2870 Eglinton Ave E
2870 Eglinton Ave E is in Eglinton East.
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 2870 Eglinton Ave E
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
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 2870 Eglinton Ave E
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Oswego Rd, near Eglinton Ave E, 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 2870 Eglinton Ave E
Police recorded 107 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.
Eglinton East 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 | 31 near this address | 20% higher270 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 50 near this address | About the same826 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | About the same62 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 5 near this address | 16% lower66 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 18 near this address | 21% lower151 vs 190 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 Eglinton East
Traffic safety
6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 2 were fatal. Most were on Eglinton Ave E and McCowan Rd. Eglinton East has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Eglinton Ave E at McCowan Rd · Motorcyclist, killed · Sep 13, 2026 · 106 m
- Eglinton Ave E at McCowan Rd · Passenger, seriously injured · Nov 14, 2025 · 55 m
- Eglinton Ave E at Torrance Rd · Pedestrian, killed · May 31, 2025 · 323 m
- Danforth Rd at Trudelle St · Passenger, seriously injured · Feb 20, 2024 · 483 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 | Eglinton East, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 27 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 18 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 44 | 652 | 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 2870 Eglinton Ave E
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 2.1 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by the 86, 116 and 9 buses, with about 1,532 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Eglinton GO, 0.6 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 |
| 9 | 232 | 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 2870 Eglinton Ave E
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. Private schools within 1 km: Umc High School. 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 Jan 20, 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 2870 Eglinton Ave E
There are 3 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Knob Hill Park, 988 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Trudelle Street Park · basketball court · 55 Trudelle St · 204 m
- Horton Park · playground, sports field · 15 Oswego Rd · 396 m
- Trudelle Park · playground · 36 Trudelle St · 491 m
- Colonial Park · playground · 150 Bridlegrove Dr · 572 m
- McCowan District Park · pickleball court, playground, sports field, washroom · 150 McCowan Rd · 634 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
- Horton Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Horton Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 378 m
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 2870 Eglinton Ave E
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 2870 Eglinton Ave E. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 11 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 8 projects from 11 permits
- Sign Building Permit Related · permit issued · issued Jun 12, 2026
2 Ground Sign***** McDonalds Restaurant**** · Permit 26 180794 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Apr 7, 2026
1 Ground signreplacement of electronic sign on existing ground sign*Mcdonalds* · Permit 25 207888 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 27, 2022
Interior alterations to existing restaurant - McDonald's · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 137565 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jul 26, 2022
To erect and display two first party, electronic, moving, drive-through ground signs. Signs are located in Ward #21 - Scarborough Centre, and are subject to Sign District CR - Commercial… · Permit 22 109569 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Nov 2, 2018
To erect and display three illuminated ground signs with one being electronic static and two being electronic moving.**MC DONALDS** **FAST TRACK** · Permit 17 213282 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Dec 4, 2017
In conjunction with a McDonald's Restuarant on the premises, proposal to erect and display one illuminated ground on the southerly property frontage. The proposed sign is to contain a total of four… · Permit 15 124927 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Apr 10, 2017
To erect and display one development ground sign in conjunction with a new Catholic secondary school.**ECI BIENTOT** · Permit 15 218456 - Building work · completed Feb 3, 2023
Rev #1 to elevations for McDonald's · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 11 225990
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 2870 Eglinton Ave E
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)
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.
KTM Corner (take-out or food shop), Fable Salon (salon or personal services).
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
74 tickets in 2025 on Eglinton Ave E between numbers 2820 and 2920: 73 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 1 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 2870 Eglinton Ave E. 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 2870 Eglinton Ave E
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 22 tests, May 28, 2014 to Mar 6, 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: Eglinton East
Eglinton East had 22,535 residents in 2021. The median household income was $73,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 54% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 32% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 35% 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 (8.7%), Pilipino, Filipino (7.7%) and Bengali (3.6%). 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 Eglinton East compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Michael Thompson, Ward 21 Scarborough Centre · councillor_thompson@toronto.ca · 416-397-9274
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.