Question 1

What is Yasnify?

Accepted Answer

Yasnify is an Edmonton-specific property intelligence tool. Type any Edmonton address and get a report in under five seconds covering EPS crime, building permits since 2009, 311 complaints, flood overlays, fire hydrants, schools, transit, and a 0–100 Yasnify Score. It's built for homebuyers, investors, and Edmonton REALTORS®.

Question 2

Is Yasnify free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every account gets 5 full reports per month free, no credit card. All data is included on Free. Pro is $39/mo (75 reports, branded PDFs, compare, 20 alerts). Team is $149/mo (300 pooled reports; multi-seat invites in development).

Question 3

Which cities does Yasnify cover?

Accepted Answer

Edmonton only. Yasnify is deeply integrated with City of Edmonton Open Data, EPS, and ETS feeds. Calgary, Sherwood Park, and St. Albert are on the roadmap.

Question 4

What data does a Yasnify property report include?

Accepted Answer

EPS crime within 1 km, all City permits since 2009, 311 requests within 500 m, flood overlays, fire hydrant distance, schools within 1.5 km with Alberta PAT scores, ETS bus stops within 800 m and LRT proximity, zoning, City assessment, the Yasnify Score 0–100, and AI commentary.

Question 5

How long does it take to generate a report?

Accepted Answer

Under five seconds for most addresses. Data is pulled live from City of Edmonton, EPS, and Alberta Education APIs and saved to your dashboard.

Question 6

Do I need an account to use Yasnify?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a free account is required so we can save your report history and enforce the monthly free quota. Sign-up takes under 60 seconds.

Question 7

Where does Yasnify get Edmonton crime data?

Accepted Answer

Directly from the EPS Community Safety Data Portal, refreshed daily. Yasnify aggregates EPS-published occurrence records. EPS geocodes incidents to the nearest intersection for privacy.

Question 8

How current is the crime data?

Accepted Answer

EPS publishes daily with a ~24-hour lag and Yasnify refreshes daily. Reports show rolling 12-month windows with per-year breakdowns.

Question 9

How do I check crime rates for a specific Edmonton address before buying?

Accepted Answer

Two options: use Yasnify to get 1 km-radius crime data in under five seconds (5 free reports/month), or visit edmontonpolice.ca/CrimeStatistics and filter by neighbourhood manually.

Question 10

What types of crime does Yasnify show?

Accepted Answer

Three categories: violent (assault, robbery, sexual assault), property (vehicle theft, B&E, theft), and disorder (intoxication, disturbances, mischief, trespassing). Each shows 12-month totals and per-year breakdowns.

Question 11

Does Yasnify show crime at an exact street address?

Accepted Answer

No. EPS geocodes incidents to the nearest intersection for privacy. Yasnify aggregates within a 1 km radius — the most granular public crime data available for Edmonton.

Question 12

How should I interpret a low crime count?

Accepted Answer

Treat low counts as 'low reported incidents,' not 'no crime' — many incidents go unreported. Combine with 311 complaints in the same report and on-the-ground due diligence.

Question 13

Why should I check building permits before buying a property?

Accepted Answer

Unpermitted work creates insurance, mortgage, resale, safety, and City enforcement risk. Lenders may reduce appraisals, insurers may deny claims, and the City can order removal of unpermitted work.

Question 14

How do I find building permits for an Edmonton property?

Accepted Answer

Yasnify shows every City permit since 2009 (type, status, value, dates). For pre-2009 history, contact City Development Services via 311 — a small admin fee may apply.

Question 15

What does 'no permit on record' mean in a Yasnify report?

Accepted Answer

No permit issued for that address since 2009. Could mean no work, pre-2009 work, or unpermitted work. If the listing claims a renovation with no matching permit, ask the seller for documentation.

Question 16

Are permits the same as inspections?

Accepted Answer

No. Permits approve the plan; inspections verify the work. Yasnify shows status (issued, expired, finaled). Always hire a home inspector — permits and inspections are complementary.

Question 17

How do I check if an Edmonton property is in a flood zone?

Accepted Answer

Yasnify checks every report against the City of Edmonton 100-year floodplain and surface ponding GIS overlays. You can also view the City flood map at maps.edmonton.ca.

Question 18

What do the flood overlays in a Yasnify report mean?

Accepted Answer

100-year floodplain marks a 1% annual chance of river flooding (mortgage/insurance impact). Surface ponding marks lower areas where stormwater accumulates (basement flood risk, typically <0.35 m).

