Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
161 St George St
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 (1 still open) 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.
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Garage Repair/Reconstruction
Proposal for alterations to restore parking garage and site features.
Applied May 4, 2026 · issued Jun 1, 2026 · Permit 26 154701 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation · Other
Proposed installation of heat pump for alternate heating throughout the building
Applied Apr 14, 2025 · issued Jun 18, 2025 · completed Nov 10, 2025 · Permit 25 144245 MSA
- Closed
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Installation of backflow preventer
Applied May 18, 2018 · issued Jun 14, 2018 · completed Jan 15, 2019 · Permit 18 161544 PSA
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 appeal
28 storeys · 398 homes · Mixed use
150 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed May 17, 2021
- Approved
300 Bloor Street West and 478 Huron Street
34 storeys · 339 homes · Residential
360 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Mar 17, 2026
- Under appeal
18 storeys · 121 homes · Residential
370 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Jan 8, 2025
- Under review
42 homes · Residential
390 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Oct 29, 2021
- Under review
36 storeys · 426 homes · Residential
400 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Aug 26, 2026
- Under appeal
36 storeys · Not stated in the file
400 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Oct 1, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
13 Admiral Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey rooftop deck.
120 m away · filed Jul 8, 2026 · Approved
64 Prince Arthur Ave · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for a 13-storey mixed-use building with a three-level underground garage (approved by Site Specific Zoning By-Law 1144-2023), by increasing the number of storeys and building height from 13-storeys (43 m) to 15-storeys (55 m), increasing the permitted gross floor area, as well as reducing setbacks, minimum separations distances, and the number of parking spaces. A type "C" loading space will be provided and parking space access will be provided by a vehicular elevator. There will be a total of 40 residential dwelling units within the building on the lot.
140 m away · filed Jun 9, 2025 · Approved
91 Bedford Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard with access from Elgin Avenue by raising a portion of the roof to construct a new skylight on the roof. Also, to construct a new ancillary building (garbage shed) in the rear yard.
220 m away · filed Jun 5, 2025 · Approved
83 Lowther Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing townhouse dwelling (containing six split levels) by constructing a front dormer with a balcony, and a rear addition with a deck, on the sixth level.
110 m away · filed Apr 24, 2025 · Approved
145 St George St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific By-law 750-2023) for the 12-storey apartment building by increasing building heights and gross floor area, and reducing building setbacks and amenity gross floor area. A related Site Plan Application (21 155930 STE 11 SA) is currently under review.
150 m away · filed Apr 24, 2025 · Refused
23 Bedford Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey building containing office and residential uses, by removing the existing covered parking area between the east and west wing of the building and constructing a ground floor addition for new infilled office space with a new lobby entrance. One parking space will be provided on-site.
240 m away · filed Apr 5, 2023 · Approved
72 Lowther Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition with a second storey roof deck and a ground level water feature (small reflecting pool). Also, to construct a one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard of the property.
60 m away · filed Feb 6, 2023 · Approved
48 Admiral Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front third storey addition (dormer), a rear two-storey addition with a covered ground floor deck and a basement walkout, and a rear third storey addition with a balcony.
200 m away · filed Jan 20, 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.