55 Chine Dr
55 Chine Dr is in Cliffcrest.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Robberies in Cliffcrest were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 55 Chine Dr
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits nearby
- The Cliffton Rental Apartment Building · 2448 Kingston Rd
Continuous concrete pour · 2448-2450 Kingston RoadMay 15 to Nov 29
562 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 55 Chine Dr
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Brimley Rd S, Bluffers Park Rd to Barkdene Hills, 2024 to 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Enbridge Gas · Coam/relay at 84 Cliffcrest Dr · 235 m · Jun 17, 2026 to Dec 17, 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 55 Chine Dr
Police recorded 19 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.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Cliffcrest compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 62% higher128 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 2 near this address | 21% higher272 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 13 near this address | About the same804 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 2 near this address | About the same188 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 36% lower39 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Cliffcrest
Traffic safety
3 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Midland Ave and Kingston Rd. Cliffcrest ranks 43rd in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- 2571 Kingston Rd at Midland Ave · Pedestrian, killed · Jan 6, 2026 · 478 m
- Kingston Rd at Midland Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 9, 2025 · 498 m
- Midland Ave at Kingston Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 18, 2023 · 498 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 | Cliffcrest, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 31 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 8 | 632 | 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 55 Chine Dr
The nearest subway station is Warden Station (Line 2), 2.9 km away. There are no TTC stops within a 5‑minute walk. The nearest GO train station is Scarborough GO, 1.3 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.
05Schools and child care near 55 Chine Dr
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.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 55 Chine Dr
There is 1 park within 500 m. The nearest pool is Birchmount Community Centre, 2.2 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Chine Drive Public School · 51 Chine Dr · 107 m
- Kelsonia Parkette · 167 Midland Ave · 421 m
- Scarboro Crescent Park · playground, tennis court, washroom · 61 Undercliff Dr · 604 m
- J.a. Leslie Tot Lot · outdoor dry pad, outdoor ping pong/table tennis · 425 Midland Ave · 622 m
- Bluffer's Park · beach, picnic site, washroom · 1 Brimley Rd S · 737 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
- J.A. Leslie Tot Lot Improvements
The City is improving J.A. Leslie Tot Lot, located near Kingston Road and Midland Avenue in Scarborough.In progress · 635 m - Bluffer’s Park New Playground & Splash Pad
The City is adding a new playground and splash pad to Bluffer’s Park.In progress · 699 m - Bluffer’s Park Action Plan
The City is developing the Bluffer’s Park Action Plan to guide the long-term renewal of this signature waterfront destination in Scarborough.In progress · 703 m - Natal Park Improvements
The City is improving Natal Park. The improvements will include pathway upgrades to reduce flooding and improve accessibility, as well as new outdoor fitness equipment.In progress · 1.2 km - Bluffer’s Park East Washroom & Site Improvements
The City is improving the east washroom and maintenance building in Bluffer’s Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.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 55 Chine Dr
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 55 Chine Dr. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 4 on record
Permit history: 2 projects from 4 permits
- Pool Fence Enclosure · completed Jun 22, 2017
Proposed Pool Fence Enclosure · Permit 17 180413 - Addition and deck or porch · completed Jan 6, 2017
Proposal to demolish existing second floor, to construct new two storey rear addition, new second floor addition, replace existing ground floor joists, finish basement, new porch, rear deck and… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 14 222686
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 55 Chine Dr
RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Lot coverage overlay
Source: Zone label (x)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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.
The Korner Pub & Grill (restaurant or bar), Xpgames (second-hand shop), Brother's Pizza & Chicken Wings (restaurant or bar), and 3 more.
All new business licences in Cliffcrest (6)
- The Korner Pub & Grill · Restaurant or bar · 3045 Kingston Rd · 2124 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Xpgames · Second-hand shop · 2877 Kingston Rd · 1560 m · licensed Oct 28, 2026
- Brother's Pizza & Chicken Wings · Restaurant or bar · 3110 Kingston Rd · 2252 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Daily Deals Grocery · Take-out or food shop · 3750 St Clair Ave E · 1334 m · licensed Oct 14, 2026
- Sultani Carz · Auto repair or garage · 2872 Kingston Rd · 1587 m · licensed Sep 28, 2026
- Mr Chickanto · Restaurant or bar · 2871 Kingston Rd · 1555 m · licensed Sep 14, 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 8, 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
2 tickets in 2025 on Chine Dr between numbers 5 and 105: 2 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,583 service requests came from postal area M1M, which includes 55 Chine Dr. The most common:
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 226 | |
| Property standards | 211 | |
| Injured wildlife | 188 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 176 | |
| Zoning violations | 153 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 149 |
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 55 Chine Dr
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 78 tests, Feb 25, 2014 to Aug 10, 2026
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
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: Cliffcrest
Cliffcrest had 16,130 residents in 2021. The median household income was $92,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 37% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 23% 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 (7.9%), Pilipino, Filipino (2.5%) and Tamil (2.4%). 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.
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