Toronto address · Ward 13, Toronto Centre
138 Spruce St
The City of Toronto has 8 building permits since 2017 (6 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.
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for a new rear addition to the thrid floor and interior alterations to the existing third floor area.
Applied Sep 9, 2019 · issued Sep 19, 2019 · Permit 19 218255 PLB
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for a new rear addition to the thrid floor and interior alterations to the existing third floor area.
Applied Sep 9, 2019 · issued Sep 13, 2019 · Permit 19 218255 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to underpin and finish basement
Applied Feb 9, 2019 · issued Mar 11, 2019 · Permit 19 113715 HVA
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to underpin and finish basement
Applied Feb 9, 2019 · issued Feb 25, 2019 · Permit 19 113715 BLD
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to underpin and finish basement
Applied Feb 9, 2019 · issued Feb 25, 2019 · Permit 19 113715 DRN
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to underpin and finish basement
Applied Feb 9, 2019 · issued Feb 25, 2019 · Permit 19 113715 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Deck
Revision: Proposal to alter 3rd floor roof deck - move deck perimeter rail to edge of roof below (in lieu of 1'-4" recess)Proposed 3rd floor deck
Applied Dec 14, 2010 · issued Dec 21, 2010 · completed Feb 28, 2023 · Permit 10 193853 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Small residential project · Deck
Proposed 3rd floor deck
Applied Jun 11, 2010 · issued Jun 11, 2010 · completed Feb 28, 2023 · Permit 10 193853 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 dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jul 17, 2019)
Filed Apr 24, 2019 · File A0437/19TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
591-620 Dundas Street East and 325 Gerrard Street East
Residential
450 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Jun 22, 2023
- Under review
747-761 Dundas Street East and 2 Mark Street
48 storeys · 1,197 homes · Mixed use
490 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Oct 8, 2025
- Under review
430 homes · Residential
500 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 4, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
393 Carlton St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey rowhouse dwelling by enlarging the existing ground floor covered front porch with new front stairs and a new front basement walkout.
140 m away · filed Jun 11, 2026 · Approved
407 Carlton St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse by converting the attic into habitable space and to construct a rear third storey addition with a balcony.
120 m away · filed Mar 25, 2026 · Approved
45 Geneva Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by enlarging the rear two-storey addition. Also, to construct a rear ground floor deck with stairs.
50 m away · filed Mar 10, 2026 · Approved
28 Sword St · Minor variance
To construct a one-storey detached ancillary building (two-car garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
70 m away · filed Feb 18, 2026 · Approved
2 Geneva Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey rowhouse dwelling by constructing a partial rear second storey addition with a rear juliette balcony. The existing rear second storey roof deck will be demolished.
130 m away · filed Apr 8, 2025 · Approved
147 Spruce St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear ground floor deck with stairs and a swim spa.
50 m away · filed Feb 13, 2024 · Postponed
40 Nasmith Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing one and two -storey rear additions (with an unfinished basement), as well as a rear ground floor deck with stairs.
210 m away · filed Oct 10, 2023 · Refused
126 Spruce St · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (detached garage with hobby workshop) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway (Chipping Sparrow Lane).
30 m away · filed Sep 14, 2023 · 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.