Toronto address · Ward 9, Davenport
161 Lisgar St
The City of Toronto has 9 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
Revision to remove interior stairs interconnecting basement and ground floor area, and addition of 2 dwelling units, total of 3 dwelling units.PROPOSED 3RD STOREY ADDITION WITH UNDERPINING25.6M (BSMT AREA 65.05M2), SFD
Applied Jan 14, 2022 · issued Sep 28, 2022 · completed Jan 18, 2023 · 2 homes added · Permit 21 149160 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Hvac - proposed 3rd storey addition with underpining 25.6m (bsmt area 65.05m2), sfd
Applied Sep 1, 2021 · issued Sep 1, 2021 · completed Jan 18, 2023 · Permit 21 149160 HVA
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Construct a laneway suite for a 3rd unit.
Applied May 17, 2021 · issued Aug 16, 2021 · completed Aug 26, 2022 · Permit 21 150593 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Construct a laneway suite for a 2nd unit.
Applied May 5, 2021 · issued Aug 17, 2021 · completed Aug 26, 2022 · Permit 21 150593 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Construct a laneway suite for a 3rd unit. hanged to laneway suite as a second dwelling unit.
Applied May 5, 2021 · issued Aug 16, 2021 · completed Aug 26, 2022 · 1 home added · Permit 21 150593 BLD
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Construct a laneway suite for a 2nd unit.
Applied May 5, 2021 · issued Aug 17, 2021 · completed Jan 18, 2023 · Permit 21 150593 DRN
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - PROPOSED 3RD STOREY ADDITION WITH UNDERPINING 25.6M (BSMT AREA 65.05M2)
Applied May 3, 2021 · issued Jun 17, 2021 · completed Jan 18, 2023 · Permit 21 149160 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed 3rd storey addition with underpining 25.6m (bsmt area 65.05m2), sfd
Applied May 3, 2021 · issued Jun 17, 2021 · completed Jan 18, 2023 · Permit 21 149160 BLD
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - PROPOSED 3RD STOREY ADDITION WITH UNDERPINING 25.6M (BSMT AREA 65.05M2)
Applied May 3, 2021 · issued Jun 17, 2021 · completed Jan 18, 2023 · Permit 21 149160 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.
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Minor variance · R addition
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling, containing two units, by constructing: a full third storey addition; a front porch; a front basement walkout; and adding an additional dwelling unit, for a total of three residential units; and to construct a rear two-storey laneway suite. The laneway suite will be constructed in compliance with the zoning by-law.
Decision: Approved (hearing Oct 27, 2021)
Filed Apr 16, 2021 · File A0505/21TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
3 storeys · 2 homes · Residential
240 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Jan 19, 2024
- Under appeal
29 storeys · 272 homes · Mixed use
240 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Oct 3, 2023
- Under appeal
27 storeys · 367 homes · Mixed use
290 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Nov 13, 2024
- Under review
6 storeys · 28 homes · Residential
320 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 10, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
61 Northcote Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition with a cantilevered side (north) bay window, and a rear balcony. Also, to alter the existing rear one-storey semi-detached ancillary building (one-car garage abutting the laneway) by constructing a complete second storey addition (containing storage space).
190 m away · filed Jul 29, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
18 Beaconsfield Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear two-storey ancillary building (containing a one-car garage, and one laneway suite), abutting the laneway. This building was constructed without an authorized building permit. There is a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main building, and one unit within the ancillary building).
180 m away · filed Jul 8, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
144 Dovercourt Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing rear two-storey ancillary building (containing two laneway suites), as approved by Minor Variance Decision Number A0641/25TEY, by constructing a second storey landing and stairs on the east side of this building. There will be a total of five residential dwelling units on this lot (three dwelling units within the main house and two dwelling units within the ancillary building).
80 m away · filed Feb 25, 2026 · Approved
191 Argyle St · Minor variance
To construct a new four-storey detached houseplex dwelling with a covered front porch and stairs as well as a rear basement walkout. The rear two-storey portion of the dwelling (considered part of the houseplex dwelling due to the connection at the basement level below grade) in the rear yard abutting the laneway, will contain an integral garage on the ground floor and a dwelling unit on the second floor. The existing detached rear garage abutting the laneway will be demolished. There will be a total of five residential dwelling units on this lot within the houseplex dwelling.
200 m away · filed Feb 23, 2026 · Refused
11 Northcote Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (fourplex), with side (south) cantilevered second and third storeys, a rear covered ground floor deck with stairs, a front second storey balcony, front third storey balcony, a rear second storey balcony, front and rear basement walkouts with patios and a side (north) basement level patio. Also, to construct a new two-storey ancillary building (containing one Laneway suite) with a rear (east) cantilevered second storey, in the rear yard abutting the laneway There will be a total of five residential dwelling units on this lot (four units within…
240 m away · filed Dec 29, 2025 · Approved
167 Argyle St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a side (west) one-storey addition, including a basement addition, and a rear ground floor deck. Also, to construct one vehicular parking space, located in the rear yard of the property, abutting the laneway.
100 m away · filed Dec 22, 2025 · Approved
88 Beaconsfield Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one laneway suite) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. There will be a second storey dormer on the east side, and a private outdoor yard. There will be a total of seven residential dwelling units on this lot (six units within the main building, and one unit within the ancillary building).
240 m away · filed Dec 17, 2025 · Approved
112 Argyle St · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete second storey and third storey addition, a front entrance, a rear basement walkout, rear first floor deck with stairs, rear second and third storey balconies, and a side (west) exterior staircase to access each storey. Also, to alter the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (abutting the laneway) by constructing a one-storey addition along the south wall, and a complete second storey addition. The ancillary building will contain a one-car garage on the first level, and one laneway suite which will oc…
230 m away · filed Dec 9, 2025 · 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.