Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
169 Shaw St
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 (4 still open) 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 · Interior alterations
Construct interior alterations due to damages
Applied Feb 1, 2019 · issued Feb 26, 2019 · completed Apr 11, 2019 · Permit 19 110863 BLD
- Inspections under way
Fire and security upgrade · Sprinklers
Proposal to install new sprinklers througout the existing group home.
Applied Feb 16, 2018 · issued Mar 12, 2018 · Permit 18 118155 FSU
- Closed (dormant)
Plumbing
install fixtures on 3rd floor: 2 wc, 2 wb, 2 bt
Applied Aug 12, 2002 · issued Sep 27, 2002 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 02 162209 PLB
- Under review
Small residential project · Underpinning
underpin portion of basement.
Applied Apr 3, 2002 · Permit 02 123384 BLD
- Inspections under way
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
Install fire alarm system: see BP 01-180762(not issued yet) also includes 171, & 171A Shaw St. Attention: L. Cumberbatch
Applied Dec 27, 2001 · issued Jan 8, 2002 · Permit 01 205230 FSU
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Other
Make alterations to row housing (row of 3) for residential care facility and construct one storey and basement addition at rear. see c. of a. decision <<HOLD>>HOLD FOR TORONTO FIRE SERVICES APPROVAL RE: LOCATION OF BALCONIES
Applied Sep 26, 2001 · issued Dec 27, 2001 · Permit 01 180762 BLD
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 · New R building
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (containing an extension of the existing residential care facility), and a new one-storey ancillary building (storage shed) in the rear yard of the existing three-storey residential care facility. The two detached garages in the rear yard will be demolished.
Decision: Approved (hearing Nov 29, 2023)
Filed Sep 28, 2023 · File A0862/23TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
10 storeys · 74 homes · Residential
410 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 1, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
32 Argyle St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached townhouse dwelling by converting it to a semi-detached houseplex containing two dwelling units, by constructing a front porch with stairs, a front basement walkout, a rear two-storey addition (with a basement addition below), and a third storey addition with front and rear terraces (above the second storey). The existing rear two-storey and one-storey additions of the main dwelling will be demolished. Also, to alter the existing one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage abutting the laneway and Givins Street) in the rear yard by cons…
180 m away · filed Aug 28, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
205 Crawford St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by enclosing the front porch (below the existing front second storey balcony) for habitable space and by constructing a rear ground floor addition (enclosed sunroom).
190 m away · filed May 25, 2026 · Approved
192 Crawford St · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing a one-car garage on a portion of the ground level, and one laneway suite occupying the basement, ground, and second levels). There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot (two units occupying the main dwelling, and one unit occupying the ancillary building).
130 m away · filed Feb 25, 2026 · Approved
155 Shaw St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition (above the one-storey addition), and a partial third storey addition with a rear balcony.
50 m away · filed Feb 20, 2026 · Approved
119 Shaw St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition and to construct a new laneway suite (second floor) above existing garage in the rear yard.
110 m away · filed Jun 6, 2025 · Application withdrawn
119 Shaw St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey cantilevered addition. Also, to alter the existing rear one-storey ancillary building (garage) by constructing a new cantilevered second storey laneway suite addition. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units (one unit occupying the main dwelling and one unit occupying the laneway suite).
110 m away · filed Jun 6, 2025 · Approved
44 Argyle St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition, and a front second storey balcony.
230 m away · filed May 13, 2025 · Approved
112 Shaw St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition, front and rear rooftop patios (above the third floor addition) with an enclosed rooftop access staircase, a rear basement addition, and a rear ground floor deck (above the rear basement addition).
130 m away · filed Aug 7, 2024 · 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.