Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
5 Sorauren Ave
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 (2 still open) and 4 Committee of Adjustment files 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
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed interior alteration to convert 7-dwelling apartments.Refer to related Committee of Adjustment approval.
Applied Sep 5, 2024 · issued Nov 13, 2024 · completed Nov 22, 2024 · Permit 24 208684 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed interior alteration to convert to 7 dwelling units - Apartment Building.Existing residential building contains 5 dwelling units. Additional 2 dwelling units proposed. Proposed rear walkout stair from basement. Refer to related Committee of Adjustment approval.
Applied Sep 5, 2024 · issued Nov 13, 2024 · completed Nov 25, 2024 · 4 homes added · Permit 24 208684 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to convert a 2-storey existing detached single family residential building to a house with a principal unit and 4 secondary units.
Applied Jun 1, 2023 · issued Jun 7, 2023 · Permit 22 158853 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to convert a 2-storey existing detached single family residential building to a house with a principal unit and 4 secondary units.
Applied May 31, 2023 · issued Jul 17, 2023 · completed Jan 30, 2024 · Permit 22 158853 HVA
- Open
Development charges deferral
Deferred Fees from folder 22 158853 (RSN-5114482) ZoningProcess RSN 70677822
Applied Mar 27, 2023 · Permit 23 158853 BLD
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to convert a 2-storey existing detached single family residential building to a house with a principal unit and 4 secondary units.
Applied Jun 8, 2022 · issued Apr 21, 2023 · completed Jan 26, 2024 · 4 homes added · Permit 22 158853 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 construct a new two-storey ancillary building (containing two laneway suites), abutting the laneway, in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached residential apartment building. There will be two south side ground floor main entrances with stairs, and a second storey terrace. Also, there will be a total of nine residential dwelling units on this lot (seven units within the main building, and two units within the ancillary building).
Decision: Refused (hearing Jul 8, 2026)
Filed May 1, 2026 · File A0361/26TEY
- Closed
Minor variance · New R building
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (containing two laneway suites with a basement walkout), in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached apartment building, abutting the side laneway. There will be a total of nine residential dwelling units on this lot (seven units within the main building and two units within the ancillary building).
Decision: Approved (hearing Jul 16, 2025)
Filed May 13, 2025 · File A0370/25TEY
- Closed
Minor variance · Other
To convert the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling with 4 secondary units (a total of 5 dwelling units within the dwelling) into a seven-unit apartment building (detached house with 6 secondary units classified as an apartment building). No long-term or short-term bicycle parking spaces will be provided on the site.
Decision: Approved (hearing Aug 28, 2024)
Filed Jun 20, 2024 · File A0565/24TEY
- Closed
Minor variance · Other
To convert the existing 2½-storey, single family, detached dwelling into a dwelling with five secondary suites, for a total of six units.
Decision: Approved (hearing Sep 29, 2021)
Filed May 2, 2021 · File A0563/21TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
89-91 Beaty Avenue and 1497-1501 Queen Street West
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- Approved
6 storeys · 29 homes · Mixed use
240 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Mar 24, 2021
- Under review
12 storeys · 249 homes · Mixed use
250 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 17, 2023
- Submitted
- Under review
14 storeys · Residential
370 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Mar 10, 2026
- Approved
7 storeys · 47 homes · Mixed use
410 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 24, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
46 MacDonell Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (houseplex) with front and rear basement walkouts, front and rear porches with stairs, and front and rear balconies on the second and third storeys. The second storey will be cantilevered on the north side of the building. Also, to construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one garden suite), in the rear yard. There will be a total of seven residential dwelling units on this lot (six units within the main building, and one unit within the ancillary building).
240 m away · filed Jan 8, 2026 · Approved
79 Wilson Park Rd · Minor variance
To convert the existing rear one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) into a two-storey garden suite by constructing a second storey addition (cantilevered on the west side) and interior alterations, in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling. There will be a total of six residential dwelling units on the lot (five units within the main dwelling and one within the ancillary building). No parking spaces will be provided on-site.
170 m away · filed Jul 25, 2025 · Approved
8 Laxton Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing rear yard two-storey ancillary building (detached garage) by converting the existing garage into habitable space (for one garden suite). There will be a total of five residential dwelling units on the lot (four units in the detached main dwelling, as approved by Building Permit # 24 128537 BLD 00 SR, and one unit in the garden suite).
230 m away · filed Aug 29, 2024 · Approved
158 Dowling Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (three-car detached garage with storage) with a driveway in the rear yard of the existing two-and-one-half-storey apartment building. The existing three-car detached garage and shed will be demolished.
250 m away · filed Jun 13, 2024 · Refused
43 Callender St · Minor variance
To convert the two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling with two residential dwelling units into four residential dwelling units (fourplex) by constructing a rear three-storey addition with a rear three-storey deck. Also, to construct a new ground floor front porch, a front basement walkout, and side (north) exterior access stairs (providing access to the second and third storeys). The existing ancillary building (detached garage) abutting the laneway, in the rear yard, will be demolished.
150 m away · filed May 6, 2024 · Deferred
57 Callender St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition (at the northeast portion of the dwelling).
190 m away · filed Mar 18, 2024 · Approved
4 Fuller Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition (to convert the existing attic area into habitable space), with a third storey balcony.
110 m away · filed Dec 27, 2023 · Approved
6 Fuller Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition (to convert the existing attic area into habitable space), with a rear third storey balcony.
120 m away · filed Dec 27, 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.