1 Ellesmere Rd
1 Ellesmere Rd is in Wexford/Maryvale, on the City's Heritage Register. There are 3 planning proposals within 250 m, including an 11‑storey building with 187 homes (under review).
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is individually designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (Part IV).
- An 11-storey building with 187 homes is under review, 14 m away (36 Ellesmere Rd).
- Assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Wexford/Maryvale were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Bus 24 stop 60 m away; the nearest subway is 3.3 km.
- The nearest elementary school is Maryvale Public School, 536 m away.
01What’s planned near 1 Ellesmere Rd
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three in progress. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 111-storey building · 187 homes36 Ellesmere Rd · 14 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan application to permit a 11-storey residential building with 187 dwelling units and three levels of below-grade parking containing 218 vehicular parking spaces. The proposed total gross floor area is 14, 794 square metres,…File 21 240659 ESC 21 SA · submitted Nov 23, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 2Site plan20 Ellesmere Rd · 66 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal to demolish the existing gas station. The redevelopment includes the construction of a new gas canopy, a new car wash, a new convenience store/quick-service restaurant with an associated drive-through facility, a patio area.File 25 231367 ESC 21 SA · submitted Sep 26, 2025 · City record and how to comment - 3Site plan85 Ellesmere Rd · 184 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Amendment. seeking to amend a previous Site Plan Approval to reflect the existing conditions of Parkway Mall. The changes uncludes: 1.New commercial/retail pad buildings along the Victoria Park frontage (CRU D-1, and CRU…File 26 180009 ESC 21 SA · submitted Jun 8, 2026 · City record and how to comment
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Safety near 1 Ellesmere Rd
Police recorded 90 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 40). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Wexford/Maryvale compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 17 near this address | 89% higher426 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 5 near this address | 60% higher126 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 44 near this address | 47% higher1,128 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 near this address | 38% higher84 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 16 near this address | 34% higher255 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Wexford/Maryvale
03Getting around from 1 Ellesmere Rd
The nearest subway station is Don Mills Station (Line 4), 3.3 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 24, 95, 995, 996 and 67 buses, with about 2,254 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Agincourt GO, 4.1 km away, with 34 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 4 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 34 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
04Schools and child care near 1 Ellesmere Rd
The closest public and Catholic schools. They may not be the ones assigned to this address; check with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) or Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Secondary schools
Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Crestwood Preparatory College School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 1 Ellesmere Rd
There are no by-law investigations or short-term rental registration on record for 1 Ellesmere Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 44 on record
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 8 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 44)
- Interior Alterations · completed Aug 15, 2022
Proposal for interior alterations for Toronto Public Library unit 21 and 22 · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 115559 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 17, 2021
Proposal for interior alterations for a new "Scholars Education Centre", scope of work includes removal and construction of non-load bearing partitions, hvac ductwork, plumbing piping alterations,… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 189424 - Interior Alterations · completed May 13, 2021
Proposal for interior alterations for tenant fit-out "Hearing Aid Source" unit E2 · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 251645 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 9, 2019
Proposed interior alterations to existing "Scotia Bank Branch" space into shell condition . · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 135675 - Temporary Structures · completed Apr 30, 2020
Proposed seasonal garden center to be erected on May 1st to June 30th. · Permit 18 148222 - Building work · completed Sep 3, 2020
Revision #01 - Changes to interior layout.Proposal to demolish various portions of the existing mall (Parkway Mall) and re-clad the exposed areas of the facade · 10 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 15 205385 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Feb 12, 2019
The applicant has proposed to install four illuminated ground signs associated with a drive-through facility, two of which displays electronic static copy and the other two displaying electronic… · Permit 17 274540 - Other Temporary Tents · completed Apr 27, 2020
Proposal to erect one temporary tent structure for garden centre to be in use from mid April 2017 to June 30/2017 · Permit 17 146947
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Amd Auto Centre (auto repair or garage), Oruma Multi Cuisine Bistro (restaurant or bar), Bake Time (restaurant or bar), and 16 more.
All new business licences in Wexford/Maryvale (19)
- Amd Auto Centre · Auto repair or garage · 75 Howden Rd · 2032 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Oruma Multi Cuisine Bistro · Restaurant or bar · 80 Ellesmere Rd · 441 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Bake Time · Restaurant or bar · 1732 Lawrence Ave E · 1577 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- Little Caesars · Take-out or food shop · 2065 Lawrence Ave E · 2047 m · licensed Oct 27, 2026
- Asser Time Scarborough · Restaurant or bar · 2062 Lawrence Ave E · 1976 m · licensed Oct 17, 2026
- Juicy Birds · Take-out or food shop · 1877 Lawrence Ave E · 1741 m · licensed Oct 10, 2026
- Vybe N Sip · Restaurant or bar · 1825 Lawrence Ave E · 1706 m · licensed Oct 2, 2026
- Shwill Auto · Auto repair or garage · 75 Crockford Blvd · 2649 m · licensed Sep 30, 2026
- City Pizza · Restaurant or bar · 1703 Victoria Park Ave · 2338 m · licensed Sep 19, 2026
- Farooj Abo Alabed · Take-out or food shop · 2064 Lawrence Ave E · 1980 m · licensed Sep 12, 2026
- Restaurant or bar · 1236 Birchmount Rd · 2582 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
- Kelseys Original Roadhouse · Restaurant or bar · 1972 Eglinton Ave E · 3862 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown), POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
07Risks and environment at 1 Ellesmere Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 77 tests, Feb 3, 2014 to Feb 3, 2026
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
08The neighbourhood: Wexford/Maryvale
Wexford/Maryvale had 28,345 residents in 2021. The median household income was $82,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 41% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 42% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% of workers commuted by transit and 5% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Pilipino, Filipino (6.1%), Arabic (4.4%) and Greek (3.8%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Scarborough | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | +3% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | +6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Wexford/Maryvale compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/1-ellesmere-rd#sec-history
