3278 Midland Ave
3278 Midland Ave is in Milliken. There are 2 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Milliken were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 3278 Midland Ave
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and one decided recently. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 151 townhouses3315 Midland Ave · 20 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built50 homes5,542 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2021. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal for 51 dwelling units (26 back-to-back stacked townhouse units and 24 stacked townhouse units and 1 historical farmhouse unit) with 50 parking spaces provided in one (1) level of underground parking.File 21 143597 ESC 23 OZ · submitted Apr 20, 2021 · City record and how to comment
Decided recently
- 2Minor variance3320 Midland Ave · 231 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To alter the existing commercial building by constructing interior alterations to convert the existing retail units into a restaurant.File A0270/25SC · submitted Dec 9, 2025 · 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 3278 Midland Ave
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Box and Rod repair at 113 Dunmail Dr · 168 m · Jun 15, 2026 to Dec 15, 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 3278 Midland Ave
Police recorded 44 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.
Milliken 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 | 19 near this address | 170% higher608 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 5 near this address | 152% higher198 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 106% higher125 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 7 near this address | 34% higher255 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 12 near this address | 56% lower334 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 Milliken
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021. Most were on Midland Ave and Finch Ave E. Milliken has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Midland Ave at Finch Ave E · Driver, seriously injured · Jul 24, 2022 · 167 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 | Milliken, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 13 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 13 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 15 | 375 | 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 3278 Midland Ave
The nearest subway station is Don Mills Station (Line 4), 5.7 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by the 39, 57 and 939 buses, with about 1,268 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 543 | 4.1 | about typical |
| 57 | 263 | 3.9 | about typical |
| 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.
05Schools and child care near 3278 Midland Ave
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: Amanah Academy North America Foundation School, Sir William Osler High School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Jan 5, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 6, 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 3278 Midland Ave
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute, 1.4 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Alexmuir Junior Public School · 95 Alexmuir Blvd · 455 m
- Alexmuir Park · playground, sports field · 205 Alexmuir Blvd · 608 m
- Kennedy Parkette · 2799 Kennedy Rd · 781 m
- Knott Park · playground, sports field · 1 A Deblyn Dr · 901 m
- Chartland Park · playground · 99 Chartland Blvd S · 984 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
- 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 · 1.3 km - 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 · 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 3278 Midland Ave
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 3278 Midland Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 45 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 11 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 45)
- Sign Building Permit Related · permit issued · issued Sep 4, 2026
1 wall sign**MOLLY TEA** · Permit 26 229014 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Aug 14, 2026
New bar and equipment upgrade and interior alteration. Existing accessible washroom and storage room to remain. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 202628 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Aug 13, 2026
1 wall sign******molly tea***** · Permit 26 218780 - Interior Alterations · completed Nov 6, 2026
Proposed interior alterations to existing unit D108. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 134600 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 13, 2025
Proposed interior alterations on existing suite for new takeout restaurantSpecial ventilation/kitchen exhaust to be reviewed / charged on HVA · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 241514 - Interior Alterations · completed Nov 11, 2024
Interior alterations to convert existing restaurant into RESTAURANT UNDER 30 SEATS. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 107168 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jun 13, 2025
To erect and display one first party, static, illuminated wall sign on the south elevation of the building. Sign is located in Ward #22 Scarborough-Agincourt and is subject to sign district E -… · Permit 22 126974 - Interior Alterations · completed May 5, 2023
Proposal for interior alterations to restaurant (Noodle House) - 22 seats. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 108278 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 12, 2023
Proposed interior alterations to an existing beverage restaurant in a 1 storey commercial use - multi unit building (Unit 121). New storage room, accessible washroom, kitchen area, bar station and… · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 115346 - Interior Alterations · completed May 24, 2023
Revision 01 - Proposal to change the floor layout.Proposal for interior alterations for a new dessert shop. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 22 103755 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jun 9, 2022
To erect and display one first party, static, illuminated wall sign on the south elevation of the building. Wall sign is located on the first storey, in Ward #22 Scarborough-Agincourt and is subject… · Permit 22 110645
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 3278 Midland Ave
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
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.
Knife Cut Noodle (restaurant or bar), Foodmania (take-out or food shop), Loop Bakery (take-out or food shop), and 19 more.
All new business licences in Milliken (22)
- Knife Cut Noodle · Restaurant or bar · 4186 Finch Ave E · 179 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Foodmania · Take-out or food shop · 328 Passmore Ave · 3254 m · licensed Nov 1, 2026
- Loop Bakery · Take-out or food shop · 3700 Midland Ave · 1122 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Chophub · Take-out or food shop · 3272 Midland Ave · 101 m · licensed Oct 14, 2026
- CM Auto Repair · Auto repair or garage · 585 Middlefield Rd · 2569 m · licensed Oct 14, 2026
- Embassy Snooker Sport Bar · Amusement (arcade, billiards) · 3477 Kennedy Rd · 2279 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Soup To Go · Take-out or food shop · 63 Silver Star Blvd · 262 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- Parts Plug Scarborough · Auto repair or garage · 70 Silver Star Blvd · 224 m · licensed Sep 23, 2026
- Mrs. Park's Korean Kitchen · Take-out or food shop · 63 Silver Star Blvd · 262 m · licensed Sep 18, 2026
- Dongjiekou · Restaurant or bar · 385 Silver Star Blvd · 1210 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Zui Xiao Yao Seafood & Stir Fry · Restaurant or bar · 3320 Midland Ave · 231 m · licensed Sep 15, 2026
- Kitchen Basket Convenience Store · Take-out or food shop · 2822 Markham Rd · 3749 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
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
3 tickets in 2025 on Midland Ave between numbers 3228 and 3328: 3 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, 4,982 service requests came from postal area M1V, which includes 3278 Midland Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 381 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 249 | |
| Tree pruning | 233 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 225 | |
| Property standards | 137 | |
| Damaged bins | 115 |
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 3278 Midland Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 16 tests, May 22, 2014 to Aug 24, 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: Milliken
Milliken had 23,980 residents in 2021. The median household income was $81,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 12% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 33% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 15% of workers commuted by transit and 2% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (33.7%), Mandarin (20.8%) and Tamil (4.6%). 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 Milliken compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 18: recycling and green bin. Nov 25: garbage, green bin and yard waste. 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 12, 2026.