storeys with 1,170 homes and shops is under review, 240 m away.
01What’s planned near 5649-5651 Yonge St
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), both in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Site plan46 Averill Cres and 3 more addresses · 193 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building856 homes66,987 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2020. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Application for the second phase of the Newtonbrook Plaza development. Block 2 proposes a total gross floor area of 66,838.9 square metres, consisting of 63,152.3 square metres of residential GFA and 3,628.0 square metres of…File 20 209468 NNY 18 SA · submitted Oct 22, 2020 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
46 Averill Cres · 47 Averill Cres · 5799 Yonge St · 5799-5915 Yonge St
- 2Two towers, up to 54 storeys · 1,170 homes and shops5800 Yonge St · 240 m away3 City files for one project: Site plan · Site plan · Site plan1,170 homes77,934 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2023. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Application for Phase 1 (eastern) of 52 and 54 storeys. A total gross floor area of 80,181.5 square metres, 2,776.9 square metres of non-residential, and 77,404.6 square metres of residential uses with 1,170dwelling units are…File 23 152215 NNY 18 SA (site plan) · submitted May 29, 2023 · City record and how to commentFile 23 153890 NNY 18 SA (site plan) · submitted May 31, 2023 · City record and how to commentFile 24 114801 NNY 18 SA (site plan) · submitted Feb 12, 2024 · City record and how to comment
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Safety near 5649-5651 Yonge St
Police recorded 228 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.
Newtonbrook East compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 105 near this address | 12% higher252 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 8 near this address | About the same170 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 near this address | 19% lower49 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 20 near this address | 23% lower60 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 88 near this address | 28% lower554 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Newtonbrook East
Traffic safety
8 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians and 2 were fatal. Most were on Yonge St and Finch Ave E. Newtonbrook East has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- 5858 Yonge Street at Cummer Avenue · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Aug 5, 2026 · 496 m
- Yonge St at Finch Ave E · Passenger, seriously injured · Oct 31, 2024 · 170 m
- Greenview Ave at Finch Ave W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 2, 2024 · 347 m
- Doris Ave at Finch Ave E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 26, 2024 · 287 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | Newtonbrook East, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 13 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 28 | 235 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
03Getting around from 5649-5651 Yonge St
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 1‑minute walk (0.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 14 TTC stops served by the 36, 39, 53, 60 and 939 buses, with about 5,233 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 3.8 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 1 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 9 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 515 | 3.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 39 | 543 | 4.1 | about typical |
| 53 | 767 | 5.6 | more than most routes |
| 60 | 401 | 3.7 | about typical |
| 939 | 888 | 7.3 | more than most routes |
| 125 | 115 | 1.7 | fewer than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 33 Elmhurst Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 19 Glendora Ave, 2.5 km.2.1 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
04Schools and child care near 5649-5651 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, Drewry Academy, Willowdale Christian School. 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.
Last health inspection Apr 17, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Sep 28, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 5649-5651 Yonge St
There are 7 parks and 5 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Mitchell Field Community Centre, 934 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Finch Parkette · 30 Finch Ave E · 150 m
- Olive Square Park · 5575 Yonge St · 217 m
- Bishop Park · playground · 45 Bishop Ave · 252 m
- Hendon Park · ball diamond, playground, tennis court, washroom · 50 Hendon Ave · 416 m
- Holmes Park · playground · 25 Holmes Ave · 422 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
Park projects nearby
- New Memorial at Olive Square Park
The City is adding a memorial to Olive Square Park to honour and remember the victims of the tragedy that took place on Yonge Street on April 23, 2018.In progress · 227 m - Bishop Park Improvements & Expansion
The City is improving the playground and surrounding area in Bishop Park, including expanding the park's size.In progress · 242 m - Holmes Park Expansion
The City is expanding Holmes Park with the help of local community feedback.In progress · 414 m - New Park on Olympic Garden Drive
A new park is coming to Olympic Garden Drive. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 535 m - Newtonbrook Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Newtonbrook Plaza. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 542 m
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
06The building at 5649-5651 Yonge St
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 5649-5651 Yonge St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 4 on record
- Garbage and waste, opened May 19, 2026: closed
- Garbage and waste, opened May 19, 2026: notice issued · order or notice issued Jun 11, 2026
- Garbage and waste, opened Aug 8, 2025: closed
- Garbage and waste, opened Aug 8, 2025: notice issued · order or notice issued Aug 8, 2025
- Garbage and waste, opened May 1, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 2 projects from 4 permits
- Sign Building Permit Related · completed Aug 14, 2020
To erect and display one illuminated wall sign, displaying static copy. Erecting on westerly elevation of the building. Measuring 0.98m by 3.81m at a height of 4.21m.**SUPERTECH INTERNET CAFE** · Permit 18 205746 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Sep 24, 2018
Interior alterations to all floors for cafe/internet cafe. Total occupant load = 99 + 5 staff. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 161045
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 4 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 5649-5651 Yonge St
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
Special areas
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
08Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Yang's Healing Spa (salon or personal services), H Mart (take-out or food shop).
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, 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 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
125 tickets in 2025 on Yonge St between numbers 5599 and 5699: 41 for parking near a fire hydrant, 36 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Yonge North York BIA, which includes this address. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,065 service requests came from postal area M2M, which includes 5649-5651 Yonge St. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 234 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 164 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 149 | |
| Property standards | 145 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 123 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 122 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
09Risks and environment at 5649-5651 Yonge St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 50 tests, Jan 19, 2014 to Aug 19, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Newtonbrook East
Newtonbrook East had 15,345 residents in 2021. The median household income was $80,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 38% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 51% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% of workers commuted by transit and 6% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Iranian Persian (13.5%), Mandarin (12.5%) and Korean (9.8%). 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 Newtonbrook East compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Lily Cheng, Ward 18 Willowdale · Councillor_Cheng@toronto.ca · 416-392-0210
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/5649-5651-yonge-st#sec-history
