9 Embla St
9 Embla St is in Banbury-Don Mills. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (one under appeal after approval, one under appeal after a refusal).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 6 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: one under appeal after approval, one under appeal after a refusal.
01What’s planned near 9 Embla St
2 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): one under appeal after approval, one under appeal after a refusal. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Minor variance16 Foxden Rd · 72 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 Jul 7, 2016. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To legalize and maintain the existing carport and detached garage. Please be advised this application was previously before the Committee of Adjustment on April 7, 2016. It was the decision of the Committee to defer the application sine…File A0158/16NY · submitted Feb 16, 2016 - 2Minor variance168 Cottonwood Dr · 111 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Aug 3, 2017. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To legalize and maintain an existing deck.File A0519/17NY · submitted May 15, 2017
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 9 Embla St
Police recorded 26 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 8 assaults, 7 car thefts, 7 thefts over $5,000, 3 break-ins and 1 robbery. Per resident, in Banbury-Don Mills in 2025, break-ins and robberies were above the Toronto rate; assaults were below it. 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 | Banbury-Don Millsper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 8 | 405 | 768Banbury-Don Mills is lower |
| Break-ins | 3 | 249 | 190Banbury-Don Mills is higher |
| Car thefts | 7 | 221 | 225Banbury-Don Mills is about the same |
| Robberies | 1 | 101 | 79Banbury-Don Mills is higher |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 68 | 61Banbury-Don Mills is about the same |
Thick bar: Banbury-Don Mills. 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 Banbury-Don Mills
03Getting around from 9 Embla St
The nearest subway station is Lawrence Station (Line 1), 4.7 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by routes 54, 25, 925, 162 and 191, with about 1,167 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 4.4 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · too far to walk
Nearest stop: Barber Greene Rd at Southill Dr.
Nearest stop: Barber Greene Rd at Southill Dr West Side.
Nearest stop: Barber Greene Rd at Don Mills Rd West Side.
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 families near 9 Embla 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: Seneca Hill Private School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): no licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
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 9 Embla St
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
6 building permits in the last 5 years, for 2 projects. Together they added 1 new home. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. 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
- Demolition · completed Dec 31, 2025
Proposed demolition of existing Semi-Detached dwelling to construct a new 3 storey Semi-Detached Single Family Dwelling. · Permit 25 123871 - New Building · revision issued · issued Feb 11, 2025
REV 01: Updates to the basement walkout to address site conditions, adjustments to rear exterior elements (including deck stairs, balcony size, and window projection), part of roof changed from… · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 192560
06Around 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.
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 9 Embla 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 M3C, 0 of 26 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). That's too few samples to compare with the rest of the city. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 0 samples here (0%) 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 · 26 tests, Jun 2, 2014 to Jun 12, 2026
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto station, 2.8 km 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: 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.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in North York was $1,915, up 1% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.6% 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 | North York | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Banbury-Don Mills compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →09Quick answers about 9 Embla St
Is 9 Embla 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 9 Embla St?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (one under appeal after approval, one under appeal after a refusal). The closest is at 16 Foxden Rd, 72 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Has 9 Embla St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 6 building permits on record, 6 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 9 Embla St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is 9 Embla St from the subway?
The nearest station is Lawrence Station (Line 1), 4.7 km away. 6 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What schools are near 9 Embla St?
The closest are Greenland Public School, Don Mills Middle School and Don Mills Collegiate Institute. 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 9 Embla St?
Police recorded 26 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 8 assaults, 7 car thefts, 7 thefts over $5,000, 3 break-ins and 1 robbery. Per resident, in Banbury-Don Mills in 2025, break-ins and robberies were above the Toronto rate; assaults were below it. 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 9 Embla St?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 12, 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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