709 Yonge St
709 Yonge St is in Church-Wellesley. A 94‑storey building with 1,262 homes and shops is under review 223 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 94-storey building with 1,262 homes and shops is under review, 223 m away.
- Assaults and thefts over $5,000 in Church-Wellesley were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 10 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians.
01What’s planned near 709 Yonge St
6 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress and two decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 93% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Rezoning2 Bloor St E and 2 more addresses · 100 m awayRezoning: 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…Public notice · Jun 5, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 2-90 Bloor Street East. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 26 148240 STE 11 OZ · submitted Apr 22, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 231-storey building38 Park Rd and 2 more addresses · 166 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built289 homes24,409 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposed 31-storey (107.9 metres) purpose-built rental building and the restoration and adaptive reuse of the heritage building at 50 Park Road, which is proposed to be integrated into the new development. The proposed development…Public notice · Sep 5, 2025Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 38-50 Park Road. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 209063 STE 11 OZ · submitted Aug 12, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 394-storey building · 1,262 homes and shops15 Bloor St W and 1 more address · 223 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building1,262 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for a 94-storey mixed-use building containing retail uses at-grade fronting onto Bloor Street West, and residential uses above (1262 residential units) with access provided on Balmuto Street. The proposed development…File 23 120562 STE 11 SA · submitted Mar 6, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
Decided recently
- 5Site plan3 Scollard St and 5 more addresses · 184 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 Amendment to the previously approved 16 173156 STE 11 SAFile 24 103640 STE 11 SA · submitted Jan 11, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 6 addresses
3 Scollard St · 9 Scollard St · 11 Scollard St · 874 Yonge St · 876 Yonge St · 878 Yonge St
- 694-storey building · 1,262 homes and shops15 Bloor St W and 1 more address · 223 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built1,290 homes75,177 m² of floor space
The Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB) approved it.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 94-storey mixed-use building containing 1,262 dwelling units and 272 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The Official Plan Amendment is required to allow for the loss of…File 23 120557 STE 11 OZ · submitted Mar 6, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
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
- Pressure Washing · 11 Yorkville Ave
OtherJune 9 to Nov 30 · 10 pm to 5 am
263 m away - One Bloor West · 1 Bloor St W
Construction · Deltera ConstructionSept 7, 2026 to Sept 30, 2027 · 6:30 am to 11 pm
79 m away - Roof replacement · 33 Bloor St E
Construction · Triumph Roofing & Sheet MetalSept 13 to Nov 15 · 10 am to 5 pm
95 m away - Charles Transformer Station · 83 Charles St E
Construction · Hydro One NetworksNov 12 to Dec 3 · midnight to midnight
409 m away - Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic · 128 1/2 Cumberland St
Amplified sound · in Village of Yorkville ParkSat, Nov 21 · 4 to 8 pm
491 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 709 Yonge St
3 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Yonge St, Davenport Rd to Frichot Ave, Q2 2027 to Q4 2028.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Box and Rod repair at 678 Yonge St · 246 m · Jul 8, 2026 to Jan 8, 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 709 Yonge St
Police recorded 507 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Church-Wellesley compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 32 near this address | 75% higher107 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 329 near this address | 65% higher1,265 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 29 near this address | 19% higher93 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 106 near this address | 23% lower146 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 11 near this address | 79% lower47 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 Church-Wellesley
Traffic safety
10 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians and 3 involved cyclists. Most were on Bay St and Yonge St. Church-Wellesley ranks 85th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Yonge St at Gloucester St · Passenger, seriously injured · Nov 29, 2025 · 342 m
- Yorkville Ave at Bay St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Oct 24, 2025 · 387 m
- Bloor St E at Park Rd · Cyclist, seriously injured · Sep 28, 2025 · 215 m
- Yonge St at St Mary St · Driver, seriously injured · Aug 29, 2025 · 163 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 | Church-Wellesley, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 61 | 260 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 69 | 305 | 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.
