Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
1553 Bloor St W
The City of Toronto has 15 building permits since 2017 (1 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.
- Under review
Addition or alteration · Change of use
Proposal for change of use of existing artist studio to live/work unit on the lower level
Applied Dec 17, 2024 · 2 homes added · Permit 24 251070 BLD
- Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
The proposal contains one illuminated wall sign and three non-illuminated projecting signs, all displaying static copy located at the first storey of the building at above noted premises.Dimensions:Wall sign:1.22m L x 4.83m W x 0.03m D at a height of 3.97m on the west elevation.Projecting signs:Sign 1: 0.36m L x 0.36m W x 0.01m D at a height of 2.88m on the north elevation.Sign 2: 0.36m L x 0.36m W x 0.01m D at a height of 2.88m on the north elevation.Sign 3: 0.36m L x 0.36m W x 0.01m D at a height of 2.91m on the south elevation.**Percy Ellis Developments**
Applied Feb 23, 2023 · issued Jun 1, 2023 · completed Feb 10, 2026 · Permit 23 116968 DST
- Cancelled
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Reduced art studio and create a 5th residential unit in basementMixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 5 Dwelling Units)
Applied Jan 5, 2022 · completed Sep 28, 2023 · 1 home added · Permit 22 100802 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to level 4 to create new residential unit
Applied Nov 26, 2021 · issued Dec 2, 2021 · completed Dec 15, 2021 · 1 home added · Permit 21 242027 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Revision 04 - alterations to the basement layout
Applied Mar 18, 2021 · issued Mar 23, 2021 · completed Jun 23, 2022 · Permit 15 268612 BLD (revision 04)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Revision 03 - changes to interior layoutREV #2- INTERIOR LAYOUT, GROUND FLOORProposal for a three storey front and rear addition, a complete fourth storey addition, interior alterations on all floors, a new exterior exit stair at rear and a roof top deck for a mixed use building containing an artist studio on the ground floor and 3 dwelling units on the upper floors. Proposed Mixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 3 Dwelling Units)
Applied Feb 28, 2021 · issued Mar 5, 2021 · completed Jun 23, 2022 · Permit 15 268612 BLD (revision 03)
- Closed
Plumbing
Rev 1: REVISION TO PERMIT 15 268612 PLB Plumbing - Proposal for a three storey front and rear addition, a complete fourth storey addition, interior alterations on all floors, a new exterior exit stair at rear and a roof top deck for a mixed use building containing an artist studio on the ground floor and 3 dwelling units on the upper floors. Proposed Mixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 3 Dwelling Units)
Applied Jul 22, 2020 · issued Aug 12, 2020 · completed May 21, 2021 · Permit 15 268612 PLB (revision 01)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
REV #2- INTERIOR LAYOUT, GROUND FLOORProposal for a three storey front and rear addition, a complete fourth storey addition, interior alterations on all floors, a new exterior exit stair at rear and a roof top deck for a mixed use building containing an artist studio on the ground floor and 3 dwelling units on the upper floors. Proposed Mixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 3 Dwelling Units)
Applied Apr 14, 2019 · issued Feb 25, 2020 · completed Jun 23, 2022 · Permit 15 268612 BLD (revision 02)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Revision 01 - alternate mechanical system proposedHVAC - Proposal for a three storey front and rear addition, a complete fourth storey addition, interior alterations on all floors, a new exterior exit stair at rear and a roof top deck for a mixed use building containing an artist studio on the ground floor and 3 dwelling units on the upper floors. Proposed Mixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 3 Dwelling Units)
Applied Feb 25, 2019 · issued Aug 13, 2020 · completed Apr 27, 2021 · Permit 15 268612 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
REV 01: Revision to permit 15-268612 BLD. Proposal to revise building envelope at rear corner as per bubbled drawing. Proposal for a three storey front and rear addition, a complete fourth storey addition, interior alterations on all floors, a new exterior exit stair at rear and a roof top deck for a mixed use building containing an artist studio on the ground floor and 3 dwelling units on the upper floors. Proposed Mixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 3 Dwelling Units)
Applied Aug 3, 2018 · issued Sep 17, 2018 · completed Jun 23, 2022 · Permit 15 268612 BLD (revision 01)
- Cancelled
Fire and security upgrade
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Proposal for a three storey front and rear addition, a complete fourth storey addition, interior alterations on all floors, a new exterior exit stair at rear and a roof top deck for a mixed use building containing an artist studio on the ground floor and 3 dwelling units on the upper floors. Proposed Mixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 3 Dwelling Units)
Applied Nov 28, 2016 · completed May 7, 2026 · Permit 15 268612
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Underpinning
Proposal for underpinning existing basement of residential building.
