1571 Lawrence Ave W
1571 Lawrence Ave W is in Brookhaven-Amesbury. There are 2 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 12, 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 1571 Lawrence Ave W
At this address: a site plan, approved. 2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk) including this address, both decided recently. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
Decided recently
- 1Site planThis address 1571 Lawrence Ave WSite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building287 m² of floor space
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
The redevelopment includes the demolition of the existing gas station and construct new gas pumps and canopy, a new convenience store/quick serve restaurant with an associated drive through facility. The existing car wash facilities will…File 24 194578 WET 05 SA · submitted Aug 8, 2024 · City record and how to comment - 2Split the lot1570 Lawrence Ave W · 80 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Jun 11, 2026.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two residential lots.File B0006/26EYK · submitted Feb 4, 2026 · 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 1571 Lawrence Ave W
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Del Ria Dr, Culford Rd to Gracefield Ave, Q2 to Q4 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 1571 Lawrence Ave W
Police recorded 41 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 | 4 near this address | 12% lower167 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 12 near this address | 14% lower193 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 23 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 | 1 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
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Lawrence Ave W and 1524 Lawrence Ave W. Brookhaven-Amesbury has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- 1524 Lawrence Ave W · Passenger and driver, seriously injured · Dec 19, 2024 · 314 m
- Lawrence Ave W at De Marco Blvd · Driver, seriously injured · May 12, 2024 · 176 m
- Lawrence Ave W at Culford Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 30, 2023 · 58 m
- Lawrence Ave W at Black Creek Dr · Cyclist, seriously injured · Apr 2, 2021 · 371 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 | 7 | 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 1571 Lawrence Ave W
The nearest subway station is Lawrence West Station (Line 1), 3.7 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by the 52, 59 and 952 buses, with about 1,645 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 2.1 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 |
| 59 | 192 | 4.6 | 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: 1812 Weston Rd
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port. Next: 2000 Weston Rd, 2.6 km.2.2 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 1571 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. Private schools within 1 km: P T Montessori School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 1571 Lawrence Ave W
There are 3 parks, 2 playgrounds and 2 community centres within 500 m. The nearest pool is Amesbury Sports Complex, 103 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Amesbury Sports Complex · wi-fi · 155 Culford Rd · 103 m
- Olympia Park · 50 Olympia Dr · 258 m
- Gracefield Park · playground · 175 Gracefield Ave · 353 m
- Amesbury Park · ball diamond, basketball court, outdoor dry pad, pickleball court · 151 Culford Rd · 373 m
- Amesbury Community Centre · wi-fi · 1507 Lawrence Ave W · 453 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 · 147 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 · 1.1 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.
07The building at 1571 Lawrence Ave W
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 1571 Lawrence Ave W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 8 on record
- Property standards, opened Jul 12, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 4 projects from 8 permits
- Interior renovation · under review · issued May 21, 2026
Proposal for alterations to the existing Petro-Canada car wash building for a new touch free roll-over car wash, including interior alterations and associated exterior modifications · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 164759 - Demolition · permit issued · issued Mar 9, 2026
Demolish existing gas station · Permit 26 116461 - New Building · under review · issued Feb 10, 2026
Proposal to construct a new gas bar canopy and a one-storey retail convenience store with restaurant/takeout use (under 30 seats); existing car wash to remain - Petro CanadaSee 24 194578 WET 05 SA · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 115620 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · permit issued · issued Sep 19, 2024
Proposal to replace existing, defective, backflow prevention device at carwash · Permit 24 199175
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 1571 Lawrence Ave W
CR (Commercial Residential) zoning allows shops and offices on the ground floor with homes above, typical of main streets. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 40
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
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.
Blossom Hair Salon (salon or personal services).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1630 Lawrence Ave W | Rezoning approved | 869 | 366 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 10, 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
96 tickets in 2025 on Lawrence Ave W between numbers 1521 and 1621: 89 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 3 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,027 service requests came from postal area M6L, which includes 1571 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 1571 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.