Apartments For Rent in York Ridge, Toronto

York Ridge will draw property owners that value a diversity of methods of transportation. Travelling by public transit is straightforward in this part of the city. For example, the closest rapid transit station, including York Mills Station - Southbound Platform and York Mills Station - Northbound Platform on the Line 1 (Yonge-University), is ordinarily a short walk away from the bulk of homes in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is linked by around 10 bus lines, and it is especially convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most houses. Many of the houses for sale in this neighbourhood are located in areas that are also quite suitable for walking; meeting daily needs is easy by walking, and there are also a fair number of businesses in proximity. York Ridge is not very conducive to biking since the cycling infrastructure is somewhat poor, and cyclists encounter a significant amount of elevation changes. Thankfully, a few enjoyable areas for bicycling exist.

It is a short walk to reach schools and daycares from most homes for sale in York Ridge. Regarding food, it is usually possible for property owners in this part of Toronto to purchase their groceries on foot. Moreover, York Ridge is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat, and a small number of coffee shops is available as well.

York Ridge offers a vast selection of green spaces to enjoy, despite its sometimes busy atmosphere. More specifically, parks are very easy to access since there are a few of them close by for residents to relax in. Residents will also find that the tree canopy coverage for a large number of streets is good. Lastly, this part of the city is a wonderful neighbourhood for those who aren't bothered by a bit of noise, as traffic during busy hours can occasionally be bothersome.

In York Ridge, about half of buildings are large apartment buildings, but small apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. Roughly 45% of homes in this neighbourhood were built following the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This neighbourhood also has a good variety of unit sizes; it is quite easy to find houses ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy roughly 60% of the properties in the neighbourhood and the rest are rented.