Toronto address · Ward 8, Eglinton-Lawrence
278 Melrose Ave
The City of Toronto has 5 building permits since 2017 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.
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Revision to add new deck at rear.
Applied Jul 19, 2018 · issued Sep 17, 2018 · completed Oct 21, 2021 · Permit 15 165747 BLD (revision 02)
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Revision #01 To site conditions and new windows.To construct new rear one storey addition, rear deck, basement walkout, partial underpinning, interior altertations.
Applied Sep 30, 2015 · issued Oct 15, 2015 · completed Oct 21, 2021 · Permit 15 165747 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - To construct new rear one storey addition, rear deck, basement walkout, partial underpinning, interior altertations.
Applied May 30, 2015 · issued Jul 6, 2015 · completed Oct 21, 2021 · Permit 15 165747 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
To construct new rear one storey addition, rear deck, basement walkout, partial underpinning, interior altertations.
Applied May 30, 2015 · issued Jul 6, 2015 · completed Oct 21, 2021 · Permit 15 165747 BLD
- Cancelled
Residential building permit · Alteration to existing building
excavate and underpin(shelf type) to lower basement floor
Applied Feb 8, 2000 · issued Feb 8, 2000 · completed Oct 22, 2024 · Permit 00 126146 CMB
Committee of Adjustment
No applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment for this address since 2017. That's where an owner asks for a minor variance (a small exception to the zoning by-law) or a consent to divide a lot.
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
1912-1914 Avenue Road and 238 Brooke Avenue
Residential
440 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Nov 7, 2025
- Under review
1648-1670 Avenue Road and 405-407 Brookdale Avenue
9 storeys · 58 homes · Mixed use
490 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 27, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
320 Melrose Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new dwelling in conjunction with the construction of a garden suite in the rear yard of the subject property.
100 m away · filed Aug 14, 2026 · Approved
1763 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
Proposal to remove the 2 existing parking spaces. Previous related applications A0206/24NY and A0517/25NY. Please note, the application was deferred on July 23, 2026, to allow the Applicant to clarify purpose, intent, and provide supporting documentation.
240 m away · filed Jun 12, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
251 Elm Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new dwelling. Please note, a previous application (File # A0048/26NY) with respect to the subject property, was before the Committee of Adjustment on Thursday, March 26, 2026 which was refused.
220 m away · filed Apr 22, 2026 · Refused
251 Elm Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling.
220 m away · filed Feb 2, 2026 · Refused
1763 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
To construct a third storey addition to the existing building in conjunction with a three-storey addition to the rear.
240 m away · filed Nov 25, 2025 · Approved
310 St Germain Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached dwelling, with rear deck and basement walkout. Please note, this application was previously deferred by the Committee of Adjustment on January 8, 2026.
190 m away · filed Nov 13, 2025 · Approved
344 St Germain Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling.
120 m away · filed Jun 11, 2025 · Approved
305 Deloraine Ave · Minor variance
To construct a second storey addition to the existing dwelling.
80 m away · filed Mar 4, 2025 · 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.