628 Birchmount Rd
628 Birchmount Rd is in Clairlea-Birchmount. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (one approved, one hearing on Dec 2).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: one approved, one hearing on Dec 2.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Deck · completed May 4, 2021
Proposal to construct a 2nd storey deck at the rear of the existing single family dwelling, see 20-138425 WNP 00 VI. · Permit 20 144999
05Risks and environment
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.
In postal area M1K, 0 of 66 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M1K is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 1 samples here (1.5%) 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.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto East station, 5.5 km away, measured 11:00 AM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
01What’s changing nearby
2 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): one approved, one hearing on Dec 2. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1636 Birchmount Rd · 103 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Dec 2, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a one-storey rear addition. The existing rear deck will be demolished.File A0146/26SC · submitted Oct 1, 2026 - 2672 Birchmount Rd · 171 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
To permit the development of a 7-storey residential building comprised of 226 residential units at 672 to 676 Birchmount Road. The development is proposed to contain approximately 18,300 square metres of residential gross floor area and…File 20 224484 ESC 20 SA · submitted Dec 1, 2020 · City record
No homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
1 new storefront business licence within 250 m in the last 90 days: take-out or food shop (1).
New business licences nearby (1)
- Take-out or food shop · 116 Anaconda Ave · 191 m · licensed Oct 15, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 30 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 19 assaults, 5 break-ins, 4 car thefts and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Clairlea-Birchmount in 2025, assaults, car thefts and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; robberies were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | Clairlea-Birchmount, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 19 | 1304 above Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 5 | 190 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 4 | 288 above Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 0 | 49 below Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 85 above Toronto | 61 |
Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal: Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Includes reported incidents only.
03Getting around
The nearest subway station is Warden Station (Line 2), about a 12-minute walk (0.8 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by routes 102, 17, 16, 9 and 902, with about 1,547 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Scarborough GO, 1.5 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
07Schools and community
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
- General Brock Public School · elementary · 222 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 475 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 76% met the standard in reading and 27% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- St Joachim Catholic School · elementary · 475 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 290 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 71% met the standard in reading and 25% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Danforth Gardens Public School · elementary · 962 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 530 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 69% met the standard in reading and 40% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- SATEC @ W A Porter Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.2 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,185 students. 89% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Caring and Safe School 3 · secondary · 1.8 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12
Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information and Student Demographics (2026); test results are EQAO results reported by the Ministry.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): no licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
City of Toronto: Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
08Your neighbourhood
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.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in Scarborough was $1,832, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.4% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Scarborough | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 12: recycling and green bin. November 19: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 628 Birchmount Rd
Is 628 Birchmount 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.
What is being built near 628 Birchmount Rd?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (one approved, one hearing on Dec 2). The closest is at 636 Birchmount Rd, 103 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 628 Birchmount Rd been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 628 Birchmount Rd a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 628 Birchmount Rd from the subway?
The nearest station is Warden Station (Line 2), 0.8 km away (about a 12-minute walk). 5 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 628 Birchmount Rd?
The closest are General Brock Public School, St Joachim Catholic School and SATEC @ W A Porter Collegiate Institute. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information.
How much crime is there near 628 Birchmount Rd?
Police recorded 30 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 19 assaults, 5 break-ins, 4 car thefts and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Clairlea-Birchmount in 2025, assaults, car thefts and thefts over $5,000 were above the Toronto rate; robberies were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service.
When is garbage day at 628 Birchmount Rd?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 19, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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