2185 Markham Rd
2185 Markham Rd is in Malvern West. There are 2 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Car thefts and robberies in Malvern West were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 2185 Markham Rd
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Site plan2275 Markham Rd · 174 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building1 home368 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
INACTIVE Proposal to convert the existing building into a Place of Worship and Day Nursery.File 17 249811 ESC 42 SA · submitted Oct 18, 2017 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 2Site plan2250 Markham Rd and 2 more addresses · 188 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.
Site Plan Amendment Application for the previously approved Site Plan Control Application (File No.: 22 137816 ESC 23 SA) which facilitated the redevelopment of the site with a five-storey self-storage building (Building A), a one-storey…File 26 107153 ESC 23 SA · submitted Jan 20, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
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 2185 Markham Rd
Police recorded no major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Most Toronto addresses (100%) have at least one major crime nearby. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Malvern West compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 0 near this address | 63% higher367 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 60% higher126 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | About the same66 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 0 near this address | 17% lower635 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 0 near this address | 77% lower44 vs 190 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 Malvern West
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 was fatal. Most were on 2275 Markham Rd. Malvern West ranks 109th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- 2275 Markham Rd · Passenger, killed · Nov 5, 2025 · 366 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 | Malvern West, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 23 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 0 | 208 | About typical |
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.
03Getting around from 2185 Markham Rd
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 8.5 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 4 TTC stops served by the 102 bus, with about 532 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Agincourt GO, 4.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 1,153 | 7.9 | more 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.
04Schools and child care near 2185 Markham 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: Tayyibah Islamic Academy Inc School, Al Azhar Islamic School, Al Azhar Islamic School - Main Office. 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).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 2185 Markham Rd
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute, 1.5 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Major Abbas Ali Park · sports field, tennis court · 180 McLevin Ave · 1037 m
- Horseley Hill Park · ball diamond, playground, sports field · 145 Horseley Hill Dr · 1154 m
- Pinetree Park · 55 Applemore Rd · 1159 m
- Tapscott Woodlot · 271 Tapscott Rd · 1256 m
- Pinery Park · 78 Pinery Trl · 1323 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.
06The building at 2185 Markham Rd
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 2185 Markham Rd.
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.
07What can be built at 2185 Markham 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)
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.
08Around 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.
RKS Salon and Barber Shop (salon or personal services), Kabeer Halal Meat (take-out or food shop), Egg House (restaurant or bar), and 1 more.
All new business licences in Malvern West (4)
- RKS Salon and Barber Shop · Salon or personal services · 5650 Sheppard Ave E · 1508 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Kabeer Halal Meat · Take-out or food shop · 31 Tapscott Rd · 1697 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Egg House · Restaurant or bar · 2130 Morningside Ave · 2331 m · licensed Oct 19, 2026
- Jackie's Creative Cakes · Take-out or food shop · 31 Tapscott Rd · 1697 m · licensed Sep 30, 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 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,965 service requests came from postal area M1B, which includes 2185 Markham Rd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 463 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 374 | |
| Missed green bin pickup | 305 | |
| Tree pruning | 297 | |
| Injured wildlife | 253 | |
| Missed green bin pickup | 231 |
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.
09Risks and environment at 2185 Markham Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 25 tests, May 22, 2014 to May 14, 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.
10The neighbourhood: Malvern West
Malvern West had 17,320 residents in 2021. The median household income was $88,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 26% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 33% 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 Tamil (11.8%), Urdu (7.7%) and Pilipino, Filipino (6.0%). 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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