Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
51 Macpherson Ave
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 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.
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Small residential project · Party wall admin permits
Party Wall Administrative Permit for work at 49 Macpherson Ave (22 200383 BLD)
Applied Sep 30, 2022 · issued Oct 27, 2022 · completed Oct 3, 2025 · Permit 22 211442 BLD
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Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Third floor rear addition
Applied Nov 25, 2020 · issued Nov 30, 2020 · completed Jan 14, 2021 · Permit 19 227022 HVA
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Plumbing
Plumbing - Third floor rear addition and deck
Applied Sep 25, 2019 · issued Mar 5, 2020 · completed Jan 29, 2021 · Permit 19 227022 PLB
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Small residential project · Multiple projects
Third floor rear addition
Applied Sep 25, 2019 · issued May 6, 2020 · completed Jan 29, 2021 · Permit 19 227022 BLD
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Small residential project · Addition(s)
Proposed two storey rear addition (21.33m2) with new deck in rear yard and proposal to extend third storey deck.
Applied Sep 23, 2014 · issued Dec 1, 2014 · completed Aug 2, 2018 · Permit 14 226759 BLD
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Small residential project · Porch
proposal to construct a front porch. SFDRefer to related permit at 49 Macpherson
Applied Aug 21, 2012 · issued Aug 21, 2012 · completed Jul 4, 2018 · Permit 12 232713 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.
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Minor variance · R addition
To alter the existing 2½-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition and a rear ground floor deck.
Decision: Approved (hearing Mar 6, 2019)
Filed Oct 24, 2018 · File A1012/18TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
10 storeys · 64 homes · Mixed use
110 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 1, 2021
- Approved
12 storeys · 24 homes · Mixed use
150 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Nov 14, 2024
- Under review
1087-1091 Yonge Street and 9 Price Street
35 storeys · 235 homes · Mixed use
160 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed May 28, 2025
- Under review
1087-1091 Yonge Street and 9 Price Street
19 storeys · 143 homes · Mixed use
160 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 29, 2022
- Approved
2 storeys · Not stated in the file
320 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Aug 19, 2025
- Under review
14 storeys · 67 homes · Mixed use
330 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 18, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
79 Roxborough St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear addition at the lower basement level, to connect and to provide access from the existing rear one-storey ancillary building (one-car garage) to the main dwelling.
200 m away · filed Aug 5, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
6 Gibson Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition with a balcony.
180 m away · filed Jul 27, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
89 Marlborough Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition (cantilevered on the southeast side of the dwelling) with a rear covered balcony.
180 m away · filed Mar 31, 2026 · Approved
5 Scrivener Sq · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 267-2021 (LPAT), for the 23-storey mixed-use building (currently under construction) by constructing a one-storey addition (enclosed solarium / patio) for the use of the eating establishment (restaurant), by increasing the total gross floor area, the horizontal patio projection, and building heights (the enclosed solarium/patio will have a height of 4.6 m). Also to reduce the north building setback from 5.9 m to 4.35 m, the south building separation distance from 5.5 m to 2.58 m, and to alter the location of the…
240 m away · filed Feb 9, 2026 · Approved
1140 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1201-2022(OLT), for the 10-storey mixed-use building to increase the number of storeys to 13-storeys, the building height from 44.95 m to 59.14 m (including the mechanical penthouse), and gross floor area, as well as modifications to the building setbacks.This is currently under the review of Site Plan Control (File No. 21 250334 STE 11 SA). There will be a total of 99 residential dwelling units on this lot, with an eating establishment (restaurant) and an outdoor patio on the ground floor.
120 m away · filed Dec 24, 2025 · Approved
37 Roxborough St W · Minor variance
To legalize and maintain the existing rear basement walkout entrance, the rear ground floor deck with stairs, and the rear third storey roof deck, which were all constructed beyond the limits of an authorized building permit. There are a total of two residential dwelling units within the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling on this lot.
100 m away · filed Oct 23, 2025 · Approved
1080 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 761-2023), for a new 12-storey mixed-use building, by increasing the maximum permitted building height (from 44.9 m to 46.27 m), equipment/structure projection beyond the maximum building height, and to reduce the minimum building setbacks. There will be a total of 24 residential dwelling units on this lot.
160 m away · filed Sep 9, 2025 · Approved
92 Roxborough St W · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front third storey balcony, a side (east) covered porch, and a rear in-ground swimming pool. Also, to construct a rear two-storey ancillary building (containing one laneway suite), which will comply with the regulations of the zoning by-law(s). There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot instead of four residential units. One dwelling unit will occupy the main dwelling, and one unit will occupy the ancillary building.
230 m away · filed Aug 27, 2025 · 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.