Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
48 Russell St
The City of Toronto has 5 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.
- Revision issued
Small residential project · Multiple projects
REV01- Revision to convert dwelling from a 2 unit to 1 unit.Proposal to alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition, east side three-storey addition, a rear two-storey addition, interior alterations, rear basement walkout. 3rd floor deck, and rear ground floor deck in proposed 2 unit semi-detached dwelling.
Applied Aug 19, 2019 · issued Nov 4, 2019 · Permit 18 211037 BLD (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition, east side three-storey addition, a rear two-storey addition, interior alterations, rear basement walkout. 3rd floor deck, and rear ground floor deck in proposed 2 unit semi-detached dwelling.
Applied Jun 28, 2019 · issued Sep 11, 2019 · Permit 18 211037 HVA
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition, east side three-storey addition, a rear two-storey addition, interior alterations, rear basement walkout. 3rd floor deck, and rear ground floor deck in proposed 2 unit semi-detached dwelling.
Applied Aug 17, 2018 · issued Jan 29, 2019 · 1 home added · Permit 18 211037 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition, east side three-storey addition, a rear two-storey addition, interior alterations, rear basement walkout. 3rd floor deck, and rear ground floor deck in proposed 2 unit semi-detached dwelling.
Applied Aug 17, 2018 · issued Jan 29, 2019 · Permit 18 211037 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Party wall admin permits
Admin Permit for work in conjunction with 50 Russell Street, Toronto (15-137111 BLD).
Applied Apr 7, 2015 · issued Apr 30, 2015 · completed Jul 10, 2024 · Permit 15 137166 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 three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition, east side three-storey addition, a rear two-storey addition, and a rear basement walkout.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jun 27, 2018)
Filed Jan 24, 2018 · File A0097/18TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
9 storeys · 109 homes · Mixed use
150 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 20, 2022
- Approved
- Under review
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
70 Brunswick Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear third-storey addition with a rear third floor balcony. Also, to construct side (north) exterior stairs from grade connecting to the rear (west) second storey roof deck. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the basement, one unit occupying the rear (west) portion of the second floor and one unit occupying the ground floor, the front (east) portion of the second floor and the third floor).
230 m away · filed Mar 6, 2026 · Approved
53 Brunswick Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (detached garage containing one parking space on the ground level and storage space on the second storey) in the rear yard, abutting the public laneway. The existing two-and-one-half-storey detached main dwelling will be maintained and unaltered.
170 m away · filed Jan 23, 2026 · Refused
46 Russell St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear three-storey addition, rear and side (west) balconies on the second and third storeys, and a side (west) basement window well. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the basement and ground floor, and one unit occupying the second and third storeys).
10 m away · filed Aug 5, 2025 · Deferred
53 Brunswick Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one car garage on the ground level and one laneway suite on the second level), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway (Chapel Hospice Lane). 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).
170 m away · filed Jul 14, 2025 · Approved
91 Willcocks St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front covered porch, a front three-storey addition, a rear ground floor deck, rear second and third storey terraces, and a rear third storey addition. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units (duplex) on this lot.
150 m away · filed Aug 6, 2024 · Approved
74 Brunswick Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition with a roof deck on the roof of the existing rear second storey below, a rear basement walkout, a rear ground floor deck and side (north) expansion of the front porch. The existing rear garage will be maintained and unaltered.
230 m away · filed Jul 4, 2024 · Approved
148 Robert St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a third storey addition.
230 m away · filed Jun 24, 2024 · Approved
80 Brunswick Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear ground floor deck. Also, to construct a one-storey ancillary building (two-car garage) in the rear yard, abutting Cyril Lane.
250 m away · filed Mar 15, 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.