Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
4 Lowther Ave
The City of Toronto has 13 building permits since 2017 (11 still open) 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
Addition or alteration · Window replacement
Proposal for replacement of existing glazing systems such as punched and bay window wall,the replacement of the existing roofing systems above the bay window wall projections, and the replacement of the glazing units within the existing sloped glazing systems within Phase 1 Work.
Applied Dec 2, 2025 · issued Jan 16, 2026 · Permit 25 261174 BLD
- Inspections under way
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Installation of 1 new maglock located at the main entrance vestibule facing Lowther Avenue.
Applied Mar 9, 2023 · issued Mar 22, 2023 · Permit 23 121759 FSU
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Addition(s)
Proposed addition over existing terrrace on west side of building
Applied Feb 12, 2018 · issued Mar 20, 2018 · Permit 18 116366 BLD
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Addition(s)
Proposal to construct a 14m2 addition to an existing residential apartment unit 407 in MTCP 692 on the existing terrace.
Applied Feb 9, 2017 · issued Mar 27, 2017 · Permit 17 115155 BLD
- Permit issued
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Proposal to install a new backflow prevention device
Applied Oct 12, 2016 · issued Nov 2, 2016 · Permit 16 236332 PSA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Addition(s)
Proposal for DEN ADDITION TO EXISTING UNIT (#604 on the 6th floor of existing apartment building) ENCLOSING EXISTING EXTERIOR STEEL FRAMED PATIO PERGOLA
Applied Sep 11, 2013 · issued Dec 19, 2013 · Permit 13 234162 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for DEN ADDITION TO EXISTING UNIT (#604 on the 6th floor of existing apartment building) ENCLOSING EXISTING EXTERIOR STEEL FRAMED PATIO PERGOLA
Applied Sep 11, 2013 · issued Dec 19, 2013 · completed Oct 14, 2025 · Permit 13 234162 HVA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
This is for interior alterations to the basement fitness area for a new layout. This is a condominium.
Applied Jun 25, 2012 · issued Jul 31, 2012 · Permit 12 199382 BLD
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Other
This is to enclose the existing exterior terrace of unit 506. The terrace to be enclosed is 29.57sm.
Applied Jan 6, 2012 · issued Feb 3, 2012 · Permit 12 102754 BLD
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Other
permit for new hydro vault on lower level of existing apartment building
Applied Aug 4, 2010 · issued Sep 12, 2012 · Permit 10 233306 BLD
- Inspections under way
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Install 10 maglocks from floors 3 to 7 inclusive to existing apartment building
Applied Jun 20, 2008 · issued Jul 17, 2008 · Permit 08 173400 FSU
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Other
PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW DRAWINGS WERE SUBMITTED ON JUNE 8 09 - WITH NEW APPLICANTpermit for new fabric and steel entrance canopy of existing apartment building on Lowther Avenue frontage. N.B. No signage is proposed or permitted on canopy. N. B. THIS FILE IS PENDING CANCELLATION ON FEBRUARY 19TH, 2009. MR. CHIANG SENT OUT THIS LETTER. ELVIRA.
Applied Nov 27, 2007 · issued Aug 28, 2009 · Permit 07 282048 BLD
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- Closed (dormant)
Addition or alteration · Other
Repair & waterproof basement roof slab.
Applied Mar 22, 2006 · issued Apr 4, 2006 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 06 119410 BLD
Committee of Adjustment
No applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment for this address since 2017. That's where an owner asks for a minor variance (a small exception to the zoning by-law) or a consent to divide a lot.
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
33-49 Avenue Road and 136-150 Yorkville Avenue
31 storeys · Mixed use
90 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 28, 2021
- Under review
188-200 Cumberland Street, 135-155 Yorkville Avenue and 21 Avenue Road
Not stated in the file
180 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Jul 2, 2024
- Approved
9 storeys · 55 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Oct 20, 2022
- Under review
36 storeys · 426 homes · Residential
280 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Aug 26, 2026
- Under appeal
36 storeys · Not stated in the file
280 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Oct 1, 2021
- Under review
42 homes · Residential
280 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Oct 29, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
33 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 687-2021 (amended under City Wide Zoning By-law 569-2013)), by increasing the height of certain roof elements by 0.8 metres, and increasing the non-residential and residential gross floor areas. The overall building height (including the mechanical penthouse) will be 143.2 m. There will be a total of 323 rental residential dwelling units on this lot.
100 m away · filed Jul 28, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
33 Lowther Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition, rear second and third storey juliet balconies, and a rear basement walkout.
100 m away · filed May 8, 2026 · Approved
8 Prince Arthur Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached commercial building by constructing rear fourth, fifth, and sixth storey additions, with a green roof. There will be office spaces on each level of this building.
110 m away · filed Jan 29, 2026 · Approved
26 Elgin Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a one-storey side (west) addition (to contain one parking space within a garage, and a garden room to the rear of this garage).
120 m away · filed Aug 5, 2025 · Approved
91 Bedford Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard with access from Elgin Avenue by raising a portion of the roof to construct a new skylight on the roof. Also, to construct a new ancillary building (garbage shed) in the rear yard.
210 m away · filed Jun 5, 2025 · Approved
16 Elgin Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey ancillary building (containing one parking space and storage area), in the rear yard of the existing two-storey dwelling, by increasing the height and converting the storage area into a cabana/bar/bathroom.
110 m away · filed Apr 28, 2025 · Approved
55 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
To convert the retail space (located on the east side of the concourse lower level) into a single eating establishment/individual restaurant use.
110 m away · filed Dec 6, 2024 · Approved
36 Prince Arthur Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-and-one-half-storey commercial building (eating establishment) into a mixed-use building by constructing a rear five-storey addition. This altered building will contain one non-residential unit (including one bar/pub, and five office spaces), one residential dwelling unit (to be located on the fifth storey), side (west) third and fourth storey terraces, a side (east) fifth storey terraces, a rear parking pad (for one visitor parking space and one accessible parking space), and a rear yard ancillary building (waste and recyclable material storage shed). This existin…
210 m away · filed Oct 10, 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.