1255 McCowan Rd
1255 McCowan Rd is in Woburn North. A 40‑storey building is under review 224 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 40-storey building is under review, 224 m away.
- Car thefts in Woburn North were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 1255 McCowan Rd
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Site plan140 Grangeway Ave · 24 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building20,826 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for TTC's Scarborough Subway Extension Scarborough Center StationFile 23 181130 ESC 24 SA · submitted Jul 28, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 2Subdivision670 Progress Ave · 224 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Draft Plan of Subdivision proposing to create eight new blocks to facilitate the proposed residential development. All relevant materials have been circulated jointly with Rezoning application File #: 17 277456 ESC 38 OZ.File 17 277479 ESC 38 SB · submitted Dec 19, 2017 · City record and how to comment - 3Rezoning670 Progress Ave · 224 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Official Plan Amendment application to establish a site-specific parkland dedication rate for the subject lands, which are within Scarborough Centre. The application is to be reviewed concurrently with the related Rezoning application for…File 19 257336 ESC 24 OZ · submitted Dec 4, 2019 · City record and how to comment
- 440-storey building670 Progress Ave · 224 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.
Two 40-storey residential building.File 21 252432 ESC 24 SA · submitted Dec 31, 2021 · City record and how to comment
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Safety near 1255 McCowan Rd
Police recorded 157 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 95% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Woburn North compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 50 near this address | 41% higher317 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 12 near this address | About the same63 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 70 near this address | About the same769 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 20 near this address | About the same77 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 5 near this address | About the same181 vs 190 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Woburn North
Traffic safety
9 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians. Most were on McCowan Rd and Ellesmere Rd. Woburn North has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- McCowan Rd at Progress Ave · Driver, seriously injured · Sep 19, 2026 · 289 m
- McCowan Rd at Ellesmere Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Jun 6, 2026 · 197 m
- Bushby Dr at McCowan Rd · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Oct 4, 2025 · 94 m
- Ellesmere Rd at McCowan Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 31, 2024 · 206 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 | Woburn North, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 8 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 6 | 8 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 24 | 290 | 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.
03Getting around from 1255 McCowan Rd
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 4.7 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 15 TTC stops served by the 95, 38, 16, 133 and 9 buses, with about 2,692 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Agincourt GO, 3.0 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 |
| 38 | 600 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 16 | 338 | 4.1 | about typical |
| 133 | 612 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 9 | 232 | 5.3 | more than most routes |
| 134 | 212 | 3.6 | fewer 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.
04Schools and child care near 1255 McCowan 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: Mac Al-Furqan School, Madinatul Uloom Islamic Academy & Oxford College & Fh International, Al Haadi School, New Covenant Church School, Madinatul Uloom Islamic Girls Academy and 3 more. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 27, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 30, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 1255 McCowan Rd
There are 2 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Centennial Recreation Centre-Scarborough, 1.2 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Frank Faubert Wood Lot · dog off-leash area · 185 Borough Dr · 376 m
- Albert Campbell Square · dog off-leash area, playground · 150 Borough Dr · 415 m
- Scarborough Civic Centre · washroom · 150 Borough Dr · 501 m
- North Bendale Park · ball diamond, playground, tennis court · 40 Erinlea Cres · 712 m
- St. Andrews Park-Scarborough · ball diamond · 50 Brimorton Dr · 851 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 · 802 m - Confederation Park New Skatepark
The City is adding a new skatepark in Confederation Park.In progress · 1.3 km
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.
06The building at 1255 McCowan Rd
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 1255 McCowan Rd.
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: 2 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 1255 McCowan 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.
Special areas
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.
08Around 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.
Kalyug Scarborough Indian & Hakka Cocktail Bar (take-out or food shop), Bendale Daymoon Restaurant (restaurant or bar), CSN Advantage Collision (auto repair or garage), and 3 more.
61,63-67 Town Centre Court (148 m), 1,11 Town Centre Court (272 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Woburn North (6)
- Kalyug Scarborough Indian & Hakka Cocktail Bar · Take-out or food shop · 820 Markham Rd · 1987 m · licensed Oct 5, 2026
- Bendale Daymoon Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 3264 Lawrence Ave E · 2096 m · licensed Sep 23, 2026
- CSN Advantage Collision · Auto repair or garage · 10 Estate Dr · 1330 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Jim's Automotive Repair · Auto repair or garage · 1950 Ellesmere Rd · 963 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Lazeez Shawarma · Restaurant or bar · 2060 Ellesmere Rd · 1416 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
- Angara India & Hakka Scarborough · Restaurant or bar · 3482 Lawrence Ave E · 2487 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (5)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Bushby Dr | Application under review | 450 | 76 m |
| 1712 Ellesmere Rd | Rezoning approved | 142 | 249 m |
| 1750 Ellesmere Rd | Application under review | 92 | 392 m |
| 158 Borough Dr | Rezoning approved | 101 | 438 m |
| 158 Borough Dr | Rezoning approved | 128 rent-geared-to-income | 438 m |
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 9, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,736 service requests came from postal area M1P, which includes 1255 McCowan 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.
09Risks and environment at 1255 McCowan Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 47 tests, Mar 20, 2014 to Sep 4, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Woburn North
Woburn North had 26,580 residents in 2021. The median household income was $74,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 46% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 32% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% 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 Gujarati (9.2%), Tamil (9.2%) and Cantonese (4.4%). 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 Woburn North compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Paul Ainslie, Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood · councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca · 416-392-4008
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.