Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
153 Withrow Ave
The City of Toronto has 2 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.
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Porch
Replace existing concrete porch with wood porch. New foundation to replace that beneath it. New beam above. New front walkway. Infill basement door to cold cellar. Changes to facade
Applied May 7, 2019 · issued Jul 16, 2019 · Permit 19 150270 BLD
- Closed (dormant)
Small residential project · Other
admin Permit for Underpinning - 151 Withrow Ave - 06 196524 Bld 01
Applied Jan 9, 2007 · issued Jan 11, 2007 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 07 101181 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 construct a new covered front porch.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jul 12, 2017)
Filed Mar 6, 2017 · File A0262/17TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
No rezoning, site plan, subdivision or condominium file open within 500 m, and no pre-construction project on the site.
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
60 Withrow Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a third storey east side (dormer) addition, and a rear third storey addition.
240 m away · filed Apr 30, 2026 · Approved
130 Riverdale Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition (above a portion of the existing two-storey addition).
100 m away · filed Apr 20, 2026 · Approved
156 Riverdale Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by enclosing a portion of the front porch into habitable space, with a partially covered porch and stairs, as well as to construct a rear third storey addition.
60 m away · filed Feb 10, 2026 · Approved
198 Withrow Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing front and rear basement additions, and a rear three-storey addition with a third floor balcony. Also, to construct a new front basement walkout, a front porch with stairs, and a rear deck with stairs. In addition, to convert the rear two-storey ancillary building (abutting the laneway) into a one-car garage and interior staircase on the first level and office/habitable space on the second level.
140 m away · filed Nov 3, 2025 · Approved
160 Langley Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition and to reconstruct the existing front porch and rear ground floor deck. Also, to construct a one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
190 m away · filed Mar 24, 2025 · Approved
133 Withrow Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey ancillary building (detached garage) into two garden suites. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot . The existing ancillary building (shed) will be maintained and unaltered.
50 m away · filed Apr 9, 2024 · Approved
85 Withrow Ave · Minor variance
To install a front yard parking pad.
190 m away · filed Jan 18, 2024 · Postponed
195 Withrow Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a rear ground level deck, a rear basement walkout with stairs, and a rear third floor balcony. Also, to construct a new one-storey ancillary building (detached garage), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. The existing three-storey apartment building (containing three dwelling units), and rear detached garage will be demolished.
150 m away · filed Jan 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.