Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
281 Brunswick Ave
The City of Toronto has 8 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
Rev : UNDERPINNING OF EXIST'G BASEMENT AND INTERIOR RENOVATIONS OF FIRST AND SECOND FLR.REVISION TO ABOVE DESCIPTION TO INCLUDE DETACHED GARAGE AT REAR OF LOT.Proposed underpinning of the existing basement, carry out interior alterations of the first and second floor of the existing dwelling and construction of a partial second floor addition.
Applied Oct 16, 2020 · issued Nov 4, 2020 · completed Jan 21, 2021 · Permit 20 176954 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed underpinning of the existing basement and interior alterations of the first and second floor.
Applied Aug 6, 2020 · issued Sep 1, 2020 · completed Jan 22, 2021 · Permit 20 176954 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed underpinning of the existing basement, carry out interior alterations of the first and second floor of the existing dwelling and construction of a partial second floor addition.
Applied Aug 6, 2020 · issued Sep 1, 2020 · completed Jan 21, 2021 · Permit 20 176954 BLD
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposed underpinning of the existing basement and interior alterations of the first and second floor.
Applied Aug 6, 2020 · issued Sep 1, 2020 · completed Jan 21, 2021 · Permit 20 176954 DRN
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Nov 12/09: Revision to building permit (See revision cloud)Proposal to construct 2-storey front addition (93m2) and interior alterations (25m2) to existing single family semi-detached dwelling. Also see PAL folder 09-123052.
Applied Nov 12, 2009 · issued Mar 4, 2010 · completed Jul 16, 2025 · Permit 09 139687 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct 2-storey front addition (93m2) and interior alterations (25m2) to existing single family semi-detached dwelling. Also see PAL folder 09-123052.
Applied Aug 11, 2009 · issued Aug 20, 2009 · completed Jul 16, 2025 · Permit 09 139687 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct 2-storey front addition (93m2) and interior alterations (25m2) to existing single family semi-detached dwelling. Also see PAL folder 09-123052.
Applied Aug 11, 2009 · issued Aug 25, 2009 · completed Jul 16, 2025 · Permit 09 139687 HVA
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to construct 2-storey front addition (93m2) and interior alterations (25m2) to existing single family semi-detached dwelling. Also see PAL folder 09-123052.
Applied May 20, 2009 · issued Aug 20, 2009 · completed Jul 16, 2025 · Permit 09 139687 BLD
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
- Under review
30 storeys · 472 homes · Mixed use
170 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 12, 2022
- Under review
334-350 Bloor Street West and 2-6 Spadina Road
36 storeys · 431 homes · Mixed use
240 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 27, 2022
- Under appeal
Not stated in the file
310 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Dec 2, 2025
- Under review
11 storeys · 64 homes · Residential
310 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 17, 2025
- Under review
37 storeys · 366 homes · Mixed use
320 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 7, 2021
- Under review
188 Lowther Avenue and 38 Walmer Road
25 storeys · 186 homes · Mixed use
360 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 21, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
250 Robert St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a new covered front porch, a rear one and two storey addition (with a basement addition below) at the northwest corner of the dwelling, and a rear third storey addition. Also to construct a rear one-storey ancillary building (shed). The existing rear parking space abutting Barbara Godard Lane will be reduced in length.
220 m away · filed Aug 28, 2026 · Postponed
511 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To permit the existing partially covered outdoor patio (abutting Borden Street), for the use of the eating establishment within the existing two-and-one-half-storey mixed-use building.
150 m away · filed Jul 16, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
225 1/2 Borden St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a front covered porch with stairs.
140 m away · filed Jan 12, 2026 · Approved
240 Major St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition with a balcony above the existing rear one-storey portion of the dwelling. Also, to permit the existing habitable space within the attic, which was converted without an authorized building permit.
130 m away · filed Jan 7, 2026 · Approved
537 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey non-residential building by constructing front and rear ground floor additions. The ground floor will be converted into one restaurant use space. The existing office space, and dental office space, located on the second floor, will be maintained.
230 m away · filed Apr 7, 2025 · Approved
325 Brunswick Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a third storey dormer, and to convert from two residential dwelling units into three residential dwelling units. Also, to construct a rear exterior staircase to acess the second and third levels, as well as an additional staircase to acess ground level.
170 m away · filed Feb 28, 2025 · Withdrawn
492 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To permit a restaurant use (occupying the basement and ground levels of the existing three-storey mixed-use building). The existing residential dwelling unit (occupying the second and third levels) will be maintained and unaltered.
240 m away · filed Nov 8, 2024 · Approved
256 Major St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a new covered front porch, a second storey addition with a ground floor deck, and a third storey addition with a rear balcony (above the second floor). The existing front porch and front second floor balcony will be demolished.
90 m away · filed Sep 16, 2024 · Application withdrawn
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.