789 Don Mills Rd
789 Don Mills Rd is in Flemingdon Park, on the City's Heritage Register. A proposal for two towers up to 56 storeys with 2,655 homes is under appeal at this address.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is individually designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (Part IV).
- A proposal for two towers up to 56 storeys with 2,655 homes is under appeal, at this address.
01What’s planned near 789 Don Mills Rd
At this address: a proposal for two towers up to 56 storeys with 2,655 homes, before the Ontario Land Tribunal. 4 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
- 1Two towers, up to 56 storeysThis address 789-793 Don Mills Rd and 2 more addresses2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan2,655 homes162,530 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposed development consists of three (3) phases. Phase One is - privately Owned Publicly Accessible Open Space (POPS) with below grade parking in the existing conference centre. Phase Two - proposes two towers of 56 and 49 storeys…All 3 addresses
File 22 184087 NNY 16 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Jul 29, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 22 184086 NNY 16 SA (site plan) · submitted Jul 29, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 2Subdivision805 Don Mills Rd · 89 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners have been reviewing it since 2021. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
File 21 191009 NNY 16 SB · submitted Jul 28, 2021 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Site plan817 Don Mills Rd and 1 more address · 150 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building5,324 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2024. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control Placeholder for the Science Centre Station, one of the stations included in the Ontario Line Elevated Guideway and Stations contract.File 24 242044 NNY 16 SA · submitted Nov 22, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 453-storey building · 1,424 homes and shops15 Gervais Dr · 209 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built1,424 homes
City planners have been reviewing it since May. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of two 53-storey mixed-use buildings providing residential, and commercial use at grade. The buildings will provide a total of 1,424 residential units, being a mix of 1-bedroom,…Public notice · Jul 31, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 15 Gervais Drive. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 26 155093 NNY 16 OZ · submitted May 5, 2026 · 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.
Noise permits nearby
- Private event · 27 St Dennis Dr
Continuous concrete pour · 27 St Dennis LPMay 13 to Nov 29
406 m away - 9 St Dennis · 9 St Dennis Dr
Construction · Crownstone ConstructionAug 24 to Dec 31 · 6 am to midnight
268 m away - 24ROG310 - T24AG34A01 - 1176 Eglinton Ave - Forced · 1176 Eglinton Ave E
Construction · Cybertec CommunicationsSept 29 to Nov 27 · 8 pm to 6 am
351 m away - 9 St Dennis · 9 St Dennis Dr
Construction · Crownstone ConstructionNov 16, 2026 to June 30, 2027 · 6 to 7 am
268 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 789 Don Mills Rd
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on St Dennis Dr, Don Valley Pkwy S to Deauville Lane, Q3 to Q4 2026.
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 789 Don Mills Rd
Police recorded 114 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 91% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Flemingdon Park 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 | 18 near this address | About the same235 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 71 near this address | 22% lower596 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 5 near this address | 52% lower38 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 near this address | 56% lower27 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 13 near this address | 68% lower61 vs 190 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 Flemingdon Park
Traffic safety
3 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Don Mills Rd and Eglinton Ave E. Flemingdon Park has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Eglinton Ave E at Don Mills Rd · Cyclist, seriously injured · May 19, 2024 · 238 m
- Rochefort Dr at Foresters Ln · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Feb 5, 2024 · 134 m
- Don Mills Rd at Gateway Blvd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · May 22, 2021 · 483 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 | Flemingdon Park, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 18 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 31 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 18 | 191 | Lower 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 789 Don Mills Rd
The nearest subway station is Coxwell Station (Line 2), 4.0 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 5 streetcar and the 72, 25, 54 and 100 buses, with about 3,397 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 4.7 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 659 | 6.2 | more than most routes |
| 25 | 742 | 4.2 | about typical |
| 54 | 842 | 5.9 | more than most routes |
| 100 | 491 | 4.0 | about typical |
| 925 | 385 | 7.0 | more than most routes |
| 34 | 694 | 16.5 | 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.
05Schools and child care near 789 Don Mills Rd
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. 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.
