Toronto address · Ward 13, Toronto Centre
28 Sword St
The City of Toronto has 9 building permits since 2017 (2 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.
- Permit issued
Small residential project · Garage
Detached Garage
Applied Feb 6, 2026 · issued Aug 10, 2026 · Permit 26 114222 BLD
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services · Back water valve (Sewer only)
Proposal to install a BWV for existing sfd-semi
Applied Oct 19, 2020 · issued Oct 22, 2020 · Permit 20 207995 DRN
- Closed
Small residential project · Party wall admin permits
Party Wall Admin Permit in conjunction with construction at 26 Sword St 20-158716 BLD 00 SR.
Applied Jun 26, 2020 · issued Jul 3, 2020 · completed Apr 6, 2021 · Permit 20 160567 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed demolition of rear one storey addition; construction of new two storey addition; interior alterations on ground and second floors.
Applied May 28, 2020 · issued Jun 5, 2020 · completed May 17, 2021 · Permit 20 149725 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed demolition of rear one storey addition; construction of new two storey addition; interior alterations on ground and second floors.
Applied May 28, 2020 · issued Jun 10, 2020 · completed Apr 6, 2021 · Permit 20 149725 HVA
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed demolition of rear one storey addition; construction of new two storey addition; interior alterations on ground and second floors.
Applied May 28, 2020 · issued Jun 5, 2020 · completed Aug 22, 2025 · Permit 20 149725 BLD
- Closed
Small residential project · Other
Admin permit for 26 Sword Street - 08-202945 BLD
Applied Oct 22, 2008 · issued Nov 6, 2008 · completed Oct 29, 2019 · Permit 08 214870 BLD
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
construct a 3rd storey dormer & 3rd storey bathroom
Applied Jun 16, 2005 · issued Jun 28, 2005 · completed Oct 31, 2019 · Permit 05 144351 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - construct a 3rd storey dormer & 3rd storey bathroom - Multiple Projects
Applied Jun 16, 2005 · issued Jun 28, 2005 · completed Oct 29, 2019 · Permit 05 144351 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 one-storey detached ancillary building (two-car garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
Decision: Approved (hearing Apr 29, 2026)
Filed Feb 18, 2026 · File A0123/26TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
591-620 Dundas Street East and 325 Gerrard Street East
Residential
380 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Jun 22, 2023
- Under review
747-761 Dundas Street East and 2 Mark Street
48 storeys · 1,197 homes · Mixed use
440 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Oct 8, 2025
- Under review
430 homes · Residential
450 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 4, 2021
- Under review
591 Dundas Street East and 325 Gerrard Street East
26 storeys · 271 homes · Non-residential
450 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jan 13, 2025
- Under review
11 storeys · Mixed use
490 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 26, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
393 Carlton St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey rowhouse dwelling by enlarging the existing ground floor covered front porch with new front stairs and a new front basement walkout.
180 m away · filed Jun 11, 2026 · Approved
407 Carlton St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse by converting the attic into habitable space and to construct a rear third storey addition with a balcony.
170 m away · filed Mar 25, 2026 · Approved
45 Geneva Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by enlarging the rear two-storey addition. Also, to construct a rear ground floor deck with stairs.
120 m away · filed Mar 10, 2026 · Approved
2 Geneva Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey rowhouse dwelling by constructing a partial rear second storey addition with a rear juliette balcony. The existing rear second storey roof deck will be demolished.
150 m away · filed Apr 8, 2025 · Approved
147 Spruce St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear ground floor deck with stairs and a swim spa.
80 m away · filed Feb 13, 2024 · Postponed
40 Nasmith Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing one and two -storey rear additions (with an unfinished basement), as well as a rear ground floor deck with stairs.
170 m away · filed Oct 10, 2023 · Refused
126 Spruce St · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (detached garage with hobby workshop) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway (Chipping Sparrow Lane).
60 m away · filed Sep 14, 2023 · Approved
456 Gerrard St E · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building by converting the ground floor use from one retail store into one personal service shop (salon) and retail store. The existing dwelling unit on the second level will be maintained and unaltered.
80 m away · filed Jun 12, 2023 · 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.