23 Cheritan Ave
23 Cheritan Ave is in Lawrence Park South. A 9‑storey building with 40 homes is under appeal 231 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 9-storey building with 40 homes is under appeal, 231 m away.
- Break-ins in Lawrence Park South were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 23 Cheritan Ave
4 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Add a storey57 Lawrence Ave W · 225 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 Aug 11, 2016. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a second storey addition to the rear south portion of the existing dwelling.File A0585/16NY · submitted Jun 21, 2016 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 29-storey building · 40 homes49 Lawrence Ave E and 3 more addresses · 231 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built40 homes5,755 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposed 9-storey mid-rise residential building, consisting of a total 5,755 sq. m. GFA and 4.13 FSI. The proposed development consists of 40 units, including 4 one bedroom units, 30 two bedroom units and 6 three bedroom units. Two levles…File 23 119635 NNY 15 OZ · submitted Mar 3, 2023 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
49 Lawrence Ave E · 51 Lawrence Ave E · 53 Lawrence Ave E · 55 Lawrence Ave E
- 3Minor variance58 Cheritan Ave · 237 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 May 26, 2016. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a new two-storey dwelling. The existing dwelling would be demolished.File A0335/16NY · submitted Apr 11, 2016 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 4New house57 St Edmund'S Dr · 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 Oct 29, 2026.
To alter the existing detached dwelling by constructing a new two-storey rear addition and a covered rear deck, as well as a new driveway. The existing rear addition would be demolished.File A0320/26NY · submitted Sep 9, 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 is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Street work near 23 Cheritan Ave
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Strathgowan Ave, near St Hilda's Ave, Q2 to Q4 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 23 Cheritan Ave
Police recorded 42 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.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Lawrence Park South compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 18 near this address | 52% higher289 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 4 near this address | 22% lower177 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 32% lower41 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 55% lower35 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 19 near this address | 74% lower200 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 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 South
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 3 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Yonge St and Duplex Ave. Lawrence Park South ranks 109th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Lawrence Ave E at Weybourne Cres · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Apr 15, 2026 · 418 m
- Yonge St at Chatsworth Dr · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 30, 2024 · 182 m
- Yonge St at 3083 Yonge St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Feb 2, 2024 · 259 m
- Chudleigh Ave at Duplex Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jun 2, 2023 · 222 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 South, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 20 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 6 | 147 | Lower 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 23 Cheritan Ave
The nearest subway station is Lawrence Station (Line 1), about a 6‑minute walk (0.4 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by the 52, 11, 97, 162 and 952 buses, with about 2,509 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 5.7 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 6 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 |
| 97 | 538 | 8.5 | more than most routes |
| 162 | 124 | 4.7 | 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.1.9 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 23 Cheritan Ave
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.
Grades 7–8 schools
These schools start at Grade 7, after the Grade 6 tests, so they have no Grade 6 results.
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: Blyth Academy School - Lawrence Park, Havergal Jr School, Havergal College Sr School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 14, 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 23 Cheritan Ave
There are 7 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Bedford Park Community Centre, 625 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Jaye Robinson Park · outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 3055 Yonge St · 148 m
- Duplex Parkette · 2906 Yonge St · 166 m
- Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens · 2901 Yonge St · 265 m
- Glenview Parkette · 60 Glenview Ave · 293 m
- George Milbrandt Parkette · 3101 Yonge St · 293 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
- New Park at 20 Castlefield Avenue
A new 3,750 m2 park is coming to 20 Castlefield Ave in the Yonge-Eglinton neighbourhood.In progress · 1.2 km - New Park at 2400 Yonge Street
A new park is coming to 2400 Yonge St. as a result of a mixed-use development project at Roselawn Avenue and Yonge Street.In progress · 1.4 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 23 Cheritan Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 23 Cheritan Ave.
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: 7 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 23 Cheritan Ave
RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. 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.
Oroshi Fish (restaurant or bar), Kasali Hair Studio (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 8, 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
172 tickets in 2025 on Cheritan Ave between numbers 0 and 73: 90 for parking at prohibited times, 75 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Yonge Lawrence Village BIA, about 130 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, 2,537 service requests came from postal area M4R, which includes 23 Cheritan Ave. The most common:
| Tree emergency clean-up | 182 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 86 | |
| Tree pruning | 85 | |
| Property standards | 84 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 80 | |
| Road plowing | 79 |
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 23 Cheritan Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 195 tests, Jan 16, 2014 to Sep 14, 2026
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
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 South
Lawrence Park South had 14,960 residents in 2021. The median household income was $162,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 32% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 23% of workers commuted by transit and 11% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (2.6%), Cantonese (1.4%) and Pilipino, Filipino (1.1%). 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 South compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/23-cheritan-ave#sec-history
