Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
119 Cowan Ave
The City of Toronto has 5 building permits since 2017 (2 still open) and 1 Committee of Adjustment file 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
Drains and site services
Drain - underpinning, basement renovation
Applied Sep 25, 2020 · issued Sep 25, 2020 · completed Aug 11, 2026 · Permit 20 132955 DRN
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for interior alterations and new exterior third storey walls 3 storey SFD-detached dwelling. **** See CofA Dcision. ****
Applied Jul 3, 2020 · issued Sep 15, 2020 · Permit 20 162966 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations and a dormer addition on the 3rd floor of existing 3 storey SFD-detached dwelling.
Applied Jul 3, 2020 · issued Sep 15, 2020 · Permit 20 162966 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations and a dormer addition on the 3rd floor of existing 3 storey SFD-detached dwelling.
Applied Jul 3, 2020 · issued Sep 22, 2020 · completed Feb 13, 2023 · Permit 20 162966 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
underpinning, basement renovation
Applied Apr 14, 2020 · issued May 14, 2020 · completed Aug 11, 2026 · Permit 20 132955 BLD
Committee of Adjustment
This address's applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment since 2017, and any still open. A minor variance asks for a small exception to the zoning by-law, such as a little more height or a smaller setback; a consent divides a lot or grants an easement.
- Closed
Minor variance · R addition
To partially demolish the existing three-storey detached dwelling, to construct a third floor dormer addition and to perform internal renovations.
Decision: Approved (hearing Mar 11, 2020)
Filed Nov 16, 2019 · File A1173/19TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
10 storeys · 92 homes · Residential
120 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed May 26, 2025
- Under appeal
145 Cowan Avenue and 1304 King Street West
18 storeys · 230 homes · Residential
130 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Oct 12, 2023
- Approved
- Under review
1-3 Close Avenue and 78 Springhurst Avenue
8 storeys · 54 homes · Residential
420 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 4, 2026
- Under review
1303-1337 Queen Street West and 220 Cowan Avenue
16 storeys · 175 homes · Mixed use
450 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 11, 2026
- Under review
29 storeys · 768 homes · Mixed use
490 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 31, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
1337 King St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the 10-storey apartment building, located at the eastern portion of the development site (as approved under Site-Specific By-law 880-2024), by reducing the building setbacks and increasing the height of the mechanical penthouse. There will be a total of 7 parking spaces on-site (5 residential parking spaces and 2 visitor parking spaces, including two accessible parking spaces). This building will contain 92 affordable rental units (including 10 secured rental-replacement units for 1339 King St West). The existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling…
100 m away · filed Oct 10, 2025 · Approved
166 Dunn Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition with a rear ground floor deck.
160 m away · filed Apr 6, 2024 · Approved
163 Cowan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by replacing the existing rear one-storey addition with a larger one-storey addition and to construct a new rear deck. Also, to construct a new one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard.
220 m away · filed Jul 26, 2022 · Approved
47 Spencer Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing 5-storey building from 56 units to 60 units by converting a portion of the underground garage into residential suites and amenity space.
240 m away · filed Jun 11, 2022 · Approved
52 Cowan Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way on the north side of 52 Cowan Avenue, in benefit of 54 Cowan Avenue.
170 m away · filed Feb 8, 2022 · Approved
15 Elm Grove Ave · Minor variance
To construct four secondary suites and to maintain one primary suite, within the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling, for a total of 5 residential units. Also, to provide three parking pads at the rear of the property, abutting the laneway.
240 m away · filed Jan 20, 2022 · Approved
54 Cowan Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way on the south side of 54 Cowan Avenue, in benefit of 52 Cowan Avenue.
160 m away · filed Dec 30, 2021 · Approved
54 Cowan Ave · Minor variance
To permit the conversion of a rooming house into a three-unit dwelling without the benefit of a permit. Also, to alter the dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition with a deck and a complete third storey addition.
160 m away · filed Aug 26, 2021 · Approved
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.