3847 Lawrence Ave E
Toronto, Ontario M1G
A 13-storey, 213-unit Toronto Community Housing building built in 1969.
- Property manager
- Del Management
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Issues & maintenance
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City bylaw and health cases
18 bylaw investigations and 1 public health case at this address since Oct 2024; 2 notices or orders to comply; 2 still open.
A case starts with a complaint or an officer’s visit, so it is not a finding against the building. In a condo, a complaint about one unit is filed under the building’s address.
- Repairs and upkeep 16
- Not enough heat 2
- Bedbugs 1
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 232557 PRS 00 IR
- May 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 163419 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2026
BedbugsPublic health· Under Investigation
Case 10871487
- Jan 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 110234 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2026
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 26 108926 HEA 00 IR
- Jan 2026
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 26 108902 HEA 00 IR
Show 13 older cases
- Jan 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jan 2026· Closed
- Bedroom: Exterior window not maintained weather-tight. Namely water leaking into bedroom in and around window area. (open)
- Bedroom: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Namely water damaged ceiling in bedroom. (open)
- Bedroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Namely water damage on wall and around window in bedroom. (open)
- Bedroom: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely lifted and missing floor tiles in bedroom. Namely loose and unsecured door knob. (open)
- Bedroom: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair. Namely loose and unsecured door knob. (open)
- Dwelling Unit – Hall: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Namely wall across from bedroom is damaged, cracked and has peeling paint. (open)
- Bathroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (open)
- Bathroom: The supplied facility in or on the property is not constructed, installed and/or maintained so that it will function safely and effectively. Namely bathroom wall towel rack. (open)
- Dwelling Unit – Living Room: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Paint starting to bubble. (open)
Case 26 108961 PRS 00 IV
- Jan 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 103147 PRS 00 IR
- Dec 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 270093 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 251530 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 201313 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 200472 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 181563 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 238959 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Nov 2024· Closed
- The bathtub not in good repair. Namely: the bathtub needs to be refinished. (closed)
- Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Namely: The wall behind the toilet needs to be refinished. (closed)
Case 24 238011 PRS 00 IV
- Nov 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 235302 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 226567 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 226563 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 226561 PRS 00 IR
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Bylaw investigation activity (open cases, and those closed in the last two years) and residential health hazards.
City building permits
19 permits the City has issued at this address since 2000 - repairs, alterations and system work that needed one. Official records, not resident reports.
- Alterations 8
- Heating, cooling and ventilation 5
- Plumbing and drains 3
- Parking garage repair 2
- Fire and life safety 1
- Jan 2026
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Permit Issued
HVAC - Proposal for interior alteration to transform the existing room on the ground floor of the multi-storey residential building into a programming room. New millwork, new finishes, new light fixtures, and anew HVAC system.
Permit 26 108197 HVA
- Jan 2026
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Inspection
Proposal changed by the applicant, from computer room to meeting room , new application has been attached. Proposal for interior alteration to transform the existing room on the ground floor of the multi-storey residential building into a…
Permit 26 108197 BLD · est. $150,000
- Jan 2024
Alterations · Multiple Projects · Permit Issued
EXTERIOR UPGRADES, ADDING 2 NEW DROP OFF SPACES AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE, WIDENING THE EXISTING SIDEWALK, 4 NEW ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES AT BASEMENT LEVEL
Permit 24 104709 BLD · est. $3,250,000
- Dec 2023
Alterations · Other(BA) · Revision Issued
Revision 01 - to add one electromagnetic lock in basementProposal for interior alterations to the ground floor and basement, accessibility improvements, improved access to underground parking, new rear canopy, new accessible ramp to an exi…
Permit 23 157683 BLD
- Jun 2023
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Inspection
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to the ground floor and basement, accessibility improvements, improved access to underground parking, new rear canopy, new accessible ramp to an existing apartment building.
Permit 23 157683 PLB
- Jun 2023
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to the ground floor and basement, accessibility improvements, improved access to underground parking, new rear canopy, new accessible ramp to an existing apartment building.
Permit 23 157683 HVA
Show 13 older permits
- Jun 2023
Alterations · Other(BA) · Inspection
Proposal for interior alterations to the ground floor and basement, accessibility improvements, improved access to underground parking, new rear canopy, new accessible ramp to an existing apartment building.
Permit 23 157683 BLD
- May 2022
Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Inspection
Proposal for waterproofing and concrete repairs of underground garage roof slab, and garage columns in an existing apartment building.
Permit 22 145992 BLD
- Jun 2020
Alterations · Window Replacement · Closed
REV #-1 DECREASE SCOPE OF REPAIRSProposal for replacement of windows (688) and balcony doors (215), main entrance glazing upgrades and brick repairs (including repointing, helical ties, sealant replacement, masonry stabilization).
Permit 17 215086 BLD
- Feb 2020
Fire and life safety · Fire Alarm · Closed
Proposal to replace the fire alarm panel in an existing apartment building.
Permit 20 116480 FSU
- Aug 2017
Alterations · Other(BA) · Inspection
Proposal for structural repairs to concrete balconies, balcony guards, and balcony dividers.
Permit 17 215578 BLD
- Aug 2017
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Alter: Boiler/Furnace/AC Replacement · Closed
Proposal to replace make-up air units, heating and domestic water boilers.
Permit 17 215567 MSA
- Aug 2017
Plumbing and drains · Other(PS) · Closed
Proposal to replace water booster pump.
