Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
259 Danforth Ave
The City of Toronto has 1 Committee of Adjustment file on record for this address.
Building permits
The City lists no building permits for this address since 2017, and none still open from before.
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 two-storey commercial building by expanding the second floor for additional commercial space and by constructing two additional storeys above the commercial floors to accommodate six dwelling units.
Decision: Withdrawn
Filed Jun 12, 2018 · File A0589/18TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
4 storeys · 19 homes · Residential
310 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Feb 5, 2021
- Under review
42 storeys · 857 homes · Residential
360 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Aug 31, 2021
- Under review
9 storeys · 107 homes · Mixed use
420 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 13, 2022
- Under review
6 storeys · 20 homes · Mixed use
490 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 5, 2023
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
67 Wolfrey Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition (including a basement) and a rear ground level deck with stairs. Also, to enlarge portions of the east and west sides of the third storey.
230 m away · filed Aug 20, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
70 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by replacing the existing rear two-storey addition with a new two-storey addition with a third storey rooftop patio and two ground floor decks. Also, to construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (two-car garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
90 m away · filed Apr 28, 2026 · Approved
50 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary structure (partially enclosed carport), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
140 m away · filed Apr 16, 2026 · Approved
72 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition.
90 m away · filed Dec 10, 2025 · Approved
4 Hurndale Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition at the northwest corner of the dwelling, with a basement addition below (the existing basement walkout will be demolished).
200 m away · filed Dec 4, 2025 · Approved
141 Hampton Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition with a deck (above the existing rear portion of the second storey).
220 m away · filed Oct 4, 2024 · Approved
17 Bowden St · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage located at the rear of the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling), by constructing a complete second storey addition. The ground level will contain two parking spaces. One garden suite will occupy a portion of the ground level and the entire second level.
190 m away · filed Aug 18, 2024 · Refused
55 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front basement walkout, a rear two-storey addition, a rear ground floor deck, and a rear second storey terrace.
120 m away · filed Apr 22, 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.