4218 Lawrence Ave E
4218 Lawrence Ave E is in West Hill. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (one approved, one waiting for a hearing date).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 4 building permits in the last 5 years.
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: one approved, one waiting for a hearing date.
04The building
4 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: 7 projects from 16 permits
- Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Jul 30, 2025
Proposed interior alteration to make front area of unit into a retail space and install a new ventilation system inside the unit. · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 25 176869 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 23, 2019
Proposed interior alterations to restaurant. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 113749 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Nov 10, 2017
Proposal to install a backflow prevention device in an existing mixed use commercial building. · Permit 17 222783 - Interior Alterations · completed Aug 12, 2026
interior alterations to existing pharmacy to add doctor's office within UNIT 4 · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 15 266984 - Interior renovation and plumbing · inspection · issued Aug 17, 2010
Plumbing - Interior alterations for pizza take out · Permit 10 224561 - Interior renovation and plumbing · inspection · issued Sep 2, 2009
Plumbing - interior alterations to retail store unit 4 · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 09 152979 - Interior renovation · completed Jun 11, 2021
Interior alterations and the installation of an elevator shaft. · Permit 03 183183
05Risks and environment
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 M1E, 0 of 42 home tap-water samples (0%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M1E is lower than the city overall. 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.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto East station, 4.0 km away, measured 11:00 AM EST Sunday 8 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.
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
2 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): one approved, one waiting for a hearing date. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 1255 Morningside Ave · 87 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent (severance): permission to split a lot or change property lines
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two lots and to create easements/rights-of-way. Cross-reference Zoning By-law Amendment Application 22 205463 ESC 25 OZ.File B0052/24SC · submitted Oct 31, 2024 - 24566-4568 Kingston Rd · 243 m awaySite Plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Proposal for a 12-storey mixed use building (37.3 metres) with commercial on the ground floor and residential above, containing 131 residential units. The total gross floor area would be 9,599.98 square metresFile 22 140209 ESC 25 SA · submitted Apr 29, 2022 · City record
2 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
1 new storefront business licence within 250 m in the last 90 days: salon or personal services (1).
New business licences nearby (1)
- Salon or personal services · 4525 Kingston Rd · 140 m · licensed Sep 22, 2026
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 212 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 171 assaults, 17 robberies, 14 break-ins, 7 car thefts and 3 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in West Hill in 2025, assaults and robberies were above the Toronto rate; car thefts were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | West Hill, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 171 | 1328 above Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 14 | 193 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 7 | 149 below Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 17 | 98 above Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 63 close to Toronto | 61 |
Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal: Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Includes reported incidents only.
03Getting around
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 7.6 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by routes 116, 54, 86, 954 and 905, with about 3,189 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Guildwood GO, 1.9 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
07Schools and community
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
- St Martin De Porres Catholic School · elementary · 298 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 385 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 67% met the standard in reading and 26% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- West Hill Public School · elementary · 396 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 260 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 88% met the standard in reading and 56% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Joseph Brant Senior Public School · elementary · 767 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-8 · 515 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 60% met the standard in reading and 28% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- West Hill Collegiate Institute · secondary · 849 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 945 students. 70% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- St John Paul II Catholic Secondary School · secondary · 2.6 kmTCDSB · Catholic · grades 9-12 · 1,355 students. 89% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information and Student Demographics (2026); test results are EQAO results reported by the Ministry.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): two licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
City of Toronto: Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
08Your neighbourhood
West Hill had 28,140 residents in 2021. The median household income was $76,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 41% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 29% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 27% of workers commuted by transit and 3% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Pilipino, Filipino (4.5%), Bengali (4.4%) and Tamil (3.6%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in Scarborough was $1,832, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.4% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Scarborough | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 10: recycling and green bin. November 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 4218 Lawrence Ave E
Is 4218 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 4218 Lawrence Ave E?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (one approved, one waiting for a hearing date). The closest is at 255 Morningside Ave, 87 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 4218 Lawrence Ave E been renovated?
Yes. The City has 16 building permits on record, 4 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 4218 Lawrence Ave E a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 4218 Lawrence Ave E from the subway?
The nearest station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 7.6 km away. 12 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 4218 Lawrence Ave E?
The closest are St Martin De Porres Catholic School, West Hill Public School and West Hill Collegiate Institute. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information.
How much crime is there near 4218 Lawrence Ave E?
Police recorded 212 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 171 assaults, 17 robberies, 14 break-ins, 7 car thefts and 3 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in West Hill in 2025, assaults and robberies were above the Toronto rate; car thefts were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service.
When is garbage day at 4218 Lawrence Ave E?
Collection is on Tuesdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 17, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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