Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
51 Sorauren Ave
The City of Toronto has 2 building permits since 2017 (1 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
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to construct a 1 storey addition (with basement) at the rear of an existing 2 1/2 storey SFD semi dwelling with deck above. See C of A. Urban Forestry Letter included.
Applied Jun 18, 2009 · issued Aug 27, 2009 · Permit 09 151308 BLD
- Closed (dormant)
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a 1 storey addition (with basement) at the rear of an existing 2 1/2 storey SFD semi dwelling with deck above. See C of A. Urban Forestry Letter included.
Applied Jun 18, 2009 · issued Aug 27, 2009 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 09 151308 PLB
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
89-91 Beaty Avenue and 1497-1501 Queen Street West
7 storeys · 141 homes · Mixed use
260 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Feb 17, 2026
- Approved
6 storeys · 29 homes · Mixed use
310 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Mar 24, 2021
- Under review
12 storeys · 249 homes · Mixed use
340 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 17, 2023
- Submitted
- Approved
7 storeys · 47 homes · Mixed use
470 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 24, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
5 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
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).
170 m away · filed May 1, 2026 · Refused
125 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling (configured as a triplex and currently used as a one-unit dwelling) by constructing a front third-floor addition and a rear addition, with a rear ground floor patio and a rear second storey deck. The existing rear exterior staircase will be demolished. There will be a total of one residential dwelling unit on the lot.
220 m away · filed Feb 13, 2026 · Approved
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).
220 m away · filed Jan 8, 2026 · Approved
5 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
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).
170 m away · filed May 13, 2025 · Approved
93 Pearson Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey dormer addition, ground floor addition and basement addition. Also, to construct a new rear ground floor deck with stairs.
190 m away · filed May 7, 2025 · Approved
73 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling (Fife House Foundation) by constructing two third storey dormers on the south side. Also, to construct a south side exterior platforms/staircase to access the second and third levels.
100 m away · filed Apr 28, 2025 · Approved
5 Sorauren Ave · Minor variance
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.
170 m away · filed Jun 20, 2024 · Approved
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.
130 m away · filed May 6, 2024 · Deferred
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.