York University Heights
York University Heights is a large northwest neighbourhood of about 28,000 people, next to Bathurst Manor, Black Creek, Downsview and one other neighbourhood. About half of households rent. Five subway stations (Line 1) are in or next to it. Its main shopping street is Finch Ave W. It stands out for its large population.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Steeles Ave W to the north, Dufferin St to the east, Sheppard Ave W to the south and Black Creek to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 18 active planning proposals in York University Heights, more than most neighbourhoods (47th most in Toronto). One has a hearing coming up (1125 Finch Ave W, Nov 26, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, 15 are waiting for a decision and two are under appeal. Another three were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (2)
Waiting for a decision (15)
Decided recently (3)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
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 York University, Pioneer Village and Downsview Park 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, 5 noise exemption permits were issued in York University Heights: 5 for amplified sound at events.
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, 870 major crimes were reported in York University Heights: 2,590 per 100,000 residents, 96% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 8th highest in Toronto. Assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (884 in 2024).
York University Heights compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 193% higher179 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 182% higher634 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 97% higher375 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 66% higher1,274 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 64% higher128 vs 78 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 332 | 428 | up 29% |
| Car thefts | 173 | 213 | up 23% |
| Break-ins | 114 | 126 | up 11% |
| Robberies | 40 | 43 | about the same |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 32 | 60 | nearly doubled |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 6 | 21 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 17 | 60 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 99 | 350 | Higher than most |
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, 22 collisions in York University Heights killed or seriously injured someone, the 40th highest rate per resident in Toronto. 11 involved pedestrians. Most were on Keele St and Finch Ave W.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Downsview Park, Finch West, Pioneer Village, Sheppard West and York University stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 1). GO: Downsview Park. Inside the neighbourhood, 210 TTC stops are served by the 36 Finch West, 41 Keele, 108 Driftwood and 84 Sheppard West buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Downsview Park StationLine 1
- Finch West StationLine 1
- Pioneer Village StationLine 1
- Sheppard West StationLine 1
- York UniversityLine 1
- Downsview Park GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Finch West | about 393 | 3.6 | |
| 41 Keele | about 226 | 8.9 · high | |
| 108 Driftwood | about 212 | 3.8 | |
| 84 Sheppard West | about 173 | 4.2 | |
| 106 Sentinel | about 143 | 2.5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dufferin St Gerry Fitzgerald Dr to Steeles Ave W | 50,200 | — | Jun 2016 |
| William R Allen Rd De Boers Dr to Rimrock Rd | 33,400 | 77 km/h | Sep 2019 |
| Sheppard Ave W Seeley Dr to Downsview Dells Park Trl | 30,900 | 62 km/h | Apr 2026 |
| Keele St Murray Ross Pkwy to The Pond Rd | 29,700 | 77 km/h | Sep 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadoaks Dr Roskell Cres to Bratty Rd | 2,400 | 59 km/h | Nov 2018 |
| Sharpecroft Blvd Brookwell Park Trl to Dovehouse Ave | 758 | 50 km/h | Apr 2019 |
| Derrydown Rd Keegan Cres to Ollerton Rd | 1,800 | 49 km/h | Apr 2019 |
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
Eight elementary schools and two secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the four with Grade 6 results, St Wilfrid Catholic School beat the Toronto average in reading; none did in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are 13 licensed child care centres with 944 spaces, 12 in the $10-a-day program, and two EarlyON centres.
