Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
231 Shaw St
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 (2 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
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to underpin and finish the basement of the existing single family dwelling.
Applied Feb 4, 2021 · issued May 18, 2021 · Permit 21 112631 BLD
- Revocation pending
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to underpin and finish the basement of the existing single family dwelling.
Applied Feb 4, 2021 · issued May 18, 2021 · Permit 21 112631 PLB
- Revocation pending
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to underpin and finish the basement of the existing single family dwelling.
Applied Feb 4, 2021 · issued May 18, 2021 · Permit 21 112631 DRN
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services · Back water valve (Sewer only)
Proposal to install a back water valve
Applied Oct 20, 2020 · issued Oct 22, 2020 · Permit 20 208634 DRN
- Closed
Small residential project · Party wall admin permits
Admin party wall permit related to 20 129698 BLD 00 SR, 233 Shaw Street.
Applied Jun 3, 2020 · issued Jun 8, 2020 · completed Feb 17, 2021 · Permit 20 152010 BLD
- Closed
Small residential project · Party wall admin permits
Admin partywall permit in conjunction with 19 157270 BLD, 233 Shaw Street.
Applied May 31, 2019 · issued Jun 11, 2019 · completed Feb 17, 2021 · Permit 19 163522 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
- Under review
10 storeys · 74 homes · Residential
250 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 1, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
32 Argyle St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached townhouse dwelling by converting it to a semi-detached houseplex containing two dwelling units, by constructing a front porch with stairs, a front basement walkout, a rear two-storey addition (with a basement addition below), and a third storey addition with front and rear terraces (above the second storey). The existing rear two-storey and one-storey additions of the main dwelling will be demolished. Also, to alter the existing one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage abutting the laneway and Givins Street) in the rear yard by cons…
130 m away · filed Aug 28, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
205 Crawford St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by enclosing the front porch (below the existing front second storey balcony) for habitable space and by constructing a rear ground floor addition (enclosed sunroom).
100 m away · filed May 25, 2026 · Approved
1083-1085 Dundas St W · Minor variance
To permit an eating establishment to occupy the entire ground floor area of the one-storey commercial building. The existing seven parking spaces, located on the vacant lands municipally known as 14R Halton Street, will be maintained and unaltered.
190 m away · filed Mar 2, 2026 · Refused
192 Crawford St · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing a one-car garage on a portion of the ground level, and one laneway suite occupying the basement, ground, and second levels). There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot (two units occupying the main dwelling, and one unit occupying the ancillary building).
110 m away · filed Feb 25, 2026 · Approved
118 Givins St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by enclosing a portion of the existing front porch. Also, to construct a front second storey balcony.
160 m away · filed Jun 11, 2025 · Approved
44 Argyle St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition, and a front second storey balcony.
180 m away · filed May 13, 2025 · Approved
236 Crawford St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling (triplex) by constructing a front basement walkout, and a new rear ground floor deck with stairs (the existing rear ground floor deck will be demolished).
60 m away · filed Aug 28, 2024 · Approved
36 Halton St · Minor variance
To convert the existing three-storey (heritage) building into an apartment building by constructing a rear four-storey addition (north block), a side (east) three-storey addition (east wing), and a side (west) three-storey addition (west wing). There will be a total of 48 dwelling units on the lot. This proposal is subject to a Site Plan Control Application (not submitted).
180 m away · filed Jul 25, 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.