Last health inspection Jan 20, 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 789 Don Mills Rd
There are 2 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Dennis R. Timbrell Resource Centre, 467 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Ferrand Drive Park · playground · 251 Ferrand Dr · 404 m
- Dennis R. Timbrell Resource Centre · wi-fi · 29 St Dennis Dr · 467 m
- Big Bear Park · playground · 5 Steve Podborski Rd · 487 m
- Flemingdon Park · ball diamond, basketball court, cricket pitch field, outdoor dry pad · 150 Grenoble Dr · 764 m
- Linkwood Lane Parkette · 400 Linkwood Lane · 809 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
- Ferrand Drive Park Playground Improvements & New Splash Pad
The City is improving the playground and adding a splash pad in Ferrand Drive Park.In progress · 408 m - New Park at 40 Grenoble Drive
A new park is coming to 40 Grenoble Dr., near Flemington Park.In progress · 484 m - Don Mills Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Don Mills. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 561 m - Wilket Creek Park Bridge Improvements
The City is replacing the bridge located near the washroom building in Wilket Creek Park and repairing the adjacent retaining wall.In progress · 1.2 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.
07The building at 789 Don Mills Rd
There are no building orders, by-law investigations or short-term rental registrations on record for 789 Don Mills Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 104 on record
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 104)
- Garage Repair/Reconstruction · application acceptable · issued Sep 16, 2026
Proposed localized concrete repairs for parking garage tunnel and drainage system replacement. · Permit 26 238592 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · permit issued · issued Sep 1, 2026
Proposed parking garage structural concrete repairs and podium deck leaking crack injection. · Permit 26 207310 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 2, 2026
Interior alterations - Unit 1300 · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 250815 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · inspection · issued Aug 22, 2025
Targeted Concrete, Waterproofing, and Asphalt Repairs In Parking Garage · Permit 25 201402 - Interior Alterations · completed May 11, 2026
Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space. - Unit 1400 · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 176747 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Mar 7, 2025
Targeted Concrete Repairs In Parking Garage · Permit 24 192267 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 11, 2024
Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space - UNIT 702 · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 106323 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Oct 24, 2023
Maintenance of existing signage. **Foresters** · Permit 23 216850 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Jun 5, 2024
Proposal for targeted concrete repairs in parking garage · Permit 23 160040 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Nov 29, 2022
Proposed demolition of 1-storey conference & loading dock to the north of existing 22-storey office building; repair and make good the adjoining buildings, including interior alterations · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 214040 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · completed Sep 24, 2021
Proposal for targeted concrete and waterproofing repairs in parking garage. · Permit 21 182301 - Other(FS) · completed Sep 20, 2022
Proposal for the replacement of the existing fire pump, jockey pump with controllers. · Permit 20 214829
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: 3 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 789 Don Mills Rd
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 most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Scrubby's Laundry Service (laundromat or dry cleaner), Sensi Salon and Spa (salon or personal services), Urban Stop (take-out or food shop).
1185 Eglinton Avenue East (166 m).
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.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 805 Don Mills Rd | Rezoning approved | 280 | 191 m |
| 770 Don Mills Rd | Rezoning approved | 418 | 244 m |
| 7 St. Dennis Drive | Building permit applied for | 95 | 305 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 7 and 11 Rochefort Drive · 128 rental homes to be demolished, 128 replaced · 93 m · approved Mar 25, 2026 · 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 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Parking tickets on this block
992 tickets in 2025 on Don Mills Rd between numbers 739 and 839: 770 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 212 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 2,730 service requests came from postal area M3C, which includes 789 Don Mills Rd. The most common:
| Property standards | 204 | |
| Injured wildlife | 131 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 115 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 81 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 63 | |
| Missed oversized pickup (apartments) | 62 |
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 789 Don Mills Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 26 tests, Jun 2, 2014 to Jun 12, 2026
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: Flemingdon Park
Flemingdon Park had 22,530 residents in 2021. The median household income was $70,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 57% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 33% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 33% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Urdu (5.1%), Pilipino, Filipino (4.9%) and Gujarati (4.2%). 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 Flemingdon Park compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Thursdays. Nov 12: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 19: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Jon Burnside, Ward 16 Don Valley East · Councillor_Burnside@toronto.ca · 416-397-9256
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/789-don-mills-rd#sec-history
