Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
40 Simpson Ave
The City of Toronto has 4 building permits since 2017 (4 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.
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services · Back water valve (Sewer only)
Installation of a back water valve
Applied Dec 6, 2016 · issued Dec 7, 2016 · Permit 16 260958 DRN
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed 1 storey rear addition ( demo existing) with roof deck and rear GF deck.
Applied Jan 8, 2010 · issued Jan 28, 2010 · Permit 09 176697 HVA
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed 1 storey rear addition ( demo existing) with roof deck and rear GF deck.
Applied Oct 7, 2009 · issued Oct 13, 2009 · Permit 09 176697 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed 1 storey rear addition ( demo existing) with roof deck and rear GF deck.
Applied Oct 7, 2009 · issued Oct 13, 2009 · Permit 09 176697 PLB
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
- Under review
51 homes · Residential
150 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 24, 2024
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
13 Langley Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a new rear one-storey addition, a new rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a new basement walkout stairs. The existing rear one-storey addition and deck will be demolished.
150 m away · filed Jul 20, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
47 Simpson Ave · Minor variance
To alter the rear existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) by constructing a complete second storey addition (containing one garden suite). There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main dwelling and one unit within the ancillary building).
60 m away · filed May 5, 2026 · Approved
18 Langley Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear third storey dormer converted attic into habitable space with a rooftop patio, that were constructed beyond an authorized building permit.
180 m away · filed Mar 10, 2026 · Approved
119 Victor Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey dormer addition.
250 m away · filed Mar 2, 2026 · Approved
242 Boulton Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by enclosing the existing front porch (for habitable space).
190 m away · filed Sep 8, 2025 · Approved
9 Riverdale Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey semi-detached ancillary building with a partially cantilevered second storey, and a rear juliette balcony. This ancillary building (abutting the laneway) will contain a one car garage on the ground level and storage and loft space (no habitable space) on the second level.
240 m away · filed Aug 12, 2025 · Refused
11 Riverdale Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey semi-detached ancillary building with a complete cantilevered second storey, and front and rear juliette balconies. This ancillary building (abutting the laneway) will contain a one car garage on the ground level and storage and loft space (no habitable space) on the second level.
240 m away · filed Aug 12, 2025 · Refused
674 Gerrard St E · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey mixed-use building into a hotel.
130 m away · filed Oct 16, 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.