Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
20 Laws St
The City of Toronto has 7 building permits since 2017 (4 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
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed underpinning, interior alterations on all floors and 2 new rear decks
Applied Jan 15, 2026 · issued Feb 2, 2026 · Permit 25 235019 HVA
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed underpinning, interior alterations on all floors and 2 new rear decks
Applied Oct 3, 2025 · issued Oct 7, 2025 · Permit 25 235019 PLB
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposed underpinning, interior alterations on all floors and 2 new rear decks
Applied Oct 3, 2025 · issued Oct 7, 2025 · Permit 25 235019 DRN
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed underpinning, interior alterations on all floors and 2 new rear decks
Applied Oct 3, 2025 · issued Oct 7, 2025 · Permit 25 235019 BLD
- Cancelled
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations on all floors and 2 new rear decks
Applied Sep 25, 2025 · completed Sep 30, 2025 · Permit 25 230689 PLB
- Cancelled
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed underpinning, interior alterations on all floors and 2 new rear decks
Applied Sep 25, 2025 · completed Sep 30, 2025 · Permit 25 230689 BLD
- Cancelled
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposed interior alterations on all floors and 2 new rear decks
Applied Sep 25, 2025 · completed Sep 30, 2025 · Permit 25 230689 DRN
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 · 87 homes · Mixed use
360 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 7, 2021
- Approved
11 storeys · 128 homes · Mixed use
400 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 29, 2021
- Approved
70 homes · Residential
430 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Mar 1, 2023
- Approved
5 storeys · 15 homes · Mixed use
500 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Aug 24, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
48 Laws St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of the land for the purpose of a lot addition and to maintain existing easements/rights-of-way.
110 m away · filed Jun 4, 2026 · Approved
15 Laws St · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way.
70 m away · filed Jan 29, 2026 · Application withdrawn
237 Evelyn Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (two-car garage with a washroom), in the rear yard. The existing ancillary building (garage and shed), at the north limits of the site, will be demolished.
70 m away · filed May 22, 2025 · Approved
405 Clendenan Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey semi-detached dwellings into a day nursery. There will be play areas in the rear yard. The existing ancillary building (shed) will be maintained and unaltered.
220 m away · filed Apr 9, 2025 · Approved
239 Evelyn Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing rear additions to the first, second, and third levels with a rear ground floor deck. The ancillary building (attached garage to the abutting garage at 237 Evelyn Avenue) in the rear yard, will be maintained and unaltered.
70 m away · filed Apr 29, 2024 · Approved
153 Fairview Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (for habitable and storage space), in the rear yard. The existing ancillary building (detached garage) will be demolished.
180 m away · filed Dec 11, 2023 · Approved
424 Clendenan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by permitting the enlarged rear pergola.
160 m away · filed Mar 9, 2023 · Approved
81 St John's Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a three- storey rear addition, rear first, second and third storey decks, a new side (east) open porch, and a new third storey dormer. Also, to construct a new secondary suite within the basement with a new rear walkout and patio. There will be a total of four units within this dwelling.
240 m away · filed Feb 1, 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.