Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
161 Fern Ave
The City of Toronto has 1 building permit 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
Drains and site services · Back water valve (Sewer only)
Proposal to install a back water valve
Applied Nov 15, 2024 · issued Nov 15, 2024 · completed Feb 24, 2025 · Permit 24 239237 DRN
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
No rezoning, site plan, subdivision or condominium file open within 500 m, and no pre-construction project on the site.
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
112 Wright Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by increasing the building height of the front third storey with a new sloped roof. Also, to construct a rear two-storey addition (including basement) with a ground floor deck and stairs, and a rear vehicular parking space, abutting the laneway.
230 m away · filed Sep 8, 2026 · Tentatively scheduled
165 Garden Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by enclosing the front third storey balcony into habitable space. Also, to construct a rear second storey addition (above the existing one-storey portion of the dwelling), and a rear third storey rooftop balcony extension.
100 m away · filed May 20, 2026 · Approved
93 Wright Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear third floor addition, and rear third floor deck, which were constructed without an authorized building permit. Also, to permit the existing front one-storey addition (porch enclosure into habitable space), which was constructed beyond the limits of an authorized building permit. There will be one residential dwelling unit on this lot.
240 m away · filed Mar 19, 2026 · Approved
148 Galley Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (to contain a two-car garage), in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling, abutting the laneway. The existing rear one-storey detached garage will be demolished.
160 m away · filed Sep 25, 2025 · Application withdrawn
158 Garden Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition, and a rear ground floor deck with stairs. Also, to construct a new one-storey ancillary building (one-car garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. The existing rear deck with stairs, and the existing one-storey ancillary building (garage) will be demolished.
50 m away · filed Sep 11, 2025 · Approved
127 Garden Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition. A portion of the existing rear ground floor deck will be demolished.
120 m away · filed Jun 30, 2024 · Approved
72 Galley Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling to a duplex by constructing a front ground floor addition (enclosing the existing porch), a rear three-storey addition with a basement extension below, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and an east side basement walkout. The existing rear one-storey addition will be demolished. There will be a total of two dwelling units within the building (duplex) on the lot.
250 m away · filed May 15, 2024 · Approved
133 Roncesvalles Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey mixed-use building (containing ground floor commercial space and two residential dwelling units on the second and third levels) by constructing a rear three-storey addition with a mezzanine level above the third storey and a rear (east) ground floor pedestrian access. This altered building will maintain commercial space on the ground floor and will provide a total of six residential dwelling units on the second and third levels.
170 m away · filed Jan 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.