Toronto address · Ward 9, Davenport
17 Sylvan 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.
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
To construct one storey front addition and interior alterations
Applied Aug 12, 2021 · issued Jan 21, 2022 · Permit 21 197302 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations and basement underpinning.**See bottom right corner of drawing for stamp**
Applied Sep 19, 2017 · issued Sep 22, 2017 · completed Apr 25, 2018 · Permit 17 169325 HVA
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for interior alterations and basement underpinning.
Applied May 30, 2017 · issued May 31, 2017 · completed May 16, 2018 · Permit 17 169325 BLD
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal for interior alterations and basement underpinning.
Applied May 30, 2017 · issued May 31, 2017 · completed Apr 25, 2018 · Permit 17 169325 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 two-storey semi-detached dwelling by enclosing the existing front porch.
Decision: Approved (hearing Dec 1, 2021)
Filed Aug 27, 2021 · File A1104/21TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
6 storeys · 19 homes · Residential
290 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Jul 10, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
155 Rusholme Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing a ground floor garage with one parking space, two bicycle parking spaces and a second storey laneway suite) cantilevered on the west side with a rear second storey balcony in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main dwelling, and one unit within the ancillary building).
210 m away · filed Jul 8, 2026 · Approved
118 Havelock St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a three-storey addition along the south side and west rear walls of the dwelling.
100 m away · filed Mar 5, 2025 · Approved
23 Lindsey Ave · Minor variance
To alter the two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling (fronting Lindsey Avenue) by constructing a rear one-storey addition (attached garage), abutting Gladstone Avenue. Previous Minor Variance Application File A1056/23TEY for a similar proposal was recently refused.
120 m away · filed Sep 26, 2024 · Approved
23 Lindsey Ave · Minor variance
To alter the two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling (fronting Lindsey Avenue) by constructing a rear one-storey addition (attached garage), abutting Gladstone Avenue.
120 m away · filed Dec 13, 2023 · Refused
757 Dufferin St · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey semi-detached ancillary building (garage) by constructing a partial ground floor front addition and a second storey addition. The existing parking space will be removed, and this building will contain one garden suite.
200 m away · filed Oct 4, 2023 · Approved
755 Dufferin St · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey semi-detached ancillary building (garage) by constructing a partial ground floor front addition and a second storey addition. The existing parking space will be removed, and this building will contain one garden suite.
210 m away · filed Oct 4, 2023 · Approved
765 Dufferin St · Minor variance
To construct a parking pad in the front yard of an existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling. A new porch with stairs will also be constructed and the existing front porch and stairs will be demolished.
180 m away · filed Sep 7, 2023 · Refused
128 Havelock St · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling into an apartment building with ten affordable dwelling units by constructing a rear three-storey addition (to replace the existing one-storey addition) and front ground floor stairs with a barrier-free access ramp for the existing covered front porch.
150 m away · filed Aug 21, 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.