Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
42 Boswell Ave
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 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
Small residential project · Other
Proposal to reconstruct the front facade walls of 40, 42, and 44 Boswell Avenue, see unsafe order 17-171779 UNS 00 VI.
Applied Oct 2, 2018 · issued Dec 28, 2018 · completed Oct 5, 2023 · Permit 18 236369 BLD
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Rev 01: Revised scope of underpining.Proposal to underpin basement foundation, rear basement walkout, front basement walkout, basement finishing, interior alterations to the ground, second and third floor of existing town house dwelling.
Applied Oct 19, 2015 · issued Jan 6, 2016 · completed Oct 5, 2023 · Permit 15 223418 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to underpin basement foundation, rear basement walkout, front basement walkout, basement finishing, interior alterations to the ground, second and third floor of existing town house dwelling.
Applied Sep 16, 2015 · issued Oct 6, 2015 · completed Oct 5, 2023 · Permit 15 223418 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to underpin basement foundation, rear basement walkout, front basement walkout, basement finishing, interior alterations to the ground, second and third floor of existing town house dwelling.
Applied Sep 16, 2015 · issued Oct 6, 2015 · completed Oct 5, 2023 · Permit 15 223418 BLD
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to underpin basement foundation, rear basement walkout, front basement walkout, basement finishing, interior alterations to the ground, second and third floor of existing town house dwelling.
Applied Sep 16, 2015 · issued Oct 6, 2015 · completed Oct 5, 2023 · Permit 15 223418 DRN
- Closed
Small residential project · Underpinning
ADMIN TO 40 Boswell Ave UNDERPINNING.
Applied Apr 19, 2010 · issued Apr 21, 2010 · completed Mar 9, 2017 · Permit 10 154975 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
9 storeys · 55 homes · Mixed use
140 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Oct 20, 2022
- Approved
11 storeys · 60 homes · Mixed use
190 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Mar 2, 2023
- Approved
141-145 Bedford Road and 287 Davenport Road
13 storeys · 63 homes · Mixed use
230 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 14, 2021
- Under review
220-234 Davenport Road and 148-158 Avenue Road
38 storeys · 110 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 2, 2021
- Approved
33-49 Avenue Road and 136-150 Yorkville Avenue
31 storeys · Mixed use
300 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 28, 2021
- Under review
183-189 Avenue Road and 109-111 Pears Avenue
11 storeys · 18 homes · Mixed use
320 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 25, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
13 Admiral Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey rooftop deck.
220 m away · filed Jul 8, 2026 · Approved
32 Tranby Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition (enclose a portion of the existing rear third storey rooftop deck into habitable space).
100 m away · filed Jun 2, 2026 · Approved
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.
220 m away · filed May 8, 2026 · Approved
17 Bernard Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage), by constructing a one-storey addition in front of the existing garage. Thise altered ancillary building will contain two tandem parking spaces.
140 m away · filed Mar 5, 2026 · Approved
20 Tranby Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a new roof for the existing rear one-storey addition, extending the rear second storey roof, and interior alterations. Also, to permit and maintain the existing one-storey front addition with a front porch with stairs and bay window.
110 m away · filed Nov 25, 2025 · Approved
287 Davenport Rd · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for a 13-storey mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 314-2023), by increasing the total non-residential gross floor area on the lot. A Site Plan Control application (File Number 21 248545 STE 11 SA) is currently under review.
250 m away · filed Aug 28, 2025 · Approved
122 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
To permit the interior demolition on the ground floor and the north side door (temporary opening to facilitate the removal of dirt for the underpinned basement) constructed without an authorized building permit on the existing one-and-one-half-storey detached building, currently vacant and under construction. Also, to alter the existing one-and-one-half-storey detached building by constructing a basement level extension, and a second storey addition (mezzanine) with a front second storey rooftop patio for a new eating establishment. No loading spaces will be provided.
180 m away · filed Aug 19, 2025 · 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).
90 m away · filed Aug 5, 2025 · 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.