Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
12 Howland Ave
The City of Toronto has 5 building permits since 2017 (1 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.
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative solution to add fireguard sheeting to exterior building.
Applied Oct 16, 2017 · completed Oct 20, 2017 · Permit 17 248234 ALT
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
REVISION - permit revisions for the proposed 2nd story rear addition, 3rd story rear dormer addition, and reclaim the ex. gfa on the 2nd flr front space over porch area, 3rd floor front bedroom closet area (due to gfa error of previous Cof A decision, the ex. gfa was understated),3rd floor washroom expand within roofspace - permit no. 16 186 968. the request for the additional gfa and landscape deficiency (existing isnon complying) is scheduled before OMB hearing file n. PL170251 for Wednesday July 26 2017Convert 3 units to 4 units, addition to second floor (30m2), 3rd floor addition (3.25m2)…
Applied Jun 12, 2017 · issued Oct 24, 2017 · completed Nov 6, 2017 · Permit 16 186968 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Revision #1 - Convert 3 units to 4 units, addition to second floor (30m2), 3rd floor addition (3.25m2) and new 2nd floor deck
Applied Jul 27, 2016 · issued Sep 27, 2016 · completed Oct 30, 2017 · Permit 16 186968 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Revision #1 - Convert 3 units to 4 units, addition to second floor (30m2), 3rd floor addition (3.25m2) and new 2nd floor deck
Applied Jul 8, 2016 · issued Sep 27, 2016 · completed Oct 30, 2017 · Permit 16 186968 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Convert 3 units to 4 units, addition to second floor (30m2), 3rd floor addition (3.25m2) and new 2nd floor deck
Applied Jul 8, 2016 · issued Sep 27, 2016 · completed Nov 6, 2017 · 1 home added · Permit 16 186968 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 alter the existing 2½-storey semi-detached fourplex by constructing a rear second and third floor addition, new front ground floor porch, new basement dwelling unit, second floor front and rear deck, and third floor rear sun deck.
Decision: Refused (hearing Feb 28, 2017)
Filed Nov 15, 2016 · Appeal: OMB approved · File A1113/16TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under appeal
Not stated in the file
270 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Dec 2, 2025
- Under review
11 storeys · 64 homes · Residential
270 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 17, 2025
- Under review
30 storeys · 472 homes · Mixed use
320 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 12, 2022
- Under review
188 Lowther Avenue and 38 Walmer Road
25 storeys · 186 homes · Mixed use
330 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 21, 2022
- Under review
25 storeys · 253 homes · Residential
340 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 4, 2025
- Under review
334-350 Bloor Street West and 2-6 Spadina Road
36 storeys · 431 homes · Mixed use
360 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 27, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
511 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To permit the existing partially covered outdoor patio (abutting Borden Street), for the use of the eating establishment within the existing two-and-one-half-storey mixed-use building.
70 m away · filed Jul 16, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
794 Bathurst St · Minor variance
To permit a night club use and eating establishment on the second floor of the existing two-storey mixed-use building (containing storage uses within the basement level, five commercial units on the ground floor and an existing nightclub and eating establishment on the second floor).
200 m away · filed Feb 20, 2026 · Approved
570 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey attached building by converting the first, second, and rooftop levels into an eating establishment/restaurant use (food court). Also, to construct a rooftop patio (to be used by the food court) with stair enclosures located at the front, rear, and side (east) of the roof.
240 m away · filed Jan 13, 2026 · Approved
225 1/2 Borden St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a front covered porch with stairs.
230 m away · filed Jan 12, 2026 · Approved
54 Howland Ave · Consent
To obtain consent for the technical severance of the property to re-establish two residential lots which merged on title, and to create new easements/rights-of-way. Also, to maintain existing easements/rights-of-way.
160 m away · filed Dec 19, 2025 · Approved
537 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey non-residential building by constructing front and rear ground floor additions. The ground floor will be converted into one restaurant use space. The existing office space, and dental office space, located on the second floor, will be maintained.
100 m away · filed Apr 7, 2025 · Approved
325 Brunswick Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a third storey dormer, and to convert from two residential dwelling units into three residential dwelling units. Also, to construct a rear exterior staircase to acess the second and third levels, as well as an additional staircase to acess ground level.
160 m away · filed Feb 28, 2025 · Withdrawn
492 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To permit a restaurant use (occupying the basement and ground levels of the existing three-storey mixed-use building). The existing residential dwelling unit (occupying the second and third levels) will be maintained and unaltered.
70 m away · filed Nov 8, 2024 · 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.