Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
38 Ellis Ave
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 (4 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
Small residential project · Multiple projects
REV: Replace existing wood porch with concrete porch existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition and a partial fourth storey addition with front fourth storey rooftop balcony, third storey balcony
Applied Jan 9, 2026 · issued Feb 10, 2026 · Permit 25 197373 BLD (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition and a partial fourth storey addition with front fourth storey rooftop balcony, third storey balcony
Applied Jul 21, 2025 · issued Sep 5, 2025 · Permit 25 197373 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition and a partial fourth storey addition with front fourth storey rooftop balcony, third storey balcony
Applied Jul 21, 2025 · issued Sep 5, 2025 · Permit 25 197373 PLB
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition and a partial fourth storey addition with front fourth storey rooftop balcony, third storey balcony
Applied Jul 21, 2025 · issued Sep 5, 2025 · Permit 25 197373 HVA
- Cancelled
Plumbing
Plumbing - Permit for interior alterations including creation of 2nd suite.
Applied Mar 18, 2016 · issued Mar 31, 2016 · completed Mar 1, 2022 · Permit 16 129493 PLB
- Cancelled
Small residential project · Second suite (New)
Permit for interior alterations including creation of 2nd suite.
Applied Mar 18, 2016 · issued Mar 31, 2016 · completed Mar 1, 2022 · 1 home added · Permit 16 129493 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 · R addition
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition and a partial fourth storey addition. Also, to construct a front third storey balcony with a canopy, and a front fourth storey terrace.
Decision: Approved (hearing May 21, 2025)
Filed Mar 12, 2025 · File A0212/25TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
35 storeys · 639 homes · Residential
240 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 21, 2026
- Under review
1978-2002 Lake Shore Boulevard West
698 homes · Residential
430 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 26, 2022
- Approved
32 storeys · 397 homes · Residential
470 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Dec 24, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
3 Coe Hill Dr · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached building (multiplex) with front and rear ground floor platforms and stairs, and a new widened driveway in the front yard. There will be a total of six residential dwelling units on this lot.
120 m away · filed Jan 12, 2026 · Approved
17 Ellis Gdns · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (duplex) with a partially covered front porch with stairs, a front basement walkout with a patio, a front third floor balcony (above the second floor), and a rear ground floor deck with stairs. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the basement and one unit occupying the ground, second, and third floors).
90 m away · filed Apr 16, 2025 · Approved
75 Ellis Ave · Minor variance
To construct a two-storey ancillary building (detached garden suite with a second storey balcony and a green roof), abutting the south lot line.
120 m away · filed May 9, 2023 · Approved
56 The Queensway · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling with an attached garage.
60 m away · filed Jun 9, 2020 · Approved
62 The Queensway · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling with an attached garage.
90 m away · filed Jan 24, 2017 · 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.