Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
161 Robert St
The City of Toronto has 7 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 · Other
Additions & alterations to the existing sfd.additions = 38.0 sqm.alterations = 190.61 sqm.
Applied Mar 13, 2024 · issued Mar 26, 2024 · completed Apr 30, 2025 · Permit 24 125007 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS TO THE EXISTING SFD.ADDITIONS = 38.0 SQM.ALTERATIONS = 190.61 SQM.
Applied Mar 13, 2024 · issued Mar 27, 2024 · completed Apr 30, 2025 · Permit 24 125007 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Hvac - additions & alterations to the existing sfd.additions = 38.0 sqm.alterations = 190.61 sqm.
Applied Mar 13, 2024 · issued Apr 2, 2024 · completed Apr 30, 2025 · Permit 24 125007 HVA
- Closed
Drains and site services · Back water valve (Sewer only)
Proposal for drain and backflow water valve
Applied Jan 25, 2024 · issued Feb 8, 2024 · completed Aug 22, 2024 · Permit 24 108388 DRN
- Closed
Small residential project · Underpinning
Proposal for Basement underpinning
Applied Jan 25, 2024 · issued Feb 8, 2024 · completed Oct 7, 2024 · Permit 24 108371 BLD
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal for BAsement underpinning
Applied Jan 25, 2024 · issued Feb 8, 2024 · completed Oct 7, 2024 · Permit 24 108371 DRN
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for BAsement underpinning
Applied Jan 25, 2024 · issued Feb 8, 2024 · completed Apr 30, 2025 · Permit 24 108371 PLB
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.
- Application withdrawn
Minor variance · R addition
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached building by constructing rear partial first storey extensions, a rear second storey addition with terrace, and a rear third-storey addition with terrace.
Filed Nov 13, 2023 · File A0976/23TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
30 storeys · 472 homes · Mixed use
290 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 12, 2022
- Under review
334-350 Bloor Street West and 2-6 Spadina Road
36 storeys · 431 homes · Mixed use
340 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 27, 2022
- Under review
37 storeys · 366 homes · Mixed use
360 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 7, 2021
- Approved
300 Bloor Street West and 478 Huron Street
34 storeys · 339 homes · Residential
430 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Mar 17, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
250 Robert St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a new covered front porch, a rear one and two storey addition (with a basement addition below) at the northwest corner of the dwelling, and a rear third storey addition. Also to construct a rear one-storey ancillary building (shed). The existing rear parking space abutting Barbara Godard Lane will be reduced in length.
70 m away · filed Aug 28, 2026 · Postponed
240 Major St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition with a balcony above the existing rear one-storey portion of the dwelling. Also, to permit the existing habitable space within the attic, which was converted without an authorized building permit.
160 m away · filed Jan 7, 2026 · Approved
108 Harbord St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building by constructing a rear three-storey addition with a ground floor one-car garage (abutting the laneway). The side (east) second and third storey portions of the rear addition will be partially cantilevered above the exterior passageway. The existing office space on the ground floor, as well as the two residential dwelling units on the second and third levels will be maintained.
90 m away · filed Jun 17, 2025 · Approved
256 Major St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a new covered front porch, a second storey addition with a ground floor deck, and a third storey addition with a rear balcony (above the second floor). The existing front porch and front second floor balcony will be demolished.
210 m away · filed Sep 16, 2024 · Application withdrawn
648 Spadina Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey commercial building by increasing the permitted non-residential gross floor area for the restaurant use (through interior alterations).
130 m away · filed Sep 15, 2024 · Approved
202 Robert St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition (cantilevered on the north side). Also, to convert the existing side (north) basement walkout into habitable space by removing the stairs and constructing a new roof with skylights.
80 m away · filed Apr 9, 2024 · Approved
273 Major St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a side (south) ground floor addition.
240 m away · filed Dec 11, 2023 · Approved
256 Major St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition, a front and rear third storey addition, a rear third storey deck, a new front porch with stairs (to replace part of the existing covered front porch with stairs), and a rear ground floor deck with stairs.
210 m away · filed Sep 7, 2023 · Application withdrawn
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.