5 Heather St
5 Heather St is in Lawrence Park South. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 5 planning applications nearby (two under appeal after a refusal, one deferred, one under appeal after approval, one other).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 5 planning applications within 250 m: two under appeal after a refusal, one deferred, one under appeal after approval, one other.
01What’s planned near 5 Heather St
5 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): two under appeal after a refusal, one deferred, one under appeal after approval, one other. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Minor variance127 Glencairn Ave · 106 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
To construct a new carport attached to the existing dwelling.File A400/13NY · submitted May 16, 2013 - 2Minor variance141 Glencairn Ave · 168 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 Nov 4, 2021. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a new dwelling.File A0656/21NY · submitted Sep 22, 2021 - 3Minor variance75 Lytton Blvd · 193 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 Jul 9, 2015. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a new two-storey addition to the rear south portion of the existing three-storey dwelling. The applicant is also proposing to construct a new detached garage at the rear of the property. The existing rear one-storey addition…File A0479/15NY · submitted May 20, 2015
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 5 Heather St
Police recorded 32 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 15 assaults, 9 car thefts, 6 break-ins, 1 robbery and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Lawrence Park South in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; assaults, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Near this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 months | Lawrence Park Southper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 15 | 200 | 768Lawrence Park South is lower |
| Break-ins | 6 | 289 | 190Lawrence Park South is higher |
| Car thefts | 9 | 177 | 225Lawrence Park South is lower |
| Robberies | 1 | 35 | 79Lawrence Park South is lower |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 41 | 61Lawrence Park South is lower |
Thick bar: Lawrence Park South. Thin grey bar: Toronto. Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 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
03Getting around from 5 Heather St
The nearest subway station is Lawrence Station (Line 1), about a 16-minute walk (1.0 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 1 TTC stop served by route 97, with about 80 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 6.3 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 16 min walk
Nearest stop: Yonge St at Lytton Blvd.
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.
04Schools and families near 5 Heather St
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.
Share of students meeting the provincial standard; the red tick is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Blyth Academy School - Lawrence Park, St Clements Early Learning, St Clements School, Havergal Jr School, Havergal College Sr School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): one licensed child care centre, no EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
130 Glengrove Ave W · 212 spaces · preschool, kindergarten, school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
Source: 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.
05The building at 5 Heather St
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
Source: Building Permits · 1 on record
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Other(SR) · permit issued · issued May 26, 2021
Proposed: demolition of existing single car, single storey, fully detached garage(wooden structure), and construct rear yard parking pad · Permit 21 155508
06Around 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.
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, and Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown).
07Risks and environment at 5 Heather St
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 M4R, 4 of 195 home tap-water samples (2.1%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4R is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 11 samples here (5.6%) 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 · 195 tests, Jan 16, 2014 to Sep 14, 2026
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto station, 3.8 km away, measured 2:00 PM 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.
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: 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.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in the former City of Toronto was $2,457, up 6% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.2% 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 | Former City of Toronto | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Lawrence Park South compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →09Quick answers about 5 Heather St
Is 5 Heather St 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, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What is being built near 5 Heather St?
There are 5 active planning applications within 250 metres (two under appeal after a refusal, one deferred, one under appeal after approval, one other). The closest is at 127 Glencairn Ave, 106 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Has 5 Heather St been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 5 Heather St a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is 5 Heather St from the subway?
The nearest station is Lawrence Station (Line 1), 1.0 km away (about a 16-minute walk). 1 TTC stop is within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What schools are near 5 Heather St?
The closest are John Ross Robertson Junior Public School, Glenview Senior Public School and Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How much crime is there near 5 Heather St?
Police recorded 32 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 15 assaults, 9 car thefts, 6 break-ins, 1 robbery and 1 theft over $5,000. Per resident, in Lawrence Park South in 2025, break-ins were above the Toronto rate; assaults, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 8, 2026.
When is garbage day at 5 Heather St?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 12, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, as of Nov 8, 2026.
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10From the archives
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