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 (13)
- York University Co-Operative Day Care Centre $10 a day
90 Atkinson Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age149 spaces - Cast For Kids Child Care Centre $10 a day
1430 Sheppard Ave W · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age120 spaces - St. Jerome Jr YMCA $10 a day
111 Sharpecroft Blvd · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age112 spaces - Finch Business Park Child Care $10 a day
1183A Finch Ave W · infants, toddlers, preschool98 spaces - University City Jr YMCA $10 a day
453 Sentinel Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool90 spaces
EarlyON centres (2)
- Sheppard EarlyON Child and Family Centre1430 Sheppard Ave W
- St. Wilfrid EarlyON Child and Family Centre1685 Finch Ave W
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 →York University Heights has 14 parks, six of them with playgrounds: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. It has two public pools. Its streets have 10,103 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, kentucky coffeetree and honey locust skyline: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (41st most per resident in Toronto). The City has 12 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Northwood Park | 17.1 |
| Pioneer Creek Village | 16.0 |
| Derrydowns Park | 14.9 |
| Black Creek Parkland | 14.0 |
| Downsview Park | 13.6 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Fountainhead Park New Skate Trail & Rink
The City is adding a new skate trail and rink to the southwestern portion of Fountainhead Park as the Facilities Plan.In progress - Soccer for All Mini-Pitches: Grandravine Park
The City is bringing new soccer mini-pitches to parks across Toronto, creating more opportunities for people of all ages to play, learn and connect through sport.In progress - New Park at 1350 Sheppard Avenue West
A new park is coming to 1350 Sheppard Ave. W. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | York University Heights | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 14 | 8 | 175 the Pond Road Park, Benjamin Boake Greenbelt, Black Creek Parkland and 11 more |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 | Brookwell Park, Dan Iannuzzi Park, Fountainhead Park and 3 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Grandravine Community Recreation Centre, Toronto Track and Field Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | CW Jefferys Collegiate Institute |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Sentinel Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | CW Jefferys Collegiate Institute, Grandravine Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside York University Heights. Nearest: Summerlea Park, 3.9 km away in Elms-Old Rexdale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside York University Heights. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Grandravine Park (3 courts), Sentinel Park (2 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Sentinel Park |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Brookwell Park, Grandravine Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside York University Heights. Nearest: Diana Park, just over the border in Downsview. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Grandravine Community Recreation Centre, Northwood Park · 1 of 2 open today |
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, 220 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (60th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 42 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (48th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 721 homes since 2021, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood.
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 17 building permits in York University Heights included a green roof, the 12th 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. Just over half of households here (54%) rent, and 36% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 25 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 91 out of 100. There are 24 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (65th most in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 340 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (18th most in Toronto); the largest project is 1350 Sheppard Ave W, with 340 affordable homes.
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, 28,255 people lived here. The median household income was $76,000, the 122nd highest in Toronto (below the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 34% commute by transit, above the typical neighbourhood.
28,255 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 6.3%, Spanish 5.1%, Italian 4.6%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 631 licensed storefront businesses, mostly auto repair shops and restaurants and bars. The biggest cluster is on Finch Ave W. In the last 90 days, 26 businesses got new licences; the newest is Maxswing Indoor Golf, an arcade or billiards hall at 1230 Sheppard Ave W.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Auto repair shops337
- Restaurants and bars162
- Take-out and food shops64
- Salons and personal services44
- Arcades and billiards halls6
Streets with the most
- Finch Ave W153
- Keele St121
- Dufferin St52
- Toro Rd48
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
DuKe Heights is a Business Improvement Area in York University Heights. 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
York University Heights has three properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 2 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (4.4%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 8 home tests in M3J were above Ontario’s limit. In M3M, 1 of 28 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (3.6%; Toronto 2.0%).
