Briar Hill-Belgravia
Briar Hill-Belgravia is a neighbourhood in North York of about 15,000 people, next to Beechborough-Greenbrook, Brookhaven-Amesbury, Caledonia-Fairbank and four other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Cedarvale and Glencairn stations (Line 1) are in or next to it. Its main shopping street is Eglinton Ave W. It stands out for how many residents take transit to work. It has fewer parks for its size than most neighbourhoods and fewer street trees.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Stayner Ave to the north, Marlee Ave to the east, Eglinton Ave W to the south and the CN rail line to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 22 active planning proposals in Briar Hill-Belgravia, more than most neighbourhoods (34th most in Toronto). Of these, ten are waiting for a decision and 12 are under appeal. Another one was decided recently.
Under appeal (12)
Waiting for a decision (10)
Decided recently (1)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Planning rules
Parts of it are in the Fairbank, Caledonia and Oakwood major transit station areas, where minimum densities are set to bring more homes and jobs near transit.
City of Toronto Heritage Conservation Districts and Major Transit Station Areas. Each address report shows the zoning for that lot.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 9 noise exemption permits were issued in Briar Hill-Belgravia: 9 for amplified sound at events.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
02 · Safety
Rank by crime →In 2025, 209 major crimes were reported in Briar Hill-Belgravia: 1,277 per 100,000 residents, about the same as the citywide rate (1,322) and the 54th highest in Toronto. Reports were similar to the year before (219 in 2024).
Briar Hill-Belgravia compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 17% higher263 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | About the same208 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | About the same73 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 11% lower685 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 20% lower49 vs 61 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 71 | 112 | up 58% |
| Car thefts | 28 | 43 | up 54% |
| Break-ins | 40 | 34 | down 15% |
| Robberies | 16 | 12 | down 25% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 8 | more than doubled |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 7 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 25 | 172 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, nine collisions in Briar Hill-Belgravia killed or seriously injured someone, the 52nd highest rate per resident in Toronto. Five involved pedestrians. Most were on Dufferin St and Eglinton Ave W.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Cedarvale and Glencairn stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 1). Inside the neighbourhood, 39 TTC stops are served by the 5 Line 5 Eglinton streetcar and the 29 Dufferin, 929 Dufferin Express and 109 Ranee buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Cedarvale StationLine 1
- Glencairn StationLine 1
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Line 5 Eglinton Streetcar | about 235 | — | |
| 29 Dufferin | about 145 | 9.1 · high | |
| 929 Dufferin Express | about 122 | 6.9 · high | |
| 109 Ranee | about 55 | 3.7 | |
| 34 Eglinton | about 55 | 16.5 · high |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dufferin St Schell Ave to Beltline Trl | 27,300 | 48 km/h | May 2025 |
| Marlee Ave Beltline Trl to Roselawn Ave | 9,900 | 39 km/h | Apr 2026 |
| Roselawn Ave Dufferin St to Fairbank Ave | 9,500 | 52 km/h | Jun 2017 |
| Jimmy Wisdom Way Eglinton Ave W to Livingstone Ave | 2,600 | 33 km/h | Jan 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montcalm Ave Lane N of Eglinton and W of Montcalm to Bowie Ave | 1,000 | 46 km/h | Oct 2017 |
| Schell Ave Montcalm Ave to Snider Ave | 950 | 45 km/h | Mar 2017 |
| Whitmore Ave Jimmy Wisdom Way to Dufferin St | 1,300 | 43 km/h | Nov 2022 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
There are no public or Catholic schools inside the neighbourhood; the nearest are listed on each address report. There is one licensed child care centre with 49 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and two EarlyON centres.
