Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
32 Spencer Ave
The City of Toronto has 5 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
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alterations and construction of exterior deck and ramp on south and west elevation.interior alterations to existing rooming house - 22 dwelling rooms existing. NOTE: This permit application is to rectify the deficiencies related to permit #08221151. Please contact inspector Vince Conforzzi. See CofA Dec A0775 & A0776/13TYE and B008/13TEY.
Applied Mar 19, 2014 · issued Jul 28, 2015 · Permit 14 130681 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations and construction of exterior deck and ramp on south and west elevation.interior alterations to existing rooming house - 22 dwelling rooms existing. NOTE: This permit application is to rectify the deficiencies related to permit #08221151. Please contact inspector Vince Conforzzi. See CofA Dec A0775 & A0776/13TYE and B008/13TEY.
Applied Mar 19, 2014 · issued Jul 28, 2015 · Permit 14 130681 BLD
- Revision issued
Plumbing
Revision to add 1 utility sink in the basement, not to be used as addition bedroom/unit.Plumbing - interior alterations to existing rooming house - 22 units.
Applied Nov 25, 2010 · issued Nov 25, 2010 · Permit 08 221151 PLB (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - interior alterations to existing rooming house - 22 units.
Applied Nov 14, 2008 · issued Feb 2, 2009 · Permit 08 221151 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
interior alterations to existing rooming house - 22 dwelling rooms existing.
Applied Nov 13, 2008 · issued Feb 2, 2009 · Permit 08 221151 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 · Other
To alter a rooming house containing 22 dwellings rooms by completing basement alterations and creating an additional two dwelling rooms in the basement for a total of 24 dwelling rooms to be contained in the house.
Decision: Approved (hearing Oct 25, 2017)
Filed Jul 7, 2017 · File A0738/17TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
- Under review
1-3 Close Avenue and 78 Springhurst Avenue
8 storeys · 54 homes · Residential
300 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 4, 2026
- Approved
10 storeys · 92 homes · Residential
390 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed May 26, 2025
- Under appeal
145 Cowan Avenue and 1304 King Street West
18 storeys · 230 homes · Residential
440 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Oct 12, 2023
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
68 Dunn Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey townhouse dwelling (houseplex containing two residential dwelling units) by constructing a partial rear third storey addition with a rear balcony, a rear one-storey addition with a second storey balcony above, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a side (south) basement walkout. The two existing residential dwelling units will be maintained.
200 m away · filed Jun 5, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
47 Spencer Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing 5-storey building from 56 units to 60 units by converting a portion of the underground garage into residential suites and amenity space.
120 m away · filed Jun 11, 2022 · Approved
52 Cowan Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way on the north side of 52 Cowan Avenue, in benefit of 54 Cowan Avenue.
160 m away · filed Feb 8, 2022 · Approved
54 Cowan Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way on the south side of 54 Cowan Avenue, in benefit of 52 Cowan Avenue.
170 m away · filed Dec 30, 2021 · Approved
54 Cowan Ave · Minor variance
To permit the conversion of a rooming house into a three-unit dwelling without the benefit of a permit. Also, to alter the dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition with a deck and a complete third storey addition.
170 m away · filed Aug 26, 2021 · Approved
95 Cowan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling containing three dwelling units by performing interior alterations resulting in a total of four dwelling units, and to construct second and third storey front balconies.
220 m away · filed Jun 26, 2021 · Approved
21 Cowan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey row house by constructing a third storey addition and a first storey rear deck.
40 m away · filed Mar 11, 2021 · Approved
60 Tyndall Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing apartment building, containing 69 residential units and 49 parking spaces, by converting a storage room into an additional dwelling unit and a new storage room.
160 m away · filed Feb 1, 2021 · 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.