665 Lawrence Ave W
665 Lawrence Ave W is in Yorkdale-Glen Park. There is 1 planning proposal within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Yorkdale-Glen Park were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 665 Lawrence Ave W
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Subdivision2-8 Flemington Rd and 1 more address · 148 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners have been reviewing it since 2025. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Application to create new and reconfigured public streets, public parks and 8 new Toronto Community Housing lots, to permit new and replacement residential development in Phase 2 of TCHC Lawrence Heights revitalization. Phase 2A.Public notice · Feb 3, 2026Notice of Public Meeting - Request to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law - 3 Leila Lane. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 251663 NNY 08 SB · submitted Nov 10, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 2 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.
02Street work near 665 Lawrence Ave W
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Blossomfield Dr, Lawrence Ave E to Flemington Rd, Q2 to Q4 2027.
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 665 Lawrence Ave W
Police recorded 76 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 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Yorkdale-Glen Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 353% higher275 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 11 near this address | 119% higher493 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 5 near this address | 87% higher147 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 6 near this address | 80% higher341 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 54 near this address | 58% higher1,213 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Yorkdale-Glen Park
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 2 were fatal. Most were on 650 Lawrence Ave W and 640 Lawrence Ave W. Yorkdale-Glen Park has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- 650 Lawrence Ave W · Driver, killed · Nov 18, 2024 · 190 m
- 640 Lawrence Ave W · Pedestrian, killed · Mar 11, 2024 · 370 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 | Yorkdale-Glen Park, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 48 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 8 | 78 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 16 | 385 | 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 665 Lawrence Ave W
The nearest subway station is Lawrence West Station (Line 1), about a 1‑minute walk (0.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 13 TTC stops served by the 52, 109, 59, 952 and 400 buses, with about 2,141 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 4.7 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 1 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 66 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 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 |
| 109 | 155 | 3.7 | about typical |
| 59 | 192 | 4.6 | 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: 168 Chiltern Hill Rd
City-run (Green P): 4 Level 2 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 665 Lawrence Ave W
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: Vega Academy, Yeshiva Gedolah Of Toronto, Fieldstone King'S College Secondary School, Fieldstone Day 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.
Last health inspection Feb 6, 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 665 Lawrence Ave W
There are 3 parks, 3 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Lawrence Heights Community Centre, 294 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Fraserwood Park · playground · 57 Fraserwood Ave · 261 m
- Lawrence Heights Community Centre · skateboarding, wi-fi · 5 Replin Rd · 294 m
- Lawrence Heights Park · playground · 3 B Flemington Rd · 381 m
- Wenderly Park · ball diamond, playground · 89 Wenderly Dr · 493 m
- Glengrove Ave Park · 701 Glengrove Ave · 605 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
- Lawrence Heights Community Recreation & Child Care Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in the Lawrence Heights neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 576 m - Lawrence Heights Triangular Park
A new park is coming to Lawrence Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 864 m - Glen Long Park New Splash Pad & Sports Court
The City is adding a new splash pad and sports court to Glen Long Park.In progress · 1.2 km - New Park at 2788 Bathurst Street
A new 1250 m2 park is coming to 2788 Bathurst St. as a result of a mixed-use development project.In progress · 1.3 km - Baycrest Park Improvements
The City is improving Baycrest Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.5 km
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 665 Lawrence Ave W
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 665 Lawrence Ave W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 15 on record
Permit history: 10 projects from 15 permits
- Alter: Boiler/Furnace/AC Replacement · revision issued · issued Jan 25, 2019
Proposed replacement of ac unit and addition of life safety device. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 18 270205 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · permit issued · issued Jan 23, 2019
Proposed backflor prevention device on drain line. · Permit 18 270222 - Fire Alarm · permit issued · issued Jan 23, 2019
Proposal to alter fire alarm system and add heat detection device. · Permit 18 270230 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 29, 2019
Proposal for interior alterations to existing transit station. Scope of work includes replacing legacy turnstiles with Presto faregates - Lawrence West Subway Station · Permit 17 280095 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 2, 2020
Rev 01 - Addition of access platform at the ceiling / roof .Removal & replacement of roofing system, new stair access, guard rails, walkways and replacement of existing window washing anchors.… · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 142930 - Sprinklers · completed Feb 14, 2018
To install a novac 1230 cleaning agent fire suppression system in a services room on the lower level - Lawrence West station · Permit 16 264590 - Sprinklers · inspection · issued Nov 4, 2013
Additional sprinkler heads and a fire hose cabinet - Lawrence West station · Permit 13 208942 - Building work · inspection · issued May 31, 2011
Install a three storey easier access elevator at Lawrence West station (386 m² total). · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 11 129339 - Building work · inspection · issued Jul 21, 2010
Temporary steel stair to provide access from concourse level to platform level to Lawrence West Transit Station · Permit 10 201600 - Building work · inspection · issued Aug 23, 2006
Install a three storey easier access elevator at Lawrence West station (504 m² total). · Permit 06 145778
08What can be built at 665 Lawrence Ave W
UT (Utility and Transportation) zoning allows utility and transportation uses, such as rail and hydro corridors. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 100
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.
Cars In Motion Autosales (auto repair or garage), Studio Fernanda Gusman (salon or personal services), Hair Ci Ci (salon or personal services), and 4 more.
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
All new business licences in Yorkdale-Glen Park (7)
- Cars In Motion Autosales · Auto repair or garage · 2760 Dufferin St · 1548 m · licensed Nov 1, 2026
- Studio Fernanda Gusman · Salon or personal services · 2849 Dufferin St · 1217 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Hair Ci Ci · Salon or personal services · 700 Lawrence Ave W · 296 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- McDonald's · Take-out or food shop · 3401 Dufferin St · 1288 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Beauty In A Studio · Salon or personal services · 783 Lawrence Ave W · 812 m · licensed Sep 24, 2026
- Caribbean Cuisine Authentic Jamaican Jerk(Du · Restaurant or bar · 3125 Dufferin St · 876 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Cineplex Cinemas Yorkdale · Entertainment venue · 3401 Dufferin St · 1288 m · licensed Aug 27, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Flemington Road | Rezoning approved | 44 | 456 m |
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West · 8 rental homes to be demolished, 8 replaced · 473 m · approved Jul 29, 2026 · City report
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 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
185 tickets in 2025 on Lawrence Ave W between numbers 615 and 715: 89 for parking without a permit, 58 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,643 service requests came from postal area M6B, which includes 665 Lawrence Ave W. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 279 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 244 | |
| Property standards | 190 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 177 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 151 | |
| Damaged bins | 122 |
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 665 Lawrence Ave W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 76 tests, Apr 24, 2014 to Sep 19, 2026
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: Yorkdale-Glen Park
Yorkdale-Glen Park had 16,625 residents in 2021. The median household income was $79,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 46% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 29% of workers commuted by transit and 6% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Italian (11.8%), Portuguese (6.8%) and Spanish (6.2%). 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 Yorkdale-Glen Park compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Thursdays. Nov 12: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 19: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Mike Colle, Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence · councillor_colle8@toronto.ca · 416-338-2500
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.