2821 Birchmount Rd
2821 Birchmount Rd is in East L'Amoreaux, in a registered apartment building built in 1969 with 237 units. There is 1 planning proposal within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Nothing stands out for this address in the City's records: no orders on the building and no large projects nearby.
01What’s planned near 2821 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
- 1Subdivision75-85 Silver Springs Blvd · 82 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
InactiveFile 20 164705 ESC 22 SB · submitted Jul 8, 2020 · 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.
02Safety near 2821 Birchmount Rd
Police recorded 51 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.
East L'Amoreaux 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 7 near this address | 24% higher234 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 6 near this address | 12% higher88 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 15 near this address | 26% lower167 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 23 near this address | 62% lower289 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 72% lower17 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 East L'Amoreaux
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on Wayside Ave and Finch Ave E. East L'Amoreaux has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Wayside Ave at Finch Ave E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 27, 2023 · 493 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 | East L'Amoreaux, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 9 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 5 | 172 | Lower 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.
03Getting around from 2821 Birchmount Rd
The nearest subway station is Don Mills Station (Line 4), 4.2 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by the 39, 17 and 939 buses, with about 1,580 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Agincourt GO, 2.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 543 | 4.1 | about typical |
| 17 | 303 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
| 939 | 888 | 7.3 | 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.
04Schools and child care near 2821 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.
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: Yorkland High School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Apr 7, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 2821 Birchmount Rd
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is L'amoreaux Collegiate Institute, 1.1 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Highland Heights Park · ball diamond, playground · 50 Castle Hill Dr · 556 m
- Timberbank Park · playground, sports field · 240 Timberbank Blvd · 590 m
- Bridletowne Park · playground, sports field · 2295 Bridletowne Crcl · 660 m
- L'amoreaux Sports Complex · ball diamond, picnic site, playground, sports field · 100 Silver Springs Blvd · 694 m
- Kennedy Parkette · 2799 Kennedy Rd · 790 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
- L’Amoreaux Sports Complex Improvements
The City is improving L’Amoreaux Sports Complex into a multi-sport destination that will offer modern facilities and increased access to playing fields..In progress · 532 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 · 628 m - L'Amoreaux Kidstown Water Park Redesign and Replacement
The City is improving L'Amoreaux Kidstown Water Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.Complete · 1.1 km - 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 · 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.
06The building at 2821 Birchmount Rd
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 2821 Birchmount Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Jul 23, 2026
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Sep 24, 2026
Source: Building Permits · 30 on record
- Garbage and waste, opened Oct 6, 2026: still open
- Property standards, opened Sep 26, 2026: still open
- Property standards, opened Jul 15, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Jul 10, 2026: still open
- Property standards, opened Jun 1, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 30)
- Fire Alarm · permit issued · issued Jul 13, 2026
Replacement/Upgrade of existing Fire Alarm System · Permit 26 199616 - Sprinklers · completed Aug 31, 2023
Replacement of garage sprinkler system · Permit 23 151464 - Electromagnetic Locks · permit issued · issued Dec 19, 2022
Proposal to add a maglock in the basement of an existing apartment building. · Permit 22 234649 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Aug 5, 2022
interior alterations to main entrance & lobby common areas · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 148902 - Sprinklers · completed Dec 10, 2021
Replacement of garage sprinkler system · Permit 21 237561 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 28, 2021
Purposed renovation of tenant services admin and meeting spaces.Related HVAC, plumbing & electrical work. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 147710 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 7, 2021
Proposed interior alterations to an existing laundry room with a new plumbing fixtures in an existing apartment building. · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 120022 - Building work · permit issued · issued Aug 7, 2019
Proposal to install equipment in penthouse storage room (leased to Toronto Hydro) and exterior wall of existing residential apartment building. · Permit 19 193477 - Alter: Boiler/Furnace/AC Replacement · completed Jul 31, 2025
Boiler, ventilation, & suite controls retrofit. · Permit 19 174151 - Building work · completed Feb 18, 2022
REV 01 - Proposed revision to change EIFS manufacturer from Dryvit to DuRock.Proposed Building Envelope Re-cladding, Re-roofing (non-structural), Window replacement and Balcony repair and Balcony… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 172595 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 22, 2019
interior alterations to community room, w/c, office area on main floor · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 156475 - Garage Repair/Reconstruction · permit issued · issued Feb 24, 2017
podium, garage repair · Permit 17 109424
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.
07What can be built at 2821 Birchmount 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: 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.
08Around 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.
New Kalyani Take Out & Catering (take-out or food shop), Cash Point (jewellery or gold buyer).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Silver Springs Blvd | Rezoning approved | 9 | 315 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 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
33 tickets in 2025 on Birchmount Rd between numbers 2771 and 2871: 31 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 1 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,642 service requests came from postal area M1W, which includes 2821 Birchmount Rd. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 429 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 245 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 229 | |
| Tree pruning | 196 | |
| Missed oversized pickup (apartments) | 153 | |
| Property standards | 140 |
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.
09Risks and environment at 2821 Birchmount Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 14 tests, Jan 15, 2016 to Sep 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.
10The neighbourhood: East L'Amoreaux
East L'Amoreaux had 21,495 residents in 2021. The median household income was $85,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 25% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 33% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 3% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (17.3%), Cantonese (15.9%) and Tamil (6.5%). 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 East L'Amoreaux 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.