55 Civic Rd
55 Civic Rd is in Clairlea-Birchmount. A 47‑storey building with 491 homes is under review 245 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 47-storey building with 491 homes is under review, 245 m away.
- Assaults, car thefts and thefts over $5,000 in Clairlea-Birchmount were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 55 Civic Rd
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 148-storey building2200 Eglinton Ave E and 1 more address · 99 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.
Site Plan Control application for the southeast portion of the site (Phase 1) consisting of a 32-storey mixed-use building (102.5 metres) fronting onto Eglinton Ave E and a 48-storey residential building (149.5 metres) fronting onto…File 23 138692 ESC 21 SA · submitted Apr 27, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 2Subdivision1980 Eglinton Ave E · 245 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Draft Plan of Subdivision for the western portion of the RioCan lands in the Golden Mile Secondary Plan Area to create three development blocks, including one block for public parkland, and new public streets. This application is related…File 21 195467 ESC 21 SB · submitted Aug 9, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 347-storey building · 491 homes1980 Eglinton Ave E · 245 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building491 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control application for Phase 1 of the development at 1980 Eglinton Ave. E. (RioCan lands) to permit two mixed-use buildings: a 47-storey (154-metre) western building with 491 residential units and a 44-storey (145-metre)…File 24 133782 ESC 21 SA · submitted Apr 8, 2024 · City record and how to comment
- 4Rezoning1980 Eglinton Ave E · 245 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
To amend the Zoning By-law to lift the Holding (H) provision from the southeast portion of the lands at 1966-1980 Eglinton Avenue East to permit Phase 1 on the development. This application is related to Zoning By-law Amendment…File 24 210682 ESC 21 OZ · submitted Sep 10, 2024 · 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.
02Street work near 55 Civic Rd
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Warden Ave, Eglinton Ave E to Ashtonbee Rd, Q4 2025 to Q4 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 Civic Rd
Police recorded 180 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 96% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Clairlea-Birchmount compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 152 near this address | 70% higher1,304 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 near this address | 40% higher85 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 14 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 | 3 near this address | 38% lower49 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 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
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 | Clairlea-Birchmount, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 8 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 11 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 13 | 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 55 Civic Rd
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), about a 23‑minute walk (1.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by the 17 and 34 buses, with about 499 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kennedy GO, 1.6 km away, with 34 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 23 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 34 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.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 303 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
| 34 | 694 | 16.5 | 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 55 Civic Rd
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: Khairul Ummah School. 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 Mar 30, 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 55 Civic Rd
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is O'connor Community Centre, 2.0 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Maidavale Park · ball diamond, playground · 1031 Birchmount Rd · 697 m
- Eglinton Ravine Park · 2281 Eglinton Ave E · 809 m
- Maywood Tot Lot · playground, sports field · 33 Maywood Park · 937 m
- Geco Park · playground · 100 Cleanside Rd · 1028 m
- Ashtonbee Reservoir Park · cricket pitch field, sports field, washroom · 21 Ashtonbee Rd · 1181 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
- 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 · 720 m - Kennedy Park-Ionview Local Parks Plan
The City is studying the parks and outdoor spaces in and around the Kennedy Park and Ionview neighbourhoods to identify opportunities for improvement.In progress · 1.3 km - Clairlea Park Tennis & Sports Court Improvements
The City is improving the tennis court area at Clairlea Park.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 55 Civic Rd
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 55 Civic Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Feb 19, 2021
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 21 on record
- Snow and ice, opened Feb 21, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 11 projects from 21 permits
- Interior Alterations · revision issued · issued Nov 30, 2021
Rev 01: Only completing interior alterations on 3rd floor. Proposed Interior Alterations to the 3rd , 4th and 5th floor spare area. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 217990 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Jan 22, 2021
Installation of new walls, door and finishes for acoustic enhancement, and installation of electrical infrastructure for A/V equipment, in six existing rooms. No plumbing or HVAC scope - Toronto… · Permit 21 102099 - Building work · completed Aug 15, 2024
Installation of a pump to operate as stand by to the existing booster pumps of the building · Permit 20 233234 - Addition(s) · completed Mar 21, 2025
Proposal to erect 4 office and 1 washroom trailer in August 4, 2017 and remove on August 3, 2022. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 176237 - Building work · inspection · issued Jun 12, 2018
Proposed vestibule extension at front with exterior canopy. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 138808 - Interior Alterations · completed Nov 13, 2018
Interior locker and washroom renovation · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 145533 - Fire Alarm · completed Aug 1, 2018
New fire alarm system. · Permit 16 103129 - Alter: Boiler/Furnace/AC Replacement · permit issued · issued Sep 1, 2015
replacement of 3 existing heating hot water boilers with 3 new boilers and associated accessories · Permit 15 203429 - Building work · inspection · issued Mar 21, 2014
Proposal for a new snow melting glycol system in 2 areas as noted on plans in existing detention centre. · Permit 14 121712 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Feb 4, 2014
interior alterations incl. hvac and plumbing · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 13 272731 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Mar 30, 2011
To replace east and west sliding access gates and add one man door · Permit 11 138224
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 Civic Rd
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.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (74%) 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 · 377 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Tim Hortons · Take-out or food shop · 800 Warden Ave · 573 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Spotlight Restaurant & Bar · Restaurant or bar · 3547 St Clair Ave E · 2019 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Hen N' Bun Scarbrough · Restaurant or bar · 41 Lebovic Ave · 757 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Al Marmar Jewellery · Jewellery or gold buyer · 1921 Eglinton Ave E · 540 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
- Sara Afrousheh · Take-out or food shop · 1921 Eglinton Ave E · 540 m · licensed Oct 5, 2026
- Luna Nails & Spa Scarborough · Salon or personal services · 462 Birchmount Rd · 2417 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Auto Care Toronto · Auto repair or garage · 448 Birchmount Rd · 2731 m · licensed Sep 10, 2026
- Ft Auto Collision · Auto repair or garage · 128 Manville Rd · 266 m · licensed Sep 3, 2026
- Titans Fire Greek Grill · Restaurant or bar · 789 Warden Ave · 406 m · licensed Sep 3, 2026
- Zeeid Foods · Take-out or food shop · 1167 Victoria Park Ave · 2262 m · licensed Sep 1, 2026
- A Canadian Cars · Auto repair or garage · 76 Sherry Rd · 293 m · licensed Aug 28, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (3)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2200 Eglinton Ave E | Rezoning approved | 39 | 297 m |
| 2200 Eglinton Ave E | Rezoning approved | 91 | 297 m |
| 1966 Eglinton Ave E | Application under review | 67 | 387 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 9, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Parking tickets on this block
27 tickets in 2025 on Civic Rd between numbers 5 and 105: 27 for other parking offences.
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 55 Civic Rd. 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 55 Civic Rd
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: recycling and green bin. Nov 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. 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 11, 2026.