1344 Martin Grove Rd
1344 Martin Grove Rd is in West Humber-Clairville. There is 1 planning proposal within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in West Humber-Clairville were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 1344 Martin Grove Rd
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one decided recently. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
Decided recently
- 1Site plan248 Rexdale Blvd and 1 more address · 194 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
This is the formal application to amend the previous SA application (21 200781 WET 01 SA). The proposal contemplates expanding the parking lot to the west with installation of retaining wall.File 25 113644 WET 01 SA · submitted Feb 6, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
248 Rexdale Blvd · 254 Rexdale Blvd
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.
02Street work near 1344 Martin Grove Rd
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m. The work below was due earlier and is still on the City’s list.
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 1344 Martin Grove Rd
Police recorded 18 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's fewer than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
West Humber-Clairville 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 | 8 near this address | 486% higher1,321 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 305% higher246 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 94% higher152 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 4 near this address | 83% higher348 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 3 near this address | 22% higher933 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for West Humber-Clairville
Traffic safety
No collisions that killed or seriously injured someone have been reported within 500 m since 2021.
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 | West Humber-Clairville, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 48 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 9 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 7 | 613 | 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 1344 Martin Grove Rd
The nearest subway station is Islington Station (Line 2), 8.7 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 37 and 46 buses, with about 607 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Etobicoke North GO, 1.6 km away, with 37 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 37 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 613 | 7.0 | more than most routes |
| 46 | 218 | 4.2 | about typical |
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.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 14 Barkwin Dr
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2, 1 fast ports.3.2 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 1344 Martin Grove 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: Madresatul Banaat Almuslimaat School, Al Azhar Academy Of Canada School & Ummah Nabawiah Mosque. 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).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 1344 Martin Grove Rd
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is Flagstaff Park, 1.2 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Frost Park · playground · 2051 Kipling Ave · 1139 m
- Flagstaff Park · basketball court, pickleball court, playground, sports field · 42 Mercury Rd · 1242 m
- Sunnydale Acres Park · ball diamond, playground, tennis court, washroom · 50 Amoro Dr · 1304 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
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 1344 Martin Grove Rd
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 1344 Martin Grove Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 1 on record
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Sign Building Permit Related · completed Apr 10, 2017
In conjunction with an existing place of worship located on the premises, to permit the modification to an existing ground sign located at the easterly frontage, fronting Martin Grove Road. The… · Permit 13 248819
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.
08What can be built at 1344 Martin Grove Rd
E (Employment Industrial) zoning allows workplaces: offices, light industry and warehouses. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 60
Source: Zone label (d)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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.
Bite It Gourmet Sandwich (restaurant or bar), Circle K # 66038 (take-out or food shop), Doughbox Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta - Rexdale (restaurant or bar), and 16 more.
All new business licences in West Humber-Clairville (19)
- Bite It Gourmet Sandwich · Restaurant or bar · 75 International Blvd · 3884 m · licensed Nov 9, 2026
- Circle K # 66038 · Take-out or food shop · 106 Humber College Blvd · 2613 m · licensed Nov 8, 2026
- Doughbox Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta - Rexdale · Restaurant or bar · 2200 Islington Ave · 1857 m · licensed Oct 31, 2026
- Big Chicken · Restaurant or bar · 150 Silver Reign Dr · 1869 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Al-Meezans Spicy Grill · Restaurant or bar · 670 Rexdale Blvd · 2745 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Kore Rooftop · Restaurant or bar · 6628 Finch Ave W · 3089 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Qualified Auto Repair · Auto repair or garage · 135 City View Dr · 1212 m · licensed Oct 24, 2026
- Chaat Pakodi · Take-out or food shop · 1753 Albion Rd · 3954 m · licensed Oct 2, 2026
- A S Convenience · Take-out or food shop · 11 Westmore Dr · 3851 m · licensed Oct 1, 2026
- Suso Skate · Amusement (arcade, billiards) · 500 Rexdale Blvd · 1771 m · licensed Sep 28, 2026
- King's Chair Barber Shop · Salon or personal services · 150 Silver Reign Dr · 1869 m · licensed Sep 28, 2026
- Fold & Steam · Take-out or food shop · 8 Westmore Dr · 3881 m · licensed Sep 23, 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 10, 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
1 ticket in 2025 on Martin Grove Rd between numbers 1294 and 1394: 1 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, 6,232 service requests came from postal area M9W, which includes 1344 Martin Grove Rd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 370 | |
| Property standards | 364 | |
| Injured wildlife | 281 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 194 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 193 | |
| Tree pruning | 176 |
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 1344 Martin Grove Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 33 tests, May 22, 2014 to Jul 16, 2026
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: West Humber-Clairville
West Humber-Clairville had 33,300 residents in 2021. The median household income was $92,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 35% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 3% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Panjabi (12.9%), Gujarati (6.0%) and Pilipino, Filipino (3.3%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,031 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.1%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Etobicoke | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,533 | +4% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,700 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,031 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,438 | +14% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How West Humber-Clairville compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Thursdays. Nov 12: recycling and green bin. Nov 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Vincent Crisanti, Ward 1 Etobicoke North · Councillor_Crisanti@toronto.ca · 416-397-9255
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.