2190 Ellesmere Rd
2190 Ellesmere Rd is in Woburn North, in a registered apartment building built in 1969 with 180 units. A 29‑storey building with 644 homes is under review 113 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 29-storey building with 644 homes is under review, 113 m away.
- Car thefts in Woburn North were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 2190 Ellesmere Rd
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 129-storey building · 644 homes40 Tuxedo Crt and 1 more address · 113 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building644 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Construct two residential towers at 26 and 29 storey's in height connected by a 3-storey podium with a total of 644 residential units and a 667m2 daycare space at the ground floor and mezzanine levels. There will be two levels of…File 21 149517 ESC 24 SA · submitted May 3, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 2Condominium40 Tuxedo Crt and 1 more address · 113 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** In conjunction with development applications a new Plan of condominium 21 149511 ESC 24 OZ21 149517 ESC 24 SAFile 21 222251 ESC 24 CD · submitted Oct 5, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 3Minor variance1221 Markham Rd · 171 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Dec 8, 2021. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a mixed-use development consisting of three residential towers having heights of 21, 27 and 30 storeys, containing 879 dwelling units in total.File A0347/21SC · submitted Oct 21, 2021 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
- 4Minor variance1221 Markham Rd · 171 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 · submitted Oct 16, 2026 · 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 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 2190 Ellesmere Rd
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Brimorton Dr, Bellamy Rd N to Markham Rd, Q1 to Q4 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 2190 Ellesmere Rd
Police recorded 134 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 93% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Woburn North 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 | 23 near this address | 41% higher317 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 near this address | About the same63 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 78 near this address | About the same769 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 7 near this address | About the same77 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 18 near this address | About the same181 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 Woburn North
Traffic safety
6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on Ellesmere Rd and Markham Rd. Woburn North has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Ellesmere Rd at Dolly Varden Blvd · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Apr 13, 2026 · 457 m
- Ellesmere Rd at Markham Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 30, 2025 · 214 m
- Ellesmere Rd at Gander Dr · Driver, seriously injured · Mar 24, 2025 · 220 m
- Ellesmere Rd at Markham Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Mar 13, 2025 · 345 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 | Woburn North, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 4 | 8 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 8 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 31 | 290 | 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 2190 Ellesmere Rd
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 5.8 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by the 102, 95, 38, 133 and 995 buses, with about 2,754 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Guildwood GO, 3.6 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 88 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 |
| 95 | 793 | 8.2 | more than most routes |
| 38 | 600 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 133 | 612 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 995 | 353 | 5.2 | more than most routes |
| 902 | 338 | 5.2 | 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.
05Schools and child care near 2190 Ellesmere 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: Z3 Education Centre School, Talenta Academy. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Jan 15, 2025: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 13, 2025: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 9, 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 2190 Ellesmere Rd
There is 1 park, 1 playground and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Centennial Recreation Centre-Scarborough, 672 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Woburn Collegiate Institute · 2222 Ellesmere Rd · 120 m
- Strides Toronto · 100 Consilium Pl, Suite 102 · 257 m
- Woburn Park-Scarborough · basketball court, outdoor dry pad, playground · 50 Dormington Dr · 447 m
- Confederation Park · basketball court, dog off-leash area, outdoor dry pad, outdoor fitness equipment · 250 Dolly Varden Blvd · 657 m
- Centennial Recreation Centre-Scarborough · wi-fi · 1967 Ellesmere Rd · 672 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 on Brimorton Drive
A new park is coming to Brimorton Drive. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 423 m - Woburn Park Playground Improvements & New Skate Spot
The City is improving the playground and adding a skate spot in Woburn Park.In progress · 502 m - Confederation Park New Skatepark
The City is adding a new skatepark in Confederation Park.In progress · 508 m - Densgrove Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Densgrove Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.5 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 2190 Ellesmere Rd
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 2190 Ellesmere Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Jun 24, 2026
