Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
161 Danforth Ave
The City of Toronto has 6 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
Addition or alteration · Change of use
Revision 01-Changes please the cover letter. Proposal to convert use of 2nd & 3rd floor existing rental apartments to commercial Hotel Suites.
Applied Jan 26, 2023 · issued Mar 16, 2023 · completed Nov 13, 2024 · Permit 17 224618 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Revsision 01- Proposal to convert use of 2nd & 3rd floor existing rental apartments to commercial Hotel Suites.
Applied Jan 26, 2023 · issued Apr 13, 2023 · completed Oct 22, 2024 · Permit 17 224618 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to convert use of 2nd & 3rd floor existing rental apartments to commercial Hotel Suites.
Applied Aug 22, 2019 · issued Sep 17, 2019 · completed Oct 22, 2024 · Permit 17 224618 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to convert use of 2nd & 3rd floor existing rental apartments to commercial Hotel Suites.
Applied Aug 22, 2019 · issued Sep 17, 2019 · completed Nov 5, 2024 · Permit 17 224618 PLB
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
Proposed fire alarm in relation to 16-240655 for interior alterations to ground floor restaurant
Applied Nov 13, 2017 · issued Nov 15, 2017 · completed Nov 29, 2017 · Permit 17 261223 FSU
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Change of use
Proposal to convert use of 2nd & 3rd floor existing rental apartments to commercial Hotel Suites.
Applied Aug 29, 2017 · issued Oct 24, 2017 · completed Nov 13, 2024 · Permit 17 224618 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
4 storeys · 19 homes · Residential
140 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Feb 5, 2021
- Under review
42 storeys · 857 homes · Residential
230 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Aug 31, 2021
- Under review
9 storeys · 107 homes · Mixed use
300 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 13, 2022
- Under review
6 storeys · 20 homes · Mixed use
410 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 5, 2023
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
70 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by replacing the existing rear two-storey addition with a new two-storey addition with a third storey rooftop patio and two ground floor decks. Also, to construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (two-car garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
120 m away · filed Apr 28, 2026 · Approved
50 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary structure (partially enclosed carport), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
80 m away · filed Apr 16, 2026 · Approved
747 Broadview Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached mixed-use building by constructing a complete third storey addition (with a mezzanine level above the rear portion of the third storey), a rear two and three-storey addition (the rear portion of the addition is partially cantilevered above the ground floor) with front and rear third storey decks (above the second floor), and a new ground floor covered entry (the existing ground floor front wall will be demolished). There will be one commercial unit (gym use occupying the basement, ground floor, and a portion of the second storey), and there will…
130 m away · filed Apr 8, 2026 · Approved
72 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition.
130 m away · filed Dec 10, 2025 · Approved
4 Hurndale Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition at the northwest corner of the dwelling, with a basement addition below (the existing basement walkout will be demolished).
150 m away · filed Dec 4, 2025 · Approved
55 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front basement walkout, a rear two-storey addition, a rear ground floor deck, and a rear second storey terrace.
140 m away · filed Apr 22, 2024 · Approved
285-297 Danforth Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing place of worship (Danforth Church) by demolishing the southern portion of the building and constructing a rear eight-storey addition, including one-storey side (east and west) additions as outlined in Site Plan Application 23 110029 STE 14 SA. The new addition will front Bowden Street and will provide 32 affordable dwelling units and 18 bedsitting rooms. The northern portion of the existing place of worship (fronting Danforth Avenue) and the southeastern tower (fronting Bowden Street) will be retained. The current application is also necessitated to correctly identify va…
220 m away · filed Mar 6, 2024 · Approved
62 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a partial rear second storey addition and a rear ground floor deck.
100 m away · filed Dec 12, 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.