Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
1557 Bloor St W
The City of Toronto has 14 building permits since 2017 and 3 Committee of Adjustment files 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.
- Pending cancellation
Addition or alteration · Change of use
Proposal for change of use of existing artist studio to live/work unit.
Applied Dec 17, 2024 · Permit 24 251350 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision 01. Relocate the kitchen in lower floor levelRelocate art studio to basement and create a 4th residential unit on ground floor. Mixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 4 Dwelling Units)
Applied Feb 19, 2022 · issued Mar 11, 2022 · completed Jun 14, 2022 · Permit 22 100805 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Relocate art studio to basement and create a 4th residential unit on ground floor. Mixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 4 Dwelling Units)
Applied Jan 5, 2022 · issued Jan 20, 2022 · completed Jun 14, 2022 · 1 home added · Permit 22 100805 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 241982 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Revision 03 - interior changes to the basement floor plan
Applied Mar 18, 2021 · issued Mar 23, 2021 · completed Jun 14, 2022 · Permit 15 268686 BLD (revision 03)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Revision 02 - Chagnes to interior layoutREV #1-GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT CHANGEProposal 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 2 dwelling units on the upper floors. Proposed Mixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 2 Dwelling Units)
Applied Feb 28, 2021 · issued Mar 5, 2021 · completed Jun 14, 2022 · Permit 15 268686 BLD (revision 02)
- Closed
Plumbing
Rev 1: REVISION TO PERMIT 15 268686 PLBPlumbing - 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 2 dwelling units on the upper floors. Proposed Mixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 2 Dwelling Units)
Applied Jul 22, 2020 · issued Aug 13, 2020 · completed May 21, 2021 · Permit 15 268686 PLB (revision 01)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
REV #1-GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT CHANGEProposal 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 2 dwelling units on the upper floors. Proposed Mixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 2 Dwelling Units)
Applied Apr 14, 2019 · issued Feb 25, 2020 · completed Jun 14, 2022 · Permit 15 268686 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Revision for an alternate mechanical system.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 2 dwelling units on the upper floors. Proposed Mixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 2 Dwelling Units)
Applied Feb 25, 2019 · issued Aug 13, 2020 · completed May 6, 2021 · Permit 15 268686 HVA (revision 01)
- Abandoned
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 2 dwelling units on the upper floors.
Applied Nov 27, 2018 · Permit 18 261349 FSU
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Underpinning
Proposal for underpinning existing basement of residential building.Detached Building - 3 dwelling units
Applied Feb 16, 2016 · issued Mar 15, 2016 · completed Aug 17, 2021 · Permit 16 117044 BLD
- 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 2 dwelling units on the upper floors. Proposed Mixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 2 Dwelling Units)
Applied Dec 23, 2015 · issued Dec 16, 2016 · completed May 6, 2021 · Permit 15 268686 HVA
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- 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 2 dwelling units on the upper floors. Proposed Mixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 2 Dwelling Units)
Applied Dec 23, 2015 · issued Dec 16, 2016 · completed Jun 14, 2022 · Permit 15 268686 BLD
- 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 2 dwelling units on the upper floors. Proposed Mixed Use Building (Artist's Studio & 2 Dwelling Units)
Applied Dec 23, 2015 · issued Dec 16, 2016 · completed May 21, 2021 · Permit 15 268686 PLB
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 · Other
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.
Decision: Approved (hearing Nov 6, 2024)
Filed Jul 29, 2024 · File A0670/24TEY
- Closed
Minor variance · Other
To alter the approved building permit plans permitting the expansion of a mixed-use building to a four-storey building by converting the ground floor space into residential space and converting the four-storey building into a five-unit residential building.
Decision: Refused (hearing May 23, 2018)
Filed Dec 18, 2017 · File A1385/17TEY
- Closed
Consent · Create new Easement/ROW
To obtain consent to establish an easement/right-of-way for pedestrian access.
Decision: Approved (hearing May 9, 2018)
Filed Dec 18, 2017 · File B0127/17TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
27 storeys · Mixed use
60 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
170 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 9, 2022
- Under review
42 storeys · 56 homes · Not stated in the file
280 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 27, 2025
- Approved
33 storeys · 377 homes · Residential
350 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Dec 24, 2025
- Approved
18 storeys · 262 homes · Residential
390 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Oct 15, 2021
- Under review
29 storeys · 288 homes · Mixed use
410 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 25, 2024
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
52 Indian Trl · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way and to maintain existing easements/rights-of-way.
250 m away · filed Aug 25, 2026 · Postponed
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
52 Indian Trl · Minor variance
To maintain a one-storey ancillary building (detached garage in the rear yard), which is currently under construction. The existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling (triplex) will be maintained and unaltered.
250 m away · filed Jun 19, 2024 · Refused
52 Indian Trl · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of land for the purpose of a lot addition. The existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwellings located at 52 and 54 Indian Trail will be maintained and unaltered.
250 m away · filed Jun 17, 2024 · Refused
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.
160 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.
140 m away · filed Feb 5, 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.