1940 Eglinton Ave E
1940 Eglinton Ave E is in Wexford/Maryvale, on the City's Heritage Register. A 48‑storey building with 863 homes is under review 154 m away and Warden Ave is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
- A 48-storey building with 863 homes is under review, 154 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Wexford/Maryvale were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Warden Ave, 80 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 1940 Eglinton Ave E
6 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): six in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 93% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 143-storey building50 Ashtonbee Rd and 3 more addresses · 51 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building1,301 homes84,778 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan application for Block B - North (Block 2 on related Draft Plan) to permit three mixed-use buildings with heights that range from 30 to 43 storey and 1,898 square metres of public parkland at 890-900 Warden Ave. and 50 Ashtonbee…File 22 194697 ESC 21 SA · submitted Aug 23, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
50 Ashtonbee Rd · 1940 Eglinton Ave E · 890 Warden Ave · 900 Warden Ave
- 2Rezoning20 Ashtonbee Rd and 3 more addresses · 123 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 add new policies to the Official Plan for the subject lands at 1920-1940 Eglinton Ave E, 880-900 Warden Ave and 20-50 Ashtonbee Rd. The SASP would permit future mixed-use development, new public…File 19 115893 ESC 21 OZ · submitted Feb 15, 2019 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
20 Ashtonbee Rd · 50 Ashtonbee Rd · 1940 Eglinton Ave E · 880 Warden Ave
- 348-storey building1940 Eglinton Ave E and 1 more address · 154 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building863 homes61,120 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan application for Block B - South (Block 3 of related Draft Plan) to permit two (2) mixed-use buildings (37 and 48 storeys) and two (2) residential buildings (30 and 48 storeys) at 1940 Eglinton Ave. E. and 880 Warden Ave. This…File 22 194723 ESC 21 SA · submitted Aug 23, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 432-storey building20 Ashtonbee Rd · 212 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building909 homes67,791 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan application for Block A (Block 1 on related Draft Plan) to permit two (2) mixed-use buildings (18 to 32 storeys), one 18-storey residential building, and one 7-storey mixed-use building. This application is related to Zoning…File 22 196041 ESC 21 SA · submitted Aug 26, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 5Subdivision20 Ashtonbee Rd and 1 more address · 212 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 to create six (6) development blocks, including two (2) blocks for public parkland, and two (2) new public streets. This application is related to Official Plan Amendment Application No. 19 115893 ESC 21 OZ and…File 22 196040 ESC 21 SB · submitted Aug 26, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 648-storey building20 Ashtonbee Rd and 1 more address · 212 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use development at 1920-1940 Eglinton Ave E, 880-900 Warden Ave and 20-50 Ashtonbee Rd (Madison lands), including 11 tall buildings with heights that range from 18 to 48 storeys, two…File 22 196038 ESC 21 OZ · submitted Aug 26, 2022 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
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 1940 Eglinton Ave E
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Warden Ave, Eglinton Ave E to Ashtonbee Rd, Q4 2025 to Q4 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 1940 Eglinton Ave E
Police recorded 211 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 97% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Wexford/Maryvale 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 | 13 near this address | 89% higher426 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 7 near this address | 60% higher126 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 162 near this address | 47% higher1,128 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 near this address | 38% higher84 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 20 near this address | 34% higher255 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 Wexford/Maryvale
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians. Most were on Warden Ave and Ashtonbee Rd. Wexford/Maryvale has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Ashtonbee Rd at Warden Ave · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Oct 1, 2026 · 286 m
- Eglinton Ave E at Hakimi Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 27, 2025 · 437 m
- Eglinton Ave E at Warden Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Aug 16, 2024 · 112 m
- Ashtonbee Rd at Warden Ave · Passenger, seriously injured · Oct 14, 2023 · 286 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 | Wexford/Maryvale, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 28 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 6 | 39 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 24 | 494 | 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 1940 Eglinton Ave E
The nearest subway station is Warden Station (Line 2), 2.0 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 5 streetcar and the 68, 34 and 968 buses, with about 2,043 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kennedy GO, 2.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 425 | 5.2 | more than most routes |
| 34 | 694 | 16.5 | more than most routes |
| 968 | 76 | 3.3 | 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.