Licensed child care (1)
- Macaulay - Marlee Child Care Centre $10 a day
145 Marlee Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool49 spaces
EarlyON centres (2)
- 2010 Eglinton2010 Eglinton Ave W
- 2700 Dufferin EarlyON Child and Family Centre2700 Dufferin St
Free drop-in programs for children up to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres (each centre links to its page in the City’s child care finder) and EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Briar Hill-Belgravia has three parks, two of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than almost anywhere in Toronto (7th fewest per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 2,394 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, honey locust and Japanese lilac: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (37th fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has eight road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Kay Gardner Beltline Park | 6.3 |
| Walter Saunders Memorial Park | 1.4 |
| J.T. Watson Parkette | 0.2 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- York Beltline Trail Extension
The City is extending the York Beltline Trail. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Beltline Trail Commemorative Stations
Two new interpretive installations are being added along the trail to commemorate the Belt Line Railway as a part of Toronto’s Heritage.In progress - Beltline Trail Commemorative Stations
Two new interpretive installations are being added along the trail to commemorate the Belt Line Railway as a part of Toronto’s Heritage.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Briar Hill-Belgravia | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 3 | 8 | Dufferin Hill Park, J.t. Watson Parkette, Walter Saunders Memorial Park |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 | J.t. Watson Parkette, Walter Saunders Memorial Park |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Briar Hill-Belgravia. |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Briar Hill-Belgravia. Nearest: Glen Long Community Centre, 700 m away in Yorkdale-Glen Park. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Briar Hill-Belgravia. Nearest: Fairbank Memorial Park, just over the border in Oakwood Village. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Briar Hill-Belgravia. Nearest: Wadsworth Park, 2.3 km away in Weston-Pelham Park. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Briar Hill-Belgravia. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Briar Hill-Belgravia. Nearest: Cedarvale Park, 1.1 km away in Humewood-Cedarvale. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Briar Hill-Belgravia. Nearest: Cedarvale Park, 1.1 km away in Humewood-Cedarvale. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Walter Saunders Memorial Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Walter Saunders Memorial Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside Briar Hill-Belgravia. |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 211 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (63rd most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 45 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (40th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 704 homes since 2021, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood.
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 6 building permits in Briar Hill-Belgravia included a green roof, the 55th most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across York (the former City of York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,067 a month in October 2025, close to the Toronto average. Just over half of households here (52%) rent, and 35% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 28 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 92 out of 100. There are 27 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (57th most in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 189 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (34th most in Toronto); the largest project is 9 Shortt St, with 138 affordable homes. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing one rental building (53 rental homes, all to be replaced).
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover York (the former City of York). Vacancy 3.3% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 14,575 people lived here. The median household income was $81,000, the 95th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 36% commute by transit, above the typical neighbourhood.
14,575 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 9.2%, Portuguese 8.4%, Spanish 6%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 133 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Eglinton Ave W. In the last 90 days, three businesses got new licences; the newest is Ceylontro Kitchen, a restaurant or bar at 1708 Eglinton Ave W.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops36
- Restaurants and bars32
- Salons and personal services30
- Auto repair shops22
- Laundromats and dry cleaners7
Streets with the most
- Eglinton Ave W78
- Dufferin St24
- Roselawn Ave11
- Castlefield Ave9
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Fairbank Village and York-Eglinton are Business Improvement Areas in Briar Hill-Belgravia. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Briar Hill-Belgravia has no properties on the Heritage Register. No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- No properties on the Heritage Register.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6E, 15 of 434 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.5%; Toronto 2.0%). None of 76 home tests in M6B were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Mike Colle · Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 14,289 service requests came from postal areas M6E and M6B, which cover most of Briar Hill-Belgravia. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 791 | |
