East York is a former suburb of Toronto, which was a borough of Metropolitan Toronto before it was amalgamated into the megacity of Toronto in 1998. Its main claim to fame is that, before the amalgamation, it was Canada's only borough; Metro Toronto once included five boroughs, but the other four had become cities.

East York's last mayor was Michael Prue who went on to become city councillor for East York, and then a Member of Provincial Parliament for Beaches—East York in 2001. Between 2002 and 2005, the East York Civic Centre's council chamber was used to hold the Toronto Computer Leasing Inquiry/Toronto External Contracts Inquiry. In the late 1940s, after the second world war, East York became home to many returning veterans and their families. Many inexpensive homes were built, including the houses around Topham Park, by the government, to house the returning vetrans and the baby boomers. East York is separated by the Don River. Traditional East York is south of the river, and the neighbourhood of Leaside is in the north. The densely populated Thorncliffe Park development, including the skyline and the town centre of East York, is north of the Don River.The borough of East York was established in 1967 through the amalgamation of the former township of East York and the former town of Leaside. Leaside was a planned industrial and residential community. East York has over the years been a residential enclave for senior citizens, as the original owners from the 1940's age. Recently, rapid and accelerated gentrification has changed many neighborhoods. Many one-story bungalows have added second floors, and many shops have been converted to more upscale shops.

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The cost of East York housing varies widely. Prices in East York depend on the location, age and condition of the apartment or house, and the local market. You can expect to pay from $350 a month for a room to $2,000 a month for a luxury apartment or a house in East York. Purchase prices for houses in East York range considerably depending on the location where you buy. When you are budgeting for your housing costs in East York, you may have to allow as much as 35 to 50 percent of your income. This should include the cost of such things as heating, electricity and other utilities.