Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
17 Boswell Ave
The City of Toronto has 8 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 · Pool fence enclosure
Proposed pool fence enclsure.
Applied May 8, 2020 · completed May 19, 2020 · Permit 20 143764 BLD
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
REVISION 3 - Revision to permit 18-221712 BLD 02 as per bubbled area and attached letter.REVISION 2 - interior layout changes as per the attached letterProposal for new addition, interior alterations to existing house and underpinning
Applied Sep 1, 2019 · issued Sep 10, 2019 · completed Jan 28, 2021 · Permit 18 221712 BLD (revision 03)
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
REVISION 2 - interior layout changes as per the attached letterProposal for new addition, interior alterations to existing house and underpinning
Applied Jul 24, 2019 · issued Aug 16, 2019 · completed Jan 28, 2021 · Permit 18 221712 BLD (revision 02)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for new addition, interior alterations to existing house and underpinning
Applied Nov 28, 2018 · issued Dec 14, 2018 · completed Jan 28, 2021 · Permit 18 221712 HVA
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
REV01: changes as per cover letter and bubbled drawings
Applied Oct 23, 2018 · issued Nov 26, 2018 · completed Jan 28, 2021 · Permit 18 221712 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for new addition, interior alterations to existing house and underpinning
Applied Sep 7, 2018 · issued Sep 13, 2018 · completed Jan 28, 2021 · Permit 18 221712 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for new addition, interior alterations to existing house and underpinning
Applied Sep 7, 2018 · issued Sep 13, 2018 · completed Jan 28, 2021 · Permit 18 221712 PLB
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal for new addition, interior alterations to existing house and underpinning
Applied Sep 7, 2018 · issued Sep 13, 2018 · completed Jan 28, 2021 · Permit 18 221712 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.
- Closed
Minor variance · R addition
To alter the existing 2½-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a three-storey rear addition with basement patio and third floor balcony.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jul 11, 2018)
Filed Jan 31, 2018 · File A0111/18TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
9 storeys · 55 homes · Mixed use
120 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Oct 20, 2022
- Approved
11 storeys · 60 homes · Mixed use
180 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Mar 2, 2023
- Approved
33-49 Avenue Road and 136-150 Yorkville Avenue
31 storeys · Mixed use
240 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 28, 2021
- Under review
220-234 Davenport Road and 148-158 Avenue Road
38 storeys · 110 homes · Mixed use
280 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 2, 2021
- Approved
141-145 Bedford Road and 287 Davenport Road
13 storeys · 63 homes · Mixed use
310 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 14, 2021
- Under review
183-189 Avenue Road and 109-111 Pears Avenue
11 storeys · 18 homes · Mixed use
320 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 25, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
33 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 687-2021 (amended under City Wide Zoning By-law 569-2013)), by increasing the height of certain roof elements by 0.8 metres, and increasing the non-residential and residential gross floor areas. The overall building height (including the mechanical penthouse) will be 143.2 m. There will be a total of 323 rental residential dwelling units on this lot.
240 m away · filed Jul 28, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
32 Tranby Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition (enclose a portion of the existing rear third storey rooftop deck into habitable space).
130 m away · filed Jun 2, 2026 · Approved
33 Lowther Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition, rear second and third storey juliet balconies, and a rear basement walkout.
210 m away · filed May 8, 2026 · Approved
17 Bernard Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage), by constructing a one-storey addition in front of the existing garage. Thise altered ancillary building will contain two tandem parking spaces.
150 m away · filed Mar 5, 2026 · Approved
20 Tranby Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a new roof for the existing rear one-storey addition, extending the rear second storey roof, and interior alterations. Also, to permit and maintain the existing one-storey front addition with a front porch with stairs and bay window.
120 m away · filed Nov 25, 2025 · Approved
122 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
To permit the interior demolition on the ground floor and the north side door (temporary opening to facilitate the removal of dirt for the underpinned basement) constructed without an authorized building permit on the existing one-and-one-half-storey detached building, currently vacant and under construction. Also, to alter the existing one-and-one-half-storey detached building by constructing a basement level extension, and a second storey addition (mezzanine) with a front second storey rooftop patio for a new eating establishment. No loading spaces will be provided.
160 m away · filed Aug 19, 2025 · Approved
26 Elgin Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a one-storey side (west) addition (to contain one parking space within a garage, and a garden room to the rear of this garage).
70 m away · filed Aug 5, 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.
180 m away · filed Jun 5, 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.