885 Yonge St
885 Yonge St is in Rosedale-Moore Park, on the City's Heritage Register. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 8 planning applications nearby (five approved, three under review).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 8 planning applications within 250 m: five approved, three under review.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation. Owners must give the City 60 days' notice before demolition.
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Sign Building Permit Related · completed Sep 28, 2021
In conjunction with a three-storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and display one illuminated wall sign displaying static copy, located on the second and third storey of the south… · Permit 17 220567
05Risks and environment
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.
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.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto Downtown station, 725 m away, measured 11:00 AM 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.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
01What’s changing nearby
8 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): five approved, three under review. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 132 Belmont St · 214 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 Dec 13, 2023.
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a two-storey addition (along the west side and north rear walls) with a new rear ground level walkout deck. The existing ancillary building (detached garage) will be…File A0960/23TEY · submitted Oct 20, 2023 - 2874 Yonge St · 220 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 - 31080 Yonge St · 235 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 Approval for 12-storey mixed-use building with retail/commercial uses at grade and on the second floor, with a total of 24 dwelling units above. Related File: 22 154014 STE 11 OZFile 24 238650 STE 11 SA · submitted Nov 14, 2024 · City record - 41080 Yonge St · 235 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
File 26 265453 STE 11 CD · submitted Nov 4, 2026 · City record - 51084 Yonge St · 237 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 Approval for 12-storey mixed-use building with retail/commercial uses at grade and on the second floor, with a total of 24 dwelling units above. Related File: 22 154014 STE 11 OZFile 24 238650 STE 11 SA · submitted Nov 14, 2024 · City record - 61084 Yonge St · 237 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
File 26 265453 STE 11 CD · submitted Nov 4, 2026 · City record - 71086 Yonge St · 248 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 Approval for 12-storey mixed-use building with retail/commercial uses at grade and on the second floor, with a total of 24 dwelling units above. Related File: 22 154014 STE 11 OZFile 24 238650 STE 11 SA · submitted Nov 14, 2024 · City record - 81086 Yonge St · 248 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
File 26 265453 STE 11 CD · submitted Nov 4, 2026 · City record
13 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's more than at 9 in 10 Toronto addresses.
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
3 new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days: restaurant or bar (2) and salon or personal services (1).
New business licences nearby (3)
- Restaurant or bar · 881 Yonge St · 12 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 876 Yonge St · 215 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Salon or personal services · 20 Collier St · 242 m · licensed Aug 13, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 250 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 138 assaults, 77 break-ins, 19 thefts over $5,000, 9 robberies and 7 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 | Within 500 m, 12 months | Rosedale-Moore Park, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 138 | 1080 above Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 77 | 456 above Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 7 | 200 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 9 | 87 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 19 | 65 close to Toronto | 61 |
Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal: Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Includes reported incidents only.
03Getting around
The nearest subway station is Rosedale Station (Line 1), about a 4-minute walk (0.2 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by routes 97, 82 and 19, with about 792 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Union Station GO, 3.3 km away, with 354 train stops on a weekday.
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
07Schools and community
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.
- Jesse Ketchum Junior and Senior Public School · elementary · 357 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 535 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 96% met the standard in reading and 71% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Rosedale Junior Public School · elementary · 630 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 220 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 100% met the standard in reading and 100% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Cottingham Junior Public School · elementary · 892 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-6 · 140 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 100% met the standard in reading and 100% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Msgr Fraser College (Isabella Campus) · secondary · 1.1 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 345 students
- St Joseph's College School · secondary · 1.1 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 545 students. 87% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Mcdonald International Academy School, Career Quest - Toronto, Branksome Hall Girls School, Rosedale Day School, The Shire School and 1 more.
Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information and Student Demographics (2026); test results are EQAO results reported by the Ministry.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): one licensed child care centre, no EarlyON centres, six privately owned public spaces and one shelter or respite site.
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.
08Your neighbourhood
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.
02City services
Next: November 11: recycling and green bin. November 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 885 Yonge St
Is 885 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.
What is being built near 885 Yonge St?
There are 8 active planning applications within 250 metres (five approved, three under review). The closest is at 32 Belmont St, 214 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 885 Yonge St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 885 Yonge St a heritage property?
Yes. It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation. Owners must give the City 60 days' notice before demolition. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 885 Yonge St from the subway?
The nearest station is Rosedale Station (Line 1), 0.2 km away (about a 4-minute walk). 11 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 885 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.
How much crime is there near 885 Yonge St?
Police recorded 250 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 138 assaults, 77 break-ins, 19 thefts over $5,000, 9 robberies and 7 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.
When is garbage day at 885 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.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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