Toronto address · Ward 21, Scarborough Centre
2157-2183 Lawrence Ave E
The City of Toronto has 13 building permits since 2017 (10 still open) 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.
- Examiner's notice sent
Demolition
Demolition of existing 1 and 2 storey commercial plaza buildings and associated site structures at 2157 -2183 Lawrence Avenue East, as per demolition plan A1-05. [ref: 25 145654 ESC 21 SA]
Applied May 11, 2026 · Permit 26 158463 DEM
- Examiner's notice sent
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision 01: Revision to include layout alterations and removal of staircaseProposal for interior alterations to build Hawa Baghdad Restaurant.
Applied Feb 13, 2026 · Permit 25 261845 BLD (revision 02)
- Revision issued
Plumbing
Revision 01: Revision to include layout alterationsPlumbing - Proposal for interior alterattions to build Hawa Baghdad Restaurant.
Applied Feb 13, 2026 · issued Mar 18, 2026 · Permit 25 261845 PLB (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
Revision 01: Revision to include layout alterationsHVAC - Proposal for interior alterattions to build Hawa Baghdad Restaurant.
Applied Feb 13, 2026 · issued Mar 18, 2026 · Permit 25 261845 HVA (revision 01)
- Cancelled
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
REV 01: Revision to Building Permit to include removal of existing staircaseProposal for interior alterations to build Hawa Baghdad Restaurant.
Applied Jan 27, 2026 · completed Jan 29, 2026 · Permit 25 261845 BLD (revision 01)
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterattions to build Hawa Baghdad Restaurant.
Applied Dec 3, 2025 · issued Jan 8, 2026 · Permit 25 261845 PLB
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterattions to build Hawa Baghdad Restaurant.
Applied Dec 3, 2025 · issued Jan 7, 2026 · Permit 25 261845 HVA
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to build Hawa Baghdad Restaurant.
Applied Dec 3, 2025 · issued Jan 7, 2026 · Permit 25 261845 BLD
- Examiner's notice sent
Addition or alteration · Change of use
Proposal to convert existing retail store to coffee shop.
Applied Dec 2, 2025 · Permit 25 261529 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation · Special ventilation system
Proposed kitchen exhaust system, for 2181A Lawrence Ave E- Coffee In
Applied May 30, 2016 · issued Jul 11, 2016 · completed Apr 26, 2017 · Permit 16 164396 MSA
- Closed
Heating and ventilation · Special ventilation system
Proposed kitchen exhaust system, for 2173 Lawrence Ave E *Kim Ling Chinese Restaurant*
Applied May 9, 2016 · issued Jun 3, 2016 · completed Aug 3, 2017 · Permit 16 152050 MSA
- Inspections under way
Plumbing · Other
Add new plumbing fixtures to existing unit
Applied Aug 13, 2010 · issued Aug 25, 2010 · Permit 10 239630 PSA
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- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation · Other
upgrade heating, ventilation in existing rooms
Applied Aug 13, 2010 · issued Sep 13, 2010 · Permit 10 239621 MSA
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.
- Approved
Minor variance · Other
To alter the development standards for the previously approved 34-storey and 11-storey mixed-use residential building, by modifying the building height, gross floor area, and separation distances.
Decision: Approved (hearing Sep 9, 2026)
Filed Jul 13, 2026 · File A0100/26SC
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
2157-2183 Lawrence Avenue East
34 storeys · Mixed use
10 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 16, 2025
- Under review
40 storeys · Mixed use
280 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Jul 25, 2025
- Under review
3 storeys · Residential
370 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 9, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
2180 Lawrence Ave E · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for a residential building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-laws 1137-2018, 1138-2018, 632-2021 and 633-2021), by increasing the gross floor area, lot coverage, overall building height, and the number of units, in addition to altering other development standards. Cross-Reference Site Plan Application 16 242 481 ESC 37 SA
110 m away · filed Apr 16, 2024 · Withdrawn
1236 Birchmount Rd · Minor variance
To permit interior alterations to allow a restaurant less than 100 m² on the ground floor of the proposed 15-storey mixed-use building currently under construction. The mixed-use development includes affordable and supportive rental housing units approved under the City's Open Door Affordable Housing Program. Cross-Reference Site Plan Control Application No. 20 126113 ESC 21 SA and Minor Variance Applications A0159/17SC & A0183/21SC.
120 m away · filed Nov 7, 2022 · Approved
2155 Lawrence Ave E · Minor variance
To permit the existing development at the southwest corner of Lawrence Avenue East and Birchmount Road. The site is currently developed with a 12-storey, 243-unit residential building with at-grade commercial uses. NOTE: The existing number of parking spaces provided on property meets the requirements of the Zoning By-law and the number of parking spaces will not change.
110 m away · filed May 19, 2021 · Approved
1236 Birchmount Rd · Minor variance
To permit a 15-storey mixed-use building comprising of 220 residential units and approximately 183 square metres of retail/commercial space and a total of 92 vehicular parking spaces. The proposal includes affordable rental housing units and the project was approved for the City's Open Door Affordable Housing Program. Cross-Reference Site Plan Control Application No. 20 126113 ESC 21 SA and Minor Variance Application A0159/17SC.
120 m away · filed May 19, 2021 · Approved
8 Beacon Rd · Minor variance
To permit the as-built rear covered canopy, south-side carport, and two sheds in the rear of the property.
220 m away · filed Oct 23, 2019 · Approved
1255 Birchmount Rd · Minor variance
The applicant is seeking relief from the provisions of the Zoning By-law to redevelop the surface parking lot with a 3-storey townhouse development that will include a total of 21 stacked and back-to-back townhouse units.
60 m away · filed Apr 18, 2019 · Approved
2155 Lawrence Ave E · Minor variance
The property at the southwest corner of Lawrence Avenue East and Birchmount Road is developed with a 12-storey, 243-unit residential building with at-grade commercial uses. This development was originally intended to be integrated with a development on the property to the south at 1236 Birchmount Road, including shared parking facilities. A by-law passed by City Council in 2006 (By-law No. 817-2006) required parking for residents, visitors and commercial uses to be provided collectively on both properties. At the time, the two properties were under affiliated ownership. The properties are now…
110 m away · filed May 11, 2017 · Approved
1236 Birchmount Rd · Minor variance
Variances for a proposed 14-storey apartment building with 220 dwelling units.
120 m away · filed May 1, 2017 · 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.