Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
12 Spencer Ave
The City of Toronto has 2 building permits since 2017 (2 still open) 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.
- Permit issued
Small residential project · Second suite (New)
Proposal for interior alteration to convert SFD semi detached into a 2 Unit dwelling.
Applied Aug 14, 2026 · issued Aug 17, 2026 · 1 home added · Permit 26 219645 BLD
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alteration to convert SFD semi detached into a 2 Unit dwelling.
Applied Aug 14, 2026 · issued Aug 17, 2026 · Permit 26 219645 PLB
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
1-3 Close Avenue and 78 Springhurst Avenue
8 storeys · 54 homes · Residential
320 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 4, 2026
- Approved
- Approved
10 storeys · 92 homes · Residential
490 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed May 26, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
68 Dunn Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey townhouse dwelling (houseplex containing two residential dwelling units) by constructing a partial rear third storey addition with a rear balcony, a rear one-storey addition with a second storey balcony above, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a side (south) basement walkout. The two existing residential dwelling units will be maintained.
210 m away · filed Jun 5, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
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.
200 m away · filed Jun 11, 2022 · Approved
21 Cowan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey row house by constructing a third storey addition and a first storey rear deck.
100 m away · filed Mar 11, 2021 · Approved
60 Tyndall Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing apartment building, containing 69 residential units and 49 parking spaces, by converting a storage room into an additional dwelling unit and a new storage room.
220 m away · filed Feb 1, 2021 · Approved
25 Springhurst Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front porch, front and rear third storey balconies, and a rear ground floor deck. Also, to construct a one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard of the property, abutting the laneway.
170 m away · filed Dec 22, 2020 · Approved
15 Spencer Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and maintain the rear detached garage.
40 m away · filed Nov 19, 2018 · Approved
25 Cowan Ave · Minor variance
To construct a two storey addition to the rear of an existing townhouse.
110 m away · filed Oct 15, 2018 · Approved
6 Fort Rouille St · Minor variance
To incorporate the enclosed front porch into the main living area within the townhouse.
190 m away · filed Nov 20, 2017 · 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.