1555 Midland Ave
1555 Midland Ave is in Bendale-Glen Andrew. It added a second suite (such as a basement apartment) in 2026 and Norbury Cres is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Added a second suite (such as a basement apartment) (completed Oct 2026).
- Car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Bendale-Glen Andrew were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Norbury Cres, 125 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 1555 Midland Ave
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 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 1555 Midland Ave
4 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Norbury Cres, Midland Ave to Dorcot Ave, 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 1555 Midland Ave
Police recorded 69 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 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Bendale-Glen Andrew 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 7 near this address | 184% higher223 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 15 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 | 40 near this address | 14% higher872 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 3 near this address | 23% lower145 vs 190 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 Bendale-Glen Andrew
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Lawrence Ave E and Danielle Moore Crcl. Bendale-Glen Andrew has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Lawrence Ave E at Danielle Moore Crcl · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Jun 28, 2025 · 492 m
- Lawrence Ave E at Brockley Dr · Pedestrian, killed · Jan 6, 2022 · 418 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 | 1 | 16 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 48 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 11 | 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 1555 Midland Ave
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 2.6 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 57, 54, 154 and 954 buses, with about 830 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kennedy GO, 2.5 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 263 | 3.9 | about typical |
| 54 | 842 | 5.9 | more than most routes |
| 154 | 227 | 5.4 | more than most routes |
| 954 | 121 | 4.0 | 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.
05Schools and child care near 1555 Midland Ave
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.
Grades 7–8 schools
These schools start at Grade 7, after the Grade 6 tests, so they have no Grade 6 results.
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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Apr 7, 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 1555 Midland Ave
There is 1 park and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is McGregor Park Community Centre, 1.5 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute · 125 Brockley Dr · 102 m
- Donwood Park · ball diamond, playground · 35 Highbrook Dr · 177 m
- Birkdale Ravine · outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 1297 Ellesmere Rd · 758 m
- Arsandco Park · ball diamond · 151 Prudential Dr · 803 m
- Thomson Memorial Park · ball diamond, dog off-leash area, firepit, outdoor fitness equipment · 1005 Brimley Rd · 947 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 Near Lawrence Avenue East & Brimley Road
A new park is coming to the area south of David Mary Thompson Collegiate Institute, adjacent to the Midland Lawrence Plaza.In progress · 330 m - New Park at 2740 Lawrence Avenue East
A new park is coming to 2740 Lawrence Ave. E. as a result of a new townhouse development project near Brimley Road and Lawrence Avenue East.In progress · 513 m - Thomson Memorial Park New Skating Trail
The City is adding a new skating trail to Thomson Memorial Park as part of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan.In progress · 731 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 1555 Midland Ave
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 1555 Midland Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 460 on record
- Garbage and waste, opened Aug 7, 2026: closed
- Long grass and weeds, opened Jul 5, 2026: closed
- Long grass and weeds, opened Jun 19, 2025: closed
- Long grass and weeds, opened Jun 19, 2025: notice issued · order or notice issued Jul 17, 2025
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 9 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 460)
- Second suite (such as a basement apartment)New home · completed Oct 9, 2026
Proposal for interior alterations to create secondary suite, including two new windows and one window enlargement · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 167348 - Building work · completed Jan 27, 2025
Proposed second dwelling unit in basement of existing semi-detached single dwelling unit. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 107860 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 25, 2025
Rev 01 - Proposal for washroom at basement; gym room added.Proposal for second suite in the basement · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 254586 - Plumbing · revision issued · issued Jun 10, 2024
Updates related to the plumbing systems as per inspectors requestPlumbing - New four storey secondary school - "Lawrence Midland Secondary School" · Permit 14 124642 - New Building · completed Nov 4, 2026
REVISION - proposed finished basementLOT 11 - MODEL 2413, Glen Villa, Elevation B - Fronting on Liam Foudy CourtProposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage and… · Permit 22 129553 - New Building · completed Nov 5, 2026
LOT 2 - MODEL 3353, Don Villa, Elevation A - Fronting on Norbury CrescentProposal to construct a new 2 storey detached dwelling with 2 units, an integral garage and an unfinished basement. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 128514 - New Building · completed Nov 5, 2026
LOT 3 - MODEL 3353, Don Villa, Elevation B - Fronting on Norbury CrescentProposal to construct a new 2 storey detached dwelling with 2 units, an integral garage and an unfinished basement. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 128552 - New Building · completed Nov 5, 2026
LOT 4 - MODEL 3353 Corner, Don Villa, Elevation A Rev - Fronting on Norbury CrescentProposal to construct a new 2 storey detached dwelling with 2 units, an integral garage and an unfinished basement. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 128606 - Garage and heating and cooling · completed Apr 22, 2025
HVAC - LOT 10 - MODEL 2036, Brook Villa, Elevation A - Fronting on Liam Foudy CourtProposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage and a unfinished basement. · Permit 22 129469
Green roof and solar permits
Building permits at this address included a green roof (2017).
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 1555 Midland Ave
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. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
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.
All new business licences in Bendale-Glen Andrew (9)
- Edo Japan · Take-out or food shop · 300 Borough Dr · 2391 m · licensed Nov 17, 2026
- Charming 100 Hair Salon · Salon or personal services · 2650 Lawrence Ave E · 310 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- The Poke Box - STC · Take-out or food shop · 300 Borough Dr · 2391 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- Midori Ramen · Take-out or food shop · 300 Borough Dr · 2391 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Chick-Fil-A · Restaurant or bar · 300 Borough Dr · 2391 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- The Purple Bakeshop · Take-out or food shop · 300 Borough Dr · 2391 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Target Park · Parking lot · 4 Treewood St · 131 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Cineplex Cinemas Scarborough · Entertainment venue · 300 Borough Dr · 2391 m · licensed Aug 27, 2026
- Khan's Nashville · Take-out or food shop · 1189 Brimley Rd · 1272 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 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
16 tickets in 2025 on Midland Ave between numbers 1505 and 1605: 8 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 6 for other parking offences.
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 1555 Midland Ave. 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 1555 Midland Ave
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.
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.
How Bendale-Glen Andrew 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: Michael Thompson, Ward 21 Scarborough Centre · councillor_thompson@toronto.ca · 416-397-9274
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.