| Property standards | 607 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 448 | |
| Damaged bins | 346 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 325 | |
| Road plowing | 299 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
Every figure, with ranks
| Measure | Briar Hill-Belgravia | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 211 | 186 | 63rd |
| Active planning proposals | 22 | 11 | 34th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 45 | 26 | 40th |
| New homes since 2021 | 704 | 795 | 82nd |
| Short-term rentals | 27 | 21 | 57th |
| Heritage properties | 0 | 5 | 143rd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 28 | 18 | 49th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,277 | 1,107 | 54th |
| Assaults | 685 | 637 | 65th |
| Break-ins | 208 | 173 | 54th |
| Car thefts | 263 | 193 | 42nd |
| Robberies | 73 | 70 | 72nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 49 | 46 | 70th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 7 | 6 | 74th |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 31 | 140th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 172 | 212 | 106th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 14,575 | 16,813 | 100th |
| Median household income | $81,000 | $85,000 | 95th |
| Households that rent | 52.0% | 45.5% | 56th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 35.1% | 39.0% | 111th |
| Commute by transit | 35.9% | 25.8% | 15th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 5.8% | 5.3% | 75th |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% | 16.3% | 78th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 6.2 | 5.1 | 52nd |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 2.1 | 5.0 | 152nd |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.0 | 2.1 | 144th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 164 | 228 | 122nd |
| Affordable homes coming | 189 | 19 | 34th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 8 | 10 | 88th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 4.4% | 7.8% | 118th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.6 | 1.6 | 125th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 328 | 410 | 95th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 6 | 4 | 55th |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 71 | 101 | 91 | 108 | 112 |
| Break-ins | 40 | 26 | 38 | 46 | 34 |
| Car thefts | 28 | 52 | 39 | 45 | 43 |
| Robberies | 16 | 15 | 23 | 8 | 12 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 8 |
| Total | 158 | 201 | 199 | 219 | 209 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Briar Hill-Belgravia | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 685 | 768 | 65th |
| Break-ins | 208 | 190 | 54th |
| Car thefts | 263 | 225 | 42nd |
| Robberies | 73 | 78 | 72nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 49 | 61 | 70th |
| Total | 1,277 | 1,322 | 54th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Briar Hill-Belgravia | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 71 | 101 | 91 | 108 | 112 | 685 | 768 | 65th |
| Break-ins | 40 | 26 | 38 | 46 | 34 | 208 | 190 | 54th |
| Car thefts | 28 | 52 | 39 | 45 | 43 | 263 | 225 | 42nd |
| Robberies | 16 | 15 | 23 | 8 | 12 | 73 | 78 | 72nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 49 | 61 | 70th |
| Total | 158 | 201 | 199 | 219 | 209 | 1,277 | 1,322 | 54th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 175 | 9 |
| 2022 | 183 | 8 |
| 2023 | 138 | 28 |
| 2024 | 149 | 182 |
| 2025 | 167 | 34 |
| 2026 | 191 | 443 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,381 | $1,381 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,706 | $1,665 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,067 | $2,022 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,547 | $2,706 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers York (the former City of York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (23)
Under appeal (12)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Livingstone Ave | Laneway suite | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2026 | A0314/26NY |
| 1048 Roselawn Ave | Addition | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2025 | A0283/25NY |
| 1141 Roselawn Ave | 11-storey building · 133 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2021 | 21 251175 NNY 08 OZ |
| 156 Locksley Ave | Addition | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2016 | A0656/16NY |
| 245-251 Marlee Ave | Two towers, up to 37 storeys · 886 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Nov 2024 | 24 243361 NNY 08 OZ |
| 2700 Dufferin St | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Jun 2025 | 25 185157 NNY 08 OZ |
| 351 Marlee Ave | 39-storey building · 840 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2025 | 25 198723 NNY 08 OZ |
| 413 Whitmore Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Feb 2021 | A0086/21NY |
| 8 Benner Ave | 37-storey building · 418 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2025 | 25 264514 NNY 08 OZ |
| 838 Roselawn Ave | 35-storey building · 472 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Nov 2021 | 21 235591 NNY 08 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (10)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Croham Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Feb 2024 | A0091/24NY |
