Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
36 Spencer Ave
The City of Toronto has 8 building permits since 2017 (8 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.
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
Rev#2 - Revision to HVAC layout - see comments for list of revisions
Applied Feb 15, 2017 · issued Mar 16, 2017 · Permit 12 281334 HVA (revision 02)
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
Rev#1 - Revision to HVAC layout HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to all floors of existing nursing home to convert to apartment building. See MV A0232/09 and, OMB decision and site plan approval file..
Applied Aug 21, 2015 · issued Aug 31, 2015 · Permit 12 281334 HVA (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Rev#1 - Revision to electrical layoutProposal for interior alterations to all floors of existing nursing home to convert to apartment building. See MV A0232/09 and, OMB decision and site plan approval file..The other portion of building attached (32-34) is a rooming house.
Applied Aug 21, 2015 · issued Sep 22, 2015 · Permit 12 281334 BLD (revision 01)
- Permit issued
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
To install fire alarms throughout the 8 storey apartment building.
Applied Dec 5, 2013 · issued Apr 18, 2017 · Permit 13 274427 FSU
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to all floors of existing nursing home to convert to apartment building. See MV A0232/09 and, OMB decision and site plan approval file..
Applied Jul 11, 2013 · issued Jan 16, 2015 · Permit 12 281334 PLB
- Work not started
Addition or alteration · Underpinning
Proposal to underpin section of footing of the building (north-east corner)
Applied May 9, 2013 · issued Jul 19, 2013 · Permit 13 165844 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to all floors of existing nursing home to convert to apartment building. See MV A0232/09 and, OMB decision and site plan approval file..
Applied Mar 14, 2013 · issued Jan 16, 2015 · Permit 12 281334 HVA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to all floors of existing nursing home to convert to apartment building. See MV A0232/09 and, OMB decision and site plan approval file..The other portion of building attached (32-34) is a rooming house.
Applied Nov 19, 2012 · issued Jan 16, 2015 · 44 homes removed · Permit 12 281334 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
Consent · Sever lot
To obtain consent to sever the property into two residential lots and to create new easements. Note: the previous consent B0084/13TEY to create two lots and easements lapsed.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jan 10, 2018)
Filed Oct 24, 2017 · 1 new lot · File B0107/17TEY
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
370 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed May 26, 2025
- Under appeal
145 Cowan Avenue and 1304 King Street West
18 storeys · 230 homes · Residential
410 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.
210 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.
110 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.
140 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.
150 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.
150 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.
200 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.
50 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.
150 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.