Yonge-Doris
Yonge-Doris is a neighbourhood in North York of about 20,000 people, next to Avondale, East Willowdale, Lansing-Westgate and three other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Finch, North York Centre and Sheppard-Yonge stations (Line 1 and 4) are in or next to it. Its main shopping street is Yonge St. It has fewer parks for its size than most neighbourhoods and fewer street trees.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Finch Ave E to the north, Kenneth Ave, then Doris Ave to the east, Sheppard Ave E, then Church Ave to the south and Yonge St to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are two active planning proposals in Yonge-Doris, fewer than almost anywhere in Toronto (7th fewest in Toronto). Of these, one is waiting for a decision and one is under appeal.
Under appeal (1)
Waiting for a decision (1)
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Planning rules
Parts of it are in the North York Centre, Finch and Sheppard-Yonge major transit station areas, where minimum densities are set to bring more homes and jobs near transit.
City of Toronto Heritage Conservation Districts and Major Transit Station Areas. Each address report shows the zoning for that lot.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 3 noise exemption permits were issued in Yonge-Doris: 2 for large crane work and 1 for construction outside normal hours.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
02 · Safety
Rank by crime →In 2025, 192 major crimes were reported in Yonge-Doris: 797 per 100,000 residents, 40% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 137th highest in Toronto. Assaults, break-ins and car thefts were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (185 in 2024).
Yonge-Doris compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | About the same58 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | About the same71 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 33% lower511 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 56% lower100 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 69% lower58 vs 190 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 71 | 123 | up 73% |
| Car thefts | 42 | 24 | down 43% |
| Break-ins | 19 | 14 | down 26% |
| Robberies | 25 | 17 | down 32% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 | 14 | up 56% |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 5 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 11 | 55 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 43 | 213 | About typical |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, four collisions in Yonge-Doris killed or seriously injured someone, the 12th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. One involved a pedestrian. Most were on Finch Ave E and Yonge St.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Finch, North York Centre and Sheppard-Yonge stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 1 and 4). Inside the neighbourhood, ten TTC stops are served by the 39 Finch East and 97 Yonge buses.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Finch StationLine 1
- North York Centre StationLine 1
- Sheppard-Yonge StationLine 1, 4
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Finch East | about 163 | 4.1 | |
| 97 Yonge | about 45 | 8.5 · high |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonge St Churchill Ave to Horsham Ave | 31,700 | 49 km/h | Nov 2025 |
| Doris Ave Grandview Way to Northtown Way | 14,400 | 48 km/h | Jun 2025 |
| Greenfield Ave Lane E of Yonge and N of Greenfield Ave to Doris Ave | 5,500 | 40 km/h | Oct 2023 |
| Church Ave Doris Ave to Kenneth Ave | 4,900 | 41 km/h | Jun 2025 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Ave Lane E of Yonge and N of Greenfield Ave to Doris Ave | 5,500 | 40 km/h | Oct 2023 |
| Spring Garden Ave Yonge St to Doris Ave | 1,800 | 34 km/h | Jun 2017 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
One elementary school, one Grade 7–8 school and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Its Grade 6 results: it beat the Toronto average in reading; it beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are two licensed child care centres with 213 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and one EarlyON centre.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (2)
- Angus Valley Montessori $10 a day
4841 Yonge St · toddlers, preschool141 spaces - The Neighbourhood Group Yonge And Sheppard Child Care Centre $10 a day
30 Sheppard Ave E · infants, toddlers, preschool72 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- Yonge Sheppard Centre EarlyON30 Sheppard Ave E
Free drop-in programs for children up to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres (each centre links to its page in the City’s child care finder) and EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Yonge-Doris has six parks, two of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (21st fewest per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 866 City-owned trees, mostly honey locust, red oak and Japanese lilac: fewer per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto (4th fewest per resident in Toronto).
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Northtown Park | 0.6 |
| Princess Park | 0.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Holmes Park Expansion
The City is expanding Holmes Park with the help of local community feedback.In progress - New Memorial at Olive Square Park
The City is adding a memorial to Olive Square Park to honour and remember the victims of the tragedy that took place on Yonge Street on April 23, 2018.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Yonge-Doris | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 6 | 8 | Doris-Norton Park, Holmes Park, McKee Parkette and 3 more |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 | Holmes Park, Northtown Park |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Yonge-Doris. |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Yonge-Doris. Nearest: Antibes Community Centre, 2.5 km away in Westminster-Branson. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Yonge-Doris. Nearest: Mitchell Field Community Centre, just over the border in East Willowdale. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Yonge-Doris. Nearest: Woburn Avenue Playground, 3.8 km away in Lawrence Park North. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Yonge-Doris. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Yonge-Doris. Nearest: Hendon Park, just over the border in Newtonbrook West. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Yonge-Doris. Nearest: Glendora Park, 670 m away in Avondale. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Yonge-Doris. Nearest: Edithvale Park, 810 m away in Willowdale West. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Yonge-Doris. Nearest: Edithvale Park, 810 m away in Willowdale West. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside Yonge-Doris. |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 114 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (39th fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,104 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (60th most in Toronto).
