Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
38 Beresford Ave
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 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.
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Small residential project · Multiple projects
Revision #1: Layout to interior and changes in side and rear exterior wall.Proposal for second storey addition, proposed 2 storey rear addition, interior alterations to existing main floor and basement, front and rear covered porch, underpinning, and new rear detached garage.
Applied Aug 12, 2019 · issued Aug 16, 2019 · completed Sep 12, 2019 · Permit 18 132262 BLD (revision 01)
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Heating and ventilation
Revision #01 - Change to the mechanical permit. HVAC - Proposal for second storey addition, proposed 2 storey rear addition, interior alterations to existing main floor and basement, front and rear covered porch, underpinning, and new rear detached garage.
Applied Feb 28, 2019 · issued Feb 28, 2019 · completed Sep 12, 2019 · Permit 18 132262 HVA (revision 01)
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Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for second storey addition, proposed 2 storey rear addition, interior alterations to existing main floor and basement, front and rear covered porch, underpinning, and new rear detached garage.
Applied Sep 24, 2018 · issued Oct 11, 2018 · completed Sep 12, 2019 · Permit 18 132262 HVA
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Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for second storey addition, proposed 2 storey rear addition, interior alterations to existing main floor and basement, front and rear covered porch, and new rear detached garage.
Applied Mar 21, 2018 · issued Oct 11, 2018 · completed Sep 12, 2019 · Permit 18 132262 PLB
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Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for second storey addition, proposed 2 storey rear addition, interior alterations to existing main floor and basement, front and rear covered porch, underpinning, and new rear detached garage.
Applied Mar 21, 2018 · issued Oct 11, 2018 · completed Sep 12, 2019 · Permit 18 132262 BLD
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Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal for second storey addition, proposed 2 storey rear addition, interior alterations to existing main floor and basement, front and rear covered porch, and new rear detached garage.
Applied Mar 21, 2018 · issued Oct 11, 2018 · completed Sep 12, 2019 · Permit 18 132262 DRN
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.
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Minor variance · R addition
To construct a second storey addition above the existing dwelling and a two-storey rear addition.
Decision: Approved (hearing Sep 13, 2018)
Filed Jul 17, 2018 · File A0571/18EYK
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
15 storeys · 60 homes · Mixed use
450 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Dec 24, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
50 Durie St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front covered porch with stairs, a rear basement walkout with a patio, a rear two-storey addition (including a basement extension) with a covered ground floor deck and stairs (connecting to the existing garage foundation slab, which will be maintained), as well as a third storey addition with a rear rooftop deck. Also, the existing rear one-storey ancillary building (structural frame of the semi-detached garage) will be demolished.
110 m away · filed Jun 18, 2026 · Approved
45 Deforest Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing an enclosed front porch, a rear two-storey addition with a rear Juliette balcony, a partial rear third storey addition with a rear third storey roof deck, a rear ground floor deck, a rear basement walkout, and a side bay window projection. This dwelling will have a total of two residential dwelling units, including one primary unit and one secondary suite located within the basement.
170 m away · filed May 5, 2026 · Approved
251 Windermere Ave · Minor variance
To widen the existing front driveway. The existing two-storey detached dwelling with front integral garage will be maintained and unaltered.
250 m away · filed Apr 23, 2026 · Refused
53 Beresford Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (to contain a sitting room and study area), in the rear yard. This ancillary building will not be used for habitable space. The existing detached garage in the rear yard will be demolished.
70 m away · filed Oct 21, 2025 · Approved
1 Durie St · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a covered front porch, a rear ground floor balcony, and rear rooftop decks on the second and third storeys.
110 m away · filed Aug 1, 2025 · Approved
33 Kennedy Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front covered porch, a rear two-storey addition, a third storey addition, a rear ground floor covered deck, and rear second and third storey balconies. Also, to construct a new one-storey ancillary building (detached garage), in the rear yard of the property.
190 m away · filed Oct 23, 2024 · Approved
40 Deforest Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey dormer and a rear third storey rooftop terrace.
210 m away · filed Jul 3, 2024 · Approved
18 Beresford Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-and-one-half storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition and a new rear ground floor deck with stairs.
70 m away · filed Jan 5, 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.