Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
42 Pearson Ave
The City of Toronto has 9 building permits since 2017 (7 still open) and 1 Committee of Adjustment file 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 - basement at underpinning and suport to hold existing exterior wall.PROPOSED: DEMOLISH EXISTING ADDITION AND BUILD A NEW ADDITION ON THE GROUND FLOOR, EXTEND THE THIRD FLOOR OVER THE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. NEW LANEWAY SUITE WITH GARAGE.
Applied Sep 26, 2024 · issued Oct 8, 2024 · Permit 24 122572 BLD (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - PROPOSED: DEMOLISH EXISTING ADDITION AND BUILD A NEW ADDITION ON THE GROUND FLOOR, EXTEND THE THIRD FLOOR OVER THE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL UNIT IN THE LANEWAY SUITE.
Applied Mar 6, 2024 · issued Aug 1, 2024 · Permit 24 122572 PLB
- Issuance pending
Plumbing
Plumbing - PROPOSED: DEMOLISH EXISTING ADDITION AND BUILD A NEW ADDITION ON THE GROUND FLOOR, EXTEND THE THIRD FLOOR OVER THE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL UNIT IN THE LANEWAY SUITE.
Applied Mar 6, 2024 · Permit 24 122737 PLB
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
Hvac - proposed: demolish existing addition and build a new addition on the ground floor, extend the third floor over the existing residential unit in the laneway suite.
Applied Mar 6, 2024 · issued Aug 1, 2024 · Permit 24 122572 HVA
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed: demolish existing addition and build a new addition on the ground floor, extend the third floor over the existing residential building. New laneway suite with garage.
Applied Mar 6, 2024 · issued Aug 1, 2024 · 1 home added · Permit 24 122572 BLD
- Pending cancellation
Small residential project · Garage
Proposed: demolish existing addition and build a new addition on the ground floor, extend the third floor over the existing residential building. New laneway suite with garage.
Applied Mar 6, 2024 · 1 home added · Permit 24 122737 BLD
- Issuance pending
Drains and site services
Drain - PROPOSED: DEMOLISH EXISTING ADDITION AND BUILD A NEW ADDITION ON THE GROUND FLOOR, EXTEND THE THIRD FLOOR OVER THE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL UNIT IN THE LANEWAY SUITE.
Applied Mar 6, 2024 · Permit 24 122737 DRN
- Issuance pending
Heating and ventilation
Hvac - proposed: demolish existing addition and build a new addition on the ground floor, extend the third floor over the existing residential unit in the laneway suite.
Applied Mar 6, 2024 · Permit 24 122737 HVA
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - PROPOSED: DEMOLISH EXISTING ADDITION AND BUILD A NEW ADDITION ON THE GROUND FLOOR, EXTEND THE THIRD FLOOR OVER THE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL UNIT IN THE LANEWAY SUITE.
Applied Mar 6, 2024 · issued Aug 1, 2024 · completed Aug 18, 2025 · Permit 24 122572 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.
- Approved with conditions
Minor variance · New R building
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition (to replace the existing rear one-storey addition), a rear third storey addition, and a rear ground floor deck with stairs. Also, to construct a two-storey ancillary building (one-car garage with one laneway suite above) in the rear of the property, abutting the lane. There will be a total of three dwelling units on the lot (two units within the main house and one unit within the laneway suite).
Decision: Approved (hearing Dec 6, 2023)
Filed Oct 4, 2023 · File A0884/23TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
6 storeys · 29 homes · Mixed use
400 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Mar 24, 2021
- Approved
89-91 Beaty Avenue and 1497-1501 Queen Street West
7 storeys · 141 homes · Mixed use
440 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Feb 17, 2026
- Under review
12 storeys · 249 homes · Mixed use
440 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 17, 2023
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
93 MacDonell Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear ground floor deck with stairs, as well as a one-storey side (south) addition above the existing basement walkout, which were constructed beyond/without an authorized building permit.
190 m away · filed Jul 28, 2026 · Approved
85 MacDonell Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new rear one-storey semi-detached ancillary building (greenhouse and storage shed), abutting the side (north) lot line and adjacent to the existing carport.
200 m away · filed Mar 31, 2026 · Approved
125 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling (configured as a triplex and currently used as a one-unit dwelling) by constructing a front third-floor addition and a rear addition, with a rear ground floor patio and a rear second storey deck. The existing rear exterior staircase will be demolished. There will be a total of one residential dwelling unit on the lot.
100 m away · filed Feb 13, 2026 · Approved
70 Lansdowne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and one-half-storey townhouse dwelling with four existing dwelling units by converting the basement (currently unfinished) into one new dwelling unit through interior alterations. There will be no exterior alterations. There will be a total of five dwelling units on this lot.
240 m away · filed Dec 1, 2025 · Approved
19 Galley Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front covered porch extension, a rear two-storey addition with a partially covered ground floor deck, and a third storey addition. Also, to construct a new one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
70 m away · filed Nov 10, 2025 · Approved
93 Pearson Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey dormer addition, ground floor addition and basement addition. Also, to construct a new rear ground floor deck with stairs.
230 m away · filed May 7, 2025 · Approved
21 Galley Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear third floor addition, and rear ground floor deck with stairs. The existing rear one-storey addition with stairs will be demolished.
70 m away · filed May 6, 2025 · Approved
73 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling (Fife House Foundation) by constructing two third storey dormers on the south side. Also, to construct a south side exterior platforms/staircase to access the second and third levels.
110 m away · filed Apr 28, 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.