Toronto address · Ward 9, Davenport
159 Argyle St
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 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.
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to the existing dwelling, addition of the dwelling unit at the second storey and rear deck
Applied Oct 22, 2020 · issued Oct 26, 2020 · completed Dec 9, 2022 · Permit 20 185051 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Creating a secondary suite in the basement
Applied Aug 25, 2020 · issued Sep 29, 2020 · completed Dec 9, 2022 · Permit 20 185051 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Second suite (New)
Interior alterations to the existing dwelling, addition of the dwelling unit at the second storey and rear deck
Applied Aug 25, 2020 · issued Sep 29, 2020 · completed Dec 9, 2022 · 1 home added · Permit 20 185051 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
3 storeys · 2 homes · Residential
290 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Jan 19, 2024
- Under appeal
29 storeys · 272 homes · Mixed use
320 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Oct 3, 2023
- Under review
6 storeys · 28 homes · Residential
350 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 10, 2021
- Under appeal
27 storeys · 367 homes · Mixed use
360 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Nov 13, 2024
- Under review
18 storeys · 176 homes · Mixed use
480 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 30, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
16 Skey Lane · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey building (converting the artist/photo studio use into a residential houseplex) by constructing a third storey addition with a covered deck, and a partial fourth storey addition (staircase enclosure) with a green roof. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on the lot (two units occupying the first level, and one unit occupying the second and third levels).
220 m away · filed Sep 15, 2026 · Postponed
61 Northcote Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition with a cantilevered side (north) bay window, and a rear balcony. Also, to alter the existing rear one-storey semi-detached ancillary building (one-car garage abutting the laneway) by constructing a complete second storey addition (containing storage space).
210 m away · filed Jul 29, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
18 Beaconsfield Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear two-storey ancillary building (containing a one-car garage, and one laneway suite), abutting the laneway. This building was constructed without an authorized building permit. There is a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main building, and one unit within the ancillary building).
240 m away · filed Jul 8, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
17 Skey Lane · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with second and third storey balconies (located on the south side), canopies along the west side (on the first, second, and third storeys), and one parking space abutting Skey Lane. This new dwelling will abut Skey Lane to the west and a laneway to the north.
220 m away · filed Mar 31, 2026 · Withdrawn
104 Argyle St · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (two-car garage), in the rear yard, abutting the public laneway.
230 m away · filed Mar 17, 2026 · Approved
144 Dovercourt Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing rear two-storey ancillary building (containing two laneway suites), as approved by Minor Variance Decision Number A0641/25TEY, by constructing a second storey landing and stairs on the east side of this building. There will be a total of five residential dwelling units on this lot (three dwelling units within the main house and two dwelling units within the ancillary building).
140 m away · filed Feb 25, 2026 · Approved
191 Argyle St · Minor variance
To construct a new four-storey detached houseplex dwelling with a covered front porch and stairs as well as a rear basement walkout. The rear two-storey portion of the dwelling (considered part of the houseplex dwelling due to the connection at the basement level below grade) in the rear yard abutting the laneway, will contain an integral garage on the ground floor and a dwelling unit on the second floor. The existing detached rear garage abutting the laneway will be demolished. There will be a total of five residential dwelling units on this lot within the houseplex dwelling.
180 m away · filed Feb 23, 2026 · Refused
167 Argyle St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a side (west) one-storey addition, including a basement addition, and a rear ground floor deck. Also, to construct one vehicular parking space, located in the rear yard of the property, abutting the laneway.
50 m away · filed Dec 22, 2025 · 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.