| 115 Ronald Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Dec 2021 | B0045/21NY |
| 12 Romar Cres | Two towers, up to 39 storeys | Site plan | Submitted Nov 2025 | 25 250965 NNY 08 SA |
| 18 Benner Ave | Two towers, up to 38 storeys · 857 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Apr 2025 | 25 141826 NNY 08 OZ |
| 2116 Eglinton Ave W | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2019 | A0655/19NY |
| 2451 Dufferin St | 672 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2021 | 21 252234 NNY 08 SA |
| 250 Bowie Ave | 55-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Nov 2024 | 24 242246 NNY 08 OZ |
| 26 Danesbury Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Sep 2026 | B0021/26NY |
| 348 Ridelle Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Feb 2021 | A0113/21NY |
| 94 Livingstone Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2026 |
Decided recently (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391 Whitmore Ave | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Decided Oct 2026 | A0323/26NY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (28)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1040 Castlefield Ave | 76 | 44 | 1959 | — |
| 836 Roselawn Ave | 80 | 26 | 1965 | 0 |
| 851 Briar Hill Ave | 81 | 10 | 1960 | — |
| 131 Lyon Crt | 83 | 26 | 1958 | 0 |
| 370 Ridelle Ave | 84 | 214 | 1965 | 0 |
| 184 Marlee Ave | 86 | 12 | 1950 | 0 |
| 839 Roselawn Ave | 87 | 36 | 1955 | 0 |
| 178 Locksley Ave | 88 | 24 | 1960 | — |
| 1030 Castlefield Ave | 89 | 56 | 1956 | 0 |
| 837 Roselawn Ave | 90 | 39 | 1959 | 0 |
| 145 Marlee Ave | 93 | 315 | 1967 | 0 |
| 141 Lyon Crt | 93 | 142 | 1967 | 4 |
| 835 Roselawn Ave | 93 | 39 | 1960 | 0 |
| 1480 Eglinton Ave W | 94 | 11 | 1958 | — |
| 1490 Eglinton Ave W | 94 | 34 | 1955 | 0 |
| 1798 Eglinton Ave W | 94 | 34 | 1937 | 0 |
| 1500 Eglinton Ave W | 94 | 34 | 1954 | 0 |
| 110 Marlee Ave | 95 | 110 | 1960 | 0 |
| 330 Hopewell Ave | 96 | 67 | 1959 | 0 |
| 1674 Eglinton Ave W | 96 | 40 | 1960 | 0 |
| 855 Roselawn Ave | 96 | 253 | 1974 | 0 |
| 1090 Roselawn Ave | 97 | 62 | 1960 | — |
| 2495 Dufferin St | 97 | 15 | 1960 | — |
| 377 Ridelle Ave | 97 | 231 | 1967 | 5 |
| 822 Roselawn Ave | 98 | 56 | 1960 | 0 |
| 1050 Castlefield Ave | 99 | 64 | 1959 | 0 |
| 2040 Eglinton Ave W | 99 | 37 | 1950 | — |
| 1924 Eglinton Ave W | 100 | 27 | 2023 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Child care centres (1)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaulay - Marlee Child Care Centre | 145 Marlee Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 49 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Line 5 Eglinton | Streetcar | 235 |
| 29 Dufferin | Bus | 145 |
| 929 Dufferin Express | Bus | 122 |
| 109 Ranee | Bus | 55 |
| 34 Eglinton | Bus | 55 |
| 164 Castlefield | Bus | 45 |
Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: weekday trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood.
Parks and recreation
| Amenity | Briar Hill-Belgravia | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 3 | 8 | Dufferin Hill Park, J.t. Watson Parkette, Walter Saunders Memorial Park |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 | J.t. Watson Parkette, Walter Saunders Memorial Park |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Briar Hill-Belgravia. |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Briar Hill-Belgravia. Nearest: Glen Long Community Centre, 700 m away in Yorkdale-Glen Park. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Briar Hill-Belgravia. Nearest: Fairbank Memorial Park, just over the border in Oakwood Village. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Briar Hill-Belgravia. Nearest: Wadsworth Park, 2.3 km away in Weston-Pelham Park. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Briar Hill-Belgravia. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Briar Hill-Belgravia. Nearest: Cedarvale Park, 1.1 km away in Humewood-Cedarvale. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Briar Hill-Belgravia. Nearest: Cedarvale Park, 1.1 km away in Humewood-Cedarvale. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Walter Saunders Memorial Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Walter Saunders Memorial Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside Briar Hill-Belgravia. |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Shortt St | Rezoning approved | 138 |
| 1886 Eglinton Ave W | Under construction | 51 |
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Lyon Court and 836, 838 Roselawn Avenue | Dec 17, 2024 | 53 | 53 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (8)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Times Rd, Briar Hill Ave to Munc Bound To Ny | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road rebuild | Jimmy Wisdom Way, Belgravia Ave to Whitmore Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road rebuild | Jimmy Wisdom Way, Eglinton Ave W to Livingstone Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road rebuild | Jimmy Wisdom Way, Whitmore Ave to Hopewell Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road rebuild | Jimmy Wisdom Way, Livingstone Ave to Belgravia Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road rebuild | Hopewell Ave, Jimmy Wisdom Way to Dufferin St | Q3 2025 to Q4 2026 (carried over) |
| Road rebuild | Hopewell Ave, Marlee Ave to Times Rd | Q3 2025 to Q4 2026 (carried over) |
| Sidewalk work | Hopewell Ave, near Dufferin St | Q3 2025 to Q4 2026 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (3)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceylontro Kitchen | Restaurant or bar | 1708 Eglinton Ave W | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Crown Auto Group | Auto repair or garage | 978 Roselawn Ave | Sep 23, 2026 |
