Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
179 Danforth Ave
The City of Toronto has 1 building permit since 2017 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 (dormant)
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alteration to 2nd floor of existing 2 storey retail/business building
Applied Dec 23, 2005 · issued Jan 18, 2006 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 05 211839 BLD
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
4 storeys · 19 homes · Residential
170 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Feb 5, 2021
- Under review
42 storeys · 857 homes · Residential
250 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Aug 31, 2021
- Under review
9 storeys · 107 homes · Mixed use
310 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 13, 2022
- Under review
6 storeys · 20 homes · Mixed use
410 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 5, 2023
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
70 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by replacing the existing rear two-storey addition with a new two-storey addition with a third storey rooftop patio and two ground floor decks. Also, to construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (two-car garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
90 m away · filed Apr 28, 2026 · Approved
50 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary structure (partially enclosed carport), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
60 m away · filed Apr 16, 2026 · Approved
747 Broadview Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached mixed-use building by constructing a complete third storey addition (with a mezzanine level above the rear portion of the third storey), a rear two and three-storey addition (the rear portion of the addition is partially cantilevered above the ground floor) with front and rear third storey decks (above the second floor), and a new ground floor covered entry (the existing ground floor front wall will be demolished). There will be one commercial unit (gym use occupying the basement, ground floor, and a portion of the second storey), and there will…
160 m away · filed Apr 8, 2026 · Approved
72 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition.
100 m away · filed Dec 10, 2025 · Approved
4 Hurndale Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition at the northwest corner of the dwelling, with a basement addition below (the existing basement walkout will be demolished).
130 m away · filed Dec 4, 2025 · Approved
55 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front basement walkout, a rear two-storey addition, a rear ground floor deck, and a rear second storey terrace.
120 m away · filed Apr 22, 2024 · Approved
285-297 Danforth Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing place of worship (Danforth Church) by demolishing the southern portion of the building and constructing a rear eight-storey addition, including one-storey side (east and west) additions as outlined in Site Plan Application 23 110029 STE 14 SA. The new addition will front Bowden Street and will provide 32 affordable dwelling units and 18 bedsitting rooms. The northern portion of the existing place of worship (fronting Danforth Avenue) and the southeastern tower (fronting Bowden Street) will be retained. The current application is also necessitated to correctly identify va…
190 m away · filed Mar 6, 2024 · Approved
62 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a partial rear second storey addition and a rear ground floor deck.
80 m away · filed Dec 12, 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.