Toronto address · Ward 24, Scarborough-Guildwood
253 Markham Rd
The City of Toronto has 11 building permits since 2017 (9 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.
- Application on hold
Fire and security upgrade
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Proposal for all building, plumbing and hvac work, including drywall, windows, exterior finishes, etc., associated with the construction to construct a 21-storey purpose-built rental building, containing 245 residential units, of which 49 units would be affordable rental units, with 2 levels of basements (Building A)
Applied Sep 11, 2026 · Permit 25 233028 FSU
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation · Other
REV : Proposed Geothermal borefield for Markham and Dunelm project, consisting of 50 boreholes. Geothermal borefield for Markham and Dunelm project, consisting of 42 boreholes
Applied Dec 2, 2025 · issued Dec 9, 2025 · Permit 25 189147 MSA (revision 01)
- Closed
Partial permit · Partial permit - shoring
Part Permit - Proposal for all building, plumbing and hvac work, including drywall, windows, exterior finishes, etc., associated with the construction to construct a 21-storey purpose-built rental building, containing 245 residential units, with 2 levels of basements (Building A)
Applied Oct 2, 2025 · issued May 29, 2026 · completed May 29, 2026 · Permit 25 233028 SHO
- Permit issued
Partial permit · Partial permit - structural framing
Part Permit - Proposal for all building, plumbing and hvac work, including drywall, windows, exterior finishes, etc., associated with the construction to construct a 21-storey purpose-built rental building, containing 245 residential units, with 2 levels of basements (Building A)
Applied Oct 2, 2025 · issued Sep 16, 2026 · Permit 25 233028 STR
- Closed
Partial permit · Partial permit - foundation
Part Permit - Proposal for all building, plumbing and hvac work, including drywall, windows, exterior finishes, etc., associated with the construction to construct a 21-storey purpose-built rental building, containing 245 residential units, with 2 levels of basements (Building A)
Applied Oct 2, 2025 · issued May 29, 2026 · completed Sep 16, 2026 · Permit 25 233028 FND
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal for all building, plumbing and hvac work, including drywall, windows, exterior finishes, etc., associated with the construction to construct a 21-storey purpose-built rental building, containing 245 residential units, with 2 levels of basements (Building A)
Applied Oct 1, 2025 · issued Jun 1, 2026 · Permit 25 233028 DRN
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for all building, plumbing and hvac work, including drywall, windows, exterior finishes, etc., associated with the construction to construct a 21-storey purpose-built rental building, containing 245 residential units, with 2 levels of basements (Building A)
Applied Oct 1, 2025 · issued Sep 16, 2026 · Permit 25 233028 PLB
- Permit issued
Drains and site services · Site service
Drain - Proposal for all building, plumbing and hvac work, including drywall, windows, exterior finishes, etc., associated with the construction to construct a 21-storey purpose-built rental building, containing 245 residential units, with 2 levels of basements (Building A)
Applied Oct 1, 2025 · issued Jun 10, 2026 · Permit 25 233028 STS
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for all building, plumbing and hvac work, including drywall, windows, exterior finishes, etc., associated with the construction to construct a 21-storey purpose-built rental building, containing 245 residential units, with 2 levels of basements (Building A)
Applied Sep 30, 2025 · issued Sep 14, 2026 · Permit 25 233028 HVA
- Under review
New building
Proposal for all building, plumbing and hvac work, including drywall, windows, exterior finishes, etc., associated with the construction to construct a 21-storey purpose-built rental building, containing 245 residential units, of which 49 units would be affordable rental units, with 2 levels of basements (Building A)
Applied Sep 30, 2025 · 245 homes added · Permit 25 233028 BLD
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation · Other
Geothermal borefield for Markham and Dunelm project, consisting of 42 boreholes
Applied Jul 7, 2025 · issued Aug 15, 2025 · Permit 25 189147 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.
- Closed
Consent · Sever lot
To sever the property into two lots and create reciprocal easements. Cross Reference Site Plan Application No. 21 250217 ESC 24 SA.
Decision: Approved (hearing Feb 12, 2025)
Filed Dec 24, 2024 · File B0001/25SC
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
12-30 Dunelm Street and 253 Markham Road
245 homes · Residential
40 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Jun 30, 2025
- Under review
12-30 Dunelm Street and 253 Markham Road
21 storeys · 245 homes · Residential
40 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 20, 2021
- Under review
15 storeys · 20 homes · Residential
230 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 11, 2024
- Under review
3174-3182 Eglinton Avenue East and 1-7 Centre Street
Mixed use
440 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 3, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
20 Dunelm St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of the lands to allow for the construction and construction financing of the second phase of the development (Building B) and create various easements/rights-of-ways to facilitate, amount other things, shared services and shared access to the underground parking garage. Cross Reference Site Plan Control Application No: 21 250217 ESC 24 SA.
110 m away · filed Apr 22, 2026 · Approved
399 Markham Rd · Minor variance
To add 20 residential units to basement and ground floors of the existing 15 storey apartment building. Additional interior and exterior amenity space to be provided.
230 m away · filed Mar 24, 2023 · Approved
25 Cougar Crt · Minor variance
To permit the conversion of an existing, ground floor vacant management office to a one bedroom rental apartment in an existing rental apartment building.
220 m away · filed Dec 21, 2020 · Approved
55 Bakerton Dr · Minor variance
The purpose of the application is to permit the increasing the width of the existing driveway, the construction of a new retaining wall and a new wheelchair ramp.
170 m away · filed Oct 22, 2020 · Approved
320 Markham Rd · Minor variance
To permit a Municipal Shelter in a temporary structure on the site for a period of two years.
120 m away · filed Jul 20, 2018 · Approved
29 Dunelm St · Minor variance
The applicant is seeking relief from the provisions of the Zoning By-law to construct a new one storey addition over the front of the existing single family dwelling.
180 m away · filed Nov 17, 2016 · 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.