Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
233 Gowan Ave
The City of Toronto has 8 building permits since 2017 (2 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.
- Issuance pending
Plumbing
Plumbing - Increase the size of the existing second floor unit by adding a 48.64m2 third floor addition.
Applied Sep 17, 2026 · Permit 26 239438 PLB
- Under review
Small residential project · Addition(s)
Increase the size of the existing second floor unit by adding a third floor addition.
Applied Sep 17, 2026 · Permit 26 239438 BLD
- Closed
Small residential project · Other
Proposal to replace existing exterior concrete front steps (7 steps) and concrete balusters with code-compliant wooden stairs and wood/metal banisters. No changes to the landing - replacing stairs and banisters only.
Applied Jan 30, 2025 · issued Feb 11, 2025 · completed Sep 11, 2025 · Permit 25 110808 BLD
- Cancelled
Small residential project · Other
Proposal to replace existing exterior concrete front steps (7 steps) and concrete balusters with code-compliant wooden stairs and wood/metal banisters. No changes to the landing - replacing stairs and banisters only.
Applied Jan 24, 2025 · completed Jan 29, 2025 · Permit 25 108620 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed interior alteration to add a secondary unit resulting in one basement and ground floor unit and one second floor unit and all interior work.
Applied Feb 23, 2021 · issued Mar 1, 2021 · completed Aug 3, 2021 · Permit 21 103112 HVA
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposed interior alteraion to add a secondary unit resulting in one basement and ground floor unit and one second floor unit and all interior work.
Applied Jan 11, 2021 · issued Jan 20, 2021 · completed Sep 9, 2021 · Permit 21 103112 DRN
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed interior alteraion to add a secondary unit resulting in one basement and ground floor unit and one second floor unit and all interior work.
Applied Jan 11, 2021 · issued Jan 20, 2021 · completed Sep 9, 2021 · Permit 21 103112 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Second suite (New)
Proposed interior alteration to add a secondary unit resulting in one basement and ground floor unit and one second floor unit and all interior work.
Applied Jan 11, 2021 · issued Jan 20, 2021 · completed Sep 9, 2021 · 1 home added · Permit 21 103112 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 detached dwelling (duplex) by constructing a rear third storey addition. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the ground level, and one unit occupying the second and third levels).
Decision: Approved (hearing Oct 29, 2025)
Filed Sep 8, 2025 · File A0695/25TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
No rezoning, site plan, subdivision or condominium file open within 500 m, and no pre-construction project on the site.
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
245 Gowan Ave · Minor variance
50 m away · filed Jan 12, 2026 · Application withdrawn
210 Cosburn Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing four-storey apartment building (containing 33 residential dwelling units) by converting the existing integral garage, laundry, and storage areas into four additional residential dwelling units (located within the basement level). There will be a total of 37 residential dwelling units and 16 lawful parking spaces on this lot.
230 m away · filed Feb 6, 2025 · Approved
270 Floyd Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the merged property into three residential lots.
240 m away · filed Dec 10, 2024 · Approved
175 Gamble Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear ground floor deck. Also, to construct a new one-storey ancillary building (for storage uses) with an attached canopy, in the rear yard.
230 m away · filed Sep 11, 2023 · Approved
177 Gamble Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) into a garden suite (with storage above), in the rear of the property.
230 m away · filed Apr 13, 2023 · Approved
185 Gowan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a detached ancillary building (gazebo) in the rear yard.
150 m away · filed Oct 11, 2022 · Approved
256 Gowan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front integral garage, a two-storey rear addition (with a ground level deck and basement walkout), as well as a second storey addition.
220 m away · filed Jun 27, 2022 · Approved
173 Gamble Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition and a rear first storey deck. Also, to alter the front yard landscaping area.
230 m away · filed Mar 21, 2022 · 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.