Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
16 Empire Ave
The City of Toronto has 3 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.
- Cancelled
Small residential project · Interior alterations
Proposal for widening the existing stairs from main to second floor
Applied Aug 5, 2026 · completed Aug 13, 2026 · Permit 26 214305 BLD
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Interior alterations
Proposal for structural remediation in the basement, and in the ground floor.
Applied Jul 30, 2026 · issued Aug 6, 2026 · Permit 26 211798 BLD
- Cancelled
Small residential project · Interior alterations
Widening the existing stairs from main to second floor
Applied Jul 10, 2026 · completed Jul 14, 2026 · Permit 26 199911 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
462 Eastern Avenue and 150 Logan Avenue
1 storeys · Residential
160 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Oct 21, 2024
- Approved
6 storeys · 15 homes · Mixed use
360 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 28, 2023
- Approved
9 storeys · 78 homes · Mixed use
390 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed May 3, 2023
- Under review
30 Booth Avenue, 21 Don Valley Parkway and 433 Eastern Avenue
48 storeys · Residential
400 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 27, 2023
- Under appeal
18-40 Lewis Street, 21-53 Broadview Avenue and 344 Eastern Avenue
12 storeys · 340 homes · Mixed use
420 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Jul 5, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
18 Mc Gee St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front porch canopy, a front second storey addition, and a complete third storey addition.
80 m away · filed Oct 2, 2025 · Approved
14 Mc Gee St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition.
80 m away · filed Jul 10, 2025 · Approved
124 Logan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing lawfully non-conforming one-storey non-residential building (containing a workshop and office uses) by constructing a new rear one-storey addition with a garage door, and a rear rooftop patio (which will be accessed from the mezzanine floor). Also, to permit an office use and art studio use within this building.
190 m away · filed May 29, 2025 · Approved
115 Logan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a new front covered porch with stairs.
240 m away · filed Oct 18, 2024 · Approved
16 Mc Gee St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a partial rear two-storey addition, a partial rear third storey addition with a rear deck, and a new front porch with stairs and an accessibility lift.
80 m away · filed Aug 1, 2023 · Approved
173 Logan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addittion with a front third storey shed dormer and rear third storey balcony.
210 m away · filed Jun 6, 2023 · Approved
118 Booth Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling from three-units into two-units by constructing a rear second storey addition, front ground floor stairs and to enclose the front porch.
80 m away · filed Dec 21, 2022 · Approved
163 Booth Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a sunken front walkout, a rear lower courtyard, and a second storey rear deck. Also, to permit the construction of a two-storey ancillary building (laneway suite), currently under a separate building permit, in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
180 m away · filed Jul 8, 2022 · 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.