Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
253 Riverside Dr
The City of Toronto has 4 building permits since 2017 (4 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.
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Deck
Proposed construction of a new two-tier wood deck and steps at rear of existing two storey single family dwelling.
Applied May 23, 2019 · issued May 30, 2019 · Permit 19 158105 BLD
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Underpinning
underpin basement
Applied Mar 27, 2015 · issued Apr 2, 2015 · Permit 15 133254 BLD
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Interior renovations.B'ment - Increase size of bathroom door; 1st Fl - Remove load bearing wall and install powder room; 2nd FL - Convert bedroom to ensuite and closet and powder room to laundry room
Applied Apr 16, 2014 · issued Apr 17, 2014 · Permit 14 143877 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior renovations.B'ment - Increase size of bathroom door; 1st Fl - Remove load bearing wall and install powder room; 2nd FL - Convert bedroom to ensuite and closet and powder room to laundry room
Applied Apr 16, 2014 · issued Apr 25, 2014 · Permit 14 143877 PLB
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 construct a new rear two-tiered deck,
Decision: Approved (hearing Apr 17, 2019)
Filed Jan 18, 2019 · File A0033/19EYK (TEY)
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
282 Riverside Dr · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one storey addition (over the existing attached garage at the basement level) with a rear deck with stairs.
200 m away · filed Nov 24, 2025 · Approved
11 Brule Cres · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a new complete second storey addition (partially cantilevered), and a partial third storey addition. Also, to construct a one-storey side (west) ground floor addition, a front porch canopy, and a rear second floor balcony.
230 m away · filed Oct 23, 2024 · Approved
240 Riverside Dr · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear ground floor deck (to extend the existing patio).
90 m away · filed Aug 16, 2024 · Approved
3 Riverside Trl · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached dwelling with a front integral garage, a front covered porch, west side and rear basement walkouts, a rear first storey juliette balcony, a rear terrace, and a rear inground swimming pool.
140 m away · filed Jul 18, 2024 · Approved
236 South Kingsway · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain interior alterations to the existing three-storey detached building, which was constructed without the benefit of a building permit. This building contains 12 dwelling units.
190 m away · filed Dec 13, 2023 · Approved
286 Riverside Dr · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a two-storey rear addition on the north side of the dwelling, a one-storey rear addition and a green roof on the south side of the dwelling, and a rear ground floor covered deck (screened in by wire mesh).
240 m away · filed Oct 27, 2022 · Approved
6 Mossom Pl · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front two-storey addition with a front ground level porch and stairs.
150 m away · filed Sep 30, 2022 · Approved
235 Riverside Dr · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a three-storey rear addition.
140 m away · filed Aug 17, 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.