Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
161 Howland Ave
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 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.
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
REV 02- Changes as per bubbled drawings. revisions of decks, basement layout and windows relocation.
Applied Aug 31, 2021 · issued Sep 23, 2021 · completed Oct 29, 2021 · Permit 20 121055 BLD (revision 02)
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Rev 01 - changes to insulation, architectural and structural workProposal for multiple projects to an existing dwelling. Scope of work includes a 1 storey rear addition, interior alterations, underpinning and bench footing, a rear basement walkout, a rear deck, and a rear 2nd floor balcony.. See also 17 269946 ZZC and 19 157033 TLAB.
Applied Jul 6, 2020 · issued Aug 25, 2020 · completed Oct 29, 2021 · Permit 20 121055 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for multiple projects to an existing dwelling. Scope of work includes a 1 storey rear addition, interior alterations, underpinning and bench footing, a rear basement walkout, a rear deck, and a rear 2nd floor balacony.. See also 17 269946 ZZC and 19 157033 TLAB.
Applied Jun 18, 2020 · issued Jun 19, 2020 · completed Oct 29, 2021 · Permit 20 121055 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for multiple projects to an existing dwelling. Scope of work includes a 1 storey rear addition, interior alterations, underpinning and bench footing, a rear basement walkout, a rear deck, a rear 2nd floor balacony and the conversion to 4 units. See also 17 269946 ZZC and 19 157033 TLAB.
Applied Mar 2, 2020 · issued Jul 7, 2020 · completed Oct 29, 2021 · Permit 20 121055 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for multiple projects to an existing dwelling. Scope of work includes a 1 storey rear addition, interior alterations, underpinning and bench footing, a rear basement walkout, a rear deck, and a rear 2nd floor balacony.. See also 17 269946 ZZC and 19 157033 TLAB.
Applied Mar 2, 2020 · issued Jun 12, 2020 · completed Oct 29, 2021 · Permit 20 121055 BLD
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - includes a backwater valveProposal for multiple projects to an existing dwelling. Scope of work includes a 1 storey rear addition, interior alterations, underpinning and bench footing, a rear basement walkout, a rear deck, a rear 2nd floor balacony and the conversion to 4 units. See also 17 269946 ZZC and 19 157033 TLAB.
Applied Mar 2, 2020 · issued Jul 7, 2020 · completed Jul 5, 2021 · Permit 20 121055 DRN
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 2½-storey detached dwelling with three dwelling units by constructing a rear two-storey addition with a ground floor deck. Separate entrances for the dwelling units on the second and third floors will be located on the south side of the building.
Decision: Refused (hearing May 1, 2019)
Filed Mar 21, 2018 · Appeal: Appeal allowed - variances approved on condition · File A0301/18TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
16 storeys · 257 homes · Mixed use
330 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 31, 2021
- Approved
- Under review
25 storeys · 253 homes · Residential
390 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 4, 2025
- Under review
188 Lowther Avenue and 38 Walmer Road
25 storeys · 186 homes · Mixed use
410 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 21, 2022
- Approved
13 storeys · 115 homes · Residential
420 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Oct 28, 2024
- Under appeal
Not stated in the file
430 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Dec 2, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
179 Howland Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building (containing a garden suite) with a new rear walkway and two bicycle parking spaces in the rear yard. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main dwelling and one unit in the ancillary building). The existing two-storey ancillary building (shed) will be demolished.
50 m away · filed Jul 15, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
145 Howland Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front one-storey addition (enclosing a portion of the existing covered porch into habitable space).
80 m away · filed Apr 20, 2026 · Approved
125 Howland Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front barrier-free access ramp with guardrails (connecting to the existing front covered porch). The rear deck will be constructed within full compliance of the Zoning By-law(s).
150 m away · filed Aug 20, 2025 · Approved
198 Howland Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a one-storey addition (along the rear south side wall). Also, to construct a new rear ground floor deck with canopy and stairs. The existing rear porch will be demolished.
130 m away · filed Nov 22, 2024 · Approved
125 Albany Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition with a new deck and stairs.
180 m away · filed Mar 21, 2024 · Approved
1013 Bathurst St · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear ground floor enclosed porch (for habitable space), the side (north) metal stairs, and a rear ground floor deck, which has been constructed without an authorized building permit.
200 m away · filed Feb 8, 2024 · Approved
994 Bathurst St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey mixed-use building by constructing a three-storey addition above the rear one-storey portion of the building as well as rear terraces on the third and fourth storeys. Also, to convert one parking space within the existing integral garage into a pedestrian entrance and stairwell. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units and one parking space within this building. The existing commercial uses on the ground floor (coffee shop and coin laundry facility) will be maintained and unaltered.
250 m away · filed Sep 26, 2023 · Approved
921 Bathurst St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition with stairs.
240 m away · filed Aug 16, 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.