23 Knowlton Dr
23 Knowlton Dr is in Scarborough Village. A 12‑storey building with 132 homes and shops is under review 244 m away and Kingston Rd is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 12-storey building with 132 homes and shops is under review, 244 m away.
- Break-ins and robberies in Scarborough Village were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Kingston Rd, 288 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
01What’s planned near 23 Knowlton Dr
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
- 111-storey building with shops3150 Eglinton Ave E · 244 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built145 homes10,910 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
INACTIVE November 2022 Revised Submission - Official Plan Amendment (OPA), Rezoning and Site Plan applications to facilitate redevelopment of the subject lands with a 11-storey mixed-use building with commercial uses on the ground floor…File 20 159050 ESC 24 OZ · submitted Jun 23, 2020 · City record and how to comment - 212-storey building · 132 homes and shops3150 Eglinton Ave E · 244 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building132 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
INACTIVE Redevelopment of lands for a 12 storey mixed use building with commercial uses on the ground floor and 132 residential units above with below grade parking. Existing building to be demolished.Associated with OPA & Rezoning File…File 20 159052 ESC 24 SA · submitted Jun 23, 2020 · City record and how to comment
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.
02Street work near 23 Knowlton Dr
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Kingston Rd, Markham Rd to Bellamy Rd S, Q3 2027 to Q3 2028.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Box and Rod repair at 3 Knowlton Dr · 140 m · Jun 24, 2026 to Dec 24, 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 23 Knowlton Dr
Police recorded 73 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 | 1 near this address | 36% higher107 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 21 near this address | 30% higher246 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 16 near this address | 23% higher278 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 32 near this address | About the same764 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 65% lower21 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 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 Mason Rd and Eglinton Ave E. Scarborough Village has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Mason Rd at Eglinton Ave E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 22, 2026 · 435 m
- Mason Rd at Greendowns Dr · E-scooter or e-bike rider, seriously injured · Sep 30, 2025 · 327 m
- Eglinton Ave E at Mason Rd · Pedestrian, killed · Jun 14, 2023 · 428 m
- Markham Rd at Kingston Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Nov 26, 2022 · 370 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 | 3 | 24 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 16 | 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 23 Knowlton Dr
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 3.5 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by the 102, 902, 86, 12 and 116 buses, with about 1,985 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Eglinton GO, 0.9 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 |
| 902 | 338 | 5.2 | more than most routes |
| 86 | 841 | 6.6 | more than most routes |
| 12 | 380 | 5.5 | more than most routes |
| 116 | 851 | 8.4 | 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 23 Knowlton Dr
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): four licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Feb 2, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 6, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 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 23 Knowlton Dr
There are 2 parks, 1 playground and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Halbert Park, 1.4 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Lochleven Park · ball diamond, playground · 50 Lochleven Dr · 112 m
- Mason Road Park · 11 Stanland Dr · 361 m
- Scarborough Village Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 3600 Kingston Rd · 427 m
- Adanac Park · 15 Belmuir Pl · 557 m
- Bellamy Park · playground · 110 Bellamy Rd S · 585 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 · 828 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 · 1.2 km - 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 · 1.3 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 23 Knowlton Dr
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 23 Knowlton Dr. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 6 on record
- Zoning, opened Jul 3, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 3 projects from 6 permits
- Accessory Building(s) · completed Sep 10, 2025
Proposed construction of an oversized shed at rear end of driveway. shed is to be 11x18ft, with an 8ft garage door and a single side door for access. shed is to be used for storage purposes only.… · Permit 25 170868 - New Building · completed May 15, 2025
Proposal to construct a new 2 storey detached dwelling with an integral garage and a 2nd suite in the basement. See also 23 205188 DEM, 22 232372 ZAP and 23 124203 MV. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 205210 - Demolition · completed May 15, 2025
Proposal to demolish the existing 1 storey SFD-detached dwelling. · Permit 23 205188
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.
08What can be built at 23 Knowlton Dr
RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
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. 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.
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.
All new business licences in Scarborough Village (5)
- Amherst Pharmacy · Take-out or food shop · 3485 Kingston Rd · 368 m · licensed Nov 7, 2026
- 5&2 Asal Home Foods · Restaurant or bar · 210 Markham Rd · 588 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Al-Tayyib Meat & Grill · Take-out or food shop · 268 Markham Rd · 723 m · licensed Oct 2, 2026
- Kolapata Cuisine · Restaurant or bar · 3452 Kingston Rd · 261 m · licensed Sep 23, 2026
- Qssis Banquet Hall · Entertainment venue · 3474 Kingston Rd · 287 m · licensed Aug 13, 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
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
8 tickets in 2025 on Knowlton Dr between numbers 0 and 73: 7 for other parking offences, 1 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, 4,583 service requests came from postal area M1M, which includes 23 Knowlton Dr. The most common:
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 226 | |
| Property standards | 211 | |
| Injured wildlife | 188 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 176 | |
| Zoning violations | 153 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 149 |
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 23 Knowlton Dr
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 78 tests, Feb 25, 2014 to Aug 10, 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: 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.
How Scarborough Village 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: 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.