89 Finch Ave E
89 Finch Ave E is in East Willowdale. There are 4 planning proposals within 250 m, including a 13‑storey building with 235 homes and shops (under review). Finch Station is a 8‑minute walk.
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 1 open building order from the City.
- A 13-storey building with 235 homes and shops is under review, 236 m away (119 Finch Ave E and 2 more addresses).
- Finch Station (Line 1) is about a 8-minute walk.
- The nearest elementary school is St Cyril Catholic School, 764 m away.
01What’s planned near 89 Finch Ave E
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 111-storey building with shops104 Finch Ave E and 3 more addresses · 160 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal for a mixed-use development in the form of an 11-storey mid-rise building with ground floor retail fronting Finch Avenue East.File 26 212314 NNY 18 SA · submitted Jul 31, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
104 Finch Ave E · 110 Finch Ave E · 112 Finch Ave E · 114 Finch Ave E
- 2Split the lot111 Pemberton Ave · 164 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To obtain consent to sever the land for the purpose of creating two (2) undersized parcels. Please note, this file was deferred on April 14th, 2022 in order to meet with City Planning.File B0044/21NY · submitted Dec 1, 2021 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Garage or parking84 Holmes Ave · 200 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 1, 2015. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a new detached two-storey dwelling with an integral garage. The existing dwelling would be demolished. Please be advised this application was previously before the Committee of Adjustment on July 9, 2015. It was the decision…File A0476/15NY · submitted May 19, 2015 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
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 89 Finch Ave E
Police recorded 54 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 40). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | East Willowdale compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 4 near this address | About the same199 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 16% lower51 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 25 near this address | 19% lower182 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 4 near this address | 28% lower57 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 19 near this address | 62% lower295 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
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 East Willowdale
03Getting around from 89 Finch Ave E
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 8‑minute walk (0.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 39, 939 and 98 buses, with about 1,768 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 3.3 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 8 min walk
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 89 Finch Ave E
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: Tfs, Daryk High. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 89 Finch Ave E
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 89 Finch Ave E. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 7 on record
Permit history: 4 projects from 7 permits
- Deck or porch and interior renovation · permit issued · issued Aug 18, 2026
Proposal to comply with OTC, converting dwelling to office with residential unit. The proposal consists of a new front porch and rear canopy, along with interior alterations to the existing… · Permit 25 118439 - Change of Use · under review · issued Oct 21, 2016
Proposal for interior alterations to convert existing 1 storey medical office to a single family dwelling with the kitchen on the basement level. See also 16 204306 ZZC. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 240963 - Deck or porch, garage and more · examiner's notice sent · issued Aug 6, 2015
Convert part of existing house into medical office. Interior alterations for medical office, renovations to rear side vestibule, front porch and new detached garage at rear of property. · Permit 15 202547 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Sep 10, 2010
Interior alteration to the ground and basement · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 10 251178
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.
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 89 Finch Ave E
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 133 tests, Feb 12, 2014 to Oct 6, 2026
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: East Willowdale
East Willowdale had 15,485 residents in 2021. The median household income was $95,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 30% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (21.1%), Cantonese (11.0%) and Iranian Persian (8.5%). 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.
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