Question 19

Does flood zone status affect insurance and mortgages?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Flood insurance is sold separately in Alberta and can be expensive or restricted in mapped floodplains. Lenders may require extra documentation. Get quotes from multiple brokers before removing conditions.

Question 20

Why does fire hydrant proximity matter?

Accepted Answer

Hydrant proximity affects insurance — within 90 m typically gets more favourable fire protection ratings. Yasnify shows nearest hydrant distance and the responding fire station.

Question 21

Where do school scores come from?

Accepted Answer

Alberta Education's published PAT and Diploma exam results. Yasnify shows nearest public and separate schools within 1.5 km.

Question 22

What transit data does Yasnify show?

Accepted Answer

ETS bus stops within 800 m and nearest LRT station distance (Capital Line or Metro Line), sourced from the City of Edmonton GTFS feed.

Question 23

How is the Yasnify Score calculated?

Accepted Answer

0–100 composite weighing crime density/severity, 311 complaints, school proximity and ratings, transit, walkability, tree canopy, traffic exposure, and fire-protection class. Every point is explained in the report.

Question 24

What does the Yasnify Score NOT measure?

Accepted Answer

It does not measure physical condition (foundation, roof, HVAC), neighbourhood social dynamics, future development/rezoning, market value/yield, or title issues. Use it alongside a home inspector.

Question 25

How should I use the Yasnify Score during a home purchase?

Accepted Answer

Use Yasnify during offer prep to catch data red flags before paying for an inspection. Use a home inspector during the inspection period for physical condition. They are complementary.

Question 26

Is the AI commentary in Yasnify reports accurate?

Accepted Answer

AI commentary summarises the verified data shown in the report; it does not invent claims. Cross-check against the data tables and verify independently before any transactional decision.

Question 27

What's included in Free, Pro, and Team plans?

Accepted Answer

Free: 5 reports/month. Pro $39/mo: 75 reports, branded PDFs, compare, 20 alerts. Team $149/mo: 300 pooled reports, co-branded PDFs, 20 alerts (multi-seat invites in development). All plans include the same data.

Question 28

Can I cancel my Yasnify subscription anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cancel from account settings any time. Plan stays active until the end of the billing period, then reverts to Free. No cancellation fees.

Question 29

What are Yasnify alerts and how do they work?

Accepted Answer

Alerts notify you of new permits, crime, or 311 data for an address. Free: 1 alert, re-confirm every 30 days. Alerts Pro $5/mo: up to 20 alerts, never auto-pauses. Email or Telegram delivery.

Question 30

How often is Yasnify data updated?

Accepted Answer

Daily for EPS crime, City permits, and 311. Zoning, flood overlays, and assessments refresh on the publisher's schedule (monthly to annually). School scores refresh per term.

Question 31

What if I think the data in a report is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Yasnify mirrors official sources. If our data doesn't match the source, contact us — we investigate within 5 business days. If the source itself is wrong, contact the upstream provider; we cannot correct upstream errors.

Question 32

Are Yasnify reports suitable for legal or financial decisions?

Accepted Answer

Yasnify reports are decision-support tools, not legal or financial advice. Always verify key figures and consult a qualified REALTOR®, lawyer, mortgage broker, or insurance broker before signing offers.

Question 33

Can I use Yasnify reports with clients?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pro includes branded PDFs with your name and contact info. Team supports co-branded templates with your brokerage logo and shareable dashboard links.

Question 34

How do I verify seller claims with Yasnify?

Accepted Answer

Verify 'permitted basement' against the permit record with final inspection. Check 'quiet neighbourhood' against EPS counts and 311. Check 'no flood risk' against the City overlay. Check 'great schools' against Alberta PAT scores.

Question 35

Does Yasnify replace a home inspection or a CMA?

Accepted Answer

No. Yasnify provides the data layer (City, EPS, Alberta Education). A home inspector assesses physical condition; a REALTOR® builds the CMA. Use Yasnify alongside both to surface data red flags.

Question 36

How does Yasnify handle my data?

Accepted Answer

No tracking cookies or ad trackers. Sub-processors limited to Supabase, Stripe, Cloudflare, Google, and Mapbox. You can access, export, or delete your data anytime. PIPEDA and Alberta PIPA compliant.

Question 37

Does Yasnify share my searches with anyone?

Accepted Answer

No. Search history is private to your account. We do not sell, rent, or share user search data. Only fully anonymised aggregate stats are used to improve the product.

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting started

Crime data (EPS)

Building permits

Flood zones

Schools & transit

Yasnify Score

Pricing & plans

Data accuracy & refresh

REALTORS® & professionals

Privacy & security