Toronto address · Ward 9, Davenport
157 Delaware Ave
The City of Toronto has 13 building permits since 2017 (12 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.
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a new single family dwelling within the shell of the existing masonry (industrial) garage building, located at the back of the lot. There is an existing pair of semi-detached dwellings at the front of the lot.See also 23-131287 ZAP
Applied Jul 10, 2026 · issued Aug 14, 2026 · Permit 24 211736 HVA
- Not started
Drains and site services · Site service
Revison to the proposed fire and domestic water service piping diameters on private property, have been reduced compared to the previous issuance of the drawing.Proposal for 150mm-dia. Sanitary lateral for a three storey + basement apartment building containing six residential suites at the front of the property, replacing existing semi-detached house (App.#:25 145598 BLD 00 NB). And 100mm-dia. Sanitary lateral for a new single family dwelling (App.#:24 211736 BLD 00 NH). Plus 100mm.dia. comb. domestic water & fire lateral with branch 50mm domestic and 100mm fire.
Applied Jun 30, 2026 · Permit 26 156044 STS (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services · Site service
Proposal for 150mm-dia. Sanitary lateral for a three storey + basement apartment building containing six residential suites at the front of the property, replacing existing semi-detached house (App.#:25 145598 BLD 00 NB). And 100mm-dia. Sanitary lateral for a new single family dwelling (App.#:24 211736 BLD 00 NH). Plus 100mm.dia. comb. domestic water & fire lateral with branch 50mm domestic and 100mm fire.
Applied May 6, 2026 · issued Jun 18, 2026 · Permit 26 156044 STS
- Inspections under way
Demolition
Proposal to demo 2 existing semi-detached houses in preparation for a new multi-unit residential building.
Applied Apr 23, 2026 · issued Jun 2, 2026 · 2 homes removed · Permit 26 149017 DEM
- Approved
Alternative solution
Proposed Alteranative solution to address the single exit. The proposed development is a single stair building at 157-159 Delaware Avenue, Toronto ON. This building is three storeys with a basement.
Applied Apr 16, 2025 · completed Nov 20, 2025 · Permit 25 145701 ALT
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a three storey + basement apartment building containing six residential suites at the front of the property, replacing existing semi-detached house
Applied Apr 16, 2025 · issued Jun 29, 2026 · Permit 25 145598 HVA
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a three storey + basement apartment building containing six residential suites at the front of the property, replacing existing semi-detached house
Applied Apr 16, 2025 · issued Jun 26, 2026 · Permit 25 145598 PLB
- Permit issued
New building
Proposal to construct a three storey + basement apartment building containing six residential suites at the front of the property, replacing existing semi-detached house
Applied Apr 16, 2025 · issued Jun 19, 2026 · 7 homes added · Permit 25 145598 BLD
- Approved
Alternative solution
The proposed development at 157-159 Delaware Avenue is required to have an unobstructed path of travel of not more than 45 m from the access route to the dwelling unit entrance.
Applied Jan 24, 2025 · completed Mar 5, 2025 · Permit 25 108549 ALT
- Inspections under way
New house · New building
Proposal to construct a new single family dwelling within the shell of the existing masonry (industrial) garage building, located at the back of the lot. There is an existing pair of semi-detached dwellings at the front of the lot.See also 23-131287 ZAP
Applied Sep 12, 2024 · issued Mar 7, 2025 · 1 home added · Permit 24 211736 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a new single family dwelling within the shell of the existing masonry garage building, located at the back of the lot. See also 23-131287 ZAP
Applied Sep 12, 2024 · issued Mar 7, 2025 · Permit 24 211736 PLB
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to construct a new single family dwelling within the shell of the existing masonry garage building, located at the back of the lot. See also 23-131287 ZAP
Applied Sep 12, 2024 · issued Mar 7, 2025 · Permit 24 211736 DRN
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- Closed
Small residential project · Garage
Proposed demolition of a portion of the ancillary structure and construct a new exterior wall to convert an existing vehicle repair shop into a ancillary garage to the existing single family detached dwelling.
Applied Feb 21, 2023 · issued Mar 28, 2023 · completed Dec 4, 2023 · Permit 23 116087 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
- Approved
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
942 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey mixed-use building (the foundation of the existing building will be maintained), with eight third storey side (west) juliet balconies. There will be three commercial units that will occupy the ground floor and basement, and four residential dwelling units that will occupy the second and third storeys of the building on the lot.
160 m away · filed Dec 1, 2025 · Approved
681 Dovercourt Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage abutting the laneway), in the rear yard of the existing three-storey detached dwelling (fourplex currently under construction), by constructing a complete second storey addition for the purpose of one laneway suite. There will be a total of five residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the ancillary building and four units within the main dwelling).
120 m away · filed Oct 11, 2024 · Approved
883 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey commercial building (containing one eating establishment on the ground floor and one dental office on the second storey) into a mixed-use building by constructing five residential dwelling units within the existing second storey vacant commercial space. The existing eating establishment and dental office will be maintained and unaltered.
250 m away · filed May 23, 2024 · Approved
980 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for a mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 604-2022 ), by increasing the overall building height, density, and number of storeys from 11 to 13 storeys. Also, to reduce the development standards for required amenity space from 468 m2 to 453 m2, to reduce the required number of resident parking spaces from 52 to 42, and to alter the required dimensions of bicycle parking spaces.
220 m away · filed Jan 15, 2024 · Approved
170 Concord Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear ground floor addition and to enclose the existing front porch. The existing front porch stairs will be maintained and unaltered.
220 m away · filed Dec 12, 2023 · Approved
172 Delaware Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing one and two-storey front additions and a rear one-storey addition. The existing front walkout stairs, and the rear ground level raised wood deck will be demolished. There will be a total of three dwelling units (triplex) on this lot. The existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) will be maintained and unaltered.
50 m away · filed Nov 16, 2023 · Approved
53 Hepbourne St · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building containing one garden suite, with a front second storey balcony, and a west side second storey juliette balcony.
210 m away · filed Nov 14, 2023 · Approved
942 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey mixed-use building by constructing a three-storey rear addition and a complete fourth storey addition. In total, there would be 4 commercial units on the ground floor and 8 residential units on the second, third, and fourth levels.
160 m away · filed May 10, 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.