660 Eglinton Ave E
660 Eglinton Ave E is in Leaside-Bennington. There are 10 planning proposals within 250 m, including a 43‑storey building with 1,201 homes (under review).
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 43-storey building with 1,201 homes is under review, 222 m away (278 Bessborough Dr and 1 more address).
- Car thefts in Leaside-Bennington were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Bus 34 stop 76 m away; the nearest subway is 1.9 km.
- The nearest elementary school is Northlea Elementary and Middle School, 616 m away.
01What’s planned near 660 Eglinton Ave E
10 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): nine in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 134-storey building · 434 homes and shops2 Glazebrook Ave and 9 more addresses · 144 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.
Propose 34-storey (109.9 metre) residential and commercial mixed-use building. 434 residential units are proposed with 314 square metres of retail. The total gross floor area of the project is 29,600 squaremetres (FSI 13.78). In total, 91…File 22 177065 NNY 15 SA · submitted Jul 14, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 10 addresses
2 Glazebrook Ave · 4 Glazebrook Ave · 6 Glazebrook Ave · 8 Glazebrook Ave · 10 Glazebrook Ave · 12 Glazebrook Ave · 14 Glazebrook Ave · 16 Glazebrook Ave · 18 Glazebrook Ave · 20 Glazebrook Ave
- 234-storey building with shops1840 Bayview Ave · 166 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 34-storey mixed use building with 24,103 square meters of residential area and 202 square meters of ground floor retail area fronting Bayview Avenue for a total of 24,305 square meters with a 14.75 FSI.File 22 210812 NNY 15 SA · submitted Sep 29, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 334-storey building with shops1840 Bayview Ave · 166 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.
Proposal for a 34-storey mixed use building with 24,103 square meters of residential area and 202 square meters of ground floor retail area fronting Bayview Avenue for a total of 24,305 square meters with a 14.75 FSI.File 22 210813 NNY 15 OZ · submitted Sep 29, 2022 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 10419 homes1802 Bayview Ave · 228 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.
The purpose of this OPA application is to redesignate the site in the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan¿s (YESP) Map 23-3: Midtown Transit Station Areas from Secondary Zone to Station Area Core. In total, 419 residential units are proposed…File 24 120678 NNY 15 OZ · submitted Feb 29, 2024 · 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 660 Eglinton Ave E
Police recorded 26 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 | Leaside-Bennington compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 10 near this address | 32% higher298 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 5 near this address | About the same181 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 21% lower48 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 8 near this address | 72% lower213 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 86% lower11 vs 79 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 Leaside-Bennington
03Getting around from 660 Eglinton Ave E
The nearest subway station is Eglinton Station (Line 1), about a 30‑minute walk (1.9 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by the 5 streetcar and the 11 and 34 buses, with about 1,529 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 6.1 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 30 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 660 Eglinton Ave E
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: Children'S Garden Junior School, Polaris Learning Centre School, Bloorview School Authority. 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 660 Eglinton Ave E
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 660 Eglinton Ave E. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 18 on record
Permit history: 9 projects from 18 permits
- Shoring · completed Sep 25, 2025
Proposal for the installation of temporary shoring (Shotcrete retaining wall) to allow for the removal of an existing retaining wall required for the demolition of an existing building.See related… · Permit 20 207557 - Demolition · completed Oct 15, 2024
demoilish existing retail plaza · Permit 20 151974 - New Building · completed Oct 18, 2024
Proposal to construct a 16-storey and a 12-storey Mixed Use/Res w Non Res Building with retail at grade and 2-level below grade parking garage. · 7 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 169810 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Dec 6, 2019
To erect and display two illuminated wall signs displaying static copy on the first storey of the southerly elevation, one measuring 1.20 m by 7.62 m, and one measuring 1.83 m by 1.83 m. **REXALL** · Permit 18 214873 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jul 19, 2017
In conjunction with a one storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and display one illuminated wall sign displaying static copy, located on the south elevation of the building. The… · Permit 17 177118 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 13, 2017
Proposed interior alterations to change the use to a cellphone repair shop (unit 105) · Permit 17 124875 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Sep 21, 2021
To erect and display one illuminated wall sign located on the southerly facing building wall. · Permit 14 249066 - Interior Alterations · completed Sep 25, 2025
REV #1-SHAFT WALLProposal for interior alterations to ground floor unit for new retail store - "The Source" unit 103 · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 14 103251 - Addition to Existing Building · completed Jun 8, 2026
Build electrical room addition west side of plaza. · Permit 00 362327
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.
The Beauty Attic By Eliza (salon or personal services), Bento Sushi (take-out or food shop), Sushi By K (restaurant or bar), and 1 more.
All new business licences in Leaside-Bennington (4)
- The Beauty Attic By Eliza · Salon or personal services · 852 Eglinton Ave E · 877 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Bento Sushi · Take-out or food shop · 11 Redway Rd · 1899 m · licensed Aug 29, 2026
- Sushi By K · Restaurant or bar · 874 Eglinton Ave E · 918 m · licensed Aug 25, 2026
- Apex Shawarma · Restaurant or bar · 1549 Bayview Ave · 720 m · licensed Aug 14, 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 660 Eglinton Ave E
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 282 tests, Jan 9, 2014 to Sep 9, 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: Leaside-Bennington
Leaside-Bennington had 16,535 residents in 2021. The median household income was $148,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 28% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 12% of workers commuted by transit and 15% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (1.8%), Mandarin (1.6%) and Spanish (1.3%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across East York (the former Borough of East York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,820 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | East York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,339 | +12% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,578 | +5% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,189 | -2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, East York (the former Borough of East York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Leaside-Bennington compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/660-eglinton-ave-e#sec-history
