34 Birchmount Rd
34 Birchmount Rd is in Birchcliffe-Cliffside. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 8 planning applications nearby (three approved, two deferred, one under review, two others).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 8 planning applications within 250 m: three approved, two deferred, one under review, two others.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 1 project from 2 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed May 12, 2020
Load bearing wall removal. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 234590
05Risks and environment
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
In postal area M1N, 4 of 227 home tap-water samples (1.8%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M1N is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 7 samples here (3.1%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto East station, 7.5 km away, measured 1:00 PM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
01What’s changing nearby
8 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): three approved, two deferred, one under review, two others. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
- 11718 Kingston Rd · 96 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Dec 2, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To convert the second-floor residential dwelling to a Group D Commercial unit for the use of a Barber Shop.File A0145/26SC · submitted Sep 24, 2026 - 24 Birchmount Rd · 130 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Nov 4, 2026.
To construct a three-storey dwelling, the existing dwelling to be demolished. Cross reference minor variance applications B0013/26SC and A0084/26SC being considered together.File A0083/26SC · submitted Jun 5, 2026 - 34 Birchmount Rd · 130 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Nov 4, 2026.
To construct a two-storey dwelling, the existing dwelling to be demolished. Cross reference minor variance applications B0013/26SC and A0083/26SC being considered together.File A0084/26SC · submitted Jun 5, 2026 - 44 Birchmount Rd · 130 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Nov 4, 2026.
To obtain consent to sever the existing lot into two new residential lots.File B0013/26SC · submitted Jun 5, 2026 - 52 Avalon Blvd · 153 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.
The applicant is seeking relief from the provisions of the Zoning By-law to construct a new two storey single family residential dwelling.File A0051/19SC · submitted Feb 5, 2019 - 62 Avalon Blvd · 153 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
This application is for consent to sever the land into two lots, as shown on the attached Site Plan. Lot to be created Part 1 would have a frontage of 9.8 metres and a lot area of 341 square metres. Part 2 would have a frontage of 9.8…File B0008/19SC · submitted Feb 5, 2019 - 72 Avalon Blvd · 153 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.
The applicant is seeking relief from the provisions of the Zoning By-law to construct a new two storey single family residential dwelling.File A0050/19SC · submitted Feb 5, 2019 - 81711 Kingston Rd · 219 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The Site Plan Application proposes to demolish the existing 4-storey (18 rental units) apartment building in order to redevelop the subject lands with a 7-storey apartment building with 60 units (gross floor area of 3,967 sq. m.) and…File 21 173932 ESC 20 SA · submitted Jun 21, 2021 · City record
2 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
1 new storefront business licence within 250 m in the last 90 days: take-out or food shop (1).
New business licences nearby (1)
- Take-out or food shop · 48 Birchmount Rd · 121 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 17 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 7 assaults, 5 break-ins, 2 car thefts, 2 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Birchcliffe-Cliffside in 2025, thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | Birchcliffe-Cliffside, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 7 | 649 close to Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 5 | 181 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 2 | 266 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 2 | 73 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 35 below Toronto | 61 |
Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal: Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Includes reported incidents only.
03Getting around
The nearest subway station is Victoria Park Station (Line 2), 2.1 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by routes 12, 69 and 117, with about 1,154 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Scarborough GO, 2.8 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
07Schools and community
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
- Birch Cliff Public School · elementary · 270 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 490 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 87% met the standard in reading and 33% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School · elementary · 336 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 165 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 93% met the standard in reading and 64% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Birch Cliff Heights Public School · elementary · 1.1 kmTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 430 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 74% met the standard in reading and 52% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute · secondary · 671 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 905 students. 72% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Neil McNeil High School · secondary · 2.2 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 770 students. 83% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information and Student Demographics (2026); test results are EQAO results reported by the Ministry.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): three licensed child care centres, one EarlyON centre, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
City of Toronto: Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
08Your neighbourhood
See the full Birchcliffe-Cliffside neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Birchcliffe-Cliffside had 22,700 residents in 2021. The median household income was $90,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 34% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 19% of workers commuted by transit and 6% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Bengali (3.2%), Cantonese (1.4%) and Spanish (1.3%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in Scarborough was $1,832, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.4% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Scarborough | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 12: recycling and green bin. November 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 34 Birchmount Rd
Is 34 Birchmount Rd in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.
What is being built near 34 Birchmount Rd?
There are 8 active planning applications within 250 metres (three approved, two deferred, one under review, two others). The closest is at 1718 Kingston Rd, 96 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 34 Birchmount Rd been renovated?
Yes. The City has 2 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 34 Birchmount Rd a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 34 Birchmount Rd from the subway?
The nearest station is Victoria Park Station (Line 2), 2.1 km away. 6 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 34 Birchmount Rd?
The closest are Birch Cliff Public School, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School and Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information.
How much crime is there near 34 Birchmount Rd?
Police recorded 17 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 7 assaults, 5 break-ins, 2 car thefts, 2 robberies and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Birchcliffe-Cliffside in 2025, thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service.
When is garbage day at 34 Birchmount Rd?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 19, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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