23 Lorraine Dr
23 Lorraine Dr is in Willowdale West. A 46‑storey building with 636 homes and shops is under review 200 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 46-storey building with 636 homes and shops is under review, 200 m away.
01What’s planned near 23 Lorraine Dr
6 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): six in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 93% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 135-storey building with shops5576 Yonge St · 124 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Proposal for a mixed-use development with two residential towers, 25 storeys in height for the Tower A, and 35 storeys in height for the Tower B. Each tower contains 3 storey podium having retail use in towner B, and shared with 2 levels…Public notice · Jul 2, 2025Notice of Refusal of Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment - 5576 Yonge Street. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 22 190116 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Aug 12, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 235-storey building with shops5576 Yonge St · 124 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal for a mixed-use development with two residential towers, 25 storeys in height for the Tower A, and 35 storeys in height for the Tower B. Each tower contains 3 storey podium having retail use in towner B, and shared with 2 levels…File 22 190115 NNY 18 SA · submitted Aug 12, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 346-storey building · 636 homes and shops38 Finch Ave W and 3 more addresses · 200 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built636 homes39,191 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
OPA & Rezoning Application proposes the development of an 46-storey mixed-use building providing residential and commercial use. The building will provide a total of 636 residential units, being a mix of studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and…Public notice · Jan 16, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 38-42 Finch Avenue West, 7 Eldora Avenue and 2-4 Greenview Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 257536 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Nov 24, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 4 addresses
38 Finch Ave W · 40 Finch Ave W · 2 Greenview Ave · 4 Greenview Ave
- 446-storey building30 Hendon Ave and 2 more addresses · 209 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built433 homes30,696 m² of floor space
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
OPA & Rezoning to permit the redevelopment of the subject site with a 46-storey (152.55-metre) purpose built rental apartment building, comprised of a 6- storey podium element and a 40-storey tower element, containing a total of 433…Public notice · Aug 6, 2025Notice of Refusal of Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment - 30-36 Hendon Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 24 252430 NNY 18 OZ · submitted Dec 20, 2024 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 538-storey building · 399 homes and shops41 Hendon Ave and 2 more addresses · 228 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building399 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control Application proposes the development of an 38-storey mixed-use building providing rental residential and retail use at grade. The building will provide a total of 399 residential units, being a mix of studio, 1-bedroom,…Public notice · Sep 26, 2025Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 41, 43, 45 and 47 Hendon Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 174797 NNY 18 SA · submitted Jun 10, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
- 6Rezoning41 Hendon Ave and 2 more addresses · 228 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed application for a Holding By-Law Amendment to lift the Holding Symbol from the Zoning By-law for 41-47 Hendon Avenue.Public notice · Jul 17, 2026Notice of Intention to Remove a Holding Symbol (H) from Zoning By-law 1340-2025 - 41, 43, 45 and 47 Hendon Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 26 168379 NNY 18 OZ · submitted May 27, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 3 addresses
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.
02Safety near 23 Lorraine Dr
Police recorded 263 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 98% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Willowdale West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 105 near this address | 27% lower561 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 21 near this address | 34% lower52 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 near this address | 38% lower38 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 20 near this address | 45% lower104 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 109 near this address | 60% lower90 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Willowdale West
Traffic safety
7 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 5 involved pedestrians and 3 were fatal. Most were on Yonge St and Finch Ave E. Willowdale West has fewer of these collisions per resident than any other neighbourhood.
- Yonge St at Churchill Ave · Pedestrian, killed; pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 14, 2025 · 495 m
- Yonge St at Finch Ave E · Passenger, seriously injured · Oct 31, 2024 · 216 m
- Greenview Ave at Finch Ave W · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 2, 2024 · 202 m
- Doris Ave at Finch Ave E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 26, 2024 · 447 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 | Willowdale West, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 12 | 47 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 32 | 117 | 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.
