Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
281 Christie St
The City of Toronto has 10 building permits since 2017 (5 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 · Deck
Proposal to construct new deck in rear yard, attached to main house.
Applied Nov 3, 2025 · issued Nov 6, 2025 · Permit 25 248424 BLD
- Revision issued
Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Rev 01: Proposing revision to existing building permit
Applied Oct 20, 2023 · issued Jan 3, 2024 · Permit 19 186121 BLD (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a 2 storey laneway house with parking on the ground floor in the rear yard of the existing single family dwelling.
Applied Oct 10, 2023 · issued Oct 10, 2023 · Permit 19 186121 PLB
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to construct a 2 storey laneway house with parking on the ground floor in the rear yard of the existing single family dwelling.
Applied Oct 10, 2023 · issued Oct 10, 2023 · Permit 19 186121 DRN
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Proposal to construct a 2 storey laneway house with parking on the ground floor in the rear yard of the existing single family dwelling.
Applied Jul 10, 2019 · issued Jun 19, 2023 · 1 home added · Permit 19 186121 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for underpinning and basement finishing in existing detached single family dwelling.
Applied Jul 13, 2016 · issued Jul 20, 2016 · completed Mar 17, 2017 · Permit 16 116992 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Fire damage repairs only to single family dwelling.
Applied Jul 11, 2016 · issued Jul 12, 2016 · completed Mar 17, 2017 · Permit 16 115885 PLB
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Fire damage repairs only to single family dwelling.
Applied Jul 11, 2016 · issued Jul 12, 2016 · completed Mar 17, 2017 · Permit 16 115885 DRN
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for underpinning and basement finishing in existing detached single family dwelling.
Applied Feb 16, 2016 · issued Feb 25, 2016 · completed Mar 8, 2017 · Permit 16 116992 BLD
- Closed
Small residential project · Fire damage
Fire damage repairs only to single family dwelling.
Applied Feb 11, 2016 · issued Feb 16, 2016 · completed Mar 17, 2017 · Permit 16 115885 BLD
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 · New R building
To construct a two-storey ancillary building (detached garage and laneway suite) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. There will be a laneway suite installed on the second storey of this ancillary building.
Decision: Approved (hearing May 17, 2023)
Filed Nov 15, 2022 · File A1344/22TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
9 storeys · 65 homes · Mixed use
40 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Feb 22, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
908 Manning Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage, abutting the laneway) by constructing an east side ground floor addition (including an access staircase) and a complete second storey addition. Also, to legalize and to maintain the concrete foundation walls which were constructed beyond an authorized building permit. This ancillary building will contain a two-car garage on the ground level, and one laneway suite on the second level. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main building and one unit within the ancillary…
160 m away · filed Jun 23, 2026 · Refused
50 Melville Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the front one-storey addition (front porch enclosure, including a front landing platform and stairs), of the existing two-storey detached dwelling, that was constructed without an authorized building permit.
200 m away · filed Apr 30, 2026 · Approved
908 Manning Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing rear one-storey ancillary building (semi-detached garage, abutting the laneway) by constructing a complete second storey addition, and a two-storey addition at the east portion of the building, including a basement addition below. This ancillary building will contain a two-car garage on the ground level, and one laneway suite of the second level. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main dwelling, and one unit within the ancillary building).
160 m away · filed Nov 14, 2025 · Refused
606 Clinton St · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey ancillary building, in the rear yard, abutting the laneway, by constructing a complete second storey addition. This building will contain one parking space and one laneway suite.
70 m away · filed Dec 17, 2024 · Approved
287 Christie St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the six-storey residential building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 958-2022 and 957-2022 (OPA)), by increasing the building height and the maximum permitted gross floor area. Also, to reduce the height of the first storey, building setbacks, and minimum required residential parking spaces. This new nine-storey residential building will contain a total of 65 residential dwelling units.
20 m away · filed Nov 7, 2024 · Approved
19 Garnet Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey detached dwelling into a triplex by constructing a complete third storey addition, and a rear three-storey addition with decks, platforms, and a staircase leading to each level. The existing rear one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) will be demolished. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot.
240 m away · filed Jun 18, 2024 · Approved
930 Manning Ave · Minor variance
To permit the rear ground level walkout deck with stairs which was constructed beyond the limits of an approved building permit.
180 m away · filed Jun 14, 2024 · Approved
283 Christie St · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey ancillary building by constructing a front one-storey addition, and a complete second storey addition (containing basement storage area below, one-car garage on the first level, and one residential dwelling unit on the first and second levels), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. The existing two-and-one-half-storey detached building (containing one commercial (retail) unit and one residential dwelling unit) on the lot will remain unaltered. There will be a total of one commercial unit and two residential dwelling units on this lot.
10 m away · filed May 24, 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.