Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
21 Alton Ave
The City of Toronto has 4 building permits since 2017 and 2 Committee of Adjustment files 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.
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Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for multiple projects to an existing 2 storey semi dwelling. Scope of work includes a 1 storey side addition, new basement rear walkout, front addition (enclose existing front porch), new green roof over existing one storey addition, and interior alterations to convert to 2 units. See also 20 129546 ZZC and 20 171581 MV.
Applied Dec 7, 2022 · issued Dec 14, 2022 · completed Oct 26, 2023 · Permit 21 147750 HVA
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Small residential project · Multiple projects
REV01: Revision for a 2 storey rear additionProposal for multiple projects to an existing 2 storey semi dwelling. Scope of work includes a 1 storey side addition, new basement rear walkout, front addition (enclose existing front porch), new green roof over existing one storey addition, and interior alterations to convert to 2 units. See also 20 129546 ZZC and 20 171581 MV.
Applied Feb 2, 2022 · issued Apr 5, 2022 · completed Oct 26, 2023 · Permit 21 147750 BLD (revision 01)
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Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for multiple projects to an existing 2 storey semi dwelling. Scope of work includes a 1 storey side addition, new basement rear walkout, front addition (enclose existing front porch), new green roof over existing one storey addition, and interior alterations to convert to 2 units. See also 20 129546 ZZC and 20 171581 MV.
Applied Apr 29, 2021 · issued Jun 25, 2021 · completed Oct 26, 2023 · Permit 21 147750 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for multiple projects to an existing 2 storey semi dwelling. Scope of work includes a 1 storey side addition, new basement rear walkout, front addition (enclose existing front porch), new green roof over existing one storey addition, and interior alterations to convert to 2 units. See also 20 129546 ZZC and 20 171581 MV.
Applied Apr 29, 2021 · issued Jun 25, 2021 · completed Oct 26, 2023 · 1 home added · Permit 21 147750 BLD
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.
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Minor variance · R addition
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition.
Decision: Approved (hearing Nov 3, 2021)
Filed Jul 21, 2021 · File A0953/21TEY
- Closed
Minor variance · R addition
To alter the two-storey semi-detached dwelling by enclosing the front porch, and constructing a rear and side one-storey addition, and a rear basement walkout.
Decision: Approved (hearing Feb 17, 2021)
Filed Jul 23, 2020 · File A0644/20TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
7 storeys · 227 homes · Residential
200 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 23, 2022
- Approved
1233-1243 Queen Street East and 77 Leslie Street
9 storeys · 142 homes · Mixed use
250 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Mar 17, 2022
- Under review
880-882 Eastern Avenue and 80 Knox Avenue
12 storeys · 167 homes · Mixed use
250 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 4, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
25 Hiltz Ave · Minor variance
To permit and maintain the existing front (west) staircase and platform (leading to the front enclosed porch) that was partially constructed beyond an authorized building permit (Permit No.19 229066 BLD 00 SR). The existing front enclosed porch and front third-storey balcony on the three-storey detached dwelling will be maintained and unaltered.
140 m away · filed Dec 18, 2025 · Refused
19 Alton Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front covered porch extension, and a rear two-storey addition with a deck and stairs.
10 m away · filed Nov 25, 2025 · Approved
1320 Queen St E · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached residential dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition, a front basement walkout with stairs, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a rear second storey rooftop deck Also, to convert the existing semi-detached residential dwelling into a mixed-use building by constructing interior alterations for a new commercial unit in the basement and a new third residential dwelling unit on the first storey. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot.
60 m away · filed Jul 24, 2025 · Approved
43 Hastings Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the front porch, which was constructed without an authorized building permit.
120 m away · filed Oct 8, 2024 · Approved
56 Greenwood Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition and a rear second storey balcony.
200 m away · filed Sep 20, 2024 · Approved
47 Laing St · Minor variance
To alter the existing legal non-conforming one-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing complete second and third storey additions, a three-storey side (south) addition, rear additions to the second and third storeys above a new rear ground floor deck, and a rear basement walkout. Also, to reconstruct the existing driveway (containing two parking spaces), in the rear yard, abutting Sears Street.
230 m away · filed Sep 10, 2024 · Approved
99 Knox Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the property into two residential lots.
220 m away · filed Aug 2, 2024 · Approved
99 Knox Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey semi-detached dwelling (fourplex) with a covered front porch with stairs, rear second and third floor decks with rear access stairs (fire escape), and a front basement walkout. Also, to construct a one-storey semi-detached ancillary building (for one garden suite) with a canopy over the front entrance, in the rear yard of the property. There will be a total of five dwelling units on this lot (four units within the main dwelling and one unit within the ancillary building).
220 m away · filed Aug 2, 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.