2979 Eglinton Ave E
2979 Eglinton Ave E is in Eglinton East. A 16‑storey building with 184 homes is under review 87 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 16-storey building with 184 homes is under review, 87 m away.
01What’s planned near 2979 Eglinton Ave E
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 116-storey building · 184 homes126 Bellamy Rd N · 87 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building184 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The application proposes to permit the development of an 8 storey residential building containing a total of 184 residential units including, 12,247 square metres of gross floor area. The existing 16 storey residential apartment building…File 22 205694 ESC 21 SA · submitted Sep 19, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 237-storey building2956 Eglinton Ave E and 2 more addresses · 136 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.
Draft Plan of Subdivision to create 4 Blocks. The DPOS is associated with the Zoning By-Law Amendment application which proposes 3 mixed-use buildings with heights of 25, 30 and 37 storeys. The proposed 4 blocks would be as follows: block…File 21 201457 ESC 21 SB · submitted Aug 19, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
2956 Eglinton Ave E · 2966-2978 Eglinton Ave E · 2990 Eglinton Ave E
- 337-storey building2956 Eglinton Ave E and 2 more addresses · 136 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built935 homes68,514 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Bousfields Inc. has submitted an application for Zoning By-law Amendment. The application proposes three mixed-use buildings with heights of 25, 30 and 37 storeys. The proposed development would be deployed in 2 phases with phase 1…File 21 201461 ESC 21 OZ · submitted Aug 19, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
2956 Eglinton Ave E · 2966-2978 Eglinton Ave E · 2990 Eglinton Ave E
Decided recently
- 4Split the lot123 Bellamy Rd N · 204 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Oct 7, 2026.
To obtain consent to sever the existing lot into three residential lots. A previously approved development of a 39-storey, 35-storey building and 10-storey building will be constructed. The existing 12-storey apartment building will…File B0006/26SC · submitted Feb 19, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
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 2979 Eglinton Ave E
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 3034 Eglinton Ave E · 221 m · Jun 18, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 2944 Eglinton Ave E · 179 m · Jun 19, 2026 to Dec 19, 2026
- Toronto Water · Water service renew at 62 Adanac Dr · 247 m · Jul 2, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027
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 2979 Eglinton Ave E
Police recorded 104 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 | 36 near this address | 20% higher270 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 49 near this address | About the same826 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | About the same62 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 3 near this address | 16% lower66 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 15 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
3 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 · 454 m
- Eglinton Ave E at Torrance Rd · Pedestrian, killed · May 31, 2025 · 226 m
- McCowan Rd at Eglinton Ave E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 21, 2021 · 455 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 | 1 | 27 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 18 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 34 | 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 2979 Eglinton Ave E
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 2.7 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by the 86, 116, 9 and 905 buses, with about 1,860 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Eglinton GO, 0.0 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 |
| 905 | 333 | 4.5 | 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 2979 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 2979 Eglinton Ave E
There are 3 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Halbert Park, 1.2 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Colonial Park · playground · 150 Bridlegrove Dr · 149 m
- Bellamy Park · playground · 110 Bellamy Rd S · 346 m
- Adanac Park · 15 Belmuir Pl · 362 m
- Muir Park · ball diamond, playground · 66 Martindale Rd · 636 m
- Mason Road Park · 11 Stanland Dr · 717 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 · 890 m - 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 · 1.2 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 2979 Eglinton Ave E
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 2979 Eglinton Ave E. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 2 on record
Permit history: 1 project from 2 permits
- Building work · completed Jul 22, 2024
Undertake accessibility upgrade improvements to the existing Eglinton GO Station. These improvements will include the construction of four (4) access stairs ; a new elevator; platform canopy and… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 218217
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 2979 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)
Special areas
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.
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
6 tickets in 2025 on Eglinton Ave E between numbers 2929 and 3029: 6 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, 4,050 service requests came from postal area M1J, which includes 2979 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 2979 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: 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.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/2979-eglinton-ave-e#sec-history
