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My Address in Toronto · 601 Brimley Rd, Toronto · Data as of Nov 10, 2026
Address report · Ward 21 Scarborough Centre

601 Brimley Rd

601 Brimley Rd is in Eglinton East.

Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Key findings
  • Nothing stands out for this address in the City's records: no orders on the building and no large projects nearby.
Planning proposals0within 250 m
Major crimes48within 500 m, 12 months
Nearest transit54 mBus 21
ZoningRDResidential Detached · up to 9 m tall
Brimley RdDanforth RdCitadel DrStansbury CresChillery AveDallyn CresGully DrNero CrtBimbrok RdElgar AveGraylee AveStrode DrMap data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)Brimley RdCitadel DrChillery AveDallyn CresElgar AveGraylee AveStrode DrMap data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)
The red dot is 601 Brimley Rd. The circle shows 250 metres, about a 3-minute walk. Numbers match the proposals in section 01.

01What’s planned near 601 Brimley Rd

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.

02Street work near 601 Brimley Rd

1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Gadsby Dr, near Bimbrok Rd, 2026.

Road resurfacing
Gadsby Dr, near Bimbrok Rd 467 m
Planned: 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 601 Brimley Rd

Police recorded 48 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.

Major crime Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 monthsEglinton East compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025
Car thefts21 near this address20% higher270 vs 225 per 100,000
Assaults20 near this addressAbout the same826 vs 768 per 100,000
Thefts over $5,0003 near this addressAbout the same62 vs 61 per 100,000
Robberies2 near this address16% lower66 vs 79 per 100,000
Break-ins2 near this address21% lower151 vs 190 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 Eglinton East

Traffic safety

8 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Brimley Rd and Danforth Rd. Eglinton East ranks 34th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.

  • Brimley Rd N at Graylee Ave · Passenger, seriously injured · Jun 3, 2026 · 48 m
  • Brimley Rd at Deerfield Rd · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Oct 28, 2025 · 455 m
  • Danforth Rd at Savarin St · Pedestrian, killed · Sep 15, 2024 · 450 m
  • Danforth Rd at Trudelle St · Passenger, seriously injured · Feb 20, 2024 · 415 m
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  • Brimley Rd at Strode Dr · Passenger, seriously injured · Jan 26, 2024 · 248 m
  • Brimley Rd at Dallyn Cres · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Dec 18, 2023 · 57 m
  • Brimley Rd at Shaddock Cres · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Sep 6, 2023 · 353 m
  • Danforth Rd at Trudelle St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Jul 15, 2023 · 415 m
School safety zone
BRIMLEY RD · 50 km/h 188 m
Near BRIMLEY RD, 52M S/OF GULLY DR · Weekdays from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fines are higher inside the zone.

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 monthsWithin 500 mEglinton East, per 100,000 residentsCompared with other neighbourhoods
Shootings and firearm discharges127Higher than most
Bicycle thefts218Lower than most
Thefts from vehicles42652Higher 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 601 Brimley Rd

The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), about a 24‑minute walk (1.5 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 7 TTC stops served by the 21 and 16 buses, with about 514 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kennedy GO, 1.4 km away, with 34 train stops on a weekday.

Nearest subway station
Kennedy Station 1.5 km

Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 24 min walk

Bus
21 Brimley 54 m
Nearest stop: Brimley Rd at Dallyn Cres, plus 5 more stops for this route within 250 m.
Bus
16 McCowan 372 m
Nearest stop: 1290 Danforth Rd.
Nearest GO train station
Kennedy GO 1.4 km

Source: GO Transit · 34 train stops on a weekday

Bike Share stations
Knob Hill Park 267 m
11 docks. Also: Danforth Rd / Savarin St (415 m), Eglinton Ave E / Brimley Rd (548 m).
Cycling routes
Knob Hill Park Trl · multi-use trail 289 m
Also: West Highland Creek Trl, multi-use trail (654 m); McCowan Park Trl, multi-use trail (825 m).

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?

RouteDelays reportedPer 1,000 tripsCompared with other TTC routes
212715.6more than most routes
163384.1about typical

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 601 Brimley 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.

