185 Bicknell Ave
185 Bicknell Ave is in Keelesdale-Eglinton West. A 33‑storey building with 370 homes and shops is under appeal 226 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 33-storey building with 370 homes and shops is under appeal, 226 m away.
- 6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved a pedestrian.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M6M.
01What’s planned near 185 Bicknell Ave
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Minor variance49 Juliet Cres · 141 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
File A0336/26EYK · submitted Oct 29, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 233-storey building · 370 homes and shops2636 Eglinton Ave W and 4 more addresses · 226 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built370 homes22,529 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The development applications would permit a 33-storey mixed use building with height of 106.1 metres (112.1 inclusive of the mechanical penthouse), containing 370 dwelling units, 324 square metres of non-residential space, 63 parking…File 22 241754 WET 05 OZ · submitted Dec 22, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
2636 Eglinton Ave W · 2640 Eglinton Ave W · 2642 Eglinton Ave W · 2654 Eglinton Ave W · 1856 Keele St
- 333-storey building · 370 homes and shops2636 Eglinton Ave W and 4 more addresses · 226 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
The development applications would permit a 33-storey mixed use building with heightof 106.1 metres (112.1 inclusive of the mechanical penthouse), containing 370dwelling units, 324 square metres of non-residential space, 63 parking spaces…File 22 241752 WET 05 SA · submitted Dec 22, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
2636 Eglinton Ave W · 2640 Eglinton Ave W · 2642 Eglinton Ave W · 2654 Eglinton Ave W · 1856 Keele St
Decided recently
- 4Split the lot15 Juliet Cres · 97 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Feb 26, 2026.
To obtain consent to the technical severance of the property for the purpose of re-establishing two separate lots.File B0006/19EYK · submitted Feb 6, 2019 · 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 185 Bicknell Ave
4 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: laneway rebuild on Eglinton Ave W, Scott Rd to Keele St, Q4 2026 to Q2 2027.
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 185 Bicknell Ave
Police recorded 47 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 | Keelesdale-Eglinton West compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 1 near this address | About the same71 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 13 near this address | 16% lower189 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 4 near this address | 42% lower111 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 29 near this address | 46% lower418 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 61% lower24 vs 61 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 Keelesdale-Eglinton West
Traffic safety
6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians, 1 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Keele St and Eglinton Ave W. Keelesdale-Eglinton West ranks 15th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Keele St at Eglinton Ave W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 5, 2026 · 399 m
- Eglinton Ave W at Keele St · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 6, 2026 · 396 m
- Eglinton Ave E at Keele St · Passenger, seriously injured · Feb 13, 2026 · 459 m
- Eglinton Ave W at Bicknell Ave · Passenger, killed; driver, seriously injured · Oct 18, 2025 · 381 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 | Keelesdale-Eglinton West, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 18 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 9 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 12 | 342 | 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 185 Bicknell Ave
The nearest subway station is Cedarvale Station (Line 1), 3.5 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 41, 34, 941 and 164 buses, with about 1,042 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 0.9 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 757 | 8.9 | more than most routes |
| 34 | 694 | 16.5 | more than most routes |
| 941 | 151 | 5.9 | more than most routes |
| 164 | 103 | 3.1 | 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.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 91 Via Italia
City-run (Green P): 12 Level 2 ports. Next: 64 Annette St, 2.8 km.2.7 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 185 Bicknell 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.
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): four licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Mar 2, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 19, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 14, 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 185 Bicknell Ave
There are 2 parks, 1 playground and 2 community centres within 500 m. The nearest pool is York Recreation Centre, 536 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Chris Tonks Arena · wi-fi · 2801 Eglinton Ave W · 288 m
- Keelesdale Park · sports field · 95 Black Creek Dr · 356 m
- Silverthorn Parkette · playground · 181 Scott Rd · 378 m
- The New Generation Youth Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 2694 Eglinton Ave W · 424 m
- York Civic Centre · 2700 Eglinton Ave W · 431 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
- Cayuga Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Cayuga Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 990 m - Beltline Trail Commemorative Stations
Two new interpretive installations are being added along the trail to commemorate the Belt Line Railway as a part of Toronto’s Heritage.In progress · 1.2 km - Gulliver Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Gulliver Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.4 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.
07The building at 185 Bicknell Ave
There are no building permits, building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 185 Bicknell Ave. Here is what the City does have.
- Garbage and waste, opened May 29, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
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.
Front-yard parking
Licensed: front-yard parking pad, 1 space. A City licence lets the owner park here. 20 homes on Bicknell Ave have one.
City of Toronto Residential Front Yard Parking licences (issued in the old City of Toronto and East York).
08What can be built at 185 Bicknell Ave
RM (Residential Multiple Dwelling) zoning allows houses, townhouses and small apartment buildings. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Zone label (x)
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.
09Around 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.
Roadready Motors (auto repair or garage), Sanan Car Solution (auto repair or garage), Advance Auto Repairs (auto repair or garage), and 5 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Keelesdale-Eglinton West (8)
- Roadready Motors · Auto repair or garage · 2471 Eglinton Ave W · 833 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Sanan Car Solution · Auto repair or garage · 640 Rogers Rd · 511 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Advance Auto Repairs · Auto repair or garage · 1750 Keele St · 151 m · licensed Sep 30, 2026
- Rogers Vape Store · Vape shop · 419 Rogers Rd · 1103 m · licensed Sep 1, 2026
- Tulum Barbershop · Salon or personal services · 574 Rogers Rd · 586 m · licensed Aug 27, 2026
- Banh Mi Ba Le · Take-out or food shop · 605 Rogers Rd · 564 m · licensed Aug 20, 2026
- Natural Vybes Juice & Tea Bar · Take-out or food shop · 2637 Eglinton Ave W · 355 m · licensed Aug 20, 2026
- Golden Wheat Bakery Cafe · Take-out or food shop · 575 Rogers Rd · 646 m · licensed Aug 13, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2700 Eglinton Ave W | Early planning | 100 | 428 m |
| 2636 Eglinton Ave W | Rezoning approved | 130 | 461 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 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
48 tickets in 2025 on Bicknell Ave between numbers 135 and 235: 34 for other parking offences, 14 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Eglinton Hill BIA, about 260 m away. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 6,195 service requests came from postal area M6M, which includes 185 Bicknell Ave. The most common:
| Property standards | 377 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 282 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 247 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 225 | |
| Injured wildlife | 152 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 148 |
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 185 Bicknell Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 122 tests, Jan 27, 2014 to Aug 23, 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: Keelesdale-Eglinton West
Keelesdale-Eglinton West had 11,390 residents in 2021. The median household income was $77,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 41% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 36% 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 Portuguese (24.6%), Spanish (8.2%) and Italian (4.7%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across York (the former City of York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,067 a month in October 2025, up 2% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.3%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,381 | 0% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,706 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,067 | +2% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,547 | -6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, York (the former City of York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
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