2248 Kingston Rd
2248 Kingston Rd is in Birchcliffe-Cliffside. A 13‑storey building with shops was approved 172 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 13-storey building with shops was approved, 172 m away.
01What’s planned near 2248 Kingston Rd
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one decided recently. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
Decided recently
- 113-storey building with shops2257 Kingston Rd · 172 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.
To permit the redevelopment of the subject site with a 13-storey " U " shaped mid-rise mixed-use building, with at grade retail uses fronting on Kingston Road and residential uses above. The application was approved by City Council on…File 24 250715 ESC 20 SA · submitted Dec 16, 2024 · City record and how to comment
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 2248 Kingston Rd
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Pinegrove Ave, Anneke Rd to Highview Ave, Q3 2027 to Q3 2028.
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 2248 Kingston Rd
Police recorded 56 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.
Birchcliffe-Cliffside 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 | 11 near this address | 18% higher266 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 8 near this address | About the same181 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | About the same73 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 32 near this address | 16% lower649 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 43% lower35 vs 61 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 Birchcliffe-Cliffside
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on Kingston Rd and Claremore Ave. Birchcliffe-Cliffside has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Kingston Rd at Claremore Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 29, 2023 · 90 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 | Birchcliffe-Cliffside, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 4 | 44 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 12 | 410 | 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 2248 Kingston Rd
The nearest subway station is Warden Station (Line 2), 2.2 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 12, 20 and 69 buses, with about 931 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Scarborough GO, 1.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 380 | 5.5 | more than most routes |
| 20 | 231 | 5.2 | more than most routes |
| 69 | 248 | 5.9 | 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.
05Schools and child care near 2248 Kingston 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. 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 Jul 17, 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 2248 Kingston Rd
There are 2 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Birchmount Community Centre, 1.3 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Cliffside Ravine · 10 Delano Pl · 394 m
- Highview Park · ball diamond, outdoor fitness equipment, playground, sports field · 150 Highview Ave · 476 m
- Sandown Park · playground, sports field · 50 Natal Ave · 585 m
- Scarborough Heights Park · dog off-leash area · 27 Fishleigh Dr · 697 m
- Kelsonia Parkette · 167 Midland Ave · 763 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
- J.A. Leslie Tot Lot Improvements
The City is improving J.A. Leslie Tot Lot, located near Kingston Road and Midland Avenue in Scarborough.In progress · 965 m - Natal Park Improvements
The City is improving Natal Park. The improvements will include pathway upgrades to reduce flooding and improve accessibility, as well as new outdoor fitness equipment.In progress · 1.1 km - New Trail Connection to Harrison Properties Park
The City is planning to improve access through Harrison Properties Park. Planned improvements include realigning the existing trail at the south end of the property and creating a new accessible pathway connection from Kingston Road.In progress · 1.2 km - Bluffer’s Park New Playground & Splash Pad
The City is adding a new playground and splash pad to Bluffer’s Park.In progress · 1.4 km - Bluffer’s Park Action Plan
The City is developing the Bluffer’s Park Action Plan to guide the long-term renewal of this signature waterfront destination in Scarborough.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 2248 Kingston Rd
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 2248 Kingston 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: 2 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 2248 Kingston Rd
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 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.
Eli's Cookies (take-out or food shop), Hicuts Salon (salon or personal services), Vape Way (vape shop), and 1 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
All new business licences in Birchcliffe-Cliffside (4)
- Eli's Cookies · Take-out or food shop · 48 Birchmount Rd · 1513 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
- Hicuts Salon · Salon or personal services · 81 Haig Ave · 2480 m · licensed Sep 23, 2026
- Vape Way · Vape shop · 2223 Kingston Rd · 83 m · licensed Sep 23, 2026
- Lucky Meats · Take-out or food shop · 2490 Gerrard St E · 3194 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2217 Kingston Rd | Under construction | 24 supportive | 117 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 54-62 Glen Everest Road · 68 rental homes to be demolished, 68 replaced · 305 m · approved Feb 6, 2024 · City report
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
16 tickets in 2025 on Kingston Rd between numbers 2198 and 2298: 8 for unpaid parking, 4 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 6,017 service requests came from postal area M1N, which includes 2248 Kingston Rd. The most common:
| Property standards | 233 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 199 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 194 | |
| Missed garbage pickup | 181 | |
| Tree pruning | 167 | |
| Injured wildlife | 155 |
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 2248 Kingston Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 227 tests, Feb 10, 2014 to Oct 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: Birchcliffe-Cliffside
Birchcliffe-Cliffside had 22,700 residents in 2021. The median household income was $90,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 34% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 19% of workers commuted by transit and 6% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Bengali (3.2%), Cantonese (1.4%) and Spanish (1.3%). 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 Birchcliffe-Cliffside compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Thursdays. Nov 12: recycling and green bin. Nov 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Parthi Kandavel, Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest · Councillor_Kandavel@toronto.ca · 416-392-4052
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.