789 Yonge St
789 Yonge St is in Rosedale-Moore Park. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 17 planning applications nearby (13 approved, three under appeal, one approved by the tribunal).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 12 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 17 planning applications within 250 m: 13 approved, three under appeal, one approved by the tribunal.
01What’s planned near 789 Yonge St
17 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): 13 approved, three under appeal, one approved by the tribunal. That's more than at 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Official Plan / Rezoning40 Park Rd and 2 more addresses · 160 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.
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…File 25 209063 STE 11 OZ · submitted Aug 12, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
40 Park Rd · 50 Park Rd · 38 Park Rd
Decided recently
- 2Minor variance820 Church St · 72 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Sep 18, 2024.
To alter the development standards for a 38-storey hotel building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 300-2023) by increasing the non-residential gross floor area, building height, and mechanical penthouse height. The new…File A0616/24TEY · submitted Jul 9, 2024 - 3Minor variance874 Yonge St · 121 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Nov 22, 2023.
To alter the redevelopment plan for a mixed-use building approved under Site Specific By-law 697-2021(OLT) by permitting an increase in the building height, an increase in the total gross floor area, and the elimination of visitor parking…File A0612/23TEY · submitted Jul 10, 2023
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 789 Yonge St
Police recorded 478 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 318 assaults, 93 break-ins, 30 thefts over $5,000, 28 robberies and 9 car thefts. Per resident, in Rosedale-Moore Park in 2025, assaults and break-ins were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Near this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 months | Rosedale-Moore Parkper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 318 | 1,080 | 768Rosedale-Moore Park is higher |
| Break-ins | 93 | 456 | 190Rosedale-Moore Park is higher |
| Car thefts | 9 | 200 | 225Rosedale-Moore Park is about the same |
| Robberies | 28 | 87 | 79Rosedale-Moore Park is about the same |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 30 | 65 | 61Rosedale-Moore Park is about the same |
Thick bar: Rosedale-Moore Park. Thin grey bar: Toronto. Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Rosedale-Moore Park
03Getting around from 789 Yonge St
The nearest subway station is Yonge Station (Line 2), about a 2-minute walk (0.1 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 15 TTC stops served by routes 97 and 19, with about 868 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 3.0 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 2 min walk
Nearest stop: Yonge St at Scollard St.
Nearest stop: Yonge St at Bloor St East North Side - Bloor Station.
Nearest stop: Yonge St at Bloor St West - Bloor Station.
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.
04Schools and families near 789 Yonge St
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.
Share of students meeting the provincial standard; the red tick is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Mcdonald International Academy School, Career Quest - Toronto, Rosedale Day School, Branksome Hall Girls School, The Abelard Centre For Education and 3 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): three licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, nine privately owned public spaces and one shelter or respite site.
160 Bloor St E · 85 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program
35 Charles St W · 73 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
7 Berryman St · 26 spaces · toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
A publicly-accessible open space adjacent to the public sidewalk allowing for pedestrian movement. Located at the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Bloor Str
A landscaped open space with a public art and misting fountain located at Yorkville Avenue and Bay Streets.
A publicly-accessible pedestrian walkway at the southeast corner of the site, connecting the existing public walkway, open and accessible at all times.
A parkette located at Bloor Street East and Church Street.
21 Park Rd · Mixed Adult · 30 beds
Source: 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.
05The building at 789 Yonge St
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
12 building permits in the last 5 years, for 5 projects. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
Source: Building Permits · 51 on record
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 51)
- Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Jul 13, 2026
Proposed interior alteration of two staff rooms · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 180044 - Interior Alterations · revision issued · issued Apr 20, 2026
REVISION - UPGRADE EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTEM BASED ON NEW LAYOUTProposed interior renovation to the existing finance and human resources staff work areas in the lower level of the library. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 118400 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Sep 23, 2024
Proposal for glazing replacement and new roof access and guardrail systems · Permit 24 197287 - Interior Alterations · completed Sep 3, 2024
Proposed renovation to the existing ground floor of the Toronto Reference Library to provide for minor electrical works, a new entry screen and a new sink with kitchenette millwork · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 155552 - Building work · completed Sep 6, 2024
Replacement of one (1) existing door on the east elevation of the bike enclosure. Installation of one (1) new door on the west elevation of the bike enclosure. Installation of interior partition in… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 229469 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 30, 2020
Interior alterations to fourth floor of existing Toronto Reference Library. Include construction of new reading room, new paritions. Adjustments to sprinkler locations and electrical distribution · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 170659 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Feb 25, 2019
Minor non-structural demolition and minor interior alterations to convert two existing offices into three offices, and to make and existing kitchenette into a storage closet. · Permit 19 112762 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Feb 12, 2020
In conjunction with a multi-storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and display one illuminated wall sign, one non-illuminated overhanging structure sign, and one illuminated projecting… · Permit 18 132020 - Electromagnetic Locks · completed Jan 13, 2017
Proposal to install 1 electromagnetic lock to entry vestibule #100 on ground floor. 'Toronto Reference Library' · Permit 16 180024 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Feb 3, 2016
Proposal for interior alterations on the ground floor , "Toronto Reference Library" · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 109398 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Oct 1, 2026
Dcw backflow preventer installation · Permit 15 235199 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Mar 19, 2015
Proposal for interior alterations on the ground floor, "Toronto Reference Library" · Permit 15 126181
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Salon or personal services, Restaurant or bar, Restaurant or bar, and 5 more.
All new business licences nearby (8)
- Salon or personal services · 20 Collier St · 67 m · licensed Aug 13, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 765 Yonge St · 93 m · licensed Sep 14, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 826 Yonge St · 94 m · licensed Nov 4, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 876 Yonge St · 125 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 2 Bloor St E · 157 m · licensed Aug 21, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 33 Bloor St E · 199 m · licensed Aug 12, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 53 Bloor St E · 204 m · licensed Aug 17, 2026
- Take-out or food shop · 53 Bloor St E · 204 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, and Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown).
07Risks and environment at 789 Yonge St
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.
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
In postal area M4W, 1 of 82 home tap-water samples (1.2%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4W is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 5 samples here (6.1%) 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.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 82 tests, Apr 27, 2014 to Mar 17, 2026
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 936 m away, measured 2:00 PM 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.
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: Rosedale-Moore Park
Rosedale-Moore Park had 20,080 residents in 2021. The median household income was $122,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 42% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 48% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 20% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (2.2%), Spanish (2.1%) and German (1.2%). 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.
How Rosedale-Moore Park compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →09Quick answers about 789 Yonge St
Is 789 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, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What is being built near 789 Yonge St?
There are 17 active planning applications within 250 metres (13 approved, three under appeal, one approved by the tribunal). The closest is at 820 Church St, 72 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Has 789 Yonge St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 51 building permits on record, 12 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 789 Yonge St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is 789 Yonge St from the subway?
The nearest station is Yonge Station (Line 2), 0.1 km away (about a 2-minute walk). 15 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What schools are near 789 Yonge St?
The closest are Jesse Ketchum Junior and Senior Public School, Rosedale Junior Public School and Msgr Fraser College (Isabella Campus). These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How much crime is there near 789 Yonge St?
Police recorded 478 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 318 assaults, 93 break-ins, 30 thefts over $5,000, 28 robberies and 9 car thefts. Per resident, in Rosedale-Moore Park in 2025, assaults and break-ins were above the Toronto rate. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 8, 2026.
When is garbage day at 789 Yonge St?
Collection is on Wednesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 18, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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