901 Lawrence Ave W
901 Lawrence Ave W is in Yorkdale-Glen Park, on the City's Heritage Register. A 26‑storey building with 410 homes is under review 97 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is individually designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (Part IV).
- A 26-storey building with 410 homes is under review, 97 m away.
- 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 901 Lawrence Ave W
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk), both 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
- 126-storey building · 410 homes3080 Dufferin St and 3 more addresses · 97 m away3 City files for one project: Rezoning · Site plan · Subdivision410 homes36,029 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2022. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal for a 26-storey mixed-use building atop of 8-storey podium with 410 residential dwelling units and an automotive service centre. Total gross floor area of approximately 36,029.72 square metres, resulting in a gross density of…All 4 addresses
3080 Dufferin St · 3120 Dufferin St · 930 Lawrence Ave W · 940 Lawrence Ave W
File 22 192733 NNY 08 OZ (rezoning) · submitted Aug 18, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 22 192732 NNY 08 SA (site plan) · submitted Aug 18, 2022 · City record and how to commentFile 22 192722 NNY 08 SB (subdivision) · submitted Aug 18, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 2Site plan60 Apex Rd and 2 more addresses · 173 m away2 City files for one project: Site plan · Subdivision
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
All 3 addresses
File 23 164446 NNY 08 SA (site plan) · submitted Jun 21, 2023 · City record and how to commentFile 21 203753 NNY 08 SB (subdivision) · submitted Aug 25, 2021 · City record and how to comment
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 901 Lawrence Ave W
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.
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 901 Lawrence Ave W
Police recorded 82 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 | 3 near this address | 353% higher275 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 21 near this address | 119% higher493 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 3 near this address | 87% higher147 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 11 near this address | 80% higher341 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 44 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. Most were on Dufferin St and Glenbrook Ave. Yorkdale-Glen Park has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Dufferin St at Glenbrook Ave · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Apr 3, 2025 · 426 m
- Lawrence Ave W at Dufflaw Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Nov 9, 2021 · 331 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 | 1 | 48 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 78 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 4 | 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 901 Lawrence Ave W
The nearest subway station is Lawrence West Station (Line 1), about a 17‑minute walk (1.1 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 15 TTC stops served by the 52, 29, 59, 929 and 952 buses, with about 3,898 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mount Dennis GO, 3.7 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 17 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 |
| 29 | 970 | 9.1 | more than most routes |
| 59 | 192 | 4.6 | more than most routes |
| 929 | 613 | 6.9 | 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.2.7 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 901 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: Leonardo Da Vinci Academy, Fieldstone King'S College Secondary School, Fieldstone Day School, Vega Academy. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): five licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Oct 22, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 23, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 19, 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 901 Lawrence Ave W
There are 2 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Glen Long Community Centre, 475 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Regina Mundi Catholic School · 70 Playfair Ave · 386 m
- Dane Parkette · playground · 21 Dane Ave · 429 m
- Glen Long Community Centre · outdoor dry pad, washroom, wi-fi · 35 Glen Long Ave · 475 m
- Glen Long Park · playground · 35 Glen Long Ave · 480 m
- Conlands Parkette · 7 Conland Ave · 602 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
- 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 · 493 m - Joyce Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground and adding a new fitness area in Joyce Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the cityIn progress · 941 m - 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 · 1.3 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 901 Lawrence Ave W
There are no building orders or short-term rental registrations on record for 901 Lawrence Ave W. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 15 on record
- Garbage and waste, opened Sep 20, 2026: notice issued · order or notice issued Sep 28, 2026
- Garbage and waste, opened Sep 20, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 11 projects from 15 permits
- Other Temporary Tents · permit issued · issued Oct 22, 2026
Install a Custom 80'x120' temporary tent comprised of (2) 40'x120' tents, and a 10'x105' temporary tent. · Permit 26 256948 - Other(TS) · completed Nov 6, 2025
Proposal to install (1) 80'x120' Custom Temporary Tent from 2025-10-24 to 2025-10-27. (Comprised of (2) 40'x120' tents) · Permit 25 243379 - Interior Alterations · completed Mar 13, 2025
Proposed interior alterations to an existing fitness centre to replace vestibule entry door. · Permit 24 221153 - Interior Alterations · completed Jan 12, 2021
Proposed to renovate and reconfigure existing area on first floor of Columbus Centre. · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 141128 - Interior Alterations · completed Sep 16, 2026
Proposal for interior alterations to renovate and reconfigure existing locker room into administrative offices. "Columbus Centre" Part 1 · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 201737 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 4, 2021
Installation of new exterior elevator at NW end of Rotunda · Permit 19 249789 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Apr 23, 2020
To erect and display one illuminated ground sign, already approved by variance # 19-116798. ****VILLA CHARITIES**** · Permit 19 176022 - HVAC: Groups D & E · completed May 13, 2021
Replacement of heating boilers and chillers. Rooftop air handling units alterations.Work includes modifications to the piping of the stated equipment and their local control systems, as per the… · Permit 19 108438 - Fire Alarm · permit issued · issued Oct 3, 2018
Proposal to replace the fire control panel and annunciator panel · Permit 18 225682 - Building work · permit issued · issued Jul 3, 2018
Localized repair of the concrete & waterproofing membrane at suspended roof slababove hydro vault room. Columbus centre c/o villa charities · Permit 18 176743 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · inspection · issued Jun 2, 2010
Proposed backflow prevention device · Permit 10 179312
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: 4 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 901 Lawrence Ave W
RA (Residential Apartment) zoning allows apartment buildings. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 15
Source: Lot coverage overlay
Source: Zone label (x)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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. 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.
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.
All new business licences in Yorkdale-Glen Park (7)
- Cars In Motion Autosales · Auto repair or garage · 2760 Dufferin St · 1110 m · licensed Nov 1, 2026
- Studio Fernanda Gusman · Salon or personal services · 2849 Dufferin St · 758 m · licensed Oct 30, 2026
- Hair Ci Ci · Salon or personal services · 700 Lawrence Ave W · 866 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- McDonald's · Take-out or food shop · 3401 Dufferin St · 1513 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Beauty In A Studio · Salon or personal services · 783 Lawrence Ave W · 251 m · licensed Sep 24, 2026
- Caribbean Cuisine Authentic Jamaican Jerk(Du · Restaurant or bar · 3125 Dufferin St · 431 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Cineplex Cinemas Yorkdale · Entertainment venue · 3401 Dufferin St · 1513 m · licensed Aug 27, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3000 Dufferin St | Rezoning approved | 10 | 254 m |
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
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
1 ticket in 2025 on Lawrence Ave W between numbers 851 and 951: 1 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
MarkeTO District BIA, about 90 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, 2,861 service requests came from postal area M6A, which includes 901 Lawrence Ave W. The most common:
| Property standards | 159 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 127 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 127 | |
| Injured wildlife | 88 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 80 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 78 |
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 901 Lawrence Ave W
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 54 tests, Feb 18, 2014 to Feb 4, 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: Fridays. Nov 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 20: 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.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/901-lawrence-ave-w#sec-history


