821 Birchmount Rd
821 Birchmount Rd is in Ionview, in a registered apartment building built in 1960 with 53 units. A 48‑storey building is under review 232 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- An open by-law notice for zoning (notice issued Jul 17, 2026).
- A 48-storey building is under review, 232 m away.
01What’s planned near 821 Birchmount Rd
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 148-storey building2200-2206 Eglinton Ave E · 232 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 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.
02Safety near 821 Birchmount Rd
Police recorded 176 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.
Ionview 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 16% higher91 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 161 near this address | About the same814 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 31% lower42 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 9 near this address | 38% lower140 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 1 near this address | 52% lower91 vs 190 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 Ionview
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on Eglinton Ave E and Rosemount Dr. Ionview has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Eglinton Ave E at Rosemount Dr · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 26, 2023 · 353 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 | Ionview, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 8 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 9 | 254 | 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.
03Getting around from 821 Birchmount Rd
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), about a 17‑minute walk (1.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by the 5 streetcar and the 17 and 34 buses, with about 1,372 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kennedy GO, 1.2 km away, with 34 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 17 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.
04Schools and child care near 821 Birchmount 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, A Plus Academy Of Advancement, Salaheddin Islamic School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Mar 30, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 6, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 821 Birchmount Rd
There are 2 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is McGregor Park Community Centre, 2.1 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Eglinton Ravine Park · 2281 Eglinton Ave E · 424 m
- Maidavale Park · ball diamond, playground · 1031 Birchmount Rd · 487 m
- Maywood Tot Lot · playground, sports field · 33 Maywood Park · 768 m
- Treverton Park · ball diamond, playground · 20 A Oakworth Cres · 1045 m
- Ionview Park · playground · 110 Ionview Rd · 1160 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
- 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 · 870 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 · 1.1 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.
06The building at 821 Birchmount Rd
There are no building permits, building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 821 Birchmount Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation · evaluated Jun 9, 2026
Source: Apartment Building Evaluation
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results
- Zoning, opened Jul 17, 2026: closed
- Zoning, opened Jul 17, 2026: still open
- Zoning, opened Jul 17, 2026: still open · order or notice issued Aug 12, 2026
- Property standards, opened Jun 18, 2026: closed
- Heat, opened Jun 1, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
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.
07What can be built at 821 Birchmount Rd
RA (Residential Apartment) zoning allows apartment buildings. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 15
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.
08Around 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.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2200 Eglinton Ave E | Rezoning approved | 39 | 364 m |
| 2200 Eglinton Ave E | Rezoning approved | 91 | 364 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
31 tickets in 2025 on Birchmount Rd between numbers 771 and 871: 24 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 5 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, 6,514 service requests came from postal area M1K, which includes 821 Birchmount Rd. The most common:
| Property standards | 441 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 358 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 213 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 206 | |
| Dumping on private property | 170 | |
| Injured wildlife | 166 |
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.
09Risks and environment at 821 Birchmount Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 66 tests, May 26, 2014 to Jan 22, 2025
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Ionview
Ionview had 13,365 residents in 2021. The median household income was $74,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 62% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 28% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 38% 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 Pilipino, Filipino (9.5%), Tamil (5.8%) and Telugu (3.0%). 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 Ionview 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.