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Feb 12, 2026
Source: Building Permits · 28 on record
- Property standards, opened Jun 24, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Jun 24, 2026: order issued · order or notice issued Jun 24, 2026
- Heat, opened Jun 1, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Jun 1, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 10 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 28)
- Interior Alterations · revision issued · issued May 27, 2022
Revision 02 - new fire alarm riser relocated and relocation of existing maglockRevision 01. Fire alarm riser addedProposal for interior alterations to enhance accessibility and tenant communal space… · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 132240 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Aug 9, 2021
Proposal for interior alterations to enhance accessibility and tenant communal space for existing apartment building · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 173706 - Alternative Solution · under review · issued Jul 9, 2021
Proposed Alternative Solutions a fire separation that separates an exit from the remainder of the building shall have no openings except for eletrical wires and cables, totally enclosed… · Permit 21 182021 - Other(FS) · completed Mar 5, 2022
Replacement of fire Pump · Permit 21 131332 - Building work · completed Jul 27, 2021
Replacement of a existing diesel emergency generator for a natural gas emergency generator for existing apartment building · Permit 20 169770 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 6, 2021
Proposal for the installation of one combined heat and power unit in the parking garage and modifications to the existing heating and domestic hot water networks to reject its heat in the building.… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 134652 - Building work · completed Oct 18, 2021
Proposed: Replacement of existing boilers with new condensing boilers with all associated equipment and piping. Replacement of Domestic hot water storage tanks, hot water secondary pumps with… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 177763 - Fire safety system · completed Aug 11, 2023
Rev 02- Corridors for 5 floors will be expanded to accommodate installation of thefire rated access panels inside the corridors.Expansion of fire rated enclosure and adding fire rated cavity shaft… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 158876 - Re-Roofing/Re-Cladding · completed Jan 10, 2023
Rev #2-Replace cladding with elastomeric coating system for penthouse at roofproposed recladding, roof and window replacement · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 267869 - Interior renovation · revision issued · issued Jun 25, 2018
Deleted items from the scope of work, refer to highlighted drawingsinterior alterations to common areas, interior ramp, exterior ramp · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 159196
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: 3 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 2190 Ellesmere Rd
RAC (Residential Apartment Commercial) zoning allows apartment buildings with some shops and services. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 15
Source: Lot coverage overlay
Source: Zone label (x)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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.
Kalyug Scarborough Indian & Hakka Cocktail Bar (take-out or food shop), Bendale Daymoon Restaurant (restaurant or bar), CSN Advantage Collision (auto repair or garage), and 3 more.
All new business licences in Woburn North (6)
- Kalyug Scarborough Indian & Hakka Cocktail Bar · Take-out or food shop · 820 Markham Rd · 1213 m · licensed Oct 5, 2026
- Bendale Daymoon Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 3264 Lawrence Ave E · 2364 m · licensed Sep 23, 2026
- CSN Advantage Collision · Auto repair or garage · 10 Estate Dr · 815 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Jim's Automotive Repair · Auto repair or garage · 1950 Ellesmere Rd · 814 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Lazeez Shawarma · Restaurant or bar · 2060 Ellesmere Rd · 376 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
- Angara India & Hakka Scarborough · Restaurant or bar · 3482 Lawrence Ave E · 1984 m · licensed Sep 2, 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 9, 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
123 tickets in 2025 on Ellesmere Rd between numbers 2140 and 2240: 113 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 10 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, 4,390 service requests came from postal area M1G, which includes 2190 Ellesmere Rd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 280 | |
| Property standards | 211 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 150 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 143 | |
| Tree pruning | 124 | |
| Injured wildlife | 117 |
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 2190 Ellesmere Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 33 tests, Jan 24, 2014 to Apr 17, 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: Woburn North
Woburn North had 26,580 residents in 2021. The median household income was $74,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 46% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 32% 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 Gujarati (9.2%), Tamil (9.2%) and Cantonese (4.4%). 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.
How Woburn North compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: recycling and green bin. Nov 20: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Paul Ainslie, Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood · councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca · 416-392-4008
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.