03Getting around from 23 Lorraine Dr
The nearest subway station is Finch Station (Line 1), about a 4‑minute walk (0.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 36, 39, 939, 53 and 60 buses, with about 3,907 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Old Cummer GO, 4.0 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 515 | 3.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 39 | 543 | 4.1 | about typical |
| 939 | 888 | 7.3 | more than most routes |
| 53 | 767 | 5.6 | more than most routes |
| 60 | 401 | 3.7 | about typical |
| 960 | 627 | 6.9 | 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: 33 Elmhurst Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports. Next: 19 Glendora Ave, 2.2 km.1.7 km
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
04Schools and child care near 23 Lorraine Dr
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: Daryk High, Tfs, Toronto French Montessori, Crown Academy. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): three licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Sep 28, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Apr 17, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 23, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 23 Lorraine Dr
There are 6 parks and 4 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Mitchell Field Community Centre, 762 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Lorraine Drive Park · playground · 29 Lorraine Dr · 82 m
- Olive Square Park · 5575 Yonge St · 197 m
- Holmes Park · playground · 25 Holmes Ave · 262 m
- Finch Parkette · 30 Finch Ave E · 322 m
- Northtown Park · playground · 435 Doris Ave · 479 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 Memorial at Olive Square Park
The City is adding a memorial to Olive Square Park to honour and remember the victims of the tragedy that took place on Yonge Street on April 23, 2018.In progress · 188 m - Holmes Park Expansion
The City is expanding Holmes Park with the help of local community feedback.In progress · 267 m - Bishop Park Improvements & Expansion
The City is improving the playground and surrounding area in Bishop Park, including expanding the park's size.In progress · 552 m - John McKenzie Parkette Expansion
The City is expanding John McKenzie Parkette as a result of acquiring the land at 37 Norton Ave. in North York.In progress · 765 m - New Park on Olympic Garden Drive
A new park is coming to Olympic Garden Drive. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 901 m
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.
06The building at 23 Lorraine Dr
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 23 Lorraine Dr. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Residential Fire Inspection Results · last opened Oct 21, 2026
Source: Building Permits · 7 on record
- Property standards, opened May 14, 2026: closed
- Zoning, opened Jan 29, 2026: closed
- Zoning, opened Jan 16, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 5 projects from 7 permits
- Sprinklers · permit issued · issued Nov 1, 2023
sprinkler - Lobby Renovation & Furniture Protection · Permit 23 211072 - Sprinklers · completed Apr 28, 2022
Proposal to install additional sprinkler heads for coverage in the north and south vestibules sitting area in an existing apartment building. · Permit 21 127251 - Addition(s) · under review · issued Dec 10, 2015
amendment of engineer's drawings to match architectural plans re: gazeboConstruction of 2 steel frame glass solarium type additions at the south facing lower and north facing upper… · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 15 121367 - Addition(s) · inspection · issued Dec 10, 2015
Construction of 2 steel frame glass solarium type additions at the south facing lower and north facing upper rooftop levels of the existing residential suite RG 05 of the existing high rise… · Permit 15 121360 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Feb 4, 2014
Installation of a hot tub in an existing pool area - ground floor · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 13 275580
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: 5 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 23 Lorraine Dr
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.
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.
08Around 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.
Indigo Park (parking lot).
5435 Yonge Street (255 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 9, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Parking tickets on this block
135 tickets in 2025 on Lorraine Dr between numbers 0 and 73: 64 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 55 for parking at prohibited times.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Yonge North York BIA, which includes this address. 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, 8,062 service requests came from postal area M2N, which includes 23 Lorraine Dr. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 339 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 313 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 261 | |
| Damaged sidewalks | 247 | |
| Property standards | 239 | |
| Posters on City property | 222 |
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.
09Risks and environment at 23 Lorraine Dr
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 133 tests, Feb 12, 2014 to Oct 6, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Willowdale West
Willowdale West had 17,160 residents in 2021. The median household income was $76,500, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 40% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 50% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 10% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (12.0%), Iranian Persian (9.4%) and Korean (9.3%). 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 Willowdale West compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 24: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Lily Cheng, Ward 18 Willowdale · Councillor_Cheng@toronto.ca · 416-392-0210
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/23-lorraine-dr#sec-history
