295 The West Mall
295 The West Mall is in Markland Wood. Rayside Dr is due to be repaved in 2027.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Break-ins and thefts over $5,000 in Markland Wood were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Rayside Dr, 157 m away, is due to be repaved in 2027.
01What’s planned near 295 The West Mall
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 295 The West Mall
12 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Rayside Dr, Terryellen Cres to Leavenworth Cres, Q2 2027 to Q3 2029.
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 295 The West Mall
Police recorded 31 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.
Markland Wood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 58% higher96 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 5 near this address | 29% higher245 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 3 near this address | 23% higher96 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 6 near this address | 22% lower175 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 14 near this address | 57% lower332 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Markland Wood
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 | Markland Wood, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 10 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 10 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 8 | 222 | About typical |
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 295 The West Mall
The nearest subway station is Kipling Station (Line 2), 2.1 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 13 TTC stops served by the 112, 49 and 111 buses, with about 1,261 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kipling GO, 2.0 km away, with 20 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 20 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | 386 | 5.7 | more than most routes |
| 49 | 51 | 1.3 | fewer than most routes |
| 111 | 184 | 3.1 | fewer 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 295 The West Mall
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: Quo Vadis Elementary School. 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 295 The West Mall
There are 2 parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is Dennis Flynn Park, 777 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Leavenworth Parkette · 20 Leavenworth Cres · 117 m
- Seville Avenue Parkette · 10 Seville Ave · 368 m
- Snowellen Avenue Parkette · 10 Snowellen Ave · 636 m
- Neilson Park-Etobicoke · ball diamond, playground · 56 Neilson Dr · 720 m
- Bloordale Park South · playground, tennis court · 230 Renforth Dr · 737 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
- New Park at 300 The East Mall
A new park is coming to 300 The East Mall. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 379 m - Millwood Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Millwood Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city, so that everyone can experience the joys and benefits of play for years to come.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 295 The West Mall
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 295 The West Mall. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 54 on record
Permit history: 10 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 54)
- Sign Building Permit Related · completed Nov 20, 2025
Install 1 first party ground sign · Permit 25 104439 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Dec 10, 2024
Install 1 first party ground sign · Permit 24 247267 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Aug 28, 2024
1 wall sign**jilani place** · Permit 24 158702 - Interior Alterations · completed Jul 25, 2024
Proposal for interior alterations to office, no changes to any existing exterior doors and windows. All the existing exterior walls to remain as is. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 133460 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 10, 2025
Revision 02 - to include a relaxation room, beverage center & cafe storage in Unit 700 · 7 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 201774 - Interior Alterations · completed Sep 25, 2024
Construct interior alterations removing, adding new partition walls and t-bar ceiling · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 152087 - Addition · completed Mar 12, 2025
Proposed: removal and replacement of exterior glazing and vestibules at the west and south entrances addition of entrance canopy "portal" at the west entrance (including lighting) upgrading main… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 147106 - Interior Alterations · completed May 6, 2022
Interior alterations to unit 200, new paritions, doors, frames, flooring, scope of work includes plumbing and HVAC - Arab Community Centre · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 251763 - Interior Alterations · completed Sep 13, 2021
Proposal for interior alterations to existing office building Unit 302 · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 230256 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 7, 2021
Revision #02 - Fire pull stations marked on drawings are not needed anymore. The magnetic door locks will not be installed, so pull stations are not required. Exit from the unit is direct to the… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 172356
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: 7 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 295 The West Mall
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: 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 (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.
Fresh Press Co Eco Cleaners (laundromat or dry cleaner).
2 Gibbs Road (488 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304 The East Mall | Site plan approved | 129 | 379 m |
| 300 The East Mall | Occupied | 217 rent-geared-to-income | 379 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 10, 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
30 tickets in 2025 on The West Mall between numbers 245 and 345: 22 for other parking offences, 7 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, 5,505 service requests came from postal area M9C, which includes 295 The West Mall. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 282 | |
| Injured wildlife | 245 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 214 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 194 | |
| Property standards | 152 | |
| Tree pruning | 145 |
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 295 The West Mall
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 75 tests, Mar 26, 2014 to Jul 17, 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: Markland Wood
Markland Wood had 10,365 residents in 2021. The median household income was $105,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 27% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 12% 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 Serbian (7.9%), Ukrainian (4.4%) and Polish (3.4%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,031 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.1%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Etobicoke | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,533 | +4% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,700 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,031 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,438 | +14% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Markland Wood compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 25: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Stephen Holyday, Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre · councillor_holyday@toronto.ca · 416-392-4002
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.