5700 Yonge St
5700 Yonge St is in Newtonbrook West. There are 4 planning proposals within 250 m, including a 54‑storey building with 1,170 homes and shops (under review). Finch Station is a 2‑minute walk.
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 22 building permits in the last 5 years.
- A 54-storey building with 1,170 homes and shops is under review, 198 m away (5800 Yonge St).
- Car thefts in Newtonbrook West were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Finch Station (Line 1) is about a 2-minute walk.
- The nearest elementary school is St Cyril Catholic School, 514 m away.
01What’s planned near 5700 Yonge St
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Site plan46 Averill Cres and 3 more addresses · 174 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 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
- 248-storey building with shops5800 Yonge St · 198 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 Application for Phase 2 (western towers) of 46 and 48 storeys. A total gross floor area of 70,780.1 square metres including 70,395.1 square metres of residential uses and 385 square metres of non-residential uses, with 1,016…File 23 153890 NNY 18 SA · submitted May 31, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 354-storey building · 1,170 homes and shops5800 Yonge St · 198 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 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 · submitted May 29, 2023 · City record and how to comment
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 5700 Yonge St
Police recorded 225 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Newtonbrook West compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 105 near this address | 96% higher442 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 near this address | 25% higher76 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 20 near this address | 20% higher95 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 8 near this address | About the same193 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 86 near this address | About the same711 vs 768 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 Newtonbrook West
03Getting around from 5700 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 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, 3.9 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 5700 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.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 5700 Yonge St
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 5700 Yonge St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 145 on record
Permit history: 11 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 145)
- Electromagnetic Locks · completed Aug 5, 2026
Proposal to Install of two (2) electromagnetic locking devices and 1 electric strike set to fail safe · Permit 26 102301 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Dec 12, 2025
Proposal for interior alterations to office space - Unit 1110 · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 265091 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 2, 2025
Proposal to perform interior alterations, to existing quiet room on 6th floor - Existing Office · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 115922 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 30, 2025
Proposed 256 sm interior office renovation including a boardroom - (1) barrier-free washroom, (2) servery and (3) 60-minute rooms. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 242283 - Interior Alterations · completed Feb 3, 2026
Proposed interior alterations to existing elevator lobby to include new wall and floor finishes, lighting and ceiling. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 208314 - Interior Alterations · completed Nov 6, 2024
Interior renovation to existing space · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 169340 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Sep 23, 2025
Proposal for garage expansion joint repairs. Scope includes concrete removal and repairs. · Permit 22 184635 - Interior Alterations · completed Feb 3, 2026
Proposal to construct by landlord: interior alterations to existing elevator lobby: new wall finishes, drywall ceiling, lighting, flooring. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 173282 - Interior Alterations · completed Feb 3, 2026
Proposal to construct by landlord: interior alterations to existing elevator lobby: new wall finishes, drywall ceiling, lighting, flooring. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 173266 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 2, 2025
Proposal for interior alterations. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 109561 - Interior Alterations · completed Nov 4, 2025
Revision 01. To remove the elevator from the scope of workProposal for interior alterations to existing office on ground floor "Questrade" · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 175618
06Around 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.
Marathon Cafe (take-out or food shop), Albi Sushi (take-out or food shop), Subway (restaurant or bar), and 6 more.
All new business licences in Newtonbrook West (9)
- Marathon Cafe · Take-out or food shop · 28 Finch Ave W · 237 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Albi Sushi · Take-out or food shop · 6464 Yonge St · 1693 m · licensed Nov 4, 2026
- Subway · Restaurant or bar · 785 Steeles Ave W · 2596 m · licensed Oct 27, 2026
- Forever Young Food Fun Party · Amusement (arcade, billiards) · 6600 Yonge St · 1795 m · licensed Oct 26, 2026
- Sa Watches and Jewllery · Jewellery or gold buyer · 6464 Yonge St · 1693 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Deja Brunch · Restaurant or bar · 28 Finch Ave W · 237 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
- Atelier Pasta · Take-out or food shop · 6464 Yonge St · 1693 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Sofani Gold & Jewelry · Jewellery or gold buyer · 6174 Yonge St · 1341 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
- Ichiban Akane Suhsi · Restaurant or bar · 6212 Yonge St · 1478 m · licensed Sep 15, 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 5700 Yonge St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 50 tests, Jan 19, 2014 to Aug 19, 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: Newtonbrook West
Newtonbrook West had 23,805 residents in 2021. The median household income was $79,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 50% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 47% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 37% of workers commuted by transit and 7% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Pilipino, Filipino (9.5%), Russian (9.1%) and Korean (7.8%). 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 West compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/5700-yonge-st#sec-history
