Toronto address · Ward 8, Eglinton-Lawrence
1640 Avenue Rd
The City of Toronto has 3 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.
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Designated structure · Sign building permit related
Non-substantial alteration to an existing third party roof sign, seeking to reduce each of the two sign faces (of a two-faced v-shaped formation) from 10' x 40' to 10' x 35' , consistent with the 1998 issued permit.**DS ONLY** **Pattison Outdoor**
Applied Dec 19, 2017 · issued Jan 15, 2018 · completed Dec 16, 2021 · Permit 17 275783 DST
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Designated structure · Sign building permit related
In conjunction with a bank on the premises ('Scotia Bank'), proposal to erect and display of three illuminated wall signs displaying static copy. Two of thep proposed signs are to be erected on the southelry elevation, one of which is measure 8.74 metres horizontally by 1.37 metres vertically, at a height of 6.22 metres, and one of which is to measure 1.83 metres horizontally by 1.83 metres vertically, at a height of 7.84 metres. One fo the proposed signs to be erected on the easterly elevation, is to measure 3.42 metres horizontally by 0.53 metres vertically at a height of 3.43 metres. **SCO…
Applied Jun 30, 2015 · issued Aug 14, 2015 · completed May 15, 2017 · Permit 15 183093 DST
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Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior Alterations to a new Scotiabank Branch
Applied Dec 17, 2014 · issued Mar 24, 2015 · completed Aug 6, 2025 · Permit 14 265433 PLB
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
1648-1670 Avenue Road and 405-407 Brookdale Avenue
9 storeys · 58 homes · Mixed use
70 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 27, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
1580 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
To permit a recreation use (fitness club).
210 m away · filed Apr 20, 2026 · Approved
1650 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
A 12-storey mixed use building, requiring relief from the City-Wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended by Site-Specific Zoning By-law 874-2025(OLT). The Minor Variances are principally related to height and as a result an increased GFA, as well as a technical variance related to balcony permissions and encroachments. Please note, the file was deferred on July 23, 2026, to allow the applicant to consult with City Planning.
60 m away · filed Apr 13, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
389 Brookdale Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing dwelling by constructing a new rear deck.
120 m away · filed Jan 21, 2026 · Approved
486 Woburn Ave · Minor variance
To legalize a front yard parking space.
200 m away · filed Oct 21, 2025 · Approved
373 Woburn Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing detached dwelling by constructing a new peaked roof.
210 m away · filed Sep 26, 2025 · Approved
406 Woburn Ave · Minor variance
Proposal to construct a new carport at rear yard
100 m away · filed Mar 1, 2024 · Approved
482 Woburn Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling and a laneway suite.
200 m away · filed Feb 21, 2024 · Approved
346 Cranbrooke Ave · Minor variance
To construct an outdoor covered deck with a seating/eating area, an outdoor 2 piece bathroom and a storage room. The existing detached garage in the rear yard is to be demolished.
140 m away · filed Oct 18, 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.