1840 Lawrence Ave E
1840 Lawrence Ave E is in Wexford/Maryvale. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there is 1 planning application nearby (approved, now under appeal).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 3 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 1 planning application within 250 m: approved, now under appeal.
03The building
3 building permits in the last 5 years, for 1 project. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 6 projects from 19 permits
- Interior Alterations · completed Dec 7, 2023
Interior alterations to existing bakery to add additional seating to adjoining unit · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 163489 - Canopy w/o Enclosure · permit issued · issued Aug 12, 2019
Proposal to construct 2 canopies connecting to existing building facing lawrence ave. · Permit 19 164516 - Interior Alterations · completed Oct 5, 2018
Proposed interior alterations to POS & preparation area. · 6 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 116666 - Special Ventilation System · completed Sep 9, 2019
Rev. #2: To add new make-up air unitProposed addition ventilation system with two hoods and ductwork for existing kitchen area. (Ref. previous HVAC permit 17 138832 HVA 00 MS) · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 149960 - Interior Alterations · completed Sep 19, 2017
Proposed interior alterations from retail to dining and food preparation area,enlargement of Suite kitchen and seating area · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 138832 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 12, 2017
Interior alterations to new retail store "supermarket" and restaurant · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 16 182769
04Risks and the ground
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
In postal area M1R, 1 of 77 home tap-water samples (1.3%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M1R is lower than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 1 samples here (1.3%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
01What’s changing nearby
1 active planning application within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): approved, now under appeal. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 11882 Lawrence Ave E · 204 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 May 12, 2021. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
The purpose of this application is to permit the construction of a second stoery addition (for office uses) to the existing commercial building (currently used for vehicle sales) and for the operation of vehicle sales and vehicle repair.File A0250/20SC · submitted Oct 20, 2020
No homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
02City services
Next: November 12: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 19: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
05Quick answers about 1840 Lawrence Ave E
Is 1840 Lawrence Ave E in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.
What is being built near 1840 Lawrence Ave E?
There is 1 active planning application within 250 metres (approved, now under appeal). The closest is at 1882 Lawrence Ave E, 204 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 1840 Lawrence Ave E been renovated?
Yes. The City has 19 building permits on record, 3 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 1840 Lawrence Ave E a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
When is garbage day at 1840 Lawrence Ave E?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 12, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
06From the archives
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