6979-6991 Yonge St
6979-6991 Yonge St is in Newtonbrook East. There are 3 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Nothing stands out for this address in the City's records: no orders on the building and no large projects nearby.
01What’s planned near 6979-6991 Yonge St
At this address: a 50‑storey building with 427 homes and shops, under review by City planners. 3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk) including this address, all in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 150-storey building · 427 homes and shopsThis address 6979-6991 Yonge StSite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building427 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since 2022. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed development consists of a new 50-storey (155.8 metres) mixed-use building with a 6-storey podium, containing 427 residential units, a residential Gross Floor Area of 30,630 square metres, and a non-residential Gross Floor Area of…File 22 199141 NNY 18 SA · submitted Sep 2, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 2Rezoning7 Steeles Ave E and 4 more addresses · 182 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built683 homes36,262 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
An application for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment has been made for 7-15 Steeles Avenue East, generally located at the south-east corner of the Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue intersection. The subject lands are presently…Public notice · Apr 12, 2024Notice of Application Under the Planning Act - 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15 Steeles Avenue East. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 23 167527 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Jun 28, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
7 Steeles Ave E · 9 Steeles Ave E · 11 Steeles Ave E · 13 Steeles Ave E · 15 Steeles Ave E
- 3Rezoning26 Nipigon Ave and 2 more addresses · 239 m away2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan569 homes38,686 m² of floor space
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 26-34 Nipigon Avenue (the 'subject lands'), generally located east of Yonge Street, south of Steeles Avenue East. The subject lands are presently developed with 5 single detached…All 3 addresses
File 23 198805 NNY 18 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Sep 6, 2023 · City record and how to commentFile 23 212767 NNY 18 SA (site plan) · submitted Oct 10, 2023 · City record and how to comment
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Safety near 6979-6991 Yonge St
Police recorded 37 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Newtonbrook East compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 4 near this address | 12% higher252 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 6 near this address | About the same170 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 12 near this address | 19% lower49 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 3 near this address | 23% lower60 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 12 near this address | 28% lower554 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 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 East
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on Yonge St and Steeles Ave W. Newtonbrook East has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Yonge St at Steeles Ave W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 8, 2024 · 65 m
- Nipigon Ave at Dumont St · Driver, seriously injured · Aug 24, 2021 · 232 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 | Newtonbrook East, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 13 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 7 | 235 | Higher 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.
03Getting around from 6979-6991 Yonge St
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 30‑minute walk (1.9 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 53, 60, 960, 98 and 97 buses, with about 2,634 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 30 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 9 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 767 | 5.6 | more than most routes |
| 60 | 401 | 3.7 | about typical |
| 960 | 627 | 6.9 | more than most routes |
| 98 | 172 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
| 97 | 538 | 8.5 | more than most routes |
| 953 | 70 | 1.8 | 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.
04Schools and child care near 6979-6991 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.
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: Alborz Education Centre, Alpha Quality Education School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no 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).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 6979-6991 Yonge St
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is Goulding Community Centre, 807 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Centre Park · ball diamond, playground · 15 Centre Ave · 732 m
- Goulding Park · ball diamond, outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground, tennis court · 80 Patricia Ave · 787 m
- Goulding Community Centre · wi-fi · 45 Goulding Ave · 807 m
- Lillian Park · pickleball court, playground, tennis court · 227 Otonabee Ave · 937 m
- Aneta Circle Parkette · playground · 184 Newton Dr · 1268 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
- Wedgewood Park North York Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Wedgewood Park – North York, located near Cummer Avenue and Willowdale Avenue.In progress · 1.3 km - Newtonbrook Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Newtonbrook Plaza. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.3 km - New Park on Olympic Garden Drive
A new park is coming to Olympic Garden Drive. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.3 km - Silverview Park Improvements
The City is undertaking a study to help determine improvements at Silverview Park.In progress · 1.5 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.
06The building at 6979-6991 Yonge St
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 6979-6991 Yonge St. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 20 on record
Permit history: 9 projects from 20 permits
- Demolition · completed Aug 17, 2026
Proposal for the demolition of 6991 Yonge Street building to help facilitate for construction laydown area for the Yonge North Subway Extension Project · Permit 25 195007 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 9, 2022
Proposed fit-out for new restaurant "D Spot" · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 235428 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Feb 9, 2021
In conjunction with a two-storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and display an illuminated wall sign, displaying static copy at the 1st floor on the west elevation. ****OSMOW'S**** · Permit 20 107671 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 16, 2020
Proposed new commencial restaurant less then 30 seats - Tea Shop · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 105779 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 9, 2020
Proposal for interior alterations for a new takeout eating establishment - Muncheez · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 251772 - Interior Alterations · completed Nov 10, 2020
Propsal for interior alterations to existing ground floor retail unit for new restaurant, less than 30 seats - "Osmow's". Convenience address is 6891 Yonge St. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 195188 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Feb 21, 2019
Install one back flow prevention device. · Permit 18 263805 - Interior Alterations · revocation pending · issued Mar 1, 2016
Proposal for interior alterations to unit 6985-6987 in existing retail store - "Rasco Trading" · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 15 266052 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 8, 2026
Dental office · Permit 99 251195
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.
07What can be built at 6979-6991 Yonge St
CR (Commercial Residential) zoning allows shops and offices on the ground floor with homes above, typical of main streets. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 40
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Lot coverage overlay
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.
08Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Yang's Healing Spa (salon or personal services), H Mart (take-out or food shop).
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 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,065 service requests came from postal area M2M, which includes 6979-6991 Yonge St. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 234 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 164 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 149 | |
| Property standards | 145 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 123 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 122 |
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.
09Risks and environment at 6979-6991 Yonge St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 50 tests, Jan 19, 2014 to Aug 19, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Newtonbrook East
Newtonbrook East had 15,345 residents in 2021. The median household income was $80,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 38% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 51% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% of workers commuted by transit and 6% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Iranian Persian (13.5%), Mandarin (12.5%) and Korean (9.8%). 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 East compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Lily Cheng, Ward 18 Willowdale · Councillor_Cheng@toronto.ca · 416-392-0210
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
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