1395 Tapscott Rd
1395 Tapscott Rd is in Morningside Heights. There are no planning proposals in progress within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 9 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Car thefts and robberies in Morningside Heights were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Buses 53, 102 and 953 stop 251 m away; the nearest subway is 10.5 km.
- The nearest elementary school is Cedarwood Public School, 993 m away.
01What’s planned near 1395 Tapscott Rd
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
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 1395 Tapscott Rd
Police recorded 10 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 40). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Morningside Heights compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 76% higher138 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 2 near this address | 61% higher363 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 11% higher67 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 3 near this address | 21% lower150 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 3 near this address | 37% lower486 vs 768 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 Morningside Heights
03Getting around from 1395 Tapscott Rd
The nearest subway station is Don Mills Station (Line 4), 10.5 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by the 53, 953, 102 and 902 buses, with about 1,793 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Milliken GO, 4.7 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 1395 Tapscott 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: Miraj Academy. 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 1395 Tapscott Rd
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 1395 Tapscott Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 47 on record
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 47)
- Interior Alterations · completed May 30, 2024
Installation of a free-standing rack storage system. · Permit 24 112135 - Electromagnetic Locks · permit issued · issued Apr 18, 2023
Proposal to add one electromagnetic device for main door (20 145899 BLD 00 NB) · Permit 23 125807 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jun 19, 2023
Application for a permit to erect and display two first party, static, illuminated wall signs on the east and north elevation. Signs are located in Ward #23 Scarborough North and are subject to sign… · Permit 22 213278 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jun 19, 2023
Application for a sign permit to replace two of the signs on the original permit (22-141264) issued on July 7, 2022. Client wishes to increase the size of the signs.*****CANADA POST***** · Permit 22 180593 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jun 19, 2023
REVISION to make a small change to one of the ground signs.*****CANADA POST***** · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 141264 - Building work · inspection · issued May 17, 2022
Installation of New Solar PV panels on roof on new industrial facility under construction.(Original Permit #20 145899 BLD 00 NB) · Permit 22 130986 - Certified Tents · completed Dec 5, 2024
Install 40'x90' certified tent 14-241372 for new Canada Post FacilityErected on May 10,2022 and dismantled on May 12,2022 · Permit 22 138276 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Apr 11, 2022
To erect and display two walls and six ground signs**Canada Post** · Permit 22 130439 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 18, 2022
Proposal to install a Free-Standing Racking System for Hillman Group. Convenience address: 900 Passmore AVE · Permit 21 153608 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Sep 9, 2021
Proposal for interior alterations for the installation of service platforms for the main conveyor sortation system in an existing industrial building - "Canada Post"(See Alternative 21 103655 ALT 00… · Permit 21 123447 - Alternative Solution · completed Sep 20, 2021
Alternative Solution Application for the travel distance on an elevated platform levels. · Permit 21 103655 - Addition(s) · completed Jun 27, 2022
Proposal for addition to existing warehouse/distribution centre. (addition to 18-159944 BLD Hillman Warehouse building) · 6 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 180447
06Around 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.
Anjaneyar Muffler & Exhaust (auto repair or garage), Amirtham Take-Out (take-out or food shop), Southern Corner Takeout and Catering (take-out or food shop), and 2 more.
All new business licences in Morningside Heights (5)
- Anjaneyar Muffler & Exhaust · Auto repair or garage · 2835 Markham Rd · 1410 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Amirtham Take-Out · Take-out or food shop · 1265 Morningside Ave · 5227 m · licensed Oct 27, 2026
- Southern Corner Takeout and Catering · Take-out or food shop · 3341 Markham Rd · 411 m · licensed Oct 23, 2026
- Hi Fi Barbershop Shave & Cut · Salon or personal services · 2855 Markham Rd · 1353 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
- Grand Cinnamon Banquet and Convention Centre · Entertainment venue · 3895 Mcnicoll Ave · 1318 m · licensed Aug 20, 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 1395 Tapscott Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
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: Morningside Heights
Morningside Heights had 24,940 residents in 2021. The median household income was $117,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 16% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 31% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 16% of workers commuted by transit and 1% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Tamil (27.0%), Pilipino, Filipino (4.6%) and Gujarati (3.4%). 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.
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