12 Preston Pl
12 Preston Pl is in Lawrence Park North. There are 3 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Nothing stands out for this address in the City's records: no orders on the building and no large projects nearby.
01What’s planned near 12 Preston Pl
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three in progress. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1New house84 Weybourne Cres · 191 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Mar 21, 2019. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a new semi-detached dwelling. File Numbers: B0056/18NY, A0803/18NY, A0804/18NY, A0805/18NY, A0806/18NY, A0807/18NY, A0808/18NY, A0809/18NY, & A0810/18NY will be considered jointly.File A0810/18NY · submitted Nov 21, 2018 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2New house84 Weybourne Cres · 191 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Mar 21, 2019. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a new semi-detached dwelling. File Numbers: B0056/18NY, A0803/18NY, A0804/18NY, A0805/18NY, A0806/18NY, A0807/18NY, A0808/18NY, A0809/18NY, & A0810/18NY will be considered jointly.File A0809/18NY · submitted Nov 21, 2018 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Garage or parking45 Wanless Ave · 217 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
To construct a new two storey detached garage at the rear of the property. The existing two detached garage will be demolished.File A0846/17NY · submitted Sep 18, 2017 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
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 Preston Pl
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road rebuild on Haslemere Rd, Kappele Ave to Langton Ave, 2027 to 2030.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 89 Lawrence Ave E · 112 m · Jun 17, 2026 to Dec 17, 2026
- Toronto Water · Sewer Rehabilitation at 124 Lawrence Cres · 177 m · Jul 7, 2026 to Jan 7, 2027
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 Preston Pl
Police recorded 45 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.
Lawrence Park North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 15 near this address | 24% higher235 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 46% lower42 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 7 near this address | 57% lower97 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 21 near this address | 65% lower266 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 70% lower18 vs 61 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 Lawrence Park North
Traffic safety
6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians. Most were on Yonge St and Bowood Ave. Lawrence Park North has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Lawrence Ave E at Weybourne Cres · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Apr 15, 2026 · 152 m
- 3220 Yonge St at Bowood Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 18, 2025 · 460 m
- Yonge St at 3083 Yonge St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Feb 2, 2024 · 357 m
- Woburn Ave at Yonge St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Jul 5, 2023 · 432 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 | Lawrence Park North, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 27 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 9 | 252 | 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 Preston Pl
The nearest subway station is Lawrence Station (Line 1), about a 5‑minute walk (0.4 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 17 TTC stops served by the 52, 11, 103, 162 and 97 buses, with about 3,146 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 5.1 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 5 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 1,193 | 5.4 | more than most routes |
| 11 | 308 | 3.5 | fewer than most routes |
| 103 | 51 | 1.4 | fewer than most routes |
| 162 | 124 | 4.7 | more than most routes |
| 97 | 538 | 8.5 | more than most routes |
| 952 | 171 | 3.8 | about 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.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 75 Holly St
City-run (Green P): 28 Level 2, 1 fast ports.2.3 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 12 Preston Pl
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: The Dunblaine School, Toronto French School - Jr Mildenhall. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 14, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 28, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 21, 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 Preston Pl
There are 3 parks, 1 playground and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Bedford Park Community Centre, 196 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Bedford Park Community Centre · 81 Ranleigh Ave · 196 m
- Ranleigh Park · outdoor fitness equipment · 100 Ranleigh Ave · 255 m
- George Milbrandt Parkette · 3101 Yonge St · 338 m
- Jaye Robinson Park · outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 3055 Yonge St · 460 m
- Wanless Park · ball diamond, basketball court, pickleball court, picnic site · 250 Wanless Ave · 549 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
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 Preston Pl
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 12 Preston Pl.
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.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 2 with a green roof and 1 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 12 Preston Pl
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. 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: Zone label (d)
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.
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.
Alast Cleaners (laundromat or dry cleaner), Sixth Sense Nails and Spa (salon or personal services), Baba Restaurant (restaurant or bar), and 3 more.
All new business licences in Lawrence Park North (6)
- Alast Cleaners · Laundromat or dry cleaner · 2 Melrose Ave · 873 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Sixth Sense Nails and Spa · Salon or personal services · 3417 Yonge St · 866 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Baba Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 3204 Yonge St · 454 m · licensed Oct 17, 2026
- Fabiola Gallo Beauty · Salon or personal services · 3221 Yonge St · 413 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Starks Barber Company - Yonge and Lawrence · Salon or personal services · 3449 Yonge St · 934 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Bello · Restaurant or bar · 3305 Yonge St · 566 m · licensed Aug 21, 2026
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
20 tickets in 2025 on Preston Pl between numbers 0 and 62: 19 for parking at prohibited times, 1 for not parking parallel to the curb.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Yonge Lawrence Village BIA, about 300 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, 3,619 service requests came from postal area M4N, which includes 12 Preston Pl. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 199 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 187 | |
| Tree pruning | 125 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 107 | |
| Missed garbage pickup | 103 | |
| Property standards | 95 |
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 Preston Pl
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 269 tests, Feb 24, 2014 to Oct 19, 2026
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: Lawrence Park North
Lawrence Park North had 14,675 residents in 2021. The median household income was $168,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 25% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 22% of workers commuted by transit and 12% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (3.5%), Cantonese (2.6%) and Spanish (1.8%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, up 6% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.2%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Central Toronto | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | +2% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | +4% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | +6% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | 0% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Lawrence Park North compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 11: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 18: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Rachel Chernos Lin , Ward 15 Don Valley West · Councillor_ChernosLin@toronto.ca · 416-395-6408
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/12-preston-pl#sec-history
