1635 Lawrence Ave W
1635 Lawrence Ave W is in Brookhaven-Amesbury. There is 1 planning proposal 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 1635 Lawrence Ave W
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one decided recently. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
Decided recently
- 1Minor variance15 Sorlyn Ave · 242 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Nov 5, 2026.
To legalize and to maintain the existing duplex currently under construction.File A0293/26EYK · submitted Sep 11, 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 1635 Lawrence Ave W
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m. The work below was due earlier and is still on the City’s list.
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 1635 Lawrence Ave W
Police recorded 39 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 | 11 near this address | 14% lower193 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 22 near this address | 20% lower611 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 20% lower63 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 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
3 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 De Marco Blvd. Brookhaven-Amesbury has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Lawrence Ave W at De Marco Blvd · Driver, seriously injured · May 12, 2024 · 208 m
- Lawrence Ave W at Culford Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 30, 2023 · 417 m
- Lawrence Ave W at Black Creek Dr · Cyclist, seriously injured · Apr 2, 2021 · 72 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 | 4 | 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 1635 Lawrence Ave W
The nearest subway station is Lawrence West Station (Line 1), 4.1 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 4 TTC stops served by the 52 bus, with about 1,070 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Weston GO, 1.8 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 |
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, 2.3 km.1.8 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 1635 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: Darul Arqam Islamic Academy School, P T Montessori School. 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 16, 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 1635 Lawrence Ave W
There are 2 parks, 1 playground and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Amesbury Sports Complex, 465 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Olympia Park · 50 Olympia Dr · 181 m
- Gracefield Park · playground · 175 Gracefield Ave · 389 m
- Amesbury Sports Complex · wi-fi · 155 Culford Rd · 465 m
- Westview Greenbelt · 20 A Nordale Cres · 511 m
- Upwood Greenbelt · playground · 44 Marshlynn Ave · 599 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 · 499 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 · 1.2 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 1635 Lawrence Ave W
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 1635 Lawrence Ave W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 36 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 11 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 36)
- Interior Alterations · revision issued · issued Mar 31, 2026
REV 02: CHANGES TO LAYOUTREVISION - revised layoutDemolish existing wall and counter, and add additional appliances to convert retail unit to take out restaurant. · 5 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 124568 - Interior Alterations · completed May 20, 2026
Interior alterations for an aesthetic clinic - UNIT 11B · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 253910 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 29, 2026
Proposed renovation of existing Retail Store into new Take-out restaurant: Interior Alterations new exterior door. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 219308 - Plumbing · permit issued · issued Dec 9, 2022
Proposal for a stand alone plumbing permit to renovate washrooms in an existing restaurant, greater than 30 seats. Changes to capacity from 36 seats to 42 sears · Permit 22 229589 - Heating and cooling · permit issued · issued Dec 9, 2022
Proposal for a stand alone mechanical permit to renovate washrooms in an existing restaurant, greater than 30 seats. · Permit 22 229583 - Building work · permit issued · issued Jul 9, 2019
Proposal for vehicle impact damage repairs. · Permit 19 166903 - Interior Alterations · completed Dec 4, 2019
REV01: changes to capacity from 36 seats to 42 sears · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 113231 - Interior Alterations · completed Feb 6, 2019
Proposal to construct partition wall to create office space in existing restaurant · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 220821 - Plumbing and heating and cooling · completed Feb 19, 2026
changes to the locations of the sinks, as indicated on the mechanical drawing.Plumbing - Expansion of the existing supermarket in Unit 1 (store 1) into the adjacent Unit 2 (store 2) to… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 142150 - Interior renovation and plumbing · completed Sep 23, 2026
Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations of unit 201 for an endoscopy clinic. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 15 259427 - Special Ventilation System · inspection · issued Jun 17, 2015
Kitchen exhaust to vent through roof of staff kitchen in supermarket *Superking* · Permit 15 163605
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 1635 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. 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).
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 | 1 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
28 tickets in 2025 on Lawrence Ave W between numbers 1585 and 1685: 20 for other parking offences, 8 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
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 1635 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 1635 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.