Permit 17 215096 PSA
- Aug 2017
Alterations · Window Replacement · Closed
Proposal for replacement of windows (688) and balcony doors (215), main entrance glazing upgrades and brick repairs (including repointing, helical ties, sealant replacement, masonry stabilization).
Permit 17 215086 BLD
- Jun 2015
Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Permit Issued
Proposed garage repairs in existing TCHC apartment building.
Permit 15 171237 BLD · est. $750,000
- Oct 2012
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - replace existing diesl generator with gas generator
Permit 12 267449 HVA
- Oct 2012
Alterations · Other(BA) · Inspection
replace existing diesl generator with gas generator
Permit 12 267449 BLD · est. $130,000
- Dec 2009
Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed
Install 1 DCVA backflow preventer and expansion tank
Permit 09 195908 PSA · est. $5,000
- Sep 2001
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Alter: Add on /Ductwork · Closed
VENTILATION UPGRADE
Permit 01 174732 MSA · est. $60,000
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Cleared permits and active permits. Contractors are named only on permits filed since 2017.
From City of Toronto open data
Neighbourhood
Living score
48/ 100
Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.
- Transit27
20.7 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 4 routes.
- Parks & trees91
44 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 180 m. 359 street trees within 300 m.
- Cycling31
Within 1 km: 0 km of protected lanes, 1.95 km of bike lanes and trails, 1.95 km of shared routes. 3 Bike Share stations within 500 m.
- Schools nearby68
6 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: Willow Park Jr Public School, 160 m), plus 1 private. Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.
- Daily amenities22
Within 1 km: 0 libraries, 2 community centres, 4 licensed child care centres.
- Road safety51
3 collisions with serious injury or death within 500 m, 2021–2025. Fewer scores higher.
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Also worth knowing
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Safety
Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn
- AssaultAbout typical
Lower than 51 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- Break and enterAmong the lowest
Lower than 91 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (50% of the city median).
- RobberyAbout typical
Higher than 65 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.3× the city median).
- Auto theftAbout typical
Lower than 58 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- Theft from vehiclesAbout typical
Lower than 54 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- Theft over $5,000About typical
Lower than 66 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (78% of the city median).
- Bicycle theftAbout typical
Lower than 75 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (56% of the city median).
- ShootingsAbout typical
Lower than 64 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (79% of the city median).
- HomicideAmong the lowest
Lower than 96 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (49% of the city median).
How often police recorded each crime for every resident of the whole neighbourhood, averaged over 2023–2025. Places many people visit but few live in, like downtown, rank high for that reason alone, so this is not part of the living score.
Air
No expressway within 2 km
None reported
Bands: traffic is high within 150 m of an expressway and moderate within 500 m; industrial is moderate under a tonne a year and high above. The industrial bands are ours, for orientation only: ChemTRAC totals mix substances of very different toxicity. Releases are self-reported to the City’s ChemTRAC program. For today’s readings see Air Quality Ontario.
Supervised consumption services
- Nearest site
- Casey House Inpatient Supervised Consumption Services, 17.0 km
- Sites within 1 km
- 0
Sites currently offering services, from Health Canada, updated 2026-09-15. Sites open and close; check the list for current status.
Zoning
Residential Apartment Commercial
- Category
- Apartment
- Zone label
RAC (x44)- Height limit
- Set by the zone
Zoning By-law 569-2013, from City of Toronto open data. Exceptions (“x” numbers) and site-specific amendments can change what is allowed; check the City’s zoning map before relying on it.
Nearby change
- Open planning applications within 300 m
- 0
- Registered short-term rentals at this address
- 0
Rezonings, site plans and subdivisions submitted in the last five years and still open.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Data as of 2026-10-03. Transit from TTC weekday schedules; parks, trees, cycling, schools, libraries, community centres, child care, collisions, crime, expressways, ChemTRAC releases, planning applications and short-term rental registrations from open.toronto.ca; Bike Share stations from Bike Share Toronto; supervised consumption sites from Health Canada.
From CMHC and the City of Toronto
Rent
Average rents nearby
Monthly rent in purpose-built rental apartments, October 2025.
| Bedrooms | Woburn | Scarborough (East) zone | Toronto region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,429 | $1,460 | $1,491 |
| 1 bed | $1,663 | $1,633 | $1,761 |
| 2 beds | $1,867 | $1,852 | $2,045 |
| 3+ beds | $1,937 | $2,072 | $2,294 |
| All units | $1,811 | $1,816 | $1,917 |
Averages over every unit, including long tenancies under rent control, so they run below what a new lease costs today. Condominium units rented out by their owners are not included. “-” means too few units were surveyed to publish. Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Rent reductions after property-tax cuts
When a rental property’s tax falls by more than 2.49%, Ontario law cuts its rents by a matching share, and the City writes to the tenants.
The City’s lists for 2014–2025 have no rent-reduction notices for this address.
Source: City of Toronto, Tenant Notification for Rent Reduction, 2014–2025.
Building facts
From the City of Toronto’s RentSafeTO registry, as reported by the landlord (registered 2017). Not resident reviews.
84 / 100City inspection score, November 2025. How buildings are scored
- Type
- Toronto Community Housing
- Storeys
- 13
- Units
- 213
- Built
- 1969
- Elevators
- 3
- Managed by
- Del Managment
- Heating
- Hot water
- Air conditioning
- None
- Laundry
- Basement, 7:00 AM- 10:00 PM
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Parking
- Underground garage, garage accessible thru buildg, surface parking
- Visitor parking
- Paid
- Balconies
- Yes
- Smoke-free building
- Yes
- Sprinklers
- Yes
- Cooling room
- No
- Ward
- 24
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Source dataset.
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