12 Crusader St
12 Crusader St is in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. An 11‑storey building with 155 homes was approved 121 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- An 11-storey building with 155 homes was approved, 121 m away.
- Robberies in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 12 Crusader St
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two decided recently. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
Decided recently
- 1Split the lot3379-3385 Lawrence Ave E · 105 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jul 8, 2026.
To obtain consent to sever the lands into two parcels and to create the necessary access, servicing and hydro easements for the benefit and functioning of each new parcel. Cross Reference Site Plan Control Application No: 24 173392 ESC SA.File B0010/26SC · submitted May 1, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 211-storey building · 155 homes3379-3385 Lawrence Ave E · 121 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building155 homes · affordable rental
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Proposal to retain the existing 6-storey apartment building and partial demolition of the church to accommodate an 11-storey residential building containing 155 residential units, of which 30% are affordable rental housing units.File 24 173392 ESC 24 SA · submitted Jul 2, 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 12 Crusader St
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Hillock Pl, near Banmoor Blvd, Q2 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 12 Crusader St
Police recorded 57 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.
Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn 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 | 5 near this address | 26% higher99 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 15 near this address | About the same248 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 13% lower53 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 29 near this address | 17% lower638 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 5 near this address | 53% lower89 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 Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn
Traffic safety
6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Lawrence Ave E and Bellamy Rd N. Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Lawrence Ave E at Greencedar CRCT · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Feb 14, 2026 · 124 m
- Bellamy Rd N at Lawrence Ave E · Pedestrian, killed · Aug 22, 2025 · 123 m
- Bellamy Rd N at Lawrence Ave E · Passenger, seriously injured · Feb 11, 2025 · 183 m
- Lawrence Ave E at Bellamy Rd N · E-scooter or e-bike rider, seriously injured · Mar 30, 2023 · 131 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 | Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 19 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 22 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 8 | 314 | 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 12 Crusader St
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 3.7 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 14 TTC stops served by the 54, 154 and 9 buses, with about 2,401 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Eglinton GO, 1.9 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 842 | 5.9 | more than most routes |
| 154 | 227 | 5.4 | more than most routes |
| 9 | 232 | 5.3 | 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 12 Crusader St
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: Al-Qasim Academy. 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 Jan 8, 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 12 Crusader St
There is 1 park and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute, 668 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Greenbrae Parkette · playground · 100 Greenbrae Crct · 480 m
- Hague Park · 3165 Lawrence Ave E · 510 m
- Cedarbrook Community Centre · wi-fi · 91 Eastpark Blvd · 555 m
- Lusted Park · playground · 75 Painted Post Dr · 611 m
- Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute · 550 Markham Rd · 668 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
- Lusted Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Lusted Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 677 m - Densgrove Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Densgrove Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.3 km - Cornell Park Improvements
The City is improving Cornell Park with a new splash pad, upgraded playground surfacing and enhancements to the existing basketball court, tennis court and ball hockey pad.In progress · 1.3 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 12 Crusader St
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 12 Crusader St.
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 12 Crusader St
RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Lot coverage overlay
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
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Sunny Herbal Beauty & Wellness (salon or personal services), Sun Laundry (laundromat or dry cleaner), Spiceyardd Indian Restaurant (restaurant or bar), and 1 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn (4)
- Sunny Herbal Beauty & Wellness · Salon or personal services · 31 Shoreland Cres · 2199 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Sun Laundry · Laundromat or dry cleaner · 3585 Lawrence Ave E · 848 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Spiceyardd Indian Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 20 Meadowglen Pl · 1979 m · licensed Oct 13, 2026
- Theressa Hair & Beauty Services · Salon or personal services · 43 Farmbrook Rd · 1267 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3385 Lawrence Ave E | Rezoning approved | 47 | 106 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.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
8 tickets in 2025 on Crusader St between numbers 0 and 62: 7 for other parking offences, 1 for parking near a fire hydrant.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Cedarbrae Markham Lawrence Village BIA, about 20 m away. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,068 service requests came from postal area M1H, which includes 12 Crusader St. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 172 | |
| Property standards | 117 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 114 | |
| Tree pruning | 102 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 94 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 85 |
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 12 Crusader St
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 13 tests, Mar 26, 2014 to Oct 28, 2023
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: Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn
Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn had 27,085 residents in 2021. The median household income was $77,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 50% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 30% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 3% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Gujarati (9.1%), Tamil (7.9%) and Pilipino, Filipino (4.7%). 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 Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: recycling and green bin. Nov 20: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Paul Ainslie, Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood · councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca · 416-392-4008
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.