05Schools and child care near 1940 Eglinton Ave E
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: Khairul Ummah School. 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 1940 Eglinton Ave E
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is O'connor Community Centre, 1.6 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Ashtonbee Reservoir Park · cricket pitch field, sports field, washroom · 21 Ashtonbee Rd · 595 m
- Wexford Hydro · cricket pitch field, sports field · 905 Pharmacy Ave · 729 m
- Wexford Park · ball diamond, picnic site, playground, washroom · 55 Elm Bank Rd · 922 m
- Craigton Court Tot Lot · playground · 14 Craigton Dr · 1006 m
- Maidavale Park · ball diamond, playground · 1031 Birchmount Rd · 1035 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
- Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study
The Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study was undertaken by the City of Toronto to develop a vision and comprehensive planning framework for the Golden Mile area.Complete · 126 m - Clairlea Park Tennis & Sports Court Improvements
The City is improving the tennis court area at Clairlea Park.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 1940 Eglinton Ave E
There are no by-law investigations or short-term rental registrations on record for 1940 Eglinton Ave E. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 48 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 10 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 48)
- Sign Building Permit Related · completed Apr 22, 2026
3 wall signs**shn**workplace k**strides toronto** · Permit 25 238500 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Sep 23, 2025
3 Wall Signs · Permit 25 227120 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Sep 2, 2025
3 Wall Signs · Permit 25 216633 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Mar 28, 2025
1 wall sign**Workplace Strides SHN** · Permit 25 134525 - Electromagnetic Locks · inspection · issued Aug 27, 2024
Instalation of maglocks - 3rd floor · Permit 24 201588 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 4, 2025
REV01: Proopsed revisionProposal to construct interior alterations to existing office space · 6 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 146089 - Electromagnetic Locks · completed Oct 10, 2024
Proposed installation of one (1) single electromagnetic locking device on 2nd floor · Permit 24 127330 - Interior Alterations · completed May 9, 2025
Interior alterations on 4th floor for existing office · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 104034 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 11, 2026
Rev 02: adding a new wall and door 200H. This door will require a magnetic lock, which will be applied for separately by SHN's consultant. Proposed Interior Alterations of the second storey of an… · 7 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 191665 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 26, 2024
Interior alterations to renovate existing RBC Bank - Unit 100, to create two client meeting rooms within the existing footprint. There is no change in rentable space or additional footprint.… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 210859
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: 1 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 1940 Eglinton Ave E
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.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (74%) 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.
Bismillah Pizza (restaurant or bar), Amd Auto Centre (auto repair or garage), Bake Time (restaurant or bar), and 13 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Wexford/Maryvale (16)
- Bismillah Pizza · Restaurant or bar · 80 Ellesmere Rd · 3896 m · licensed Nov 9, 2026
- Amd Auto Centre · Auto repair or garage · 75 Howden Rd · 2647 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Bake Time · Restaurant or bar · 1732 Lawrence Ave E · 2270 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- Little Caesars · Take-out or food shop · 2065 Lawrence Ave E · 1938 m · licensed Oct 27, 2026
- Asser Time Scarborough · Restaurant or bar · 2062 Lawrence Ave E · 2028 m · licensed Oct 17, 2026
- Vybe N Sip · Restaurant or bar · 1825 Lawrence Ave E · 2032 m · licensed Oct 2, 2026
- Shwill Auto · Auto repair or garage · 75 Crockford Blvd · 1460 m · licensed Sep 30, 2026
- City Pizza · Restaurant or bar · 1703 Victoria Park Ave · 1687 m · licensed Sep 19, 2026
- Farooj Abo Alabed · Take-out or food shop · 2064 Lawrence Ave E · 2029 m · licensed Sep 12, 2026
- A new restaurant or bar · 1236 Birchmount Rd · 2053 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
- GC Burger · Restaurant or bar · 1734 Lawrence Ave E · 2268 m · licensed Sep 5, 2026
- Abel Smash and Dash · Take-out or food shop · 85 Ellesmere Rd · 3727 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 Eglinton Ave E | Application under review | 67 | 237 m |
| 1900 Eglinton Ave E | Rezoning approved | 60 | 460 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.
Parking tickets on this block
398 tickets in 2025 on Eglinton Ave E between numbers 1890 and 1990: 360 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 33 for parking without a permit.
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 M1L, which includes 1940 Eglinton Ave E. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 307 | |
| Property standards | 248 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 175 | |
| Injured wildlife | 161 | |
| Missed green bin pickup | 139 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 136 |
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 1940 Eglinton Ave E
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 124 tests, Jan 3, 2014 to Jan 19, 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: Wexford/Maryvale
Wexford/Maryvale had 28,345 residents in 2021. The median household income was $82,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 41% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 42% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% of workers commuted by transit and 5% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Pilipino, Filipino (6.1%), Arabic (4.4%) and Greek (3.8%). 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 Wexford/Maryvale compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Thursdays. Nov 12: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 19: 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 11, 2026.