Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
53 Brunswick Ave
The City of Toronto has 11 building permits since 2017 (7 still open) and 2 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.
- Revision issued
Small residential project · Multiple projects
REV 01 - Revision to include the deck extension on the rear side; new powder room in the basement; revise the size of the newdormer ; new sewage connections on the future garage developmentBASEMENT: UNDERPINNNING,NEW BATHROOM & FINISH THE BASEMENTFIRST FLOOR: REMOVE THE LOAD BEARING WALLTHIRD FLOOR= NEW BATHROOM
Applied Sep 13, 2024 · issued Oct 2, 2024 · Permit 24 109420 BLD (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Plumbing
REV 01 - Revision to include the deck extension on the rear side; new powder room in the basement; revise the size of the newdormer ; new sewage connections on the future garage developmentPlumbing - BASEMENT: UNDERPINNNING,NEW BATHROOM & FINISH THE BASEMENTFIRST FLOOR: REMOVE THE LOAD BEARING WALLTHIRD FLOOR= NEW BATHROOM
Applied Sep 13, 2024 · issued Oct 15, 2024 · Permit 24 109420 PLB (revision 01)
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - BASEMENT: UNDERPINNNING,NEW BATHROOM & FINISH THE BASEMENTFIRST FLOOR: REMOVE THE LOAD BEARING WALLTHIRD FLOOR= NEW BATHROOM
Applied Sep 13, 2024 · issued Sep 13, 2024 · completed Oct 3, 2024 · Permit 24 109420 DRN
- Issuance pending
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for accessory structure at rear of property to house motorcycle. Second storey will have a bathroom and wet bar.
Applied Aug 27, 2024 · Permit 24 204491 PLB
- Under review
Small residential project · Garage
Proposal for accessory structure 1 storey garage
Applied Aug 27, 2024 · Permit 24 204491 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
Hvac - basement: underpinnning,new bathroom & finish the basementfirst floor: remove the load bearing wallthird floor= new bathroom
Applied Jul 17, 2024 · issued Jul 19, 2024 · Permit 24 109420 HVA
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - BASEMENT: UNDERPINNNING,NEW BATHROOM & FINISH THE BASEMENTFIRST FLOOR: REMOVE THE LOAD BEARING WALLTHIRD FLOOR= NEW BATHROOM
Applied Jan 29, 2024 · issued Apr 3, 2024 · Permit 24 109420 PLB
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Basement: underpinnning,new bathroom & finish the basementfirst floor: remove the load bearing wallthird floor= new bathroom
Applied Jan 29, 2024 · issued Apr 3, 2024 · Permit 24 109420 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Construct interior alterations on all floors(155m22) basement to third floor
Applied Aug 29, 2017 · issued Sep 1, 2017 · completed Sep 17, 2018 · Permit 17 185538 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Construct interior alterations on all floors(155m22) basement to third floor
Applied Jun 22, 2017 · issued Jul 10, 2017 · completed Sep 17, 2018 · Permit 17 185538 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Interior alterations
Construct interior alterations on all floors(155m22) basement to third floor
Applied Jun 22, 2017 · issued Jul 10, 2017 · completed Dec 18, 2023 · Permit 17 185538 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 (detached garage containing one parking space on the ground level and storage space on the second storey) in the rear yard, abutting the public laneway. The existing two-and-one-half-storey detached main dwelling will be maintained and unaltered.
Decision: Refused (hearing Mar 18, 2026)
Filed Jan 23, 2026 · File A0060/26TEY
- Closed
Minor variance · New R building
To construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one car garage on the ground level and one laneway suite on the second level), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway (Chapel Hospice Lane). There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main dwelling and one unit within the ancillary building).
Decision: Approved (hearing Oct 1, 2025)
Filed Jul 14, 2025 · File A0563/25TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
- Under review
9 storeys · 109 homes · Mixed use
280 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 20, 2022
- Under review
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
6 Croft St · Minor variance
240 m away · filed Aug 25, 2026 · Postponed
110 Brunswick Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building containing a one-car garage on the first level and storage space on the second level, abutting Albert Jackson Laneway. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage) will be demolished.
230 m away · filed Jun 25, 2026 · Refused
48 Borden St · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached ancillary building containing one laneway suite (occupying the second and third levels) and a two-car garage (occupying the first level), abutting the laneway. The second and third storeys will be cantilevered at the side (northeast) portion of the building, and there will be a covered side (east) second storey balcony and a side (west) third storey terrace. The existing rear ancillary building (detached garage) will be demolished. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main house, and one unit within t…
160 m away · filed Jun 25, 2026 · Deferred
116 Borden St · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front covered porch with stairs, a rear basement walkout, a rear covered ground floor deck with stairs, a rear second storey balcony, and front and rear third storey dormers.
190 m away · filed Jun 17, 2026 · Approved
70 Brunswick Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear third-storey addition with a rear third floor balcony. Also, to construct side (north) exterior stairs from grade connecting to the rear (west) second storey roof deck. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the basement, one unit occupying the rear (west) portion of the second floor and one unit occupying the ground floor, the front (east) portion of the second floor and the third floor).
90 m away · filed Mar 6, 2026 · Approved
46 Russell St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear three-storey addition, rear and side (west) balconies on the second and third storeys, and a side (west) basement window well. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the basement and ground floor, and one unit occupying the second and third storeys).
180 m away · filed Aug 5, 2025 · Deferred
35 Borden St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front ground floor canopy, a front basement walkout, a rear two-storey addition with a ground level deck and stairs and a second storey balcony, as well as a complete third storey addition with a rear balcony. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot. The existing rear one-storey ancillary building (garage) will be maintained and unaltered.
120 m away · filed Apr 2, 2025 · Refused
357 College St · Minor variance
To alter the existing four-storey detached building (hostel) by constructing a complete fifth storey addition, and a side (east) five-storey addition with a ground level rear patio, a front fourth floor roof terrace, and a rear fifth floor roof terrace. A portion of the ground level will contain retail uses. There is an active Site Plan Control Application (under File Number 18 111118 STE 20 SA) for this property.
240 m away · filed Aug 19, 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.