3478 Lawrence Ave E
3478 Lawrence Ave E is in Woburn North. There are 3 planning proposals within 250 m, including a 29‑storey building with 642 homes (under review).
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 4 building permits in the last 5 years.
- A 29-storey building with 642 homes is under review, 229 m away (3434 Lawrence Ave E).
- Car thefts in Woburn North were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Buses 54, 154 and 954 stop 153 m away; the nearest subway is 4.2 km.
- The nearest elementary school is St Barbara Catholic School, 756 m away.
01What’s planned near 3478 Lawrence Ave E
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three in progress. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 123-storey building3434 Lawrence Ave E · 229 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.
ZBA for Lifting the Hold to permit a development containing two L-shaped buildingswith heights ranging from 10-23 storeys, as well as a new public park and a new publicroad.File 26 135283 ESC 24 OZ · submitted Mar 26, 2026 - 229-storey building · 642 homes3434 Lawrence Ave E · 229 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.
The proposal contemplates 2 L-shaped buildings with building elements ranging in height from 8 storeys to 29 storeys. A total of 642 residential units are proposed comprised of 402 one-bedroom units (62.6%), 172 two-bedroom units (26.8%),…File 21 250160 ESC 24 SA · submitted Dec 20, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 329-storey building · 642 homes3434 Lawrence Ave E · 229 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal for the redevelopment of the site with two residential buildings, ranging in height from 8 storeys to 29 storeys, with a total of 642 residential units.File 21 250159 ESC 24 SB · submitted Dec 20, 2021 · City record and how to comment
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.
02Safety near 3478 Lawrence Ave E
Police recorded 101 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 40). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 months | Woburn Northper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 44 | 769 | 768Woburn North is about the same |
| Break-ins | 18 | 181 | 190Woburn North is about the same |
| Car thefts | 21 | 317 | 225Woburn North is higher |
| Robberies | 14 | 77 | 79Woburn North is about the same |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 63 | 61Woburn North is about the same |
Thick bar: Woburn North. Thin grey bar: Toronto. Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Woburn North
03Getting around from 3478 Lawrence Ave E
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 4.2 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 102, 54, 154, 954 and 902 buses, with about 2,985 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Eglinton GO, 2.3 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Nearest stop: Lawrence Ave East at Markham Rd, plus 1 more stop for these routes within 250 m.
Nearest stop: Markham Rd at Lawrence Ave East.
Source: GO Transit · 88 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
04Schools and child care near 3478 Lawrence Ave E
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: Al-Qasim Academy, Al-Madrasah Al-Inamiyyah Private School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and one EarlyON centre.
20 Greencrest Circt · 46 spaces · preschool, school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
3478 Lawrence Ave E · free programs for children up to 6 and their caregivers
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres and EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
05The building at 3478 Lawrence Ave E
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
4 building permits in the last 5 years. For comparison, about 10% of Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
Source: Building Permits · 31 on record
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 12 projects from 25 permits (most recent 25 of 31)
- Sign Building Permit Related · permit issued · issued Sep 9, 2026
Application for a permit to erect and display one first party two wall signs, illuminated, displaying static copy and erected at the second storey. Dimensions:Wall sign 1:1.12m L x5.54m WX 0.14m D… · Permit 26 228736 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Apr 19, 2024
1 wall sign · Permit 24 137246 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Mar 6, 2024
To manufacture and install one new signage4 wall signs · Permit 24 112674 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Feb 7, 2024
1 wall sign2 ground sign · Permit 24 110951 - Interior Alterations · completed Sep 1, 2023
Proposal revision in floor layout of existing restaurant to meet standards of proposed restaurant 30 seat or less in unit C-3 · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 119040 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued May 20, 2022
Construct interior fire rated demising wall · Permit 22 138395 - Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Oct 14, 2021
Restoration / Repair of Impact Damaged Exterior Wall · Permit 21 211996 - Building work · completed Feb 16, 2022
Proposal for a patio to an existing restaurant 30 seat or less in unit c1 in "Cedarbrae Mall". · Permit 21 161291 - Interior Alterations · pending cancellation · issued May 13, 2021
Interior alteration to suite new proposed resturant, plumbing hvac duct modifications, kitchen exhaust fan and make up air ventilation system and sprinkler modifications · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 154410 - Interior Alterations · completed Feb 14, 2022
Proposal for interior alterations to an existing restaurant 30 seat or less in unit c1 in the existing multiple use building "Cedarbrae Mall". · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 115038 - Fire Damage · completed Jul 22, 2021
Proposal for repair to the roof structure and front north wall of existing Motor Vehicle Repair Garage due to fire damage. See also 20 229492 FDA.Convenience address is 650 Markham Rd. · Permit 21 123112 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 28, 2022
interior renovations to unit 36 Teriyaki (91.10m2) - Cedarbrae Mall · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 138261
06Around 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.
Kalyug Scarborough Indian & Hakka Cocktail Bar (restaurant or bar), Moegi Sushi Express (restaurant or bar), Kalyug Scarborough Indian & Hakka Cocktail Bar (take-out or food shop), and 5 more.
All new business licences in Woburn North (8)
- Kalyug Scarborough Indian & Hakka Cocktail Bar · Restaurant or bar · 820 Markham Rd · 808 m · licensed Nov 3, 2026
- Moegi Sushi Express · Restaurant or bar · 1200 Markham Rd · 1944 m · licensed Oct 9, 2026
- Kalyug Scarborough Indian & Hakka Cocktail Bar · Take-out or food shop · 820 Markham Rd · 808 m · licensed Oct 5, 2026
- Bendale Daymoon Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 3264 Lawrence Ave E · 932 m · licensed Sep 23, 2026
- Csn Advantage Collision · Auto repair or garage · 10 Estate Dr · 2589 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Jim's Automotive Repair · Auto repair or garage · 1950 Ellesmere Rd · 2054 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Lazeez Shawarma · Restaurant or bar · 2060 Ellesmere Rd · 1906 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
- Angara India & Hakka Scarborough · Restaurant or bar · 3482 Lawrence Ave E · 49 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
Source: 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 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
07Risks and environment at 3478 Lawrence Ave E
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.
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
In postal area M1H, 0 of 13 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). That's too few samples to compare with the rest of the city. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 0 samples here (0%) 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.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 13 tests, Mar 26, 2014 to Oct 28, 2023
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto East station, 515 m away, measured 5:00 AM EST Monday 9 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
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.
08The neighbourhood: Woburn North
Woburn North had 26,580 residents in 2021. The median household income was $74,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 46% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 32% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Gujarati (9.2%), Tamil (9.2%) and Cantonese (4.4%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Scarborough | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | +3% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | +6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Woburn North compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/3478-lawrence-ave-e#sec-history
