844 Don Mills Rd
844 Don Mills Rd is in Banbury-Don Mills. A 39‑storey building with 452 homes is under review at this address.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 39-storey building with 452 homes is under review, at this address.
- Break-ins and robberies in Banbury-Don Mills were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 844 Don Mills Rd
At this address: a 39‑storey building with 452 homes, under review by City planners. 3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk) including this address: one in progress and two decided recently. 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
- 139-storey building · 452 homesThis address 844 Don Mills Rd3 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan · Site plan
City planners have been reviewing it since 2025. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The requested Amendments seek to modify the approved tower heights for the developments on Blocks 4, 6C, and 7, and revise the built form typology of the development on Block 6B from mid-rise and townhouse forms to a tall building.Public notice · Apr 17, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 844 Don Mills Road– Blocks 4, 6B, 6C and 7. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 206673 NNY 16 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Aug 7, 2025 · City record and how to commentFile 25 165819 NNY 16 SA (site plan) · submitted May 27, 2025 · City record and how to commentFile 25 183450 NNY 16 SA (site plan) · submitted Jun 25, 2025 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 2Part lot controlThis address 844 Don Mills RdPart lot control: a request to divide a block into separate lots, often for townhouses
It has been approved.
Part Lot Control Application to create 80 new lots.File 25 257728 NNY 16 PL · submitted Nov 24, 2025 · City record and how to comment - 380 homesThis address 844 Don Mills RdCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units80 homes
It has been approved.
Draft Plan of Condominium Application to create 80 new units.File 25 257737 NNY 16 CD · submitted Nov 24, 2025 · 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
- 24ROG310 - T24AG34A01 - 1176 Eglinton Ave - Forced · 1176 Eglinton Ave E
Construction · Cybertec CommunicationsSept 29 to Nov 27 · 8 pm to 6 am
214 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.
02Safety near 844 Don Mills Rd
Police recorded 14 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's fewer than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Banbury-Don Mills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 1 near this address | 31% higher249 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 29% higher101 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 11% higher68 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 3 near this address | About the same221 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 10 near this address | 47% lower405 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 Banbury-Don Mills
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Don Mills Rd and Eglinton Ave E. Banbury-Don Mills has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Eglinton Ave E at Don Mills Rd · Cyclist, seriously injured · May 19, 2024 · 328 m
- Don Mills Rd at Wynford Dr · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 4, 2023 · 176 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 | Banbury-Don Mills, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 15 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 2 | 199 | About typical |
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 844 Don Mills Rd
The nearest subway station is Coxwell Station (Line 2), 4.5 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by the 5 streetcar and the 54, 72, 25 and 100 buses, with about 3,504 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 5.1 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 842 | 5.9 | more than most routes |
| 72 | 659 | 6.2 | more than most routes |
| 25 | 742 | 4.2 | about typical |
| 100 | 491 | 4.0 | about typical |
| 191 | 87 | 2.5 | fewer than most routes |
| 925 | 385 | 7.0 | 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.
04Schools and child care near 844 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 5, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 844 Don Mills Rd
There is 1 park and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Dennis R. Timbrell Resource Centre, 954 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Big Bear Park · playground · 5 Steve Podborski Rd · 336 m
- Don-Leslie Park · playground · 14 Inn on The Park Dr · 680 m
- Ferrand Drive Park · playground · 251 Ferrand Dr · 774 m
- Wilket Creek Park · firepit, picnic site, washroom · 1100 Leslie St · 789 m
- Dennis R. Timbrell Resource Centre · wi-fi · 29 St Dennis Dr · 954 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
- 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 · 1 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 · 753 m - 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 · 773 m - New Park at 40 Grenoble Drive
A new park is coming to 40 Grenoble Dr., near Flemington Park.In progress · 1.0 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 844 Don Mills Rd
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 844 Don Mills Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 413 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 7 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 413)
- Electromagnetic Locks · permit issued · issued Sep 16, 2026
Proposed to install three (3) maglocks. 0ne (1) on 5th floor and two on 6th floor. Please see the attached drawing # E-305, E-306 on page # 4 and 5 of 6. · Permit 26 237615 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Aug 31, 2026
Proposed interior alterations to open office, meeting rooms, kitchenette and common-space corridors. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 183556 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Jul 15, 2026
Block 5A - Proposal for interior alterations to new medical office · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 258732 - Interior Alterations · completed May 26, 2026
Revision: washroom and change room scope added (area remains the same) · Permit 25 122175 - Interior Alterations · revision issued · issued Jan 13, 2026
REV 01: revised interior layout for an Early Childhood Development space. Block 5A - Proposal for interior fit out of an Early Childhood Development space. Work includes MEP installation incluidng… · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 259264 - Garage and heating and cooling · inspection · issued Jan 9, 2026
HVAC - MODEL # "28 STEVE PODBORSKI RD" MODEL NAME "RLDG-1/B" To construct three storey townhouse with rear detached garage · 6 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 127188 - Garage and heating and cooling · inspection · issued Jan 9, 2026
HVAC - MODEL # "78 - 22 MIKE PALMATEER RD" MODEL NAME "RLAG-1/ETo construct three storey townhouse with rear detached garage · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 127923
Green roof and solar permits
Building permits at this address included a green roof (2023) and a green roof (2024). Within 500 m: 5 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 844 Don Mills Rd
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: 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.
Edyia Coffee (take-out or food shop), Prime Car Park Management (parking lot), Diwan (restaurant or bar), and 4 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Banbury-Don Mills (7)
- Edyia Coffee · Take-out or food shop · 865 York Mills Rd · 3578 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Prime Car Park Management · Parking lot · 1053 Don Mills Rd · 1210 m · licensed Oct 7, 2026
- Diwan · Restaurant or bar · 77 Wynford Dr · 832 m · licensed Oct 5, 2026
- Wing Lab · Take-out or food shop · 16 Mallard Rd · 2874 m · licensed Sep 24, 2026
- Dear Saigon · Restaurant or bar · 879 York Mills Rd · 3647 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Heytea · Take-out or food shop · 1090 Don Mills Rd · 1544 m · licensed Sep 8, 2026
- Catered Breaks Restaurant and Cafe · Take-out or food shop · 3 Concorde Gate · 1246 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 805 Don Mills Rd | Rezoning approved | 280 | 382 m |
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
707 tickets in 2025 on Don Mills Rd between numbers 794 and 894: 486 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 211 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 844 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.
09Risks and environment at 844 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.
10The neighbourhood: Banbury-Don Mills
Banbury-Don Mills had 27,155 residents in 2021. The median household income was $91,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 40% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 45% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 17% 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 Mandarin (7.2%), Cantonese (5.2%) and Iranian Persian (3.6%). 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 Banbury-Don Mills 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/844-don-mills-rd#sec-history








