Toronto address · Ward 8, Eglinton-Lawrence
385 Melrose Ave
The City of Toronto has 5 building permits since 2017 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.
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to demolish existing dwelling and construct a new two storey single family dwelling.
Applied Mar 19, 2018 · issued Apr 26, 2018 · completed Jul 27, 2021 · Permit 17 273352 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to demolish existing dwelling and construct a new two storey single family dwelling.
Applied Dec 8, 2017 · issued Feb 28, 2018 · completed Jul 27, 2021 · Permit 17 273352 PLB
- Closed
New house · New building
Proposal to demolish existing dwelling and construct a new two storey single family dwelling.
Applied Dec 8, 2017 · issued Feb 28, 2018 · completed Jul 27, 2021 · 1 home added · Permit 17 273352 BLD
- Closed
Demolition
Proposal to demolish existing one storey sfd
Applied Dec 8, 2017 · issued Feb 28, 2018 · completed Jun 5, 2018 · 1 home removed · Permit 17 273356 DEM
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to demolish existing dwelling and construct a new two storey single family dwelling.
Applied Dec 8, 2017 · issued Feb 28, 2018 · completed Jul 27, 2021 · Permit 17 273352 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.
- Closed
Minor variance · New R building
To construct a new two storey dwelling with integral garage. The exhibiting dwelling will be demolished.
Decision: Approved (hearing Sep 28, 2017)
Filed Jul 17, 2017 · File A0674/17NY
- OMB appeal
Minor variance · New R building
To construct a new three-storey dwelling. The existing dwelling would be demolished.
Decision: Refused (hearing Jan 26, 2017)
Filed Nov 14, 2016 · File A0989/16NY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
1648-1670 Avenue Road and 405-407 Brookdale Avenue
9 storeys · 58 homes · Mixed use
360 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 27, 2021
- Approved
1912-1914 Avenue Road and 238 Brooke Avenue
Residential
430 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Nov 7, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
1763 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
Proposal to remove the 2 existing parking spaces. Previous related applications A0206/24NY and A0517/25NY. Please note, the application was deferred on July 23, 2026, to allow the Applicant to clarify purpose, intent, and provide supporting documentation.
150 m away · filed Jun 12, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
401 Melrose Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing detached dwelling by constructing a third storey addition, in conjunction with a front addition, a new front porch and a rear deck.
50 m away · filed Jun 4, 2026 · Approved
440 Melrose Ave · Minor variance
To construct an ancillary structure (cabana) in the rear yard.
210 m away · filed Mar 4, 2026 · Approved
1763 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
To construct a third storey addition to the existing building in conjunction with a three-storey addition to the rear.
150 m away · filed Nov 25, 2025 · Approved
387 Melrose Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling and a garden suite.
10 m away · filed Sep 18, 2025 · Approved
403 Melrose Ave · Minor variance
To construct a second storey addition to the existing dwelling in conjunction with other interior and exterior alterations.
50 m away · filed Apr 7, 2025 · Approved
440 Melrose Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached dwelling.
210 m away · filed Feb 12, 2025 · Approved
501 St Germain Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling
200 m away · filed Oct 29, 2024 · Approved on condition
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.