Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
161 Gowan 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
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for basement underpinning to existing single family dwelling.
Applied Dec 8, 2017 · issued Dec 15, 2017 · completed Mar 23, 2018 · Permit 17 219984 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for basement underpinning to existing single family dwelling.
Applied Nov 20, 2017 · issued Nov 20, 2017 · completed Mar 23, 2018 · Permit 17 219984 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Party wall admin permits
REVISION - demising wall addition to related permit at 159 Gowan Ave (#16-222213 BLD)Party Wall Admin Permits
Applied Sep 7, 2017 · issued Sep 13, 2017 · completed Mar 23, 2018 · Permit 16 222286 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for basement underpinning to existing single family dwelling.
Applied Aug 21, 2017 · issued Nov 14, 2017 · completed Mar 23, 2018 · Permit 17 219984 BLD
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal for basement underpinning to existing single family dwelling.
Applied Aug 21, 2017 · issued Nov 14, 2017 · completed Mar 23, 2018 · Permit 17 219984 DRN
- Closed
Small residential project · Party wall admin permits
Party Wall Admin Permits
Applied Sep 13, 2016 · issued Oct 21, 2016 · completed Mar 23, 2018 · Permit 16 222286 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
25 storeys · 299 homes · Residential
390 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 26, 2022
- Under review
8-40 Gowan Avenue and 5-19 Cosburn Avenue
24 storeys · 424 homes · Residential
400 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 26, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
157 Westwood Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage), in the rear yard, abutting Carlaw Avenue. The existing detached garage will be demolished.
230 m away · filed Jun 17, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
139 Floyd Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the property into three undersized residential lots.
110 m away · filed Feb 23, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
139 Floyd Ave · Minor variance
To permit an apartment building use by constructing a new three-storey building with front and rear basement walkouts, front and rear covered porches with stairs, front and rear balconies located on the second and third storeys. There will be a total of six residential dwelling units on this lot (two units occupying the basement level, two units occupying the first level, and two units occupying the second and third levels).
110 m away · filed Feb 23, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
139 Floyd Ave · Minor variance
To permit an apartment building use by constructing a new three-storey building with front and rear basement walkouts, front and rear covered porches with stairs, as well as front and rear balconies located on the second and third storeys. There will be a total of six residential dwelling units on this lot (two units occupying the basement level, two units occupying the first level, and two units occupying the second and third levels).
110 m away · filed Feb 23, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
139 Floyd Ave · Minor variance
To permit an apartment building use by constructing a new three-storey building with front and rear basement walkouts, front and rear covered porches with stairs, front and rear balconies located on the second and third storeys. There will be a total of six residential dwelling units on this lot (two units occupying the basement level, two units occupying the first level, and two units occupying the second and third levels).
110 m away · filed Feb 23, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
185 Gowan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a detached ancillary building (gazebo) in the rear yard.
160 m away · filed Oct 11, 2022 · Approved
952 Pape Ave · Minor variance
To construct a one-storey ancillary structure (detached garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
150 m away · filed Jan 11, 2022 · Approved
193 Gowan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition and rear deck.
190 m away · filed Jun 19, 2019 · 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.