| La Perra Peluda Latin Market | Take-out or food shop | 600 Caledonia Rd | Sep 19, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (45)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 592 Ridelle Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2026 |
| 96 Belgravia Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 100 Livingstone Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2026 |
| 425 Ridelle Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2026 |
| 348 Ridelle Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 30 Danesbury Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 105 Bowie Ave | Garden suite | May 2026 |
| 103 Bowie Ave | Garden suite | May 2026 |
| 162 Times Rd | Garden suite | Apr 2026 |
| 189 Livingstone Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2026 |
| 1128 Roselawn Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2026 |
| 30 Snider Ave | Garden suite | Mar 2026 |
| 222 Belgravia Ave | Garden suite | Jan 2026 |
| 18 Chamberlain Ave | Garden suite | Dec 2025 |
| 65 Livingstone Ave | Laneway suite | Dec 2025 |
| 1048 Roselawn Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 51 Little Blvd | Garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 119 Belgravia Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 892 Castlefield Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 425 Whitmore Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 181 Bowie Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2025 |
| 17 Belgravia Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2025 |
| 77 Chamberlain Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2025 |
| 17 Belgravia Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2025 |
| 14 Montcalm Ave | Garden suite | Mar 2025 |
| 14 Montcalm Ave | Garden suite | Dec 2024 |
| 159 Locksley Ave | Garden suite | Nov 2024 |
| 56 Hartley Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2024 |
| 16 Little Blvd | Garden suite | Jun 2024 |
| 909 Castlefield Ave | Garden suite | May 2024 |
| 56 Schell Ave | Garden suite | Mar 2024 |
| 1194 Roselawn Ave | Garden suite | Mar 2024 |
| 40 Montcalm Ave | Garden suite | Jan 2024 |
| 10 Fairbank Ave | Garden suite | Jan 2024 |
| 62 Hartley Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2023 |
| 510 Whitmore Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2023 |
| 168 Locksley Ave | Laneway suite | Jul 2023 |
| 1204 Roselawn Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2023 |
| 1197 Roselawn Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2023 |
| 570 Ridelle Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Feb 2023 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 7 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 25 | 172 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
| Station | Service | Lines | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarvale Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
| Glencairn Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dufferin St Schell Ave to Beltline Trl | 27,300 | 48 km/h | May 2025 |
| Marlee Ave Beltline Trl to Roselawn Ave | 9,900 | 39 km/h | Apr 2026 |
| Roselawn Ave Dufferin St to Fairbank Ave | 9,500 | 52 km/h | Jun 2017 |
| Jimmy Wisdom Way Eglinton Ave W to Livingstone Ave | 2,600 | 33 km/h | Jan 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montcalm Ave Lane N of Eglinton and W of Montcalm to Bowie Ave | 1,000 | 46 km/h | Oct 2017 |
| Schell Ave Montcalm Ave to Snider Ave | 950 | 45 km/h | Mar 2017 |
| Whitmore Ave Jimmy Wisdom Way to Dufferin St | 1,300 | 43 km/h | Nov 2022 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Kay Gardner Beltline Park | 6.3 |
| Walter Saunders Memorial Park | 1.4 |
| J.T. Watson Parkette | 0.2 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- York Beltline Trail Extension
The City is extending the York Beltline Trail. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Beltline Trail Commemorative Stations
Two new interpretive installations are being added along the trail to commemorate the Belt Line Railway as a part of Toronto’s Heritage.In progress - Beltline Trail Commemorative Stations
Two new interpretive installations are being added along the trail to commemorate the Belt Line Railway as a part of Toronto’s Heritage.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 6 building permits in Briar Hill-Belgravia included a green roof, the 55th most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 9 noise exemption permits were issued in Briar Hill-Belgravia: 9 for amplified sound at events.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
Business improvement area
Business improvement areas
Fairbank Village and York-Eglinton are Business Improvement Areas in Briar Hill-Belgravia. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- No properties on the Heritage Register.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6E, 15 of 434 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.5%; Toronto 2.0%). None of 76 home tests in M6B were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Mike Colle · Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 14,289 service requests came from postal areas M6E and M6B, which cover most of Briar Hill-Belgravia. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 791 | |
| Property standards | 607 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 448 | |
| Damaged bins | 346 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 325 | |
| Road plowing | 299 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
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