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 2,979 service requests came from postal area M3J, which covers most of York University Heights. The most common:
| Property standards | 159 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 155 | |
| Injured wildlife | 144 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 126 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 105 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 90 |
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 | York University Heights | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 220 | 186 | 60th |
| Active planning proposals | 18 | 11 | 47th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 42 | 26 | 48th |
| New homes since 2021 | 721 | 795 | 81st |
| Short-term rentals | 24 | 21 | 65th |
| Heritage properties | 3 | 5 | 90th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 25 | 18 | 53rd |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 2,590 | 1,107 | 8th |
| Assaults | 1,274 | 637 | 14th |
| Break-ins | 375 | 173 | 10th |
| Car thefts | 634 | 193 | 3rd |
| Robberies | 128 | 70 | 20th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 179 | 46 | 7th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 21 | 6 | 18th |
| Bicycle thefts | 60 | 31 | 46th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 350 | 212 | 27th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 28,255 | 16,813 | 7th |
| Median household income | $76,000 | $85,000 | 122nd |
| Households that rent | 53.5% | 45.5% | 49th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 35.7% | 39.0% | 110th |
| Commute by transit | 34.4% | 25.8% | 21st |
| Walk or cycle to work | 4.2% | 5.3% | 95th |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% | 16.3% | 132nd |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 7.8 | 5.1 | 40th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 5.0 | 5.0 | 79th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.6 | 2.1 | 109th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 358 | 228 | 41st |
| Affordable homes coming | 340 | 19 | 18th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 12 | 10 | 57th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 8.5% | 7.8% | 76th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 4.0 | 1.6 | 31st |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 1,819 | 410 | 9th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 17 | 4 | 12th |
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 | 332 | 345 | 406 | 416 | 428 |
| Break-ins | 114 | 128 | 218 | 129 | 126 |
| Car thefts | 173 | 238 | 268 | 227 | 213 |
| Robberies | 40 | 51 | 104 | 72 | 43 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 32 | 59 | 40 | 40 | 60 |
| Total | 691 | 821 | 1036 | 884 | 870 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | York University Heights | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 1,274 | 768 | 14th |
| Break-ins | 375 | 190 | 10th |
| Car thefts | 634 | 225 | 3rd |
| Robberies | 128 | 78 | 20th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 179 | 61 | 7th |
| Total | 2,590 | 1,322 | 8th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | York University Heights | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 332 | 345 | 406 | 416 | 428 | 1,274 | 768 | 14th |
| Break-ins | 114 | 128 | 218 | 129 | 126 | 375 | 190 | 10th |
| Car thefts | 173 | 238 | 268 | 227 | 213 | 634 | 225 | 3rd |
| Robberies | 40 | 51 | 104 | 72 | 43 | 128 | 78 | 20th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 32 | 59 | 40 | 40 | 60 | 179 | 61 | 7th |
| Total | 691 | 821 | 1036 | 884 | 870 | 2,590 | 1,322 | 8th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 188 | 188 |
| 2022 | 227 | 4 |
| 2023 | 237 | 11 |
| 2024 | 241 | 18 |
| 2025 | 240 | 459 |
| 2026 | 192 | 41 |
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 (21)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1125 Finch Ave W | 4-storey building | Minor variance and site plan | Hearing Nov 26 | A0082/26NY |
Under appeal (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-24 Vanley Cres | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2025 | A0236/25NY |
| 25 Tangiers Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2026 | A0125/26NY |
Waiting for a decision (15)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Fountainhead Rd | 40-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2021 | 21 251925 WET 07 OZ |
| 1111 A Finch Ave W | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jan 2018 | A0007/18NY |
| 1285 Finch Ave W | Four towers, up to 59 storeys · 1,907 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Feb 2020 | 20 114224 NNY 06 OZ |
| 130 Ian Macdonald Blvd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2022 | 22 156452 WET 07 SA |
| 1350 Sheppard Ave W | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Oct 2026 | 26 257236 NNY 06 OZ |
| 2 Champagne Dr | 11-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2021 | 21 252336 NNY 06 OZ |
| 20 Broadoaks Dr | 30-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2022 | 22 194884 WET 07 SA |
| 25 Broadoaks Dr | 9-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Aug 2026 | 26 214532 WET 07 OZ |
| 300 Wildcat Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2024 | 24 197629 NNY 06 SA |
