1175 Ellesmere Rd
1175 Ellesmere Rd is in Bendale-Glen Andrew, in a registered apartment building built in 1967 with 65 units. Midwest Rd is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Bendale-Glen Andrew were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Midwest Rd, 218 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 1175 Ellesmere Rd
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one decided recently. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
Decided recently
- 1Addition1175 Ellesmere Rd · 0 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Nov 4, 2026.
To permit interior renovations to facilitate the addition of four new rental units by converting an existing office and vacant space on the ground floor.File A0144/26SC · submitted Sep 25, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
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.
02Street work near 1175 Ellesmere Rd
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Midwest Rd, near Midland Ave, Q2 to Q4 2026.
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 1175 Ellesmere Rd
Police recorded 28 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Bendale-Glen Andrew compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 184% higher223 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 5 near this address | 106% higher465 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 near this address | 36% higher82 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 13 near this address | 14% higher872 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 4 near this address | 23% lower145 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Bendale-Glen Andrew
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on Ellesmere Rd and Midland Ave. Bendale-Glen Andrew ranks 61st in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Midland Ave at Ellesmere Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Jan 31, 2026 · 101 m
- Ellesmere Rd at Birkdale Rd · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Feb 18, 2024 · 301 m
- 400 Midwest Rd at Great W Dr · Driver, seriously injured · Jan 22, 2024 · 475 m
- Ellesmere Rd at Midland Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · May 10, 2022 · 100 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | Bendale-Glen Andrew, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 16 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 48 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 9 | 289 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
04Getting around from 1175 Ellesmere Rd
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 4.0 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by the 95, 57, 129, 38 and 133 buses, with about 3,064 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Agincourt GO, 2.4 km away, with 34 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · 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. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 793 | 8.2 | more than most routes |
| 57 | 263 | 3.9 | about typical |
| 129 | 505 | 4.9 | more than most routes |
| 38 | 600 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 133 | 612 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 903 | 336 | 4.9 | more than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
05Schools and child care near 1175 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: Enquiring Minds Montessori And London School Of Dance. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Feb 26, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 1175 Ellesmere Rd
There are 2 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Agincourt Community Recreation Centre, 2.4 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Edgewood Park · outdoor fitness equipment, playground, sports field · 107 Oakley Blvd · 230 m
- West Birkdale Park · playground · 514 Midwest Rd · 296 m
- Birkdale Community Centre · wi-fi · 1299 Ellesmere Rd · 482 m
- Jolly Way Park · outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 965 Ellesmere Rd · 715 m
- Birkdale Ravine · outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 1297 Ellesmere Rd · 966 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
Park projects nearby
- New Park at 25 Borough Drive
A new 2,041 m2 park is coming to 25 Borough Dr. as a result of a mixed-use development project.In progress · 968 m
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
07The building at 1175 Ellesmere Rd
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 1175 Ellesmere Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Oct 24, 2025
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Jan 24, 2024
Source: Building Permits · 2 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 2 projects from 2 permits
- Retaining Wall · under review · issued Oct 19, 2026
Proposed repairs to the existing retaining wall. · Permit 26 256936 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Jan 22, 2024
Proposal to install a 2 inch backflow prevention device. · Permit 18 166137
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 1 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 1175 Ellesmere Rd
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Edo Japan (take-out or food shop), Charming 100 Hair Salon (salon or personal services), The Poke Box - STC (take-out or food shop), and 6 more.
TSSS Birkdale Residence (203 m).
All new business licences in Bendale-Glen Andrew (9)
- Edo Japan · Take-out or food shop · 300 Borough Dr · 1340 m · licensed Nov 17, 2026
- Charming 100 Hair Salon · Salon or personal services · 2650 Lawrence Ave E · 1751 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- The Poke Box - STC · Take-out or food shop · 300 Borough Dr · 1340 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- Midori Ramen · Take-out or food shop · 300 Borough Dr · 1340 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Chick-Fil-A · Restaurant or bar · 300 Borough Dr · 1340 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- The Purple Bakeshop · Take-out or food shop · 300 Borough Dr · 1340 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Target Park · Parking lot · 4 Treewood St · 1571 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Cineplex Cinemas Scarborough · Entertainment venue · 300 Borough Dr · 1340 m · licensed Aug 27, 2026
- Khan's Nashville · Take-out or food shop · 1189 Brimley Rd · 850 m · licensed Aug 15, 2026
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, 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 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
18 tickets in 2025 on Ellesmere Rd between numbers 1125 and 1225: 18 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,736 service requests came from postal area M1P, which includes 1175 Ellesmere Rd. The most common:
| Property standards | 277 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 255 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 247 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 189 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 188 | |
| Injured wildlife | 168 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
10Risks and environment at 1175 Ellesmere Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 47 tests, Mar 20, 2014 to Sep 4, 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.
11The neighbourhood: Bendale-Glen Andrew
Bendale-Glen Andrew had 18,685 residents in 2021. The median household income was $74,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 39% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (7.3%), Cantonese (6.9%) and Tamil (5.8%). 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.
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