Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
47 Simpson Ave
The City of Toronto has 9 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.
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
Hvac - proposed interior alterations ,first, second & third floor includeaddition on top floor rear with roof deck
Applied Mar 5, 2025 · issued Mar 17, 2025 · Permit 25 103418 HVA
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed interior alterations ,first, second & third floor includeaddition on top floor rear with roof deck
Applied Jan 10, 2025 · issued Feb 21, 2025 · 1 home added · Permit 25 103418 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - PROPOSED INTERIOR ALTERATIONS ,FIRST, SECOND & THIRD FLOOR INCLUDEADDITION ON TOP FLOOR REAR WITH ROOF DECK
Applied Jan 10, 2025 · issued Feb 21, 2025 · Permit 25 103418 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed interior alterations, basement underpinning rebuilt to existing basement stairs at rear & excavate front ver.
Applied Nov 15, 2024 · issued Nov 22, 2024 · completed Dec 11, 2025 · Permit 24 239457 BLD
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposed interior alterations, basement underpinning rebuilt to existing basement stairs at rear & excavate front ver.
Applied Nov 15, 2024 · issued Nov 22, 2024 · Permit 24 239457 DRN
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations, basement underpinning rebuilt to existing basement stairs at rear & excavate front ver.
Applied Nov 15, 2024 · issued Nov 22, 2024 · completed Dec 3, 2025 · Permit 24 239457 PLB
- Cancelled
Drains and site services
Drain - INTERIOR ALTERATIONS , BASEMENT UNDERPINNING REBUILTEXISTING BASEMENT STAIRS AT REAR & EXCAVATE FRONT VER
Applied Nov 6, 2024 · completed Nov 12, 2024 · Permit 24 235762 DRN
- Cancelled
Plumbing
Plumbing - INTERIOR ALTERATIONS , BASEMENT UNDERPINNING REBUILTEXISTING BASEMENT STAIRS AT REAR & EXCAVATE FRONT VER
Applied Nov 6, 2024 · completed Nov 12, 2024 · Permit 24 235762 PLB
- Cancelled
Small residential project · Other
Interior alterations , basement underpinning rebuiltexisting basement stairs at rear & excavate front ver
Applied Nov 6, 2024 · completed Nov 12, 2024 · Permit 24 235762 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 · New R building
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).
Decision: Approved (hearing Aug 5, 2026)
Filed May 5, 2026 · File A0371/26TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
51 homes · Residential
190 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.
210 m away · filed Jul 20, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
121 Victor Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a partial rear third storey addition and a side (east) third floor roof deck (partially located on the roof of the second storey below and partially cantilevered).
240 m away · filed Apr 9, 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.
230 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.
230 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).
130 m away · filed Sep 8, 2025 · Approved
674 Gerrard St E · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey mixed-use building into a hotel.
70 m away · filed Oct 16, 2024 · Approved
666 Gerrard St E · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear three-storey addition, a front basement walkout, a side (east) third storey balcony, and rear second and third storey terraces. This building will contain a total of five residential dwelling units.
50 m away · filed Apr 18, 2024 · Approved
718 Gerrard St E · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building (including one commercial unit and one residential unit) by constructing a rear one-storey addition with a rooftop terrace (to be added to the residential unit) and a rear ground floor patio.
190 m away · filed Feb 8, 2023 · 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.