839 Yonge St
839 Yonge St is in Rosedale-Moore Park, on the City's Heritage Register. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 3 planning applications nearby (all approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is individually designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (Part IV).
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 3 planning applications within 250 m: all approved.
01What’s planned near 839 Yonge St
3 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): all approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
Decided recently
- 1Minor variance874 Yonge St · 141 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 - 2Site Plan36 Yorkville Ave · 228 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 application to further amend the previously approved Site Plan Amendment application for the site (File No. 18 203283 STE 27 SA) to permit a raised terrace and canopy at the southwest corner of the existing building…File 23 220948 STE 11 SA · submitted Oct 31, 2023 · City record and how to comment
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 839 Yonge St
Police recorded 373 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 252 assaults, 73 break-ins, 21 thefts over $5,000, 18 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 | 252 | 1,080 | 768Rosedale-Moore Park is higher |
| Break-ins | 73 | 456 | 190Rosedale-Moore Park is higher |
| Car thefts | 9 | 200 | 225Rosedale-Moore Park is about the same |
| Robberies | 18 | 87 | 79Rosedale-Moore Park is about the same |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 21 | 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 839 Yonge St
The nearest subway station is Yonge Station (Line 2), about a 5-minute walk (0.3 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 14 TTC stops served by routes 97, 19 and 82, with about 927 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 3.2 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 5 min walk
Nearest stop: Yonge St at Davenport Rd.
Nearest stop: Yonge St at Scollard St.
Nearest stop: Yonge St at Aylmer Ave.
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 839 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, Branksome Hall Girls School, Rosedale Day School, The Abelard Centre For Education and 1 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): two licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, eight privately owned public spaces and one shelter or respite site.
7 Berryman St · 26 spaces · toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
160 Bloor St E · 85 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program
Publicly-accessible open spaces on site, open and accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, as well as a pedestrian setback area along Davenport Road in front
A landscaped open space with a public art and misting fountain located at Yorkville Avenue and Bay Streets.
A parkette located at Bloor Street East and Church Street.
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
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 839 Yonge St
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
Source: Building Permits · 6 on record
It is individually designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (Part IV). Changes to its heritage features need a heritage permit from the City.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 4 projects from 6 permits
- Sign Building Permit Related · completed Sep 30, 2021
In conjunction with a two storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and display four illuminated wall signs, all displaying static copy. Three of the proposed signs is 3.64 metres… · Permit 17 222624 - Interior renovation · completed Feb 28, 2019
Proposal for interior alterations and re-cladding to the existing retail store (Canadian Tire). · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 156471 - Interior Alterations · completed Feb 28, 2019
Proposal for interior alterations to existing retail space on the lower level of Canadian Tire for "Service Ontario kiosks, computer and storage rooms. Proposal also includes HVAC. · Permit 14 161631 - Fire Alarm · completed Aug 19, 2026
Fire alarm upgrade to "Canadian Tire" store #150 · Permit 13 279078
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's more than at 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Restaurant or bar, Restaurant or bar, Salon or personal services.
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 839 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, 787 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 839 Yonge St
Is 839 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 839 Yonge St?
There are 3 active planning applications within 250 metres (all approved). The closest is at 874 Yonge St, 141 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Has 839 Yonge St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 6 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 839 Yonge St a heritage property?
Yes. It is individually designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (Part IV). Changes to its heritage features need a heritage permit from the City. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is 839 Yonge St from the subway?
The nearest station is Yonge Station (Line 2), 0.3 km away (about a 5-minute walk). 14 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What schools are near 839 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 839 Yonge St?
Police recorded 373 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 252 assaults, 73 break-ins, 21 thefts over $5,000, 18 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 839 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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