Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
51 Essex St
The City of Toronto has 2 building permits since 2017 (2 still open) 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
Plumbing
Plumbing - Excavate and underpin existing foundation walls. - Underpinning
Applied Jan 25, 2006 · issued Jan 27, 2006 · Permit 05 151218 PLB
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Underpinning
Excavate and underpin existing foundation walls.
Applied Jun 28, 2005 · issued Jun 28, 2005 · Permit 05 151218 BLD
Committee of Adjustment
No applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment for this address since 2017. That's where an owner asks for a minor variance (a small exception to the zoning by-law) or a consent to divide a lot.
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
9 storeys · 65 homes · Mixed use
390 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Feb 22, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
139 Christie St · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (houseplex) with a rear basement walkout, a front ground floor bay window a front ground floor covered garbage storage area and front planter box, a side (north) yard main entrance on the ground floor, the second and third floors of the side (north) portion of the dwelling will be cantilevered with a canopy, three rear platforms (stair landings on all three levels) with rear exterior staircases (leading to all levels). Also, to construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building (laneway suite) containing one residential dwelling unit…
230 m away · filed Mar 17, 2026 · Approved
30 Pendrith St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by extending the rear second storey balcony by reconstructing the rear exterior platform/staircase (leading to the second level). Also, to alter the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage abutting the laneway) by constructing a complete second storey addition (to contain one laneway suite) with a side (south) exterior platform/staircase to access the second level. The existing ground floor deck (with stairs) on the south side of the ancillary building, will be maintained and unaltered.
90 m away · filed Jan 9, 2026 · Approved
132 Christie St · Minor variance
To construct a two-storey ancillary building (containing a laneway suite) in the rear yard of the property.
210 m away · filed Jun 16, 2025 · Application withdrawn
149 Yarmouth Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition with a ground floor platform, and a ground mounted air conditioner in the side (east) lot line. Also, to construct a one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. The existing rear one-storey addition and deck will be demolished.
240 m away · filed Apr 23, 2025 · Approved
106 Garnet Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition (attic extension) with a rear third storey deck (above the existing second storey).
210 m away · filed Apr 3, 2025 · Approved
177 Christie St · Minor variance
To construct a one-storey ancillary building (garden shed) in the front yard.
200 m away · filed Feb 12, 2025 · Approved
61 Pendrith St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition, and a rear two-storey addition with a third storey terrace above. Also, to reduce the size of the existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage in the rear yard, abutting the side (east) laneway).
120 m away · filed Jan 6, 2025 · Approved
76 Garnet Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling (duplex) by constructing a front basement walkout, a front covered porch, a rear cantilevered second storey addition above the existing rear one-storey addition and a rear ground floor deck. The existing deck will be demolished. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot.
160 m away · filed Aug 27, 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.