Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth

257 Torrens Ave

The City of Toronto has 11 building permits since 2017 (7 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.

Development charges deferral
Deferred Fees from folder 26 209206 (RSN-5886293) ZoningProcess RSN 80512884
Applied Aug 21, 2026 · Permit 26 209206 BLD
Open
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to a portion of existing indoor parking to create two new rental units.
Applied Jul 27, 2026 · Permit 26 209206 HVA
Issuance pending
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to a portion of existing indoor parking to create two new rental units.
Applied Jul 27, 2026 · 2 homes added · Permit 26 209206 BLD
Examiner's notice sent
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to constuct interior alterations to convert existing storage room into a new apartment unit 104 and removal of the existing garage doors.
Applied Jul 28, 2022 · issued Jan 13, 2023 · completed Dec 11, 2024 · Permit 22 183431 PLB
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal to constuct interior alterations to convert existing storage room into a new apartment unit 104 and removal of the existing garage doors.
Applied Jul 28, 2022 · issued Jan 13, 2023 · completed Dec 11, 2024 · Permit 22 183431 BLD
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to constuct interior alterations to convert existing storage room into a new apartment unit 104 and removal of the existing garage doors.
Applied Jul 28, 2022 · issued Jan 13, 2023 · completed Oct 31, 2024 · Permit 22 183431 HVA
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations for unit 202, 204 and 306 to existing Apartment Building.
Applied Jul 15, 2020 · issued Jul 31, 2020 · Permit 20 167996 BLD
Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision 02: Interior alterations to Units 102, 203, 205, 207, and 301.Revision 01: inclusion of unit 304 to the scope of work.Proposed interior alterations to apartment units 201, 206, 302, 303, 305, & 307.
Applied Feb 20, 2020 · issued Jul 7, 2020 · Permit 19 212390 BLD (revision 02)
Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision 01: inclusion of unit 304 to the scope of work.Proposed interior alterations to apartment units 201, 206, 302, 303, 305, & 307.
Applied Nov 12, 2019 · issued Dec 3, 2019 · Permit 19 212390 BLD (revision 01)
Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alterations to apartment units 201, 206, 302, 303, 305, & 307.
Applied Aug 27, 2019 · Permit 19 212390 BLD
Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for the installation of new fire rated partition as per order given by Toronto Fire Services
Applied Oct 5, 2018 · issued Nov 7, 2018 · completed Jan 11, 2019 · Permit 18 238052 BLD
Closed

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.

Minor variance · Other
To alter the existing lawful non-conforming three-storey apartment building by converting the integral parking garages/bike storage area into two residential dwelling units, and a new long-term bicycle parking/storage area. There will be a short-term bicycle parking rack/storage area in the front yard, and two additional surface parking spaces (for a total of six spaces). Overall, there will be a total of 20 residential dwelling units on this lot. No visitor parking spaces will be provided.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jan 28, 2026)
Filed Nov 25, 2025 · File A0872/25TEY
Closed
Minor variance · Other
To alter the existing lawful non-conforming apartment building, containing 17 residential units, by converting: a locker room area into an additional dwelling unit; and two interior parking spaces into a storage room.
Decision: Approved (hearing May 18, 2021)
Filed Dec 4, 2020 · File A1119/20TEY
Closed

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

334 Donlands Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached mixed-use building (basement level is considered the first storey) by converting it into fully residential use, with two basement walkouts at the north and south-west corner, and an exterior west side staircase connecting the ground level to the south side second storey terrace. Also, there will be a total of two rear car parking spaces (one accessible parking space), 16 bicycle parking spaces (12 long-term at the basement level and four short-term in the rear yard), and seven exterior bins in the rear yard. There will be a total of 24 re…
90 m away · filed Aug 13, 2026 · Postponed
250 Gamble Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (prefabricated storage shed), in the rear yard of the existing two-storey detached dwelling. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage abutting the driveway) will be maintained and unaltered. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (workshop) will be demolished. There is a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot.
60 m away · filed May 28, 2026 · Approved
245 Torrens Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots.
30 m away · filed Feb 23, 2026 · Approved
245 Torrens Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey semi-detached dwelling (basement level is considered the first level) with an integral garage, a front porch, a rear ground floor (second level) deck, and a rear basement walkout.
30 m away · filed Feb 23, 2026 · Approved
245 Torrens Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey semi-detached dwelling (basement level is considered the first level) with an integral garage, a front porch, a rear ground floor (second level) deck, and a rear basement walkout.
30 m away · filed Feb 23, 2026 · Approved
224 Gamble Ave · Minor variance
To permit the enclosed staircase on the rooftop, which was constructed beyond an authorized building permit.
110 m away · filed Aug 26, 2025 · Approved
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.
210 m away · filed Feb 6, 2025 · Approved
10 Plains Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached dwelling (duplex) with a basement walkout. Also, to construct a one-storey ancillary building (garage) in the rear yard. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot.
220 m away · filed Aug 23, 2024 · Approved

Everything planned in Toronto-Danforth

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.