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 5 building permits in Yonge-Doris included a green roof, the 62nd most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, $140 less than the Toronto average. Almost half of households here (44%) rent, and 55% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are three apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 91 out of 100. There are eight homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (17th fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover North York (the former City of North York). Vacancy 2.6% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 20,160 people lived here. The median household income was $73,000, the 129th highest in Toronto (below the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 33% commute by transit, above the typical neighbourhood.
20,160 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Mandarin 16.4%, Iranian Persian 11%, Korean 10.9%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 238 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Yonge St. In the last 90 days, 11 businesses got new licences; the newest is Mont Katsu, a take-out or food shop at 5 Spring Garden Ave.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars95
- Take-out and food shops85
- Salons and personal services46
- Smoke and vape shops5
- Arcades and billiards halls2
Streets with the most
- Yonge St180
- Northtown Way33
- Spring Garden Ave12
- Finch Ave E3
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Yonge North York is a Business Improvement Area in Yonge-Doris. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Yonge-Doris has one property on the Heritage Register, fewer than most neighbourhoods (37th fewest in Toronto). No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 1 property on the Heritage Register (0 designated, 1 listed), 37th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M2N, 1 of 133 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.8%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Lily Cheng · Ward 18 Willowdale profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 8,062 service requests came from postal area M2N, which covers most of Yonge-Doris. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 339 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 313 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 261 | |
| Damaged sidewalks | 247 | |
| Property standards | 239 | |
| Posters on City property | 222 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
Every figure, with ranks
| Measure | Yonge-Doris | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 114 | 186 | 120th |
| Active planning proposals | 2 | 11 | 152nd |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 0 | 26 | 147th |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,104 | 795 | 60th |
| Short-term rentals | 8 | 21 | 142nd |
| Heritage properties | 1 | 5 | 122nd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 3 | 18 | 145th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 797 | 1,107 | 137th |
| Assaults | 511 | 637 | 110th |
| Break-ins | 58 | 173 | 153rd |
| Car thefts | 100 | 193 | 131st |
| Robberies | 71 | 70 | 75th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 58 | 46 | 55th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 5 | 6 | 90th |
| Bicycle thefts | 55 | 31 | 49th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 213 | 212 | 78th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 20,160 | 16,813 | 57th |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $85,000 | 129th |
| Households that rent | 44.4% | 45.5% | 86th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 55.1% | 39.0% | 3rd |
| Commute by transit | 33.3% | 25.8% | 23rd |
| Walk or cycle to work | 10.5% | 5.3% | 55th |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% | 16.3% | 78th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 2.0 | 5.1 | 147th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 3.0 | 5.0 | 138th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 0.9 | 2.1 | 149th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 43 | 228 | 155th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 0 | 10 | 153rd |
| Park and open space, share of land | 3.6% | 7.8% | 125th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.1 | 1.6 | 154th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 764 | 410 | 47th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 5 | 4 | 62nd |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 71 | 74 | 103 | 98 | 123 |
| Break-ins | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 14 |
| Car thefts | 42 | 42 | 48 | 31 | 24 |
| Robberies | 25 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 17 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 |
| Total | 166 | 154 | 199 | 185 | 192 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Yonge-Doris | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 511 | 768 | 110th |
| Break-ins | 58 | 190 | 153rd |
| Car thefts | 100 | 225 | 131st |
| Robberies | 71 | 78 | 75th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 58 | 61 | 55th |
| Total | 797 | 1,322 | 137th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Yonge-Doris | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 71 | 74 | 103 | 98 | 123 | 511 | 768 | 110th |
| Break-ins | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 58 | 190 | 153rd |
| Car thefts | 42 | 42 | 48 | 31 | 24 | 100 | 225 | 131st |
| Robberies | 25 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 71 | 78 | 75th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 58 | 61 | 55th |
| Total | 166 | 154 | 199 | 185 | 192 | 797 | 1,322 | 137th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33 | 0 |
| 2022 | 68 | 0 |
| 2023 | 41 | 0 |
| 2024 | 54 | 0 |
| 2025 | 73 | 366 |
| 2026 | 101 | 738 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | North York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | $1,254 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | $1,648 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | $1,902 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | $2,159 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers North York (the former City of North York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (2)
Under appeal (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4917-4975 Yonge St | Minor variance | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Dec 2025 | A0525/25NY |
Waiting for a decision (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4905 Yonge St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted May 2016 | A0455/16NY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (3)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Forest Laneway | 89 | 366 | 1976 | 11 |
| 4 Forest Laneway | 89 | 277 | 1975 | 6 |
| 35 Greenfield Ave | 94 | 361 | 2020 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (3)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Watson School for the Arts | 1-8 | TDSB | 285 | 100% | 89% | — |
| Cardinal Carter ES | 7-8 | TCDSB | 125 | — | — | — |
| Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts | 9-12 | TCDSB | 665 | — | — | 97% |
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% Grade 6 reading, 54% math, 84% Grade 10 literacy.