| 3595 Keele St | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2025 | 25 133802 NNY 06 OZ |
Decided recently (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4375 Chesswood Dr | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Apr 2025 | A0213/25NY |
| 4548 Dufferin St | Addition | Minor variance | Decided Oct 2026 | A0240/26NY |
| 81 Brisbane Rd | 8 homes | Condominium | Submitted Oct 2025 | 25 243376 NNY 06 CD |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (25)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Broadoaks Dr | 74 | 177 | 1969 | 0 |
| 11 Catford Rd | 82 | 218 | 1968 | 5 |
| 3470-3472 Keele St | 82 | 59 | 1994 | 0 |
| 3710 Keele St | 84 | 92 | 1972 | 0 |
| 40 Fountainhead Rd | 87 | 370 | 1972 | 0 |
| 34 Brookwell Dr | 87 | 44 | 1964 | — |
| 391 Sentinel Rd | 87 | 44 | 1966 | 0 |
| 35 Brookwell Dr | 90 | 76 | 1965 | 0 |
| 32 Brookwell Dr | 90 | 38 | 1964 | 0 |
| 390 Sentinel Rd | 90 | 53 | 1970 | 0 |
| 170 Sentinel Rd | 91 | 60 | 1967 | 0 |
| 1450 Sheppard Ave W | 93 | 181 | 1968 | 2 |
| 3700 Keele St | 93 | 57 | 1962 | — |
| 25 Broadoaks Dr | 94 | 92 | 1973 | 0 |
| 3390 Keele St | 94 | 258 | 1965 | 8 |
| 41 Brookwell Dr | 94 | 48 | 1966 | 0 |
| 470 Sentinel Rd | 95 | 370 | 1970 | 0 |
| 39 Brookwell Dr | 96 | 57 | 1965 | 0 |
| 1 Fountainhead Rd | 96 | 370 | 1968 | 0 |
| 35 Fountainhead Rd | 96 | 370 | 1973 | 0 |
| 3444 Keele St | 96 | 61 | 1967 | 0 |
| 345 Sentinel Rd | 97 | 79 | 1970 | 3 |
| 3680 Keele St | 98 | 238 | 1970 | 0 |
| 500 Murray Ross Pkwy | 98 | 390 | 1978 | 0 |
| 3400 Keele St | 99 | 141 | 1967 | 4 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (10)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrydown Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 330 | — | — | — |
| St Wilfrid Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 625 | 89% | 44% | — |
| Elia Middle School | 6-8 | TDSB | 345 | 74% | 30% | — |
| Stilecroft Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 255 | — | — | — |
| Lamberton Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 310 | — | — | — |
| St Jerome Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 630 | 80% | 41% | — |
| Sheppard Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 205 | — | — | — |
| Africentric Alternative School | JK-8 | TDSB | 120 | 70% | 30% | — |
| James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School | 9-12 | TCDSB | 1,140 | — | — | 74% |
| C W Jefferys Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 815 | — | — | 65% |
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 (13)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York University Co-Operative Day Care Centre | 90 Atkinson Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 149 | Yes |
| Cast For Kids Child Care Centre | 1430 Sheppard Ave W | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 120 | Yes |
| St. Jerome Jr YMCA | 111 Sharpecroft Blvd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 112 | Yes |
| Finch Business Park Child Care | 1183A Finch Ave W | infants, toddlers, preschool | 98 | Yes |
| University City Jr YMCA | 453 Sentinel Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 90 | Yes |
| Derrydown School Age YMCA | 120 Derrydown Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 71 | Yes |
| St. Wilfred YMCA | 1685 Finch Ave W | kindergarten, school-age | 71 | Yes |
| Rainbow's End Lutheran Daycare "satellite" | 33 Lamberton Blvd | kindergarten, school-age | 56 | Yes |
| Stilecroft Superkids | 50 Stilecroft Dr | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 54 | Yes |
| Faith Lutheran Day Care Centre Of Downsview | 96 Hucknall Rd | toddlers, preschool | 39 | Yes |
| Lee Wiggins Childcare Centre (The) | 4700 Keele St | toddlers, preschool | 25 | Yes |
| Playland Ltd - Daycare Centre | 5050 Dufferin St | preschool | 18 | Yes |
| Simple Learners Early Learning Academy And Childcare Centre | 3905 Keele St | infants, toddlers, preschool | 41 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 36 Finch West | Bus | 393 |
| 41 Keele | Bus | 226 |
| 108 Driftwood | Bus | 212 |
| 84 Sheppard West | Bus | 173 |
| 106 Sentinel | Bus | 143 |
| 107 Alness-Chesswood | Bus | 82 |
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 | York University Heights | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 14 | 8 | 175 the Pond Road Park, Benjamin Boake Greenbelt, Black Creek Parkland and 11 more |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 | Brookwell Park, Dan Iannuzzi Park, Fountainhead Park and 3 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Grandravine Community Recreation Centre, Toronto Track and Field Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | CW Jefferys Collegiate Institute |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Sentinel Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | CW Jefferys Collegiate Institute, Grandravine Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside York University Heights. Nearest: Summerlea Park, 3.9 km away in Elms-Old Rexdale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside York University Heights. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Grandravine Park (3 courts), Sentinel Park (2 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Sentinel Park |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Brookwell Park, Grandravine Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside York University Heights. Nearest: Diana Park, just over the border in Downsview. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Grandravine Community Recreation Centre, Northwood Park · 1 of 2 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1350 Sheppard Ave W | Rezoning approved | 340 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (12)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road repairs | Keele St, Finch Ave W to Steeles Ave W | Q1 2028 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Shoreham Dr, The Pond Rd to Murray Ross Pkwy | Q1 2028 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Lamberton Blvd, Derrydown Rd to Sentinel Rd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Candlewood Cres, near Lamberton Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Kennerly Crt, near Derrydown Rd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Brisbane Rd, near Martin Ross Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Martin Ross Ave, Alness St to Flint Rd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Sidewalk work | Brisbane Rd, Alness St to Martin Ross Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Clayhall Cres, Lamberton Blvd to Gambello Cres | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road rebuild | Sentinel Rd, Grandravine Dr to Lamberton Blvd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Alness St, Finch Ave to Steeles Ave E | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Sidewalk work | Alness St, Steeles Ave W to Finch Ave W | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (26)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxswing Indoor Golf | Amusement (arcade, billiards) | 1230 Sheppard Ave W | Dec 15, 2026 |
| Fath Gta Cars | Auto repair or garage | 1275 Finch Ave W | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Tire & Shine Auto Repair | Auto repair or garage | 1101 Finch Ave W | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Auto Pluto | Auto repair or garage | 1300 Finch Ave W | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Pho Mama | Restaurant or bar | 1325 Finch Ave W | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Mac N' Wings | Restaurant or bar | 105 The Pond Rd | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Tequila House Restaurant & Cantina | Restaurant or bar | 1270 Finch Ave W | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Dong Hui BBQ Restaurant | Restaurant or bar | 4069 Chesswood Dr | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Amp Motorsports | Auto repair or garage | 80 Toro Rd | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Coffee Time | Restaurant or bar | 3701 Chesswood Dr | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Kibo - York Universe | Take-out or food shop | 4700 Keele St | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Cafe Lina 12 | Restaurant or bar | 1270 Finch Ave W | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Shelby's | Restaurant or bar | 4205 Keele St | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Mozaik Cafe | Restaurant or bar | 3585 Keele St | Sep 25, 2026 |
| W+ Nails Spa | Salon or personal services | 2181 Steeles Ave W | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Eighty8 Alpha Automotive | Auto repair or garage | 80 Toro Rd | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Limitless Tire & Rim | Auto repair or garage | 37 Kodiak Cres | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Ae Collision Repair Centre | Auto repair or garage | 7 Vanley Cres | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Eighty8 Alpha Auto Sales | Auto repair or garage | 80 Toro Rd | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Canadian Tennis Association | Entertainment venue | 1 Shoreham Dr | Sep 5, 2026 |
| Shahreza Auto | Auto repair or garage | 62 Toro Rd | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Absolute Beauty Studio | Salon or personal services | 4646 Dufferin St | Aug 22, 2026 |
| Tantuni Station | Restaurant or bar | 3893 Keele St | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Lula Gourmet | Take-out or food shop | 913 Alness St | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Northern Exotics | Auto repair or garage | 77 Martin Ross Ave | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Invision Auto Sales | Auto repair or garage | 5 Tangiers Rd | Aug 14, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (42)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 245 Derrydown Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 28 Mansur Ter | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 301 Cook Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 20 Boake St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 59 Delabo Dr | Laneway suite | Dec 2025 |
| 26 Aldwinckle Hts | Laneway suite | Dec 2025 |
| 59 Delabo Dr | Laneway suite | Jul 2025 |
| 389 Murray Ross Pkwy | Laneway suite | Jul 2025 |
| 155 Derrydown Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2025 |
| 53 Delabo Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2025 |
