2588 Birchmount Rd
2588 Birchmount Rd is in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. There is 1 planning proposal within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M1T.
01What’s planned near 2588 Birchmount Rd
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Site plan750 Huntingwood Dr · 130 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Development comprising of a 5 freeholds units, and may have 1 secondary unit for each freehold units.File 21 244302 ESC 22 SA · submitted Dec 2, 2021 · 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 2588 Birchmount Rd
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Chaldean St, Timberbank Blvd to Birchmount Rd, Q2 2025 to Q2 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 2588 Birchmount Rd
Police recorded 26 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.
Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 3 near this address | 23% higher97 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 6 near this address | About the same209 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 6 near this address | 34% lower125 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 11 near this address | 42% lower447 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 43% lower34 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 Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan
Traffic safety
No collisions that killed or seriously injured someone have been reported within 500 m since 2021.
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 | Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 22 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 5 | 342 | 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 2588 Birchmount Rd
The nearest subway station is Don Mills Station (Line 4), 3.9 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 17 and 169 buses, with about 565 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Agincourt GO, 1.5 km away, with 34 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 4 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 303 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
| 169 | 153 | 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 2588 Birchmount 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.
Grades 7–8 schools
These schools start at Grade 7, after the Grade 6 tests, so they have no Grade 6 results.
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): 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).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 2588 Birchmount Rd
There is 1 park, 1 playground and 2 community centres within 500 m. The nearest pool is L'amoreaux Collegiate Institute, 1.9 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Stephen Leacock Seniors' Community Centre · wi-fi · 2520 Birchmount Rd · 263 m
- Stephen Leacock Park · ball diamond, basketball court, outdoor dry pad, pickleball court · 2530 Birchmount Rd · 298 m
- Stephen Leacock Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 2500 Birchmount Rd · 365 m
- Tam O'shanter Golf Course · washroom · 2481 Birchmount Rd · 509 m
- Timberbank Park · playground, sports field · 240 Timberbank Blvd · 659 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
- Review of City Golf Course Operations
The City conducted an operational review of our five City-operated golf course locations to better understand how to maximize golf and non-golf experiences.In progress · 509 m - Highland Heights Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Highland Heights Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 770 m - Ron Watson Park New Skating Trail and Rink
The City is adding a new skating trail and rink to Ron Watson Park as part of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan.In progress · 829 m - New Park at 3405 Sheppard Avenue East
A new park is coming to 3405 Sheppard Ave. E. as a result of a mixed-use development project near Warden Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East.In progress · 1.3 km - Bridlewood Park Splash Pad Improvements
The City is improving the splash pad in Bridlewood Park and adding new seating.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 2588 Birchmount Rd
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 2588 Birchmount 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 and 1 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 2588 Birchmount Rd
CL (Commercial Local) zoning allows small shops and services serving the area. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 30
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
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.
Armat Bakery (restaurant or bar), Wishing Well Variety (take-out or food shop).
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
7 tickets in 2025 on Birchmount Rd between numbers 2538 and 2638: 6 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 1 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,634 service requests came from postal area M1T, which includes 2588 Birchmount Rd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 227 | |
| Property standards | 207 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 155 | |
| Tree pruning | 122 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 111 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 89 |
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 2588 Birchmount Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 32 tests, May 22, 2014 to Oct 7, 2024
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: Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan
Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan had 27,205 residents in 2021. The median household income was $76,500, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 44% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% 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 Mandarin (12.0%), Cantonese (11.8%) and Pilipino, Filipino (4.9%). 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 Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 11: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 18: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Nick Mantas, Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt · Councillor_Mantas@toronto.ca · 416-392-7431
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.