6 Colin Ave
6 Colin Ave is in Yonge-Eglinton. A 45‑storey building with 379 homes and shops is under review 215 m away and Oriole Pkwy is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 45-storey building with 379 homes and shops is under review, 215 m away.
- Thefts over $5,000 in Yonge-Eglinton were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Oriole Pkwy, 289 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 6 Colin Ave
8 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): eight in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 96% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1New house52 Imperial St · 140 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jul 22, 2021. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a new dwelling.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Aug 10, 2021. Status: decision issued.
File A0185/21TEY · submitted Feb 17, 2021 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2Subdivision2010 Yonge St and 11 more addresses · 179 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.
2 blocksFile 21 235361 STE 12 SB · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 12 addresses
2010 Yonge St · 2026 Yonge St · 2028 Yonge St · 2030 Yonge St · 2032 Yonge St · 2034 Yonge St · 2036 Yonge St · 2038 Yonge St · 2040 Yonge St · 2044 Yonge St · 2046 Yonge St · 2050 Yonge St
- 314-storey building · 164 homes and shops2010 Yonge St and 11 more addresses · 179 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building164 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for a 14-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 2863 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 15683 square metres. 164 residential units are proposed.File 21 235357 STE 12 SA · submitted Nov 8, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 12 addresses
2010 Yonge St · 2026 Yonge St · 2028 Yonge St · 2030 Yonge St · 2032 Yonge St · 2034 Yonge St · 2036 Yonge St · 2038 Yonge St · 2040 Yonge St · 2044 Yonge St · 2046 Yonge St · 2050 Yonge St
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.
Noise permits nearby
- 30 Merton · 30 Merton St
Continuous concrete pour · SKYGRiD ConstructionJuly 2 to Dec 31 · 7 am to midnight
432 m away
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits: permits that let a site go past the noise bylaw’s limits for a set time (amplified sound for an event, construction outside normal hours, a concrete pour). Upcoming and current permits within 600 m. Events run by individuals show their name only for street parties, festivals and markets.
02Street work near 6 Colin Ave
4 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Oriole Pkwy, Chaplin Cres to Imperial St, Q4 2025 to Q3 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Sewer Relay at 41 Lascelles Blvd · 148 m · Jul 6, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027
- Toronto Water · Water service renew at 31 Lascelles Blvd · 66 m · Jul 10, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 6 Colin Ave
Police recorded 77 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Yonge-Eglinton compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 68% higher102 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 21% higher95 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 42 near this address | About the same714 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 21 near this address | 28% lower136 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 9 near this address | 49% lower116 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Yonge-Eglinton
Traffic safety
6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Yonge St and Chaplin Cres. Yonge-Eglinton ranks 123rd in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Avenue Rd at Chaplin Cres · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 7, 2025 · 484 m
- Yonge St at Chaplin Cres · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 20, 2023 · 257 m
- Yonge St at Glebe Rd W · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Apr 4, 2023 · 345 m
- Yonge St at Merton St · Driver, killed · Feb 4, 2023 · 484 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 | Yonge-Eglinton, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 81 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 9 | 56 | Lower 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.
04Getting around from 6 Colin Ave
The nearest subway station is Davisville Station (Line 1), about a 4‑minute walk (0.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 16 TTC stops served by the 97, 11, 14, 13 and 28 buses, with about 1,933 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 6.1 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 4 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 354 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 538 | 8.5 | more than most routes |
| 11 | 308 | 3.5 | fewer than most routes |
| 14 | 179 | 5.6 | more than most routes |
| 13 | 154 | 4.1 | about typical |
| 28 | 29 | 0.9 | 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: 75 Holly St
City-run (Green P): 28 Level 2, 1 fast ports. Next: 20 Delisle Ave, 1.1 km.935 m
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 6 Colin Ave
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: The Study Academy, The Study Academy School, Upper Canada College School, The York School - Jr Campus, Birmingham International Collegiate Of Canada and 3 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 13, 2026: pass (fail to maintain equipment in a sanitary condition).
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 6 Colin Ave
There are 2 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 932 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Oriole Park-Toronto · ball diamond, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, picnic site, playground · 201 Oriole Pkwy · 136 m
- Fiona Nelson Parkette · 45 Imperial St · 146 m
- Davisville Junior Public School · 50 Davisville Ave · 418 m
- Forest Hill Road Park · playground · 179 A Forest Hill Rd · 572 m
- Hillsdale Avenue Park · 33 Soudan Ave · 684 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
- Davisville Community & Aquatic Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Davisville. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 407 m - Raccoon Park Expansion
The City is expanding Raccoon Park. The features and amenities for the expanded park area will be shaped through community engagement.In progress · 835 m - Eglinton Park Revitalization
The City completed the Eglinton Park Master Plan in 2019 and is working towards park improvements in a phased approach based on the priorities identified in the Master Plan and the available project budget.In progress · 937 m - New Park at 15 Delisle Avenue
A new park is coming to 15 Delisle Ave.In progress · 1.1 km - Ready, Set, Midtown: Parks & Public Realm
The Midtown Parks and Public Realm Plan sets out a comprehensive vision for an expanded, connected and improved parks and public realm system across Midtown.In progress · 1.2 km
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.
07The building at 6 Colin Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 6 Colin Ave.
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.
08What can be built at 6 Colin Ave
RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Zone label (x)
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.
09Around 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.
Mayara Pacini (salon or personal services), The Hut (take-out or food shop), Sodexo Canada (take-out or food shop), and 4 more.
1910 Yonge Street (225 m), 137, 147, part of 35 Merton Street (474 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Yonge-Eglinton (7)
- Mayara Pacini · Salon or personal services · 1920 Yonge St · 206 m · licensed Oct 31, 2026
- The Hut · Take-out or food shop · 2528 Yonge St · 1589 m · licensed Oct 27, 2026
- Sodexo Canada · Take-out or food shop · 2180 Yonge St · 701 m · licensed Oct 2, 2026
- Bun Appetit · Take-out or food shop · 2300 Yonge St · 972 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
- Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake · Take-out or food shop · 2300 Yonge St · 972 m · licensed Sep 1, 2026
- Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Eglinton and Vip · Entertainment venue · 2300 Yonge St · 972 m · licensed Aug 27, 2026
- Ray Daniel Salon and Spa · Salon or personal services · 2300 Yonge St · 972 m · licensed Aug 25, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Balliol St | Rezoning approved | 32 | 348 m |
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 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
83 tickets in 2025 on Colin Ave between numbers 0 and 56: 79 for parking at prohibited times, 2 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Midtown Yonge BIA, about 150 m away. 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, 4,335 service requests came from postal area M5P, which includes 6 Colin Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 252 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 240 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 189 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 173 | |
| Property standards | 159 | |
| Damaged bins | 155 |
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.
10Risks and environment at 6 Colin Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 153 tests, Mar 18, 2014 to Aug 5, 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.
11The neighbourhood: Yonge-Eglinton
Yonge-Eglinton had 12,410 residents in 2021. The median household income was $94,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 63% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 31% of workers commuted by transit and 13% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (3.5%), Cantonese (2.1%) and Portuguese (1.9%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, up 6% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.2%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Central Toronto | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | +2% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | +4% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | +6% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | 0% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
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