1455 Lawrence Ave W
1455 Lawrence Ave W is in Brookhaven-Amesbury. 422 homes and shops is under review 76 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 422 homes and shops is under review, 76 m away.
01What’s planned near 1455 Lawrence Ave W
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two in progress and one inactive. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1422 homes and shops2400 Keele St and 2 more addresses · 76 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built422 homes33,215 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2019. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
The proposed mixed-use development comprises a 27¿storey building containing 422 residential units, 620 square metres of daycare space, and 1,995 square metres of retail space. A total of 232 parking spaces are provided within two levels…File 19 237185 WET 05 OZ · submitted Oct 16, 2019 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 225-storey building2355 Keele St · 241 m away2 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan311 homes22,540 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposal to redevelop the Lands with a new 25-storey residential tower and associated 4-storey above-grade parking structureFile 22 204291 WET 05 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Sep 15, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 22 204290 WET 05 SA (site plan) · submitted Sep 15, 2022 · City record and how to comment
Inactive
- 3Site plan2355 Keele St · 241 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
Inactive: no recent activity on this file. The City hasn’t closed it, but it isn’t moving.
Proposed (3) shipping container buildings (referred to as Building 'H') to be used in connection with SmartREIT's North Park Plaza's Penguin Pick-Up (PPU) service.File 15 258619 WET 12 SA · submitted Nov 30, 2015 · 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 1455 Lawrence Ave W
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: sidewalk work on Del Ria Dr, Culford Rd to Gracefield Ave, Q2 to Q4 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 1470 Lawrence Ave W · 177 m · Jun 12, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 1484 Lawrence Ave W · 230 m · Jun 12, 2026 to Dec 12, 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 1455 Lawrence Ave W
Police recorded 63 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.
Brookhaven-Amesbury 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 | 3 near this address | 12% lower167 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 21 near this address | 14% lower193 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 35 near this address | 20% lower611 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 20% lower63 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 23% lower47 vs 61 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Brookhaven-Amesbury
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians. Most were on Keele St and Lawrence Ave W. Brookhaven-Amesbury has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Keele St at Lawrence Ave W · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · May 30, 2025 · 113 m
- 1524 Lawrence Ave W · Passenger and driver, seriously injured · Dec 19, 2024 · 427 m
- Keele St at Dundas St W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Dec 24, 2023 · 128 m
- Lawrence Ave W at Duval Dr · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Oct 11, 2023 · 461 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 | Brookhaven-Amesbury, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 11 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 11 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 14 | 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 1455 Lawrence Ave W
The nearest subway station is Lawrence West Station (Line 1), 3.0 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 52, 41, 952, 941 and 400 buses, with about 2,097 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 2.3 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 66 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 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 |
| 41 | 757 | 8.9 | more than most routes |
| 952 | 171 | 3.8 | about typical |
| 941 | 151 | 5.9 | 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.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 1812 Weston Rd
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port.2.9 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 1455 Lawrence Ave W
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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and two EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 1455 Lawrence Ave W
There is 1 park, 1 playground and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Amesbury Sports Complex, 630 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Amesbury Community Centre · wi-fi · 1507 Lawrence Ave W · 280 m
- Amesbury Park · ball diamond, basketball court, outdoor dry pad, pickleball court · 151 Culford Rd · 369 m
- Redbank Greenbelt · 99 Culford Rd · 627 m
- Amesbury Sports Complex · wi-fi · 155 Culford Rd · 630 m
- Queen's Greenbelt · 600 Queen's Dr · 694 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
- Soccer for All Mini-Pitches: Amesbury Park
The City is bringing new soccer mini-pitches to parks across Toronto, creating more opportunities for people of all ages to play, learn and connect through sport.In progress · 596 m - Joyce Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground and adding a new fitness area in Joyce Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the cityIn progress · 986 m - Gulliver Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Gulliver Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.0 km - North Park Improvements
The improvements will be focused near the existing tennis courts and may include a new playground, outdoor fitness equipment, a gathering area with seating, new lighting, wayfinding signs, line painting for games on the parking pad, tennis court resurfacing, water bottle filler and new tree plantings.In progress · 1.5 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 1455 Lawrence Ave W
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 1455 Lawrence Ave W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened May 1, 2026
Source: Building Permits · 6 on record
- Snow and ice, opened Jan 19, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Jan 14, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 6 projects from 6 permits
- Fire Alarm · completed Jul 26, 2026
Proposal for the addition of new fire alarm field devices and relays for for intelligent recall, as per CSA B44 elevator modernization. · Permit 25 243828 - Site Service · under review · issued Jan 19, 2024
Proposed installation of a new private fire hydrant to serve existing apartment building. · Permit 24 106438 - Fire Alarm · permit issued · issued Jan 21, 2020
Replacement of the old fire alarm control panel with a new Mircom fire alarm control panel. · Permit 19 153227 - Electromagnetic Locks · completed Mar 26, 2018
Install 2 Maglocks in underground garage. · Permit 17 108753 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Feb 12, 2026
install backflow preventer · Permit 15 122937 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 8, 2026
Fire alarm/voice comunctn · Permit 96 251187
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: 1 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 1455 Lawrence Ave W
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
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. Most Toronto addresses (73%) 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.
Blossom Hair Salon (salon or personal services).
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 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
504 tickets in 2025 on Lawrence Ave W between numbers 1405 and 1505: 464 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 39 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Lawrence Ingram Keele BIA, about 40 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, 3,027 service requests came from postal area M6L, which includes 1455 Lawrence Ave W. The most common:
| Property standards | 168 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 139 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 137 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 136 | |
| Tree pruning | 117 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 84 |
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 1455 Lawrence Ave W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 25 tests, Jun 18, 2014 to Feb 10, 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: Brookhaven-Amesbury
Brookhaven-Amesbury had 17,495 residents in 2021. The median household income was $73,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 59% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 31% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% of workers commuted by transit and 2% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Portuguese (7.6%), Spanish (6.7%) and Vietnamese (4.9%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, up 1% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.6%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | North York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | +5% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | 0% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | +1% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | +2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, North York (the former City of North York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Brookhaven-Amesbury compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Frances Nunziata, Ward 5 York South-Weston · councillor_nunziata@toronto.ca · 416-392-4091
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/1455-lawrence-ave-w#sec-history
