Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
42 Sandford Ave
The City of Toronto has 11 building permits since 2017 (4 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.
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct interior alterations to add a basement unit. Front Walk out, front porch and vestibule
Applied Jun 19, 2024 · issued Aug 9, 2024 · completed Feb 25, 2026 · Permit 24 167228 HVA
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to construct interior alterations to add a basement unit. Front Walk out, front porch and vestibule
Applied Jun 19, 2024 · issued Aug 7, 2024 · 1 home added · Permit 24 167228 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct interior alterations to add a basement unit. Front Walk out, front porch and vestibule
Applied Jun 19, 2024 · issued Aug 7, 2024 · completed Feb 25, 2026 · Permit 24 167228 PLB
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a new 2 storey laneway suite
Applied Mar 7, 2024 · issued Apr 16, 2024 · Permit 24 123152 HVA
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a new 2 storey laneway suite
Applied Mar 7, 2024 · issued Apr 16, 2024 · Permit 24 123152 PLB
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to construct a new 2 storey laneway suite
Applied Mar 7, 2024 · issued Apr 16, 2024 · completed Feb 21, 2025 · Permit 24 123152 DRN
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Proposal to construct a new 2 storey laneway suite
Applied Mar 7, 2024 · issued Apr 16, 2024 · 1 home added · Permit 24 123152 BLD
- Closed
Small residential project · Underpinning
Revision #01 - Proposed wall removal and new opening.Basement Underpinning (37.5m), Plumbing, and Drain Permit.
Applied Jan 22, 2024 · issued Jan 26, 2024 · completed Feb 21, 2025 · Permit 23 233102 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Basement Underpinning (37.5m), Plumbing, and Drain Permit.
Applied Dec 6, 2023 · issued Dec 11, 2023 · completed Mar 27, 2025 · Permit 23 233102 DRN
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Basement Underpinning (37.5m), Plumbing, and Drain Permit.
Applied Dec 6, 2023 · issued Dec 11, 2023 · completed Feb 25, 2026 · Permit 23 233102 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Underpinning
Basement Underpinning (37.5m), Plumbing, and Drain Permit.
Applied Dec 6, 2023 · issued Dec 11, 2023 · completed Feb 21, 2025 · Permit 23 233102 BLD
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.
- Closed
Minor variance · R addition
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear ground level deck, and a front basement walkout entry and stairs. Also, to reconstruct the front enclosed porch and stairs. The existing rear ancillary building (detached garage) will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot.
Decision: Approved (hearing May 15, 2024)
Filed Mar 6, 2024 · File A0274/24TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
1291-1311 Gerrard Street East and 243-247 Greenwood Avenue
12 storeys · 289 homes · Mixed use
200 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 4, 2023
- Under review
7 storeys · 19 homes · Mixed use
450 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 2, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
1250 Gerrard St E · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey mixed-use rowhouse dwelling by constructing a rear three-storey addition with a basement walkout, and an exterior fire escape staircase leading to all the levels. Also, to construct one ground level office space, and four residential dwelling units within this dwelling. There will be a total of five bicycle parking spaces provided in the rear yard. The existing ground level commercial space (coin laundry facility) will be maintained and unaltered.
120 m away · filed Jan 8, 2026 · Approved
44 Sandford Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain a one-storey detached ancillary building (containing one laneway suite) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. This ancillary building was constructed without an authorized building permit.
10 m away · filed Nov 12, 2025 · Approved
2 Prust Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition, which will be cantilevered at the rear of the building.
180 m away · filed Sep 18, 2025 · Approved
12 Sandford Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a third-storey addition, and a front yard parking pad.
90 m away · filed Jun 18, 2025 · Approved
53 Harriet St · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain a new three-storey 12-unit apartment building that will span over 3 lots (municipally known as 53, 55, and 57 Harriet Street). This apartment building will contain a total of 4 residential dwellings units on each lot, with front porches, front basement walkouts, front and rear third storey balconies, and rear ground level decks. This building is currently under construction, beyond the limits of the authorized building permit(s). Also, there will be a two-storey ancillary building containing one laneway suite, abutting the laneway at 53 Harriet Street. This will in…
210 m away · filed Jun 13, 2025 · Approved
55 Harriet St · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain a new three-storey 12-unit apartment building that will span over 3 lots (municipally known as 53, 55, and 57 Harriet Street). This apartment building will contain a total of 4 residential dwellings units on each lot, with front porches, front basement walkouts, front and rear third storey balconies, and rear ground level decks. This building is currently under construction, beyond the limits of the authorized building permit(s). Also, there will be a two-storey ancillary building containing one laneway suite, abutting the laneway at 55 Harriet Street. This will in…
200 m away · filed Jun 13, 2025 · Approved
57 Harriet St · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain a new three-storey 12-unit apartment building that will span over 3 lots (municipally known as 53, 55, and 57 Harriet Street). This apartment building will contain a total of 4 residential dwellings units on each lot, with front porches, front basement walkouts, front and rear third storey balconies, and rear ground level decks. This building is currently under construction, beyond the limits of the authorized building permit(s). Also, there will be a two-storey ancillary building containing one laneway suite, abutting the laneway at 57 Harriet Street. This will in…
200 m away · filed Jun 13, 2025 · Approved
33 Prust Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition (enclosing the existing second storey deck for habitable space).
190 m away · filed Oct 28, 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.