Toronto address · Ward 9, Davenport
17 Gilbert Ave
The City of Toronto has 4 building permits since 2017 (1 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.
- Permit issued
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for second unit in basement, as well as front and rear addition.
Applied Jan 19, 2026 · issued Jun 29, 2026 · 1 home added · Permit 26 106121 BLD
- Closed
Drains and site services · Back water valve (Sewer only)
To remove and replace clay piping and back water, sump pump and replace plumbing fixtures and BWV
Applied Jul 2, 2025 · issued Jul 2, 2025 · completed Oct 2, 2025 · Permit 25 186663 DRN
- Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a new addition to existing 1-1/2 storey house, interior alteration with new secondary suite in the basement and a new walkout at the front yard.
Applied Jul 21, 2022 · completed Feb 11, 2026 · Permit 22 176414 HVA
- Cancelled
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to construct a new three storey detached dwelling with a secondary suite in the basement.
Applied Jul 13, 2022 · completed Feb 11, 2026 · 2 homes added · Permit 22 176414 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 · Other
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear one-storey addition (attached shed), which was constructed without an authorized building permit. Also, to convert the existing basement level into a residential dwelling unit. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the ground and second levels, and one unit occupying the basement level).
Decision: Approved (hearing May 27, 2026)
Filed Mar 2, 2026 · File A0160/26TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
20-36 Caledonia Road and 1500-1536 St Clair Avenue West
17 storeys · Mixed use
290 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Oct 25, 2021
- Under review
18 storeys · 211 homes · Mixed use
310 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Jun 20, 2025
- Under review
21 storeys · 330 homes · Mixed use
370 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Dec 18, 2025
- Under review
17 storeys · 258 homes · Mixed use
370 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 24, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
25 Gilbert Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage abutting the laneway) by constructing a complete second storey addition (that will be cantilevered) for one laneway suite. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the main dwelling and one unit occupying the second level of the ancillary building).
30 m away · filed May 29, 2025 · Approved
42 McRoberts Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front one-storey addition (porch enclosure).
240 m away · filed Aug 13, 2024 · Approved
169 Caledonia Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third floor addition with rear rooftop deck.
230 m away · filed Jul 24, 2024 · Approved
28 Gilbert Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing side (north) second storey addition (above the rear covered porch), which was constructed without an authorized building permit. Also, to maintain the enclosed front porch, the side (north) carport canopy and parking space, the rear canopy, and the rear one-storey ancillary buildings (sheds).
60 m away · filed Mar 28, 2024 · Approved
110 McRoberts Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front third storey balcony, a front covered porch, and a rear ground floor deck. The existing rear shed and the rear parking space (abutting the laneway) will be maintained and unaltered.
160 m away · filed Sep 12, 2023 · Approved
91 McRoberts Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a covered front porch and stairs with a front basement walkout entry, a rear ground floor deck, and a rear third storey balcony. In addition, to construct a new two-storey ancillary building (laneway suite with a rear second storey balcony), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
210 m away · filed Oct 27, 2022 · Approved
139 Prescott Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition. There are two residential units within this dwelling.
150 m away · filed Sep 12, 2022 · Approved
135 Prescott Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots.
150 m away · filed Aug 31, 2022 · 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.