Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
16 Shaftesbury Ave
Summerhill Station
The City of Toronto has 10 building permits since 2017 (9 still open) and 1 Committee of Adjustment file 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.
- Inspections under way
Fire and security upgrade · Standpipes
Fire standpipe design
Applied Nov 1, 2021 · issued Jan 5, 2022 · Permit 21 232520 FSU
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to install 2 elevators from street level to platform level and associated spaces, installation of new main entrance addition to the Summerhill Station.
Applied Feb 19, 2021 · issued Apr 20, 2021 · Permit 21 117938 HVA
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to install 2 elevators from street level to platform level and associated spaces, installation of new main entrance addition to the Summerhill Station.
Applied Feb 19, 2021 · issued Apr 20, 2021 · Permit 21 117938 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Proposal to install 2 elevators from street level to platform level and associated spaces, installation of new main entrance addition to the Summerhill Station.
Applied Feb 19, 2021 · issued Apr 20, 2021 · Permit 21 117938 BLD
- Permit issued
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to install 2 elevators from street level to platform level and associated spaces, installation of new main entrance addition to the Summerhill Station.
Applied Feb 19, 2021 · issued Apr 20, 2021 · Permit 21 117938 DRN
- Permit issued
Drains and site services · Site service
Proposed Watermain relocation and other Site Servicing work related to permit 21-117938 BLD.
Applied Feb 19, 2021 · issued Apr 21, 2021 · Permit 21 117975 STS
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Other
Install a new support bracket on the north portal wall to support the existing precast concrete elevated structure over the TTC tunnel. The existing support angle has deteriorated due to corrosion and will remain in place and be supplemented with a new support bracket.
Applied Sep 9, 2020 · issued Oct 23, 2020 · Permit 20 191506 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing transit station. Scope of work includes replacing legacy turnstiles with Presto faregates - Summerhill TTC Subway Station
Applied Dec 28, 2017 · issued Jan 31, 2018 · completed Oct 16, 2019 · Permit 17 279958 BLD
- Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision to layout - Placement of a platform and railing assembly on top of an existing roof of TTC's Summerhill Subway Station
Applied Jan 11, 2017 · issued Feb 15, 2017 · Permit 16 215740 BLD (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Placement of a platform and railing assembly on top of an existing roof of TTC's Summerhill Subway Station
Applied Aug 31, 2016 · issued Oct 26, 2016 · Permit 16 215740 BLD
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 Subway Station (TTC's Summerhill Station) by constructing east and west side additions for the installation of elevators which will provide service from the street level to the subway platform level.
Decision: Approved (hearing Feb 26, 2020)
Filed Aug 28, 2019 · File A0934/19TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
22 storeys · 185 homes · Mixed use
120 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 31, 2022
- Under review
14 storeys · 67 homes · Mixed use
120 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 18, 2021
- Under review
9 Woodlawn Avenue East and 1233 Yonge Street
49 storeys · 724 homes · Mixed use
190 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 29, 2021
- Under review
47 storeys · 832 homes · Mixed use
250 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 12, 2022
- Approved
2 storeys · Not stated in the file
250 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Aug 19, 2025
- Under review
1087-1091 Yonge Street and 9 Price Street
35 storeys · 235 homes · Mixed use
300 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed May 28, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
67 Summerhill Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front covered porch with stairs.
180 m away · filed Jul 29, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
1262 Yonge St · Minor variance
To permit an eating establishment use (restaurant) that is occupying the ground floor area of the existing three-storey mixed-use building. The existing two residential dwelling units (occupying the second and third levels) will be maintained and unaltered.
180 m away · filed Apr 23, 2026 · Approved
5 Scrivener Sq · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 267-2021 (LPAT), for the 23-storey mixed-use building (currently under construction) by constructing a one-storey addition (enclosed solarium / patio) for the use of the eating establishment (restaurant), by increasing the total gross floor area, the horizontal patio projection, and building heights (the enclosed solarium/patio will have a height of 4.6 m). Also to reduce the north building setback from 5.9 m to 4.35 m, the south building separation distance from 5.5 m to 2.58 m, and to alter the location of the…
200 m away · filed Feb 9, 2026 · Approved
1177 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 286-83) for the seven-storey mixed-use condominium building, by reducing the number of parking spaces required off-site. The existing on-site underground parking spaces on Parking Levels P1, P2, and P3 will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of 182 parking spaces provided on-site, therefore, there is no longer a need to lease parking spaces from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) site in Area "D".
70 m away · filed Sep 2, 2025 · Approved
1155 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 286-83) for the six-storey office building, by reducing the number of parking spaces required off-site. The existing on-site underground parking spaces on Parking Levels P1 and P2 will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of 47 parking spaces provided on-site, therefore, there is no longer a need to lease parking spaces from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) site in Area "D".
40 m away · filed Jul 11, 2025 · Approved
1133 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 286-83) for the six-storey commercial building, by reducing the number of parking spaces required off-site. The existing on-site underground parking spaces on Parking Levels P1 and P2 will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of 40 parking spaces provided on-site, therefore, there is no longer a need to lease parking spaces from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) site in Area "D".
60 m away · filed Jul 11, 2025 · Approved
49 Woodlawn Ave E · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the rear ground floor deck, which was constructed without an authorized building permit.
250 m away · filed Dec 27, 2024 · Approved
38 Mathersfield Dr · Minor variance
To permit the existing two-storey ancillary building (detached garage abutting the laneway), by constructing a mezzanine on the second level. The existing ancillary structure (storage shed) attached to the detached garage will be maintained.
220 m away · filed Sep 25, 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.