The neighbourhood is roughly bounded by Lawrence Avenue to the south, Yorkdale Road to the north, Varna Drive to the east and Dufferin Street to the west.

One half of the neighbourhood is a post World War II development of bungalows and storey-and-a-half dwellings.

As the frontage of these homes average 45 feet, the area has had significant changes as older houses are torn down and replaced by "Monster Homes" as the area's proximity to major city arteries and the downtown core make it lucrative to builders.

A compromise was worked out between Metro and North York whereby some of the units would be rented at market rates so that the project would not be exclusively very poor families.

The Globe and Mail article "Toronto's new murder capital" gives insight into the crime in the area: "It's like you're in the jungle.

It is like a war," says Linkx, a 20-year-old hip hop producer from nearby Rexdale who wears Crip colours and spoke on condition of anonymity.

The plan was objected by nearly all surrounding neighbourhood residents due to overcrowding and the added traffic congestion it would bring.

Applicable students residing in Lawrence Heights attend schools situated in other neighbourhoods in Toronto.

Several major roadways serve as the neighbourhood's boundaries, with Lawrence Avenue to the south, and Highway 401 to the north.

Several other private bus operators can also use the terminal, including Ontario Northland Motor Coach Services.