Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
285-297 Danforth Ave
Danforth Baptist Church
The City of Toronto has 18 building permits since 2017 (16 still open) and 2 Committee of Adjustment files 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.
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
Revision 01 - Mechanical schedules, relocate FCU-1 from service area room to the universal washroom, laundry (see attached letter for full revision list)HVAC - Construct an eight (8) storey mass timber building with 50 affordable seniors residence.
Applied Feb 3, 2026 · issued Feb 20, 2026 · Permit 24 232431 HVA (revision 01)
- Revision issued
New building
Revision 01 - as reference to the AS folderTo construct an eight-storey mass timber mixed use building, which will retain elements of the existing church. The proposal will consist a mix of 32 dwelling units and 18 dwelling rooms, all which will be operated by WoodGreen as affordable, supportive, rental housing. (The front portion of the existing church building (fronting Danforth Avenue) and the southeastern tower will be retained)
Applied Jan 21, 2026 · issued May 13, 2026 · Permit 24 232431 BLD (revision 01)
- Application on hold
Fire and security upgrade
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Renovation of retained church space in relation to the new residential building(24 232431 BLD 00 NB).
Applied Sep 4, 2025 · Permit 25 137140 FSU
- Approved
Alternative solution
The proposed development at 60 Bowden is required to be provided with a standpipe system. 65 mm fire hose valve connections will be located within the exit stairs. Additional fire hose station will be provided on the levels where the required fire hose coverage (30 m long hose + 3 m hose stream) is not met.
Applied Aug 8, 2025 · completed Nov 26, 2025 · Permit 25 207174 ALT
- Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Other
Revision 01 - include the remove and replace damaged roof sheathing.Proposal for partial demolition of the rear 2/3rds of the existing structure. Retention of eastern tower and front 3rd of the existing church.
Applied Jul 10, 2025 · issued Jul 23, 2025 · Permit 24 186108 BLD (revision 01)
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Renovation of retained church space in relation to the new residential building(24 232431 BLD 00 NB).
Applied Mar 31, 2025 · issued Sep 4, 2025 · Permit 25 137140 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Renovation of retained church space in relation to the new residential building(24 232431 BLD 00 NB).
Applied Mar 31, 2025 · issued Sep 4, 2025 · Permit 25 137140 PLB
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Renovation of retained church space in relation to the new residential building(24 232431 BLD 00 NB).
Applied Mar 31, 2025 · issued Sep 4, 2025 · Permit 25 137140 HVA
- Closed
Partial permit · Partial permit - foundation
Part Permit - Construct an eight (8) storey mass timber building with 50 affordable seniors residence.
Applied Nov 19, 2024 · issued Jul 9, 2025 · completed Aug 22, 2025 · Permit 24 232431 FND
- Approved
Alternative solution
It is proposed to expose mass timber surfaces beyond the allowable provisions for EMTC in the OBC by following the 2024 British Columbia Building Code guidelines for an 8-storey residential building. Please refer to details of the alternative solution in the report attached "VFT23620R02 60 Bowden Exposed Mass Timber Alt Soln 16Aug2024".
Applied Nov 1, 2024 · completed Dec 3, 2025 · Permit 24 233886 ALT
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Construct an eight (8) storey mass timber building with 50 affordable seniors residence.
Applied Oct 30, 2024 · issued Aug 22, 2025 · Permit 24 232431 PLB
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - Construct an eight (8) storey mass timber building with 50 affordable seniors residence.
Applied Oct 30, 2024 · issued Jul 8, 2025 · Permit 24 232431 DRN
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- Inspections under way
Drains and site services · Site service
Site Services - Construct an eight (8) storey mass timber building with 50 affordable seniors residence.
Applied Oct 30, 2024 · issued Jul 9, 2025 · Permit 24 232431 STS
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Construct an eight (8) storey mass timber building with 50 affordable seniors residence.
Applied Oct 30, 2024 · issued Jul 18, 2025 · Permit 24 232431 HVA
- Inspections under way
New building
To construct an eight-storey mass timber mixed use building, which will retain elements of the existing church. The proposal will consist a mix of 32 dwelling units and 18 dwelling rooms, all which will be operated by WoodGreen as affordable, supportive, rental housing. (The front portion of the existing church building (fronting Danforth Avenue) and the southeastern tower will be retained)
Applied Oct 29, 2024 · issued Aug 22, 2025 · 50 homes added · Permit 24 232431 BLD
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation · Other
Project work to include drilling of boreholes, lateral tie-ins, manifolds, and pumping for geo-exchange system at 60 Bowden - work to be completed post partial
Applied Jul 25, 2024 · issued Sep 13, 2024 · Permit 24 187425 MSA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Other
Proposal for partial demotion of the rear 2/3rds of the existing structure. Retention of eastern tower and front 3rd of the existing church.
Applied Jul 23, 2024 · issued Sep 5, 2024 · Permit 24 186108 BLD
- Closed (dormant)
Heating and ventilation · Alter: Boiler/Furnace/AC replacement
Install HVAC - ductwork, 3 rooftop units, also 1 boiler and 3 units for forced-air gas furnace.(60 Bowden St is convenience address) Peter Kazmarek is familiar. (old w25/new30)
Applied Aug 30, 2001 · issued Sep 13, 2001 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 01 173260 MSA
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 place of worship (Danforth Church) by demolishing the southern portion of the building and constructing a rear eight-storey addition, including one-storey side (east and west) additions as outlined in Site Plan Application 23 110029 STE 14 SA. The new addition will front Bowden Street and will provide 32 affordable dwelling units and 18 bedsitting rooms. The northern portion of the existing place of worship (fronting Danforth Avenue) and the southeastern tower (fronting Bowden Street) will be retained. The current application is also necessitated to correctly identify va…
Decision: Approved (hearing Apr 24, 2024)
Filed Mar 6, 2024 · File A0230/24TEY
- Closed
Minor variance · Other
To alter the existing place of worship (Danforth Church) by demolishing the southern portion of the building and constructing a rear eight-storey addition, including one-storey side (east and west) additions. The new addition will front Bowden Street and the altered development will provide 50 affordable housing units and office space for counselling and supportive services. The northern portion of the existing place of worship will be partially retained.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jul 12, 2023)
Filed Apr 14, 2023 · File A0404/23TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
4 storeys · 19 homes · Residential
350 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Feb 5, 2021
- Under review
42 storeys · 857 homes · Residential
410 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Aug 31, 2021
- Under review
9 storeys · 107 homes · Mixed use
430 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 13, 2022
- Under review
6 storeys · 20 homes · Mixed use
480 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.
250 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.
140 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.
180 m away · filed Apr 16, 2026 · Approved
40 Chester Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a new rear stone patio with side (north and south) brick walls and side (north and south) and rear (west) stairs. The existing rear ground floor wood deck with stairs will be demolished.
230 m away · filed Mar 20, 2026 · Approved
46 Playter Cres · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a side (west) basement walkout (including a new secondary suite), a front covered porch with stairs, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a rear third storey balcony. Also, to convert the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage) into a garden shed. There will be a total of two dwelling units on the lot.
220 m away · filed Feb 20, 2026 · Approved
72 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition.
130 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).
210 m away · filed Dec 4, 2025 · Approved
36 Chester Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a complete third-storey addition (expanding the existing vacant attic space into a full third storey), a rear ground floor deck, and enclosing a portion of the existing front porch with a new basement extension below.
230 m away · filed Aug 18, 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.