Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
242 Coxwell Ave
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 (4 still open) 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.
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to basement and ground floors for new restaurant over 30 seats with accessory brew on premises - "Godspeed Brewery"
Applied Nov 7, 2016 · issued Dec 15, 2016 · Permit 16 248164 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to basement and ground floors for new restaurant over 30 seats with accessory brew on premises - Scope of work includes new kitchen exhaust. "Godspeed Brewery"
Applied Nov 7, 2016 · issued Dec 15, 2016 · Permit 16 248164 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to basement and ground floors for new restaurant over 30 seats with accessory brew on premises - "Godspeed Brewery"
Applied Nov 7, 2016 · issued Dec 15, 2016 · completed Jun 30, 2017 · Permit 16 248164 HVA
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing vacant space for new restaurant greater than 30 seats - "Via Mercanti"
Applied May 28, 2014 · issued Aug 7, 2014 · Permit 14 163261 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing vacant space for new restaurant greater than 30 seats - "Via Mercanti"
Applied May 28, 2014 · issued Aug 7, 2014 · Permit 14 163261 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing vacant space for new restaurant greater than 30 seats - "Via Mercanti"
Applied May 28, 2014 · issued Aug 11, 2014 · completed Jul 23, 2026 · Permit 14 163261 HVA
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 · Other
To alter the existing one-storey building by constructing an outdoor patio for the existing ground floor restaurant.
Decision: Approved (hearing Nov 9, 2022)
Filed Aug 10, 2022 · File A0914/22TEY
- Closed
Minor variance · Other
To construct a new outdoor patio on the existing private lane.
Decision: Approved (hearing Dec 11, 2019)
Filed Jul 23, 2019 · File A0793/19TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
10 storeys · 70 homes · Residential
320 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Apr 16, 2025
- Under review
7 storeys · 19 homes · Mixed use
360 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 2, 2022
- Approved
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
253 Ashdale Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition and a rear ground floor deck with stairs.
180 m away · filed Sep 9, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
417 Craven Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (houseplex) with front and rear balconies located on the second and third levels, front and rear basement walkouts, a front covered porch with stairs, and a rear covered ground floor deck with stairs. There will be a total of six residential dwelling units on this lot.
170 m away · filed Mar 31, 2026 · Deferred
172 Coxwell Ave · Minor variance
To permit the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling (houseplex) with a rear two-storey addition (including a basement extension below with a basement walkout), and a first storey deck with stairs. Also, to alter the dwelling from two residential dwelling units to a total of three residential dwelling units (one unit within the basement, one unit on the ground floor, and one unit occupying the second storey).
210 m away · filed Mar 27, 2026 · Approved
189 Rhodes Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the removal of two lawfully existing rear yard parking spaces, and the construction of a rear second storey exterior staircase, without an authorized building permit.
230 m away · filed Feb 23, 2026 · Approved
261 Rhodes Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the front porch and front second floor balcony of the exsiting X-storey detached dwelling, which were constructed without the benefit of an authorized building permit,
80 m away · filed Jan 6, 2026 · Postponed
149 Gainsborough Rd · Minor variance
To convert the existing three-storey detached dwelling (fourplex) into an apartment building with a total of 13 residential dwelling units, by constructing a rear four-storey addition. Along the south side of this building, there will be at-grade patios, a first level exterior corridor, balconies on the first to fourth levels, and patios on the fourth level. There will also be a first level exterior staircase on the east side of this building, as well as 14 bicycle parking spaces along a portion of the south side lot line, and 1 accessible parking space in the rear yard.
250 m away · filed Oct 25, 2024 · Approved
188 Coxwell Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing rear one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) into two garden suites, by constructing a complete second storey addition. Each garden suite will have two-levels. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main dwelling and two units within the ancillary building). The rear deck and shed will be demolished and a parking pad will be constructed.
160 m away · filed Sep 24, 2024 · Refused
193 Rhodes Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by permitting the front porch into habitable space, and to construct a rear cantilevered second storey addition (above the existing first floor).
220 m away · filed Jul 10, 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.