Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
21 Cowan Ave
The City of Toronto has 4 building permits since 2017 and 1 Committee of Adjustment file 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
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Revision 01. Change the pre-fab balcony to juliette balconyConstruct a 3rd storey addition and interior alterations, rear deck, canopy to a row house
Applied May 2, 2022 · issued Jun 6, 2022 · completed Aug 16, 2022 · Permit 21 212803 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Construct a 3rd storey addition and interior alterations, rear deck, canopy to a row house
Applied Oct 21, 2021 · issued Oct 22, 2021 · completed Jan 20, 2023 · Permit 21 212803 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Construct a 3rd storey addition and interior alterations, rear deck, canopy to a row house
Applied Sep 15, 2021 · issued Oct 13, 2021 · completed Aug 16, 2022 · Permit 21 212803 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Construct a 3rd storey addition and interior alterations, rear deck, canopy to a row house
Applied Sep 15, 2021 · issued Oct 13, 2021 · completed Aug 16, 2022 · Permit 21 212803 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.
- Closed
Minor variance · R addition
To alter the existing two-storey row house by constructing a third storey addition and a first storey rear deck.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jul 21, 2021)
Filed Mar 11, 2021 · File A0333/21TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
1-3 Close Avenue and 78 Springhurst Avenue
8 storeys · 54 homes · Residential
260 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 4, 2026
- Approved
- Approved
10 storeys · 92 homes · Residential
400 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed May 26, 2025
- Under appeal
145 Cowan Avenue and 1304 King Street West
18 storeys · 230 homes · Residential
450 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Oct 12, 2023
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
68 Dunn Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey townhouse dwelling (houseplex containing two residential dwelling units) by constructing a partial rear third storey addition with a rear balcony, a rear one-storey addition with a second storey balcony above, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a side (south) basement walkout. The two existing residential dwelling units will be maintained.
160 m away · filed Jun 5, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
78 Springhurst Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and maintain a front entrance uncovered accessible ramp which was constructed without an authorized building permit, attached to the front porch of the existing two-storey detached building (hostel/shelter).
230 m away · filed Feb 12, 2026 · Approved
47 Spencer Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing 5-storey building from 56 units to 60 units by converting a portion of the underground garage into residential suites and amenity space.
160 m away · filed Jun 11, 2022 · Approved
52 Cowan Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way on the north side of 52 Cowan Avenue, in benefit of 54 Cowan Avenue.
160 m away · filed Feb 8, 2022 · Approved
54 Cowan Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way on the south side of 54 Cowan Avenue, in benefit of 52 Cowan Avenue.
170 m away · filed Dec 30, 2021 · Approved
54 Cowan Ave · Minor variance
To permit the conversion of a rooming house into a three-unit dwelling without the benefit of a permit. Also, to alter the dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition with a deck and a complete third storey addition.
170 m away · filed Aug 26, 2021 · Approved
95 Cowan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling containing three dwelling units by performing interior alterations resulting in a total of four dwelling units, and to construct second and third storey front balconies.
230 m away · filed Jun 26, 2021 · Approved
60 Tyndall Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing apartment building, containing 69 residential units and 49 parking spaces, by converting a storage room into an additional dwelling unit and a new storage room.
190 m away · filed Feb 1, 2021 · 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.