43 Eglinton Sq
43 Eglinton Sq is in Clairlea-Birchmount. A 30‑storey building with 892 homes is under review 222 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 30-storey building with 892 homes is under review, 222 m away.
- Assaults, car thefts and thefts over $5,000 in Clairlea-Birchmount were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 43 Eglinton Sq
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), all in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 131-storey building15 Craigton Dr and 6 more addresses · 127 m away2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Subdivision
City planners have been reviewing it since 2023. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use development with building heights that range from eight (8) to 31 storeys, new and re-aligned public streets, and 3,432 m². of public parkland. A total of 1,042 residential…All 7 addresses
15 Craigton Dr · 19 Craigton Dr · 23 Craigton Dr · 32 Craigton Dr · 40 Craigton Dr · 860 Pharmacy Ave · 1 Rannock St
File 23 172335 ESC 21 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Jul 10, 2023 · City record and how to commentFile 23 172397 ESC 21 SB (subdivision) · submitted Jul 10, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 235-storey building with shops100 Eglinton Sq · 135 m away2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan296 homes20,218 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Official Plan and Zoning Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 35-storey mixed-use building consisting of a total gross floor area of 20,218 square metres (18,975 square metres for residential uses, 328 square metres for retail…File 22 135860 ESC 20 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Apr 19, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 22 135859 ESC 20 SA (site plan) · submitted Apr 19, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 3Two towers, up to 39 storeys1880-1890 Eglinton Ave E · 162 m away2 City files for one project: Site plan · Site plan
City planners have been reviewing it since 2022. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan application for Block F (Building F2) on the southwest portion of the lands at 1880-1890 Eglinton Ave E to permit two mixed-use buildings: a 39-storey (north) building (130.7 metres including mechanical penthouse) and a…File 22 109282 ESC 21 SA (site plan) · submitted Jan 31, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 22 110353 ESC 21 SA (site plan) · submitted Feb 3, 2022 · City record and how to comment
- 430-storey building · 892 homes40 Eglinton Sq · 222 m away3 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan · Subdivision892 homes74,427 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2021. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to add a Site and Area Specific Policy for 40 Eglinton Square to permit a mixed-use development with building heights that range from 13 to 30 storeys and 892 residential units. A…File 21 233427 ESC 20 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Nov 2, 2021 · City record and how to commentFile 21 233428 ESC 20 SA (site plan) · submitted Nov 2, 2021 · City record and how to commentFile 21 233429 ESC 20 SB (subdivision) · submitted Nov 2, 2021 · 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.
Noise permits nearby
- The Special Bazaar Event · 1527 Victoria Park Ave
Amplified soundNov 20 to Nov 21 · 1 to 8 pm
357 m away
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits: permits that let a site go past the noise bylaw’s limits for a set time (amplified sound for an event, construction outside normal hours, a concrete pour). Upcoming and current permits within 600 m. Events run by individuals show their name only for street parties, festivals and markets.
02Street work near 43 Eglinton Sq
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m. The work below was due earlier and is still on the City’s list.
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 43 Eglinton Sq
Police recorded 56 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.
Clairlea-Birchmount 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 32 near this address | 70% higher1,304 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 40% higher85 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 12 near this address | 28% higher288 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 7 near this address | About the same190 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 38% lower49 vs 79 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 Clairlea-Birchmount
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians. Most were on Eglinton Ave E and Hakimi Ave. Clairlea-Birchmount has about as many of these collisions per resident as a typical neighbourhood.
