Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
53 Bowden St
The City of Toronto has 1 building permit since 2017 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
Drains and site services · Back water valve (Sewer only)
Proposal to install a back water valve
Applied Aug 7, 2018 · issued Aug 7, 2018 · completed Aug 12, 2018 · Permit 18 205026 DRN
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
4 storeys · 19 homes · Residential
400 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Feb 5, 2021
- Under review
42 storeys · 857 homes · Residential
440 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Aug 31, 2021
- Under review
9 storeys · 107 homes · Mixed use
500 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 13, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
22 Garnock Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition (including basement) with a rear deck and stairs.
200 m away · filed Sep 15, 2026 · Postponed
67 Wolfrey Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition (including a basement) and a rear ground level deck with stairs. Also, to enlarge portions of the east and west sides of the third storey.
210 m away · filed Aug 20, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
70 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by replacing the existing rear two-storey addition with a new two-storey addition with a third storey rooftop patio and two ground floor decks. Also, to construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (two-car garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
170 m away · filed Apr 28, 2026 · Approved
50 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary structure (partially enclosed carport), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
220 m away · filed Apr 16, 2026 · Approved
40 Chester Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a new rear stone patio with side (north and south) brick walls and side (north and south) and rear (west) stairs. The existing rear ground floor wood deck with stairs will be demolished.
230 m away · filed Mar 20, 2026 · Approved
72 Dearbourne Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition.
160 m away · filed Dec 10, 2025 · Approved
117 Hampton Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one garden suite), with a covered patio of the west side. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot (two units occupying the main dwelling, and one unit occupying the ancillary building). The existing rear shed will be demolished.
190 m away · filed Sep 16, 2025 · Approved
36 Chester Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a complete third-storey addition (expanding the existing vacant attic space into a full third storey), a rear ground floor deck, and enclosing a portion of the existing front porch with a new basement extension below.
230 m away · filed Aug 18, 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.