Child care centres (2)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus Valley Montessori | 4841 Yonge St | toddlers, preschool | 141 | Yes |
| The Neighbourhood Group Yonge And Sheppard Child Care Centre | 30 Sheppard Ave E | infants, toddlers, preschool | 72 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 39 Finch East | Bus | 163 |
| 97 Yonge | Bus | 45 |
Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: weekday trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood.
Parks and recreation
| Amenity | Yonge-Doris | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 6 | 8 | Doris-Norton Park, Holmes Park, McKee Parkette and 3 more |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 | Holmes Park, Northtown Park |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Yonge-Doris. |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Yonge-Doris. Nearest: Antibes Community Centre, 2.5 km away in Westminster-Branson. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Yonge-Doris. Nearest: Mitchell Field Community Centre, just over the border in East Willowdale. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Yonge-Doris. Nearest: Woburn Avenue Playground, 3.8 km away in Lawrence Park North. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Yonge-Doris. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Yonge-Doris. Nearest: Hendon Park, just over the border in Newtonbrook West. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Yonge-Doris. Nearest: Glendora Park, 670 m away in Avondale. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Yonge-Doris. Nearest: Edithvale Park, 810 m away in Willowdale West. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Yonge-Doris. Nearest: Edithvale Park, 810 m away in Willowdale West. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside Yonge-Doris. |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (11)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mont Katsu | Take-out or food shop | 5 Spring Garden Ave | Nov 6, 2026 |
| The 17 Beauty Hair | Salon or personal services | 5505 Yonge St | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Simbongsa Dorokke | Restaurant or bar | 5369 Yonge St | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Rumi Pizza | Take-out or food shop | 5 Northtown Way | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Myskin Station | Salon or personal services | 5293 Yonge St | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Tomori Coffee | Take-out or food shop | 5463 Yonge St | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Jinjjaru | Restaurant or bar | 5197 Yonge St | Sep 26, 2026 |
| Icha Tea | Restaurant or bar | 2 Sheppard Ave E | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Taimei Braised & Skewers | Restaurant or bar | 5287 Yonge St | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Phin la | Restaurant or bar | 5415 Yonge St | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Rice Guy | Take-out or food shop | 15 Northtown Way | Aug 18, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 5 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 11 | 55 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 43 | 213 | About typical |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
| Station | Service | Lines | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finch Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
| North York Centre Station | TTC subway | 1 | Inside |
| Sheppard-Yonge Station | TTC subway | 1, 4 | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonge St Churchill Ave to Horsham Ave | 31,700 | 49 km/h | Nov 2025 |
| Doris Ave Grandview Way to Northtown Way | 14,400 | 48 km/h | Jun 2025 |
| Greenfield Ave Lane E of Yonge and N of Greenfield Ave to Doris Ave | 5,500 | 40 km/h | Oct 2023 |
| Church Ave Doris Ave to Kenneth Ave | 4,900 | 41 km/h | Jun 2025 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Ave Lane E of Yonge and N of Greenfield Ave to Doris Ave | 5,500 | 40 km/h | Oct 2023 |
| Spring Garden Ave Yonge St to Doris Ave | 1,800 | 34 km/h | Jun 2017 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Northtown Park | 0.6 |
| Princess Park | 0.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Holmes Park Expansion
The City is expanding Holmes Park with the help of local community feedback.In progress - New Memorial at Olive Square Park
The City is adding a memorial to Olive Square Park to honour and remember the victims of the tragedy that took place on Yonge Street on April 23, 2018.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 5 building permits in Yonge-Doris included a green roof, the 62nd most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 3 noise exemption permits were issued in Yonge-Doris: 2 for large crane work and 1 for construction outside normal hours.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
Business improvement area
Business improvement areas
Yonge North York is a Business Improvement Area in Yonge-Doris. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 1 property on the Heritage Register (0 designated, 1 listed), 37th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M2N, 1 of 133 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.8%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Lily Cheng · Ward 18 Willowdale profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 8,062 service requests came from postal area M2N, which covers most of Yonge-Doris. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 339 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 313 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 261 | |
| Damaged sidewalks | 247 | |
| Property standards | 239 | |
| Posters on City property | 222 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
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