228 Markham Rd
228 Markham Rd is in Scarborough Village. A 21‑storey building with 245 homes is under review 89 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 21-storey building with 245 homes is under review, 89 m away.
- Break-ins and robberies in Scarborough Village were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 228 Markham Rd
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 121-storey building · 245 homes253 Markham Rd · 89 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building245 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The proposed site plan application is to facilitate the development of a 783 unit residential development comprised of Building A (Affordable Housing) 21 storeys, 245 units, Building B 19 storeys. Building C 15 storeys, Building D 8…File 21 250217 ESC 24 SA · submitted Dec 20, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 2Consent3201 Eglinton Ave E · 221 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
To obtain consent to a long-term lease in excess of 21 years. This is a Delegated Consent; there will be no public hearing.File B0016/26SC · submitted Jul 28, 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 is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits nearby
- The Cedars, located at Markham Rd. & Dunelm St. · 2 Dunelm St
Continuous concrete pour · The Cedars Non-Profit Housing Co-OperativeNov 1, 2026 to Apr 30, 2027
296 m away
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits: permits that let a site go past the noise bylaw’s limits for a set time (amplified sound for an event, construction outside normal hours, a concrete pour). Upcoming and current permits within 600 m. Events run by individuals show their name only for street parties, festivals and markets.
02Street work near 228 Markham Rd
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 3181 Eglinton Ave E · 203 m · Jun 18, 2026 to Dec 18, 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 228 Markham Rd
Police recorded 97 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (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 | Scarborough Village compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 7 near this address | 36% higher107 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 11 near this address | 30% higher246 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 29 near this address | 23% higher278 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 44 near this address | About the same764 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 near this address | 65% lower21 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 Scarborough Village
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Markham Rd and Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough Village ranks 55th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Markham Rd at Cougar Crt · Motorcyclist, killed · Sep 30, 2025 · 79 m
- Eglinton Ave E at Cedar Dr · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Apr 13, 2024 · 364 m
- Luella St at Markham Rd · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Mar 3, 2024 · 58 m
- Eglinton Ave E at Markham Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Aug 17, 2023 · 169 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 | Scarborough Village, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 6 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 24 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 14 | 321 | 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 228 Markham Rd
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 3.8 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by the 86, 116, 102, 905 and 902 buses, with about 3,172 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Eglinton GO, 1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 841 | 6.6 | more than most routes |
| 116 | 851 | 8.4 | more than most routes |
| 102 | 1,153 | 7.9 | more than most routes |
| 905 | 333 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
| 902 | 338 | 5.2 | more than most routes |
| 986 | 174 | 5.3 | 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 228 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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): eight licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 16, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 18, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 23, 2026: pass (fail to maintain floors in a sanitary condition).
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 228 Markham Rd
There is 1 park within 500 m. The nearest pool is Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute, 1.4 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Bakerton Parkette · 25 Bakerton Dr · 330 m
- Cedar Drive Junior Public School · 21 Gatesview Ave · 458 m
- Fred Johnson Park · 3630 Kingston Rd · 506 m
- Lochleven Park · ball diamond, playground · 50 Lochleven Dr · 528 m
- Scarborough Village Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 3600 Kingston Rd · 551 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
- Grant Faulkner Park
A new 5.4-acre park is coming to 320 Markham Rd., just north of Eglinton Avenue East in the Scarborough-Guildwood neighbourhood.In progress · 216 m - Soccer for All Mini-Pitches: Scarborough Village Park
The City is bringing new soccer mini-pitches to parks across Toronto, creating more opportunities for people of all ages to play, learn and connect through sport.In progress · 638 m - Elizabeth Simcoe Park New Skate Spot
The City is adding a skate spot on the south side of Elizabeth Simcoe Park, along Sylvan Avenue.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 228 Markham Rd
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 228 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.
08What can be built at 228 Markham Rd
CR (Commercial Residential) zoning allows shops and offices on the ground floor with homes above, typical of main streets. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 40
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Lot coverage overlay
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. 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.
Amherst Pharmacy (take-out or food shop), 5&2 Asal Home Foods (restaurant or bar), Al-Tayyib Meat & Grill (take-out or food shop), and 2 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Scarborough Village (5)
- Amherst Pharmacy · Take-out or food shop · 3485 Kingston Rd · 795 m · licensed Nov 7, 2026
- 5&2 Asal Home Foods · Restaurant or bar · 210 Markham Rd · 60 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Al-Tayyib Meat & Grill · Take-out or food shop · 268 Markham Rd · 95 m · licensed Oct 2, 2026
- Kolapata Cuisine · Restaurant or bar · 3452 Kingston Rd · 704 m · licensed Sep 23, 2026
- Qssis Banquet Hall · Entertainment venue · 3474 Kingston Rd · 648 m · licensed Aug 13, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 253 Markham Rd | Under construction | 49 | 306 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
183 tickets in 2025 on Markham Rd between numbers 178 and 278: 165 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 12 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, 4,050 service requests came from postal area M1J, which includes 228 Markham Rd. The most common:
| Property standards | 446 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 168 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 111 | |
| Injured wildlife | 101 | |
| Tree pruning | 99 | |
| Dumping on private property | 96 |
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 228 Markham Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 22 tests, May 28, 2014 to Mar 6, 2024
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: Scarborough Village
Scarborough Village had 16,520 residents in 2021. The median household income was $71,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 55% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 28% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 33% 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 Tamil (6.0%), Bengali (5.1%) and Urdu (5.0%). 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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