Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
117 Bernard Ave
The City of Toronto has 5 building permits since 2017 on record for this address.
Building permits
Every permit the City lists for this address since 2017, and any still open from before, newest first.
- Closed
Plumbing
Rev 1: Plumbing - Proposal to remove existing one storey rear addition, underpin basement, interior alterations to all floors and creation of secondary suite in basement at existing semi-detached dwelling.
Applied Jul 8, 2020 · issued Jul 10, 2020 · completed Aug 13, 2020 · Permit 15 141609 PLB (revision 01)
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Small residential project · Multiple projects
Rev 1: Proposed revision to application 15 141609 BLD & PLB to reduce permit scope to the completed work in the basement, except removal of the Kitchen at the 2nd Floor. Original permit included interior alterations to other floors. Total of 2-dwelling units: Proposed Secondary Suite at the Basement, and the Main House at above floors (Ground, 2nd & 3rd Floors).
Applied Jul 8, 2020 · issued Aug 5, 2020 · completed Aug 13, 2020 · Permit 15 141609 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to remove existing one storey rear addition, underpin basement, interior alterations to all floors and creation of secondary suite in basement at existing semi-detached dwelling.
Applied Jun 24, 2015 · issued Feb 25, 2016 · completed Aug 13, 2020 · Permit 15 141609 HVA
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Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to remove existing one storey rear addition, underpin basement, interior alterations to all floors and creation of secondary suite in basement at existing semi-detached dwelling.
Applied Apr 15, 2015 · issued Apr 21, 2015 · completed Aug 13, 2020 · Permit 15 141609 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to remove existing one storey rear addition, underpin basement, interior alterations to all floors and creation of secondary suite in basement at existing semi-detached dwelling.
Applied Apr 15, 2015 · issued Apr 21, 2015 · completed Aug 13, 2020 · Permit 15 141609 BLD
Committee of Adjustment
No applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment for this address since 2017. That's where an owner asks for a minor variance (a small exception to the zoning by-law) or a consent to divide a lot.
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
25 storeys · 253 homes · Residential
330 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 4, 2025
- Approved
13 storeys · 115 homes · Residential
350 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Oct 28, 2024
- Under review
188 Lowther Avenue and 38 Walmer Road
25 storeys · 186 homes · Mixed use
350 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 21, 2022
- Under review
16 storeys · 257 homes · Mixed use
380 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 31, 2021
- Under appeal
Not stated in the file
400 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Dec 2, 2025
- Under review
11 storeys · 64 homes · Residential
400 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 17, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
179 Howland Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building (containing a garden suite) with a new rear walkway and two bicycle parking spaces in the rear yard. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main dwelling and one unit in the ancillary building). The existing two-storey ancillary building (shed) will be demolished.
230 m away · filed Jul 15, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
145 Howland Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front one-storey addition (enclosing a portion of the existing covered porch into habitable space).
240 m away · filed Apr 20, 2026 · Approved
140 Walmer Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing rear one-storey ancillary building (containing studio space) by constructing a complete second storey addition with a side (north) access staircase. This ancillary building will not be used as habitable space.
160 m away · filed Mar 19, 2026 · Approved
109 Spadina Rd · Minor variance
To convert the existing 3-storey semi-detached dwelling into a hotel by constructing a rear 3-storey addition, along with interior alterations. The existing rear ground floor deck to be demolished.
220 m away · filed Jan 7, 2025 · Application withdrawn
11 Kendal Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front and rear second storey addition, a rear third storey addition, a rear second storey deck, a rear third storey balcony, a front basement walkout to accommodate one secondary suite within the basement, and a rear basement walkout.
150 m away · filed May 5, 2023 · Approved
55 Walmer Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a three-storey side (south) dormer addition, and a rear vestibule enclosure. The one-storey ancillary building (detached garage), in the rear yard, abutting Kendal Avenue, will be maintained and unaltered.
210 m away · filed Jan 3, 2023 · Approved
112 Walmer Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey dwelling by constructing a three-storey rear addition with a courtyard, a porch, and second and third storey balconies (4 in total). Also, to construct a front courtyard, front second and third storey balconies (3 in total), and a front third storey dormer. This dwelling is identified as two front-to-back semi-detached dwellings (Dwelling A and Dwelling B) with a total of 4 residential dwelling units (1 primary unit and 1 secondary suite within each semi-detached dwelling).
40 m away · filed Sep 28, 2022 · Approved
24 Kendal Ave · Minor variance
To construct a two-storey ancillary building with second storey front and rear terraces. This building will contain 4 parking spaces (two within the basement and two at-grade) as well as one laneway suite.
120 m away · filed Jul 19, 2022 · Postponed
From the City of Toronto’s open data: building permits (active, and cleared since 2017), Committee of Adjustment applications and address points, this record updated Sep 29, 2026, and the development sites from its Development Applications data. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Construction cost estimates and contractors’ names are left out on purpose, and nothing here names an owner.