Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
20 Essex St
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 (3 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.
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - DEMOLISHED EXISTING GARAGE & BUILD A LANEWAY SUITE
Applied Jul 7, 2026 · issued Jul 21, 2026 · Permit 26 141572 PLB
- Permit issued
Drains and site services
Drain - DEMOLISHED EXISTING GARAGE & BUILD A LANEWAY SUITE
Applied Jul 7, 2026 · issued Jul 21, 2026 · Permit 26 141572 DRN
- Permit issued
Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Demolished existing garage & build a laneway suite
Applied Apr 10, 2026 · issued Jun 24, 2026 · 1 home added · Permit 26 141572 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
9 storeys · 65 homes · Mixed use
320 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Feb 22, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
139 Christie St · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (houseplex) with a rear basement walkout, a front ground floor bay window a front ground floor covered garbage storage area and front planter box, a side (north) yard main entrance on the ground floor, the second and third floors of the side (north) portion of the dwelling will be cantilevered with a canopy, three rear platforms (stair landings on all three levels) with rear exterior staircases (leading to all levels). Also, to construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building (laneway suite) containing one residential dwelling unit…
210 m away · filed Mar 17, 2026 · Approved
30 Pendrith St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by extending the rear second storey balcony by reconstructing the rear exterior platform/staircase (leading to the second level). Also, to alter the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage abutting the laneway) by constructing a complete second storey addition (to contain one laneway suite) with a side (south) exterior platform/staircase to access the second level. The existing ground floor deck (with stairs) on the south side of the ancillary building, will be maintained and unaltered.
120 m away · filed Jan 9, 2026 · Approved
132 Christie St · Minor variance
To construct a two-storey ancillary building (containing a laneway suite) in the rear yard of the property.
190 m away · filed Jun 16, 2025 · Application withdrawn
177 Christie St · Minor variance
To construct a one-storey ancillary building (garden shed) in the front yard.
120 m away · filed Feb 12, 2025 · Approved
61 Pendrith St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition, and a rear two-storey addition with a third storey terrace above. Also, to reduce the size of the existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage in the rear yard, abutting the side (east) laneway).
210 m away · filed Jan 6, 2025 · Approved
76 Garnet Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling (duplex) by constructing a front basement walkout, a front covered porch, a rear cantilevered second storey addition above the existing rear one-storey addition and a rear ground floor deck. The existing deck will be demolished. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot.
200 m away · filed Aug 27, 2024 · Approved
19 Garnet Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey detached dwelling into a triplex by constructing a complete third storey addition, and a rear three-storey addition with decks, platforms, and a staircase leading to each level. The existing rear one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) will be demolished. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot.
60 m away · filed Jun 18, 2024 · Approved
484 Clinton St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one half townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition (cantilevered at the rear [west] and south side) above the existing rear one-storey portion of the dwelling.
230 m away · filed Mar 1, 2024 · 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.