3895 McNicoll Ave
3895 McNicoll Ave is in Morningside Heights. There are 2 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Car thefts and robberies in Morningside Heights were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 3895 McNicoll Ave
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), both in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Site plan3880 McNicoll Ave · 173 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building8,967 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2024. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Application to permit a two industrial warehouse building with ancillary offices, totalling 8,967.97 square metres.File 24 203066 ESC 23 SA · submitted Aug 23, 2024 · City record and how to comment - 2Site plan4035 McNicoll Ave · 197 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building4,546 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2023. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Approval for for three non-residential buildings (office, retail and light industrial) having a combined non-residential gross floor area of 4,546 square metres.File 23 151381 ESC 23 SA · submitted May 26, 2023 · City record and how to comment
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.
02Safety near 3895 McNicoll Ave
Police recorded 16 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's fewer than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Morningside Heights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 76% higher138 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 9 near this address | 61% higher363 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 11% higher67 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 1 near this address | 21% lower150 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 4 near this address | 37% lower486 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 Morningside Heights
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 | Morningside Heights, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 16 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 8 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 1 | 225 | 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.
03Getting around from 3895 McNicoll Ave
The nearest subway station is Don Mills Station (Line 4), 10.5 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 2 TTC stops served by the 133, 939, 953 and 53 buses, with about 566 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Milliken GO, 5.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | 612 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 939 | 888 | 7.3 | more than most routes |
| 953 | 70 | 1.8 | fewer than most routes |
| 53 | 767 | 5.6 | 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.
04Schools and child care near 3895 McNicoll 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: Miraj Academy, Islamic Institute Of Toronto Academy School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 29, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Dec 5, 2025: pass.
Last health inspection Apr 7, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 3895 McNicoll Ave
There is 1 park and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute, 2.7 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Hummingbird Park · playground · 40 Oasis Blvd · 201 m
- Nightstar Park · playground · 18 Nightstar Rd · 555 m
- Seasons Park · ball diamond, basketball court, playground · 40 Seasons Dr · 620 m
- Knotwood Park · 40 Pogonia St · 689 m
- Birunthan Park · basketball court, playground, sports field · 31 Dragonfly Cres · 912 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
- Seasons Park New Splash Pad
The City is improving Seasons Park with a new splash pad and basketball court.In progress · 616 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.
06The building at 3895 McNicoll Ave
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 3895 McNicoll Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 37 on record
- Zoning, opened Oct 11, 2020: still open
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 11 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 37)
- Interior Alterations · completed Jul 15, 2026
Proposed Interior Alterations to existing suites 104 and 105, updates to plumbing, HVAC, Sprinklers and Life Safety. Change of Use for Unit 104 only. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 242701 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 10, 2021
Proposal for interior alterations for a new salon/spa - UNIT 106, Marquee Salon and Spa.See also 19 202311 ZPR, 20 116834 MV and Final and Binding A0046/20SCConvenience address is 3875 McNicoll Ave · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 182594 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 3, 2020
REV #-RELOCATE WASHROOMProposed Interior Alterations to existing vacant space for a new retail cloth store - Unit 107. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 206610 - Interior Alterations · completed Nov 8, 2019
Proposed interior alterations to existing banquet hall. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 195654 - Plumbing and heating and cooling · completed Mar 4, 2020
REV03 - Revision to issued permit 11-132392 PLB as per bubbled area. Plumbing - REV02- Relocated washrooms. 2 new walking coolers, new furnace room and new mechanical service room, May 14/14… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 11 132392 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 11, 2019
Proposed Interior renovations of existing 3 vacant units to Child Care Facility. Work includes internal partition walls, mechanical and electrical work. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 125859 - Fire Alarm · permit issued · issued May 11, 2018
Proposed installation of a new fire alarm system in all common areas of existing industrial office building. · Permit 18 141160 - Interior Alterations · completed Dec 24, 2019
Proposal for interior alterations to existing banquet hall · Permit 18 144732 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 31, 2026
Proposed interior alterations for tutoring centre in unit 201. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 268498 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Jul 12, 2019
In conjunction with a two storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and display one static illuminated ground sign on the north frontage. The proposed ground sign contains two sign faces… · Permit 16 106850 - New Building · completed May 8, 2017
revised enlarged area of Unit 106 and south entry door addedNew Two Storey Office Building including HVAC, Plumbing · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 11 132429
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
Building permits at this address included a green roof (2014).
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 3895 McNicoll 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.
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.
08Around 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.
Anjaneyar Muffler & Exhaust (auto repair or garage), Southern Corner Takeout and Catering (take-out or food shop).
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
4 tickets in 2025 on McNicoll Ave between numbers 3845 and 3945: 2 for parking at prohibited times, 2 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, 1,948 service requests came from postal area M1X, which includes 3895 McNicoll Ave. The most common:
| Tree pruning | 101 | |
| Zoning violations | 97 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 95 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 94 | |
| Road plowing | 82 | |
| Missed green bin pickup | 63 |
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.
09Risks and environment at 3895 McNicoll Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 2 tests, Sep 16, 2014 to Nov 15, 2018
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Morningside Heights
Morningside Heights had 24,940 residents in 2021. The median household income was $117,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 16% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 31% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 16% of workers commuted by transit and 1% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Tamil (27.0%), Pilipino, Filipino (4.6%) and Gujarati (3.4%). 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 Morningside Heights compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Nov 24: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Jamaal Myers, Ward 23 Scarborough North · Councillor_Myers@toronto.ca · 416-338-2858
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.