85 Rykert Cres
85 Rykert Cres is in Leaside-Bennington. There are 2 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 2 planning proposals within 250 m: one in progress and one decided recently.
- Car thefts in Leaside-Bennington were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Buses 34 and 51 stop 288 m away; the nearest subway is 3.5 km.
- The nearest elementary school is Northlea Elementary and Middle School, 935 m away.
01What’s planned near 85 Rykert Cres
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and one decided recently. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Split the lot79 Brentcliffe Rd · 207 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Aug 9, 2018. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two residential lots.File B0073/17NY · submitted Nov 30, 2017
Decided recently
- 2Second suite80 Rykert Cres · 52 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 Oct 29, 2026.
The proposal consists of alterations to extend the basement portion of the dwelling, which is currently under construction.File A0321/26NY · submitted Sep 8, 2026
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 85 Rykert Cres
Police recorded 22 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 40). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 months | Leaside-Benningtonper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 2 | 213 | 768Leaside-Bennington is lower |
| Break-ins | 13 | 181 | 190Leaside-Bennington is about the same |
| Car thefts | 5 | 298 | 225Leaside-Bennington is higher |
| Robberies | 0 | 11 | 79Leaside-Bennington is lower |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 48 | 61Leaside-Bennington is lower |
Thick bar: Leaside-Bennington. Thin grey bar: Toronto. Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Leaside-Bennington
03Getting around from 85 Rykert Cres
The nearest subway station is Eglinton Station (Line 1), 3.5 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 2 TTC stops served by the 51, 34, 88 and 156 buses, with about 449 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 5.4 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · too far to walk
Nearest stop: Eglinton Ave East at Brentcliffe Rd West Side.
Nearest stop: Eglinton Ave East at Brentcliffe Rd.
Source: GO Transit · 9 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
04Schools and child care near 85 Rykert Cres
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: Maria Montessori School. 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.
125 Brentcliffe Rd · 71 spaces · toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres and EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
05The building at 85 Rykert Cres
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Together they added 1 new home. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
Source: Building Permits · 6 on record
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 2 projects from 6 permits
- New Building · completed Sep 30, 2025
Rev 01 - Revised design of the footings, excavated room under the porch,and other structural changes as bubbledProposal to construct a new 2 storey single family dwelling and demolish the existing 2… · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 170997 - Demolition · completed Nov 7, 2023
Proposal to demolish existing 2 storey single family dwelling to construct a new 2 storey single family dwelling · Permit 20 171032
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
The Beauty Attic By Eliza (salon or personal services), Bento Sushi (take-out or food shop), Sushi By K (restaurant or bar), and 1 more.
All new business licences in Leaside-Bennington (4)
- The Beauty Attic By Eliza · Salon or personal services · 852 Eglinton Ave E · 686 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Bento Sushi · Take-out or food shop · 11 Redway Rd · 1941 m · licensed Aug 29, 2026
- Sushi By K · Restaurant or bar · 874 Eglinton Ave E · 646 m · licensed Aug 25, 2026
- Apex Shawarma · Restaurant or bar · 1549 Bayview Ave · 1831 m · licensed Aug 14, 2026
Source: 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 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
07Risks and environment at 85 Rykert Cres
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 M4G, 6 of 282 home tap-water samples (2.1%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4G is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 22 samples here (7.8%) 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 · 282 tests, Jan 9, 2014 to Sep 9, 2026
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto station, 3.0 km away, measured 6:00 AM EST Monday 9 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: Leaside-Bennington
Leaside-Bennington had 16,535 residents in 2021. The median household income was $148,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 28% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 12% of workers commuted by transit and 15% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (1.8%), Mandarin (1.6%) and Spanish (1.3%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across East York (the former Borough of East York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,820 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | East York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,339 | +12% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,578 | +5% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,189 | -2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, East York (the former Borough of East York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
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