- Eglinton Ave E at Hakimi Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 27, 2025 · 494 m
- Eglinton Ave E at Eglinton Sq · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Aug 9, 2025 · 110 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 | Clairlea-Birchmount, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 8 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 11 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 27 | 388 | 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 43 Eglinton Sq
The nearest subway station is Warden Station (Line 2), 2.1 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 21 TTC stops served by the 5 streetcar and the 24, 70, 67 and 34 buses, with about 3,840 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kennedy GO, 3.1 km away, with 34 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 623 | 5.1 | more than most routes |
| 70 | 245 | 3.3 | fewer than most routes |
| 67 | 220 | 3.3 | fewer than most routes |
| 34 | 694 | 16.5 | more than most routes |
| 924 | 172 | 4.9 | 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 43 Eglinton Sq
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. 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 27, 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 43 Eglinton Sq
There are 2 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is O'connor Community Centre, 770 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Victoria Park-Eglinton Parkette · 1501 Victoria Park Ave · 208 m
- Craigton Court Tot Lot · playground · 14 Craigton Dr · 453 m
- Warner Park · playground · 75 Warner Ave · 577 m
- Ashtonbee Reservoir Park · cricket pitch field, sports field, washroom · 21 Ashtonbee Rd · 719 m
- Parma Park · basketball court, cricket pitch field · 99 Parma Crt · 757 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
- Bartley Park Expansion
The City is expanding Bartley Park as a result of a new townhouse development project on Bartley Drive.In progress · 811 m - Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study
The Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study was undertaken by the City of Toronto to develop a vision and comprehensive planning framework for the Golden Mile area.Complete · 846 m - Clairlea Park Tennis & Sports Court Improvements
The City is improving the tennis court area at Clairlea Park.In progress · 1.4 km - Wigmore Park Playground Improvements and New Splash Pad
The City is improving the playground in Wigmore Park and adding a new splash pad.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 43 Eglinton Sq
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 43 Eglinton Sq.
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 43 Eglinton Sq
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. 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.
Autodady Services (auto repair or garage), Tim Hortons (take-out or food shop), Spotlight Restaurant & Bar (restaurant or bar), and 11 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Clairlea-Birchmount (14)
- Autodady Services · Auto repair or garage · 15 Civic Rd · 1078 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Tim Hortons · Take-out or food shop · 800 Warden Ave · 944 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Spotlight Restaurant & Bar · Restaurant or bar · 3547 St Clair Ave E · 3119 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Hen N' Bun Scarbrough · Restaurant or bar · 41 Lebovic Ave · 816 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Al Marmar Jewellery · Jewellery or gold buyer · 1921 Eglinton Ave E · 925 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
- Sara Afrousheh · Take-out or food shop · 1921 Eglinton Ave E · 925 m · licensed Oct 5, 2026
- Luna Nails & Spa Scarborough · Salon or personal services · 462 Birchmount Rd · 3004 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Auto Care Toronto · Auto repair or garage · 448 Birchmount Rd · 3298 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
- Ft Auto Collision · Auto repair or garage · 128 Manville Rd · 1200 m · licensed Sep 3, 2026
- Titans Fire Greek Grill · Restaurant or bar · 789 Warden Ave · 1053 m · licensed Sep 3, 2026
- Zeeid Foods · Take-out or food shop · 1167 Victoria Park Ave · 1604 m · licensed Sep 1, 2026
- A Canadian Cars · Auto repair or garage · 76 Sherry Rd · 1475 m · licensed Aug 28, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Eglinton Sq | Rezoning approved | 85 | 203 m |
| 1880 Eglinton Ave E | Rezoning approved | 130 | 287 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
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
75 tickets in 2025 on Eglinton Sq between numbers 0 and 93: 75 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, 5,736 service requests came from postal area M1L, which includes 43 Eglinton Sq. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 307 | |
| Property standards | 248 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 175 | |
| Injured wildlife | 161 | |
| Missed green bin pickup | 139 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 136 |
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 43 Eglinton Sq
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 124 tests, Jan 3, 2014 to Jan 19, 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: Clairlea-Birchmount
Clairlea-Birchmount had 26,840 residents in 2021. The median household income was $90,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 36% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 33% 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 Bengali (8.9%), Pilipino, Filipino (4.7%) and Urdu (3.5%). 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 Clairlea-Birchmount compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Thursdays. Nov 12: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 19: 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 12, 2026.