Applied Feb 16, 2016 · issued Mar 15, 2016 · completed Aug 16, 2021 · Permit 16 117035 BLD
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- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for a three storey front and rear addition, a complete fourth storey addition, interior alterations on all floors, a new exterior exit stair at rear and a roof top deck for a mixed use building containing an artist studio on the ground floor and 3 dwelling units on the upper floors. Proposed Mixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 3 Dwelling Units)
Applied Dec 23, 2015 · issued Dec 16, 2016 · completed Apr 27, 2021 · Permit 15 268612 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for a three storey front and rear addition, a complete fourth storey addition, interior alterations on all floors, a new exterior exit stair at rear and a roof top deck for a mixed use building containing an artist studio on the ground floor and 3 dwelling units on the upper floors. Proposed Mixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 3 Dwelling Units)
Applied Dec 23, 2015 · issued Dec 16, 2016 · completed May 21, 2021 · Permit 15 268612 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Proposal for a three storey front and rear addition, a complete fourth storey addition, interior alterations on all floors, a new exterior exit stair at rear and a roof top deck for a mixed use building containing an artist studio on the ground floor and 3 dwelling units on the upper floors. Proposed Mixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 3 Dwelling Units)
Applied Dec 23, 2015 · issued Dec 16, 2016 · completed Jun 23, 2022 · Permit 15 268612 BLD
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
27 storeys · Mixed use
50 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 26, 2022
- Under review
2252-2290 Dundas Street West and 105 Ritchie Avenue
2,312 homes · Mixed use
150 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 9, 2022
- Under review
42 storeys · 56 homes · Not stated in the file
270 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 27, 2025
- Approved
33 storeys · 377 homes · Residential
330 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Dec 24, 2025
- Approved
18 storeys · 262 homes · Residential
380 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Oct 15, 2021
- Under review
1423-1437 Bloor Street West and 278 Sterling Road
18 storeys · 197 homes · Mixed use
410 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 20, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
12 Alhambra Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front enclosed porch with stairs, and a rear ground floor deck with stairs. Also, to replace the existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) as well as the shed, with a parking pad. In addition, the existing rear second storey sunroom and rear third storey deck will be removed.
210 m away · filed Jun 18, 2025 · Approved
53 Chelsea Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling (containing one secondary residential dwelling unit within the basement) by reconstructing the second storey portion of the existing rear two-storey addition, and to construct a rear third storey addition with a roof deck.
210 m away · filed May 12, 2025 · Approved
1555 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing four-storey semi-detached dwelling (as approved by the Toronto Local Appeal Body, under Case File Numbers 18 176857 S45 14 TLAB, 18 176860 S45 14 TLAB, and 18 176864 S45 14 TLAB) by converting the existing basement artist studio into habitable space (one live-work unit). The existing five residential dwelling units will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of six residential units on this lot.
10 m away · filed Jul 31, 2024 · Approved
1557 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing four-storey detached dwelling (as approved by the Toronto Local Appel Body, under Case File Numbers 18 176857 S45 14 TLAB, 18 176860 S45 14 TLAB, and 18 176864 S45 14 TLAB) by converting the existing basement artist studio into habitable space (one live-work unit). The existing five residential dwelling units will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of six residential units on this lot.
20 m away · filed Jul 29, 2024 · Approved
2267 Dundas St W · Minor variance
To convert the existing three-storey mixed-use semi-detached building into a total of five residential dwelling units. Also, the existing ancillary building (attached garage), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway, will be maintained and unaltered.
150 m away · filed Mar 28, 2024 · Refused
13 Indian Trl · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
150 m away · filed Feb 5, 2024 · Approved
1552 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey building by constructing a front three-storey addition above, a west side and rear five-storey addition, and a further rear two-storey addition. The altered mixed-use building will contain 14 dwelling units and will have front third and fifth storey roof decks, front fourth storey juliette balconies, rear second and fourth storey juliette balconies, and a rear third storey roof deck.
50 m away · filed Mar 2, 2023 · Deferred
11 Radford Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey detached dwelling by constructing a second and third storey addition with a new front porch, rear first storey deck and rear third storey deck. Also, to alter the existing ancillary building (detached garage) by constructing a second storey addition for a new laneway suite, abutting the laneway.
220 m away · filed Mar 2, 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.