| 32 Killamarsh Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 417 Murray Ross Pkwy | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 25 Troyer Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 654 Sentinel Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 25 Troyer Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 180 Grandravine Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 180 Grandravine Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 631 Sentinel Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 631 Sentinel Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2024 |
| 51 Haynes Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2024 |
| 32 Boake St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2023 |
| 51 Haynes Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2023 |
| 423 Murray Ross Pkwy | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2023 |
| 423 Murray Ross Pkwy | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2023 |
| 10 Fulwell Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2022 |
| 72 Bowsfield Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2022 |
| 12 Paulvale Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2022 |
| 8 Derrydown Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2022 |
| 310 Cook Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2021 |
| 13 Sheffer Ter | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2021 |
| 24 Mansur Ter | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2021 |
| 41 Keegan Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2021 |
| 634 Sentinel Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2021 |
| 40 Fallingdale Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2021 |
| 15 Elia Lane | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2021 |
| 303 Cook Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2021 |
| 658 Sentinel Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2021 |
| 327 Cook Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2018 |
| 381 Assiniboine Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2014 |
| 239 Assiniboine Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2014 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
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 | 6 | 21 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 17 | 60 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 99 | 350 | Higher than most |
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 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downsview Park Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
| Finch West Station | TTC subway | 1 | Inside |
| Pioneer Village Station | TTC subway | 1 | Inside |
| Sheppard West Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
| York University | TTC subway | 1 | Inside |
| Downsview Park GO | GO train | BR | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dufferin St Gerry Fitzgerald Dr to Steeles Ave W | 50,200 | — | Jun 2016 |
| William R Allen Rd De Boers Dr to Rimrock Rd | 33,400 | 77 km/h | Sep 2019 |
| Sheppard Ave W Seeley Dr to Downsview Dells Park Trl | 30,900 | 62 km/h | Apr 2026 |
| Keele St Murray Ross Pkwy to The Pond Rd | 29,700 | 77 km/h | Sep 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadoaks Dr Roskell Cres to Bratty Rd | 2,400 | 59 km/h | Nov 2018 |
| Sharpecroft Blvd Brookwell Park Trl to Dovehouse Ave | 758 | 50 km/h | Apr 2019 |
| Derrydown Rd Keegan Cres to Ollerton Rd | 1,800 | 49 km/h | Apr 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Northwood Park | 17.1 |
| Pioneer Creek Village | 16.0 |
| Derrydowns Park | 14.9 |
| Black Creek Parkland | 14.0 |
| Downsview Park | 13.6 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Fountainhead Park New Skate Trail & Rink
The City is adding a new skate trail and rink to the southwestern portion of Fountainhead Park as the Facilities Plan.In progress - Soccer for All Mini-Pitches: Grandravine Park
The City is bringing new soccer mini-pitches to parks across Toronto, creating more opportunities for people of all ages to play, learn and connect through sport.In progress - New Park at 1350 Sheppard Avenue West
A new park is coming to 1350 Sheppard Ave. W. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 17 building permits in York University Heights included a green roof, the 12th 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, 5 noise exemption permits were issued in York University Heights: 5 for amplified sound at events.
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
DuKe Heights is a Business Improvement Area in York University Heights. 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
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 2 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (4.4%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 8 home tests in M3J were above Ontario’s limit. In M3M, 1 of 28 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (3.6%; Toronto 2.0%).
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, 2,979 service requests came from postal area M3J, which covers most of York University Heights. The most common:
| Property standards | 159 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 155 | |
| Injured wildlife | 144 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 126 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 105 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 90 |
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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