04Getting around from 709 Yonge St
The nearest subway station is Bloor Station (Line 1), about a 2‑minute walk (0.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 16 TTC stops served by the 97 and 19 buses, with about 944 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 2.7 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 2 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 |
| 19 | 170 | 4.9 | more 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: 20 Charles St E
City-run (Green P): 22 Level 2, 1 fast ports. Next: 74 Yorkville Ave, 446 m.118 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 709 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: The Abelard Centre For Education, Rosedale Day School, Mcdonald International Academy School, Career Quest - Toronto, The Ymca Academy Secondary School and 7 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 11, 2026: pass (fail to provide appropriate hand sanitizer (alcohol based hand rub 70-90%) for staff in rooms not equipped with hand washing sinks).
Last health inspection Jan 28, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 709 Yonge St
There are 13 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Wellesley Community Centre, 961 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- George Hislop Park · 20 Isabella St · 176 m
- St. Mary Street Parkette · 26 St Mary St · 196 m
- Norman Jewison Park · 13 Isabella St · 289 m
- Asquith Green Park · 19 Park Rd · 305 m
- Town Hall Square · 20 Yorkville Ave · 322 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
- Barbara Hall Park Improvements
The City is collaborating with the local Church-Wellesley Village community to develop a new vision and Master Plan for Barbara Hall Park.In progress · 541 m - New Park at 15 Wellesley Street East
A new park is coming to 15 Wellesley St. E., directly across from the Wellesley subway station.In progress · 554 m - Barbara Hall Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
The City is improving the off-leash area in Barbara Hall Park. The new off-leash area will replace the existing one at the southwest corner of the park and will be similar in size.In progress · 567 m - Queen's Park North Revitalization
The City is proposing enhancements to Queen's Park, building on improvements completed in 2019.In progress · 683 m - Ramsden Park Community Recreation Centre
A new community recreation centre is coming to 1020 Yonge St., immediately west of Rosedale Subway Station in the Rosedale neighbourhood, near Yonge Street and Belmont Avenue.In progress · 829 m
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 709 Yonge St
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 709 Yonge St.
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: 23 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 709 Yonge St
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
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 more than at 95% of Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Darvish Restaurant (restaurant or bar), Caa Theatre (entertainment venue), Tortoise & Hare (salon or personal services), and 5 more.
1-23 Bloor Street East (73 m), 85 Bloor Street East (168 m), 120 Bloor Street East (271 m), and 6 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
Margaret's 21 Park Rd Respite (318 m).
All new business licences in Church-Wellesley (8)
- Darvish Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 639 Yonge St · 213 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- Caa Theatre · Entertainment venue · 651 Yonge St · 178 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Tortoise & Hare · Salon or personal services · 645 Yonge St · 196 m · licensed Oct 14, 2026
- Banh Mi Journey 7 · Take-out or food shop · 53 Bloor St E · 114 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
- Sense Maker · Restaurant or bar · 595 Yonge St · 378 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Yummy Korean Food Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 641 Yonge St · 202 m · licensed Sep 11, 2026
- Bohem Dreme · Salon or personal services · 473 Church St · 747 m · licensed Sep 7, 2026
- Sencha · Take-out or food shop · 527 Yonge St · 642 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 625 Church St | Rezoning approved | 15 | 314 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (3)
- 646-664 Yonge Street and 2-4 Irwin Avenue · 15 rental homes to be demolished, 15 replaced · 318 m · approved Apr 17, 2024 · City report
- 88 Isabella Street · 82 rental homes to be demolished, 82 replaced · 403 m · approved Jul 19, 2023 · City report
- 25 St. Mary Street · 259 rental homes to be demolished, 259 replaced · 259 m · approved May 10, 2023 · City report
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
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
783 tickets in 2025 on Yonge St between numbers 659 and 759: 437 for parking at prohibited times, 281 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Bloor-Yorkville BIA, which includes this address. 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, 3,559 service requests came from postal area M4Y, which includes 709 Yonge St. The most common:
| Property standards | 406 | |
| Injured wildlife | 188 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 146 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 129 | |
| Illegal dumping | 96 | |
| Missed oversized pickup (apartments) | 88 |
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 709 Yonge St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 23 tests, May 22, 2014 to Sep 20, 2024
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: Church-Wellesley
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.
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.
How Church-Wellesley compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/709-yonge-st#sec-history