Knob Hill Public School
406 m · TDSB · grades JK-8 · 510 students
76%below Toronto36%below Toronto
Glen Ravine Junior Public School
499 m · TDSB · grades JK-6 · 265 students
86%about the same as Toronto50%below Toronto

Grades 7–8 schools

These schools start at Grade 7, after the Grade 6 tests, so they have no Grade 6 results.

ÉIC Père-Philippe-Lamarche
791 m · CS catholique MonAvenir · grades 7-8 · 135 students

Secondary schools

Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.

ÉSC Père-Philippe-Lamarche
791 m · CS catholique MonAvenir · grades 9-12 · 280 students
91%above Toronto
St Joan of Arc Catholic Academy
867 m · TCDSB · grades 9-12 · 910 students
69%below Toronto

The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Umc High School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.

Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.

Licensed child care
Little Munchkins Academy 25 m
1 Graylee Ave · 26 spaces · toddler, preschool
Last health inspection Oct 13, 2026: pass.
Licensed child care
Knob Hill School Age YMCA 407 m
25 Seminole Ave · 43 spaces · kindergarten, school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
Last health inspection Sep 6, 2024: pass.
EarlyON centre
Knob Hill EarlyON Child and Family Centre 407 m
25 Seminole Ave · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
EarlyON centre
Glen Ravine EarlyON Child and Family Centre 496 m
11 Gadsby Dr · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers

Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).

06Parks, trees and libraries near 601 Brimley Rd

There are 2 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Knob Hill Park, 226 m away.

Nearest of each
Playground 226 m · Knob Hill ParkSplash pad 226 m · Knob Hill ParkWading pool 226 m · Knob Hill ParkWashroom 226 m · Knob Hill ParkBasketball 226 m · Knob Hill ParkTennis 1.8 km · Thomson Memorial ParkPickleball 1.4 km · McCowan District ParkTable tennis 3.2 km · J.a. Leslie Tot LotOutdoor fitness 608 m · Glen Ravine ParkIndoor pool 2.5 km · Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute

Parks and community centres within 500 m

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Pools, courts and more

Outdoor pool
625 Brimley Rd. Last health inspection Sep 4, 2026: pass.
Outdoor pool
24 Rockwood Dr. Last health inspection Aug 13, 2026: pass.
Tennis courts
McGregor Park 2.5 km
2231 Lawrence Ave E · 2 courts · open in winter. The nearest courts, at Thomson Memorial Park (1.8 km), are run by a club (Thomson Park Tennis Club).
Outdoor rink
Mccowan District Park 1.3 km
150 Mccowan Rd · lit at night. Usually open December to March.
Indoor arena
Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre 1.4 km
2467 Eglinton Ave E · 2 ice pads
Public washroom
Knob Hill Park 253 m
Open · View outdoor pool hours.
Off-leash dog area
McCowan Park 866 m
475 Mccowan Rd · fenced · separate area for small dogs

Also nearby

Street trees
26 on Brimley Rd (581–621)
In front of this address: honey locust shademaster. Most common: honey locust shademaster and maple. Eglinton East ranks 137th in Toronto for street trees per resident.
Public library
Bendale 1.2 km
1515 Danforth Road · today: Tue 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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 and open space14.8%of the land within 500 m (a typical Toronto neighbourhood: 7.8%)
Nearest large parkKnob Hill Park13.5 hectares · 90 m away
Smaller parks nearby1Trudelle Park (0.7 ha)

Park projects nearby

  • Horton Park Playground Improvements
    The City is improving the playground in Horton Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.
    In progress · 776 m
  • New Park at 2740 Lawrence Avenue East
    A new park is coming to 2740 Lawrence Ave. E. as a result of a new townhouse development project near Brimley Road and Lawrence Avenue East.
    In progress · 1.5 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 601 Brimley Rd

No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 601 Brimley Rd.

The lot

Lot area462 m²about 4,973 sq ft
Width13.8 mabout 45 ft
Depth33.5 mabout 110 ft

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

No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 1 with a green roof.

City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.

08What can be built at 601 Brimley Rd

RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.

Zone
RD · Residential Detached
Full zone label: RD (f12.0; a464) (x369)

Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10

Height limit
9 m
About 3 storeys.

Source: Height overlay

Lot coverage
33% of the lot
The share of the lot a building can cover.

