Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
40R Shaftesbury 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.
- Revision issued
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Revision to interior and exterior renovations (see list included with drawings). Previous permit plans also submitted as REFERENCE ONLY.
Applied Nov 7, 2007 · issued Nov 20, 2007 · Permit 07 237120 BLD (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Make interior/exterior alterations to convert existing Retail and Storage Bldg to a SFD-detached laneway dwelling. See C of A and Final & Binding enclosed.
Applied Jun 27, 2007 · issued Jul 26, 2007 · Permit 07 237120 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Make interior/exterior alterations to SFD detached laneway dwelling. See C of A and Final & Binding enclosed.
Applied Jun 27, 2007 · issued Jul 26, 2007 · Permit 07 237120 PLB
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Make interior/exterior alterations to SFD detached laneway dwelling. See C of A and Final & Binding enclosed.
Applied Jun 27, 2007 · issued Jul 26, 2007 · Permit 07 237120 HVA
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
22 storeys · 185 homes · Mixed use
190 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 31, 2022
- Under review
9 Woodlawn Avenue East and 1233 Yonge Street
49 storeys · 724 homes · Mixed use
190 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 29, 2021
- Under review
14 storeys · 67 homes · Mixed use
190 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 18, 2021
- Under review
47 storeys · 832 homes · Mixed use
250 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 12, 2022
- Approved
2 storeys · Not stated in the file
260 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Aug 19, 2025
- Under review
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
67 Summerhill Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front covered porch with stairs.
110 m away · filed Jul 29, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
1262 Yonge St · Minor variance
To permit an eating establishment use (restaurant) that is occupying the ground floor area of the existing three-storey mixed-use building. The existing two residential dwelling units (occupying the second and third levels) will be maintained and unaltered.
210 m away · filed Apr 23, 2026 · Approved
5 Scrivener Sq · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 267-2021 (LPAT), for the 23-storey mixed-use building (currently under construction) by constructing a one-storey addition (enclosed solarium / patio) for the use of the eating establishment (restaurant), by increasing the total gross floor area, the horizontal patio projection, and building heights (the enclosed solarium/patio will have a height of 4.6 m). Also to reduce the north building setback from 5.9 m to 4.35 m, the south building separation distance from 5.5 m to 2.58 m, and to alter the location of the…
250 m away · filed Feb 9, 2026 · Approved
1177 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 286-83) for the seven-storey mixed-use condominium building, by reducing the number of parking spaces required off-site. The existing on-site underground parking spaces on Parking Levels P1, P2, and P3 will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of 182 parking spaces provided on-site, therefore, there is no longer a need to lease parking spaces from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) site in Area "D".
110 m away · filed Sep 2, 2025 · Approved
1133 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 286-83) for the six-storey commercial building, by reducing the number of parking spaces required off-site. The existing on-site underground parking spaces on Parking Levels P1 and P2 will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of 40 parking spaces provided on-site, therefore, there is no longer a need to lease parking spaces from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) site in Area "D".
130 m away · filed Jul 11, 2025 · Approved
1155 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 286-83) for the six-storey office building, by reducing the number of parking spaces required off-site. The existing on-site underground parking spaces on Parking Levels P1 and P2 will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of 47 parking spaces provided on-site, therefore, there is no longer a need to lease parking spaces from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) site in Area "D".
110 m away · filed Jul 11, 2025 · Approved
49 Woodlawn Ave E · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the rear ground floor deck, which was constructed without an authorized building permit.
180 m away · filed Dec 27, 2024 · Approved
38 Mathersfield Dr · Minor variance
To permit the existing two-storey ancillary building (detached garage abutting the laneway), by constructing a mezzanine on the second level. The existing ancillary structure (storage shed) attached to the detached garage will be maintained.
170 m away · filed Sep 25, 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.