26 Lorindale Ave
26 Lorindale Ave is in Lawrence Park North. 109 homes is under review 59 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 109 homes is under review, 59 m away.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M5M.
01What’s planned near 26 Lorindale Ave
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1109 homes3180 Yonge St and 11 more addresses · 59 m awayCondominium: a request to divide a building into condominium units109 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
*** Draft Plan of Condominium for 109 units.File 21 231950 NNY 08 CD · submitted Oct 29, 2021 · City record and how to commentAll 12 addresses
3180 Yonge St · 3180-3182 Yonge St · 3184 Yonge St · 3186 Yonge St · 3188 Yonge St · 3190 Yonge St · 3192 Yonge St · 3194 Yonge St · 3196 Yonge St · 3198 Yonge St · 3200 Yonge St · 3202 Yonge St
- 2Add a storey57 Lawrence Ave W · 114 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 - 3Minor variance58 Unsworth Ave · 137 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 Apr 6, 2017. 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 A0061/17NY · submitted Jan 25, 2017 · 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 26 Lorindale Ave
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.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Chamber repair at 3164 Yonge St · 220 m · Jun 15, 2026 to Dec 15, 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 26 Lorindale 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 North compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 18 near this address | 24% higher235 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 46% lower42 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 3 near this address | 57% lower97 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 18 near this address | 65% lower266 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 70% lower18 vs 61 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 North
Traffic safety
8 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 5 involved pedestrians and 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Yonge St and Bowood Ave. Lawrence Park North ranks 147th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Lawrence Ave E at Weybourne Cres · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Apr 15, 2026 · 378 m
- 3220 Yonge St at Bowood Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 18, 2025 · 373 m
- Yonge St at Chatsworth Dr · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 30, 2024 · 492 m
- Yonge St at 3083 Yonge St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Feb 2, 2024 · 175 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 North, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 27 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 6 | 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 26 Lorindale Ave
The nearest subway station is Lawrence Station (Line 1), about a 2‑minute walk (0.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 52, 11, 97, 162 and 952 buses, with about 2,429 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 5.5 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 2 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.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 26 Lorindale 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: Havergal Jr School, The Dunblaine School, Havergal College Sr School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): four licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 21, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 25, 2025: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 14, 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 26 Lorindale Ave
There are 5 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Bedford Park Community Centre, 448 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- George Milbrandt Parkette · 3101 Yonge St · 173 m
- Woburn Avenue Playground · playground, washroom · 75 Woburn Ave · 275 m
- Jaye Robinson Park · outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 3055 Yonge St · 362 m
- Bedford Park Community Centre · 81 Ranleigh Ave · 448 m
- Duplex Parkette · 2906 Yonge St · 462 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
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 26 Lorindale Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 26 Lorindale 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: 3 with a green roof and 2 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 26 Lorindale Ave
R (Residential) zoning allows houses, townhouses and some low-rise apartment buildings, depending on the lot. 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.
Alast Cleaners (laundromat or dry cleaner), Sixth Sense Nails and Spa (salon or personal services), Baba Restaurant (restaurant or bar), and 4 more.
All new business licences in Lawrence Park North (7)
- Alast Cleaners · Laundromat or dry cleaner · 2 Melrose Ave · 841 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Sixth Sense Nails and Spa · Salon or personal services · 3417 Yonge St · 863 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Baba Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 3204 Yonge St · 339 m · licensed Oct 17, 2026
- Fabiola Gallo Beauty · Salon or personal services · 3221 Yonge St · 338 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Starks Barber Company - Yonge and Lawrence · Salon or personal services · 3449 Yonge St · 937 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Bello · Restaurant or bar · 3305 Yonge St · 539 m · licensed Aug 21, 2026
- BM Signature · Salon or personal services · 3217 Yonge St · 328 m · licensed Aug 12, 2026
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
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
196 tickets in 2025 on Lorindale Ave between numbers 0 and 76: 63 for other parking offences, 60 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 70 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, 5,845 service requests came from postal area M5M, which includes 26 Lorindale Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 371 | |
| Tree pruning | 305 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 248 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 177 | |
| Injured wildlife | 158 | |
| Damaged bins | 148 |
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 26 Lorindale Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 422 tests, Feb 2, 2014 to Aug 23, 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 North
Lawrence Park North had 14,675 residents in 2021. The median household income was $168,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 25% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 22% of workers commuted by transit and 12% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (3.5%), Cantonese (2.6%) and Spanish (1.8%). 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 North compares with the rest of Toronto →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/26-lorindale-ave#sec-history