Source: Lot coverage overlay

Site-specific exception
Exception 369
Extra rules apply to this area. They are listed under exception 369 in the zoning by-law (article 10.20) and can loosen or tighten the limits above.

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

Short-term rentals0registered within 250 m

Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.

Licensed rooming houses0within 250 m

Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.

New storefront businesses2licensed in Eglinton East, last 90 days

KTM Corner (take-out or food shop), Fable Salon (salon or personal services).

Public spaces (POPS)0privately owned, open to the public, within 500 m
Shelters and respite sites0within 500 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 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.

Traffic on your street

Vehicles a dayabout 19,900Brimley Rd, Knob Hill Park Trl to Gully Dr
Speed64 km/h85% of drivers went this speed or slower
CountedMay 2023The City’s latest count here

City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.

Parking tickets on this block

2 tickets in 2025 on Brimley Rd between numbers 551 and 651: 1 for stopping where it’s not allowed, 1 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, 4,050 service requests came from postal area M1J, which includes 601 Brimley Rd. The most common:

Property standards
446
Damaged bin lids
168
Driveway blocked by plowed snow
111
Injured wildlife
101
Tree pruning
99
Dumping on private property
96

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 601 Brimley Rd

Flood and shoreline hazards
Outside This address
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.

Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025

Lead in tap-water tests, postal area M1J
0% of tests above Ontario's limit Your area · M1J
In postal area M1J, 0 of 22 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). That's too few samples to compare with the rest of the city. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 0 samples here (0%) 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.

Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 22 tests, May 28, 2014 to Mar 6, 2024

Air quality now
2 · Low risk Your area
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto East station, 2.2 km away, measured 1:00 PM EST Tuesday 10 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 3 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.

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: Eglinton East

Eglinton East had 22,535 residents in 2021. The median household income was $73,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 54% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 32% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 35% 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 Tamil (8.7%), Pilipino, Filipino (7.7%) and Bengali (3.6%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.

Residents (2021)22,535Eglinton East
Median household income$73,500typical neighbourhood $85,000
Households that rent54%typical neighbourhood 46%
Commute by transit35%typical neighbourhood 26%

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 2025ScarboroughChange in a yearToronto
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 Eglinton East compares with the rest of Toronto →

12Quick answers about 601 Brimley Rd

What is being built near 601 Brimley Rd?

There are no planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 metres. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 10, 2026.

Is the area around 601 Brimley Rd safe?

Police recorded 48 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 21 car thefts, 20 assaults, 3 thefts over $5,000, 2 break-ins and 2 robberies. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). Per resident, in Eglinton East in 2025, break-ins were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 10, 2026.

How do you get around from 601 Brimley Rd?

The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 1.5 km away (about a 24-minute walk). Nearby: the 21 Brimley bus (stop at Brimley Rd and Dallyn Cres, 54 m); the 16 McCowan bus (stop at 1290 Danforth Rd, 372 m). Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 10, 2026.

What schools are near 601 Brimley Rd?

The closest are Knob Hill Public School, Glen Ravine Junior Public School and ÉSC Père-Philippe-Lamarche. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 10, 2026.

What neighbourhood is 601 Brimley Rd in?

601 Brimley Rd is in Eglinton East, one of the City of Toronto's 158 official neighbourhoods, in Ward 21 Scarborough Centre. Eglinton East had 22,535 residents in 2021, with a median household income of $73,500. Source: City of Toronto neighbourhoods; 2021 Census, as of Nov 10, 2026.

What is rent like near 601 Brimley Rd?

Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. In October 2025, a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough) averaged $1,832 a month. That's an average across all tenants, including long-term ones; new listings usually cost more. Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, as of Nov 10, 2026.

Is 601 Brimley 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, as of Nov 10, 2026.

Is 601 Brimley Rd a heritage property?

No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 10, 2026.

Who is the city councillor for 601 Brimley Rd?

Michael Thompson, councillor for Ward 21 Scarborough Centre. Email councillor_thompson@toronto.ca or call 416-397-9274. Source: City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 10, 2026.

When is garbage day at 601 Brimley Rd?

Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 13, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, as of Nov 10, 2026.

Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.

13From the archives

No archive photos have been located within 250 metres yet.

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