661 Yonge St
661 Yonge St is in Church-Wellesley, on the City's Heritage Register. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 15 planning applications nearby (11 under appeal, four under review).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is in a Heritage Conservation District (Historic Yonge St.) (Part V).
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 15 planning applications within 250 m: 11 under appeal, four under review.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It is in a Heritage Conservation District (Historic Yonge St.) (Part V). Exterior changes and demolition may need a heritage permit.
Permit history: 4 projects from 7 permits
- Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Jul 26, 2017
Proposal to install a 2 inch backflow prevention device. Convenience address is '663 Yonge Street'. · Permit 17 179734 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed May 29, 2023
Backflow preventer install on domestic cold water system. Y strainer, expansion tank and associated pipeing and fittings.Backflow preventer install on branch off Domestic Cold Water, to protect… · Permit 17 141615 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 19, 2018
Proposal for interior alterations to the 2nd and 3rd floors of the existing office building. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 135558 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Mar 18, 2013
Proposal for interior alterations to existing 4th floor of existing office building. (196m2) · Permit 13 126901
05Risks and environment
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
In postal area M4Y, 0 of 23 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). That's too few samples to compare with the rest of the city. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 0 samples here (0%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 1.2 km away, measured 11:00 AM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
01What’s changing nearby
15 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): 11 under appeal, four under review. That's more than at 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
- 12 Bloor St E · 51 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a self-storage warehouse use on floors 2-5 (formely The Bay retail space). The existing ground floor retail unit will be maintained. Access for loading and parking will be from Asquith Avenue. No new…File 26 148240 STE 11 OZ · submitted Apr 22, 2026 · City record - 280 Bloor St E · 68 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a self-storage warehouse use on floors 2-5 (formely The Bay retail space). The existing ground floor retail unit will be maintained. Access for loading and parking will be from Asquith Avenue. No new…File 26 148240 STE 11 OZ · submitted Apr 22, 2026 · City record - 390 Bloor St E · 85 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a self-storage warehouse use on floors 2-5 (formely The Bay retail space). The existing ground floor retail unit will be maintained. Access for loading and parking will be from Asquith Avenue. No new…File 26 148240 STE 11 OZ · submitted Apr 22, 2026 · City record - 417 Hayden St · 112 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: 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.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 64-storey mixed-use building, containing 514 dwelling units and 1,000 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The proposal includes heritage conservation on the site.File 22 205973 STE 11 OZ · submitted Sep 20, 2022 · City record - 515 Hayden St · 113 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: 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.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 64-storey mixed-use building, containing 514 dwelling units and 1,000 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The proposal includes heritage conservation on the site.File 22 205973 STE 11 OZ · submitted Sep 20, 2022 · City record - 613 Hayden St · 113 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: 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.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 64-storey mixed-use building, containing 514 dwelling units and 1,000 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The proposal includes heritage conservation on the site.File 22 205973 STE 11 OZ · submitted Sep 20, 2022 · City record - 77 Hayden St · 115 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: 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.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 64-storey mixed-use building, containing 514 dwelling units and 1,000 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The proposal includes heritage conservation on the site.File 22 205973 STE 11 OZ · submitted Sep 20, 2022 · City record - 811 Hayden St · 115 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: 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.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 64-storey mixed-use building, containing 514 dwelling units and 1,000 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The proposal includes heritage conservation on the site.File 22 205973 STE 11 OZ · submitted Sep 20, 2022 · City record - 9705 Yonge St · 116 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: 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.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 64-storey mixed-use building, containing 514 dwelling units and 1,000 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The proposal includes heritage conservation on the site.File 22 205973 STE 11 OZ · submitted Sep 20, 2022 · City record - 109 Hayden St · 117 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: 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.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 64-storey mixed-use building, containing 514 dwelling units and 1,000 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The proposal includes heritage conservation on the site.File 22 205973 STE 11 OZ · submitted Sep 20, 2022 · City record - 115 Hayden St · 120 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: 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.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 64-storey mixed-use building, containing 514 dwelling units and 1,000 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The proposal includes heritage conservation on the site.File 22 205973 STE 11 OZ · submitted Sep 20, 2022 · City record - 12703 Yonge St · 121 m awayOfficial Plan / Rezoning: 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.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 64-storey mixed-use building, containing 514 dwelling units and 1,000 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The proposal includes heritage conservation on the site.File 22 205973 STE 11 OZ · submitted Sep 20, 2022 · City record
15 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's more than at 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
11 new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days: restaurant or bar (3), entertainment venue (2), salon or personal services (2) and take-out or food shop (1).
New business licences nearby (11)
- Entertainment venue · 651 Yonge St · 28 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Salon or personal services · 645 Yonge St · 46 m · licensed Oct 14, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 641 Yonge St · 53 m · licensed Sep 11, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 639 Yonge St · 64 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- Entertainment venue · 675 Yonge St · 67 m · licensed Aug 25, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 730 Yonge St · 121 m · licensed Sep 25, 2026
- Salon or personal services · 9-11 Irwin Ave · 206 m · licensed Sep 23, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 33 Bloor St E · 223 m · licensed Aug 12, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 617 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 410 assaults, 117 break-ins, 41 robberies, 36 thefts over $5,000 and 13 car thefts. Per resident, in Church-Wellesley in 2025, assaults and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; break-ins and car thefts were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | Church-Wellesley, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 410 | 1265 above Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 117 | 146 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 13 | 47 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 41 | 93 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 36 | 107 above Toronto | 61 |
Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal: Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Includes reported incidents only.
03Getting around
The nearest subway station is Bloor Station (Line 1), about a 4-minute walk (0.3 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 21 TTC stops served by routes 94, 97, 19 and 506, with about 1,625 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.6 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
07Schools and community
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
- Jesse Ketchum Junior and Senior Public School · elementary · 734 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 535 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 96% met the standard in reading and 71% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Church Street Junior Public School · elementary · 737 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 485 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 84% met the standard in reading and 45% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Martin Catholic School(OL of Lourdes · elementary · 908 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades 6-8
- St Joseph's College School · secondary · 512 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 545 students. 87% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Native Learning Centre · secondary · 719 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12
Private schools within 1 km: The Abelard Centre For Education, The Ymca Academy Secondary School, Rosedale Day School, National Ballet School - Maison Staines House & Salle Currie Hall, Career Quest - Toronto and 9 more.
Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information and Student Demographics (2026); test results are EQAO results reported by the Ministry.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): two licensed child care centres, one EarlyON centre, eight privately owned public spaces and one shelter or respite site.
City of Toronto: Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
08Your neighbourhood
Church-Wellesley had 22,320 residents in 2021. The median household income was $60,400, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 76% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 51% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 33% of workers commuted by transit and 37% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (10.0%), Spanish (3.5%) and Korean (3.1%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in the former City of Toronto was $2,457, up 6% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.2% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Former City of Toronto | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
09Quick answers about 661 Yonge St
Is 661 Yonge St in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.
What is being built near 661 Yonge St?
There are 15 active planning applications within 250 metres (11 under appeal, four under review). The closest is at 2 Bloor St E, 51 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 661 Yonge St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 7 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 661 Yonge St a heritage property?
Yes. It is in a Heritage Conservation District (Historic Yonge St.) (Part V). Exterior changes and demolition may need a heritage permit. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 661 Yonge St from the subway?
The nearest station is Bloor Station (Line 1), 0.3 km away (about a 4-minute walk). 21 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 661 Yonge St?
The closest are Jesse Ketchum Junior and Senior Public School, Church Street Junior Public School and St Joseph's College School. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information.
How much crime is there near 661 Yonge St?
Police recorded 617 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 410 assaults, 117 break-ins, 41 robberies, 36 thefts over $5,000 and 13 car thefts. Per resident, in Church-Wellesley in 2025, assaults and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; break-ins and car thefts were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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