Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
53 Harriet St
The City of Toronto has 19 building permits since 2017 (2 still open) 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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Heating and ventilation
HVAC - To legalize and to maintain a new three-storey 12-unit apartment building that will span over 3 lots (municipally known as 53, 55, and 57 Harriet Street). This apartment building will contain a total of 4 residential dwellings units on each lot, with front porches, front basement walkouts, front and rear third storey balconies, and rear ground level decks. This building is currently under construction, beyond the limits of the authorized building permit(s). Also, there will be a two-storey ancillary building containing one laneway suite, abutting the laneway at 53 Harriet Street. This…
Applied Sep 18, 2025 · issued Oct 3, 2025 · completed Apr 14, 2026 · Permit 25 208757 HVA
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Plumbing
Plumbing - To legalize and to maintain a new three-storey 12-unit apartment building that will span over 3 lots (municipally known as 53, 55, and 57 Harriet Street). This apartment building will contain a total of 4 residential dwellings units on each lot, with front porches, front basement walkouts, front and rear third storey balconies, and rear ground level decks. This building is currently under construction, beyond the limits of the authorized building permit(s). Also, there will be a two-storey ancillary building containing one laneway suite, abutting the laneway at 53 Harriet Street. T…
Applied Sep 18, 2025 · issued Sep 30, 2025 · completed Feb 10, 2026 · Permit 25 208757 PLB
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Drains and site services
Drain - To legalize and to maintain a new three-storey 12-unