Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
173 Dowling Ave
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 (2 still open) 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
Plumbing
Plumbing - Make interior alterations to the basement floor and underpin portion of the basement adjacent to bathroom. Existing and proposed: converted house (3 units) - Interior Alterations
Applied Aug 14, 2003 · issued Oct 3, 2003 · Permit 03 166758 PLB
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Interior alterations
Make interior alterations to the basement floor and underpin portion of the basement adjacent to bathroom. Existing and proposed: converted house (3 units)
Applied Aug 14, 2003 · issued Oct 3, 2003 · Permit 03 166758 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing · Piping: other buildings
Install new drains in the basement. See plans attached. Cost inluded with B.P.#03-166758.
Applied Aug 14, 2003 · issued Oct 8, 2003 · completed Aug 31, 2026 · Permit 03 166766 PSA
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
- Approved
89-91 Beaty Avenue and 1497-1501 Queen Street West
7 storeys · 141 homes · Mixed use
170 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Feb 17, 2026
- Under review
12 storeys · 249 homes · Mixed use
180 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 17, 2023
- Under review
14 storeys · Residential
190 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Mar 10, 2026
- Approved
10-12 Maynard Avenue and 1464 King Street West
13 storeys · Mixed use
220 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Dec 27, 2024
- Under review
3 storeys · 14 homes · Residential
220 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 27, 2021
- Approved
6 storeys · 29 homes · Mixed use
220 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Mar 24, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
5 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (containing two laneway suites), abutting the laneway, in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached residential apartment building. There will be two south side ground floor main entrances with stairs, and a second storey terrace. Also, there will be a total of nine residential dwelling units on this lot (seven units within the main building, and two units within the ancillary building).
220 m away · filed May 1, 2026 · Refused
79 Wilson Park Rd · Minor variance
To convert the existing rear one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) into a two-storey garden suite by constructing a second storey addition (cantilevered on the west side) and interior alterations, in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling. There will be a total of six residential dwelling units on the lot (five units within the main dwelling and one within the ancillary building). No parking spaces will be provided on-site.
230 m away · filed Jul 25, 2025 · Approved
5 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (containing two laneway suites with a basement walkout), in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached apartment building, abutting the side laneway. There will be a total of nine residential dwelling units on this lot (seven units within the main building and two units within the ancillary building).
220 m away · filed May 13, 2025 · Approved
8 Laxton Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing rear yard two-storey ancillary building (detached garage) by converting the existing garage into habitable space (for one garden suite). There will be a total of five residential dwelling units on the lot (four units in the detached main dwelling, as approved by Building Permit # 24 128537 BLD 00 SR, and one unit in the garden suite).
120 m away · filed Aug 29, 2024 · Approved
1407 Queen St W · Minor variance
To permit the existing rear outdoor patio on this subject lot.
250 m away · filed Jul 5, 2024 · Deferred
5 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling with 4 secondary units (a total of 5 dwelling units within the dwelling) into a seven-unit apartment building (detached house with 6 secondary units classified as an apartment building). No long-term or short-term bicycle parking spaces will be provided on the site.
220 m away · filed Jun 20, 2024 · Approved
158 Dowling Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (three-car detached garage with storage) with a driveway in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey apartment building. The existing three-car detached garage and shed will be demolished.
70 m away · filed Jun 13, 2024 · Refused
6 Fuller Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition (to convert the existing attic area into habitable space), with a rear third storey balcony.
190 m away · filed Dec 27, 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.