6212 Yonge St
6212 Yonge St is in Newtonbrook West. There are 10 planning proposals within 250 m, including a 45‑storey building with 544 homes (under review).
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 45-storey building with 544 homes is under review, 145 m away (18 Athabaska Ave and 5 more addresses).
- Car thefts in Newtonbrook West were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Bus 97 stop 70 m away; the nearest subway is 1.6 km.
- The nearest elementary school is Lillian Public School, 893 m away.
01What’s planned near 6212 Yonge St
10 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): eight in progress and two decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Minor variance28 Moore Park Ave · 110 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Jan 12, 2017. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To legalize and to maintain the existing three-storey dwelling.File A0976/16NY · submitted Nov 9, 2016 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 245-storey building · 544 homes18 Athabaska Ave and 5 more addresses · 145 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.
Proposal for a 45-storey residential building with 544 residential units, having a gross floor area of 35,641 square metres. Proposed 228 parking space and 413 bicycle parking spaces.File 22 191098 NNY 18 SA · submitted Aug 15, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 6 addresses
18 Athabaska Ave · 20 Athabaska Ave · 22 Athabaska Ave · 24 Athabaska Ave · 26 Athabaska Ave · 28 Athabaska Ave
- 3Site plan7 Nipigon Ave and 4 more addresses · 147 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The applicants have submitted a development proposal for 7 - 17 Nipigon Avenue (the 'subject lands'), generally located east of Yonge Street, south of Steeles Avenue East, on the south side of Nipigon Avenue. The subject lands are…File 23 232941 NNY 18 SA · submitted Dec 5, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
7 Nipigon Ave · 9 Nipigon Ave · 11 Nipigon Ave · 15 Nipigon Ave · 17 Nipigon Ave
Decided recently
- 950-storey building with shops6355 Yonge St · 81 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Site Plan application is for a 50-storey mixed-use building with a total residential gross floor area of approximately 37,742.8 square metres and 204 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The proposed building includes 594…File 23 125753 NNY 18 SA · submitted Mar 22, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 10Rezoning7 Nipigon Ave and 4 more addresses · 147 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
The Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB) approved it.
An Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application has been made for 7 - 17 Nipigon Avenue (the "subject lands"), generally located east of Yonge Street, south of Steeles Avenue East, on the south side of Nipigon Avenue.…File 23 232536 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Dec 4, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
7 Nipigon Ave · 9 Nipigon Ave · 11 Nipigon Ave · 15 Nipigon Ave · 17 Nipigon 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 6212 Yonge St
Police recorded 55 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 40). 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 | 5 near this address | 96% higher442 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 15 near this address | 25% higher76 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 9 near this address | 20% higher95 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 9 near this address | About the same193 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 17 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 6212 Yonge St
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 25‑minute walk (1.6 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 53, 60, 97, 960 and 953 buses, with about 2,433 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 25 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 6212 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: Alpha Quality Education School, Alborz Education Centre, Drewry Academy, Willowdale Christian School. 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.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 6212 Yonge St
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 6212 Yonge St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 72 on record
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 72)
- Sign · completed Jan 19, 2024
Remove and replace damaged CMU blocks, Control joint and cement parging. Design of new bollards · Permit 23 234877 - Other Temporary Tents · completed Aug 21, 2025
Temporary structures (non certified tents) for Garden Centre at Carlo's No Frills from April 15-June 20, 2022. · Permit 22 112846 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 31, 2021
Proposed interior alterations for a take out tea shop - unit # 102 · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 155325 - Other Temporary Tents · completed Sep 8, 2025
Temporary Structures Tent at Carlo's No Frills From April 15 - June 30/21 · Permit 21 122208 - Other Temporary Tents · completed May 14, 2020
Proposed new Temporay Structures (Non-Certified Tents ) at Carlo's No Fill from April 15 - June 30/2020 · Permit 20 121445 - Other Temporary Tents · completed May 21, 2020
Proposal to erect 1-16ft x 32ft temporary tent and 1-16ft x 43ft shade structure anchored with steel stakes for Canadian Tire garden centre. Installed April 16th to September 15th, 2020 · Permit 20 107411 - Other Temporary Tents · completed Sep 2, 2025
Proposed Temporary Structures (Non Certified Tents ) for Garden Centre At Carlo's No Frills from April 15, 2019 to June 30, 2019. · Permit 19 123951 - Plumbing · permit issued · issued Dec 7, 2018
Plumbing - Nofrills - · Permit 18 262977 - Interior Alterations · completed Nov 15, 2019
Interior alterations to existing commercial space at Centerpoint Mall for medical imaging office. Unit 101A. Tenant - "HITEK MEDICAL IMAGING". · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 182902 - Other Temporary Tents · completed Jan 31, 2019
Non Temporary Tents at carlo's No Frills Garden Centre April 15 - June 30/18 · Permit 18 127254 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 6, 2018
Minor interior alterations for retail kiosk at Centerpoint Mall. Unit K24. Tenant - "LUCKY MOBILE". · Permit 18 113549 - Building work · completed Oct 4, 2017
New patio for - Congee Queen Restaurant - Unit 54 · Permit 17 114158
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 · 1651 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Albi Sushi · Take-out or food shop · 6464 Yonge St · 242 m · licensed Nov 4, 2026
- Subway · Restaurant or bar · 785 Steeles Ave W · 1959 m · licensed Oct 27, 2026
- Forever Young Food Fun Party · Amusement (arcade, billiards) · 6600 Yonge St · 335 m · licensed Oct 26, 2026
- Sa Watches and Jewllery · Jewellery or gold buyer · 6464 Yonge St · 242 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Deja Brunch · Restaurant or bar · 28 Finch Ave W · 1651 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
- Atelier Pasta · Take-out or food shop · 6464 Yonge St · 242 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Sofani Gold & Jewelry · Jewellery or gold buyer · 6174 Yonge St · 152 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
- Ichiban Akane Suhsi · Restaurant or bar · 6212 Yonge St · 0 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 6212 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.
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