Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
121 Avenue Rd
The City of Toronto has 2 Committee of Adjustment files on record for this address.
Building permits
The City lists no building permits for this address since 2017, and none still open from before.
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 · New R building
To alter the approved eight-storey mixed-use building (as approved by Toronto Local Appeal Body Decision and Order Number 18 246813 S45 27 TLAB) by constructing a rooftop pool, a side (south) extension of the rooftop terrace, screening for relocated mechanical equipment on the upper roof, and increasing the height of the elevator overrun. The site is also subject to a current Site Plan Control Application (File 2018 149949 STE 27 SA).
Decision: Approved (hearing Nov 6, 2024)
Filed Sep 14, 2023 · File A0819/23TEY
- Closed
Minor variance · New NR building
To alter the redevelopment plan for a mixed-use building approved under Site Specific By-law 1279-2007 (OMB) by increasing the permitted height to 8-storeys plus a mechanical penthouse, modifying the building envelope, adding ground floor commercial space, increasing the gross floor areas, and by reducing the parking stacker dimensions.
Decision: Refused (hearing Oct 3, 2018)
Filed May 3, 2018 · File A0462/18TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
9 storeys · 55 homes · Mixed use
60 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Oct 20, 2022
- Approved
11 storeys · 60 homes · Mixed use
100 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Mar 2, 2023
- Under review
220-234 Davenport Road and 148-158 Avenue Road
38 storeys · 110 homes · Mixed use
190 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 2, 2021
- Under review
183-189 Avenue Road and 109-111 Pears Avenue
11 storeys · 18 homes · Mixed use
210 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 25, 2021
- Approved
141-145 Bedford Road and 287 Davenport Road
13 storeys · 63 homes · Mixed use
310 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 14, 2021
- Approved
33-49 Avenue Road and 136-150 Yorkville Avenue
31 storeys · Mixed use
340 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 28, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
250 Davenport Rd · Minor variance
240 m away · filed Aug 20, 2026 · Postponed
32 Tranby Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition (enclose a portion of the existing rear third storey rooftop deck into habitable space).
130 m away · filed Jun 2, 2026 · Approved
3 New St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey building by constructing a rear third storey addition (converting the existing third floor balcony into habitable space), a complete fourth storey addition with a front balcony (above the third floor), and a rooftop mechanical unit with screening. The existing integral two-car garage will be maintained and unaltered. This building which used to contain commercial / live-work use will only contain residential use.
230 m away · filed Mar 6, 2026 · Approved
17 Bernard Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage), by constructing a one-storey addition in front of the existing garage. Thise altered ancillary building will contain two tandem parking spaces.
110 m away · filed Mar 5, 2026 · Approved
180 Davenport Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing buildings (municipally known as 178A and 180 Davenport Road, under the same ownership) by constructing a two-storey middle addition that will connect the two buildings internally. Also, to construct a rear third storey addition with a rear terrace, a mechanical penthouse, rooftop access enclosure and a covered rooftop terrace. This building will contain one commercial unit (occupying the basement, ground and second storeys) and one residential dwelling unit (occupying the third storey).
190 m away · filed Jan 29, 2026 · Approved
20 Tranby Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a new roof for the existing rear one-storey addition, extending the rear second storey roof, and interior alterations. Also, to permit and maintain the existing one-storey front addition with a front porch with stairs and bay window.
110 m away · filed Nov 25, 2025 · Approved
122 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
To permit the interior demolition on the ground floor and the north side door (temporary opening to facilitate the removal of dirt for the underpinned basement) constructed without an authorized building permit on the existing one-and-one-half-storey detached building, currently vacant and under construction. Also, to alter the existing one-and-one-half-storey detached building by constructing a basement level extension, and a second storey addition (mezzanine) with a front second storey rooftop patio for a new eating establishment. No loading spaces will be provided.
70 m away · filed Aug 19, 2025 · Approved
26 Elgin Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a one-storey side (west) addition (to contain one parking space within a garage, and a garden room to the rear of this garage).
210 m away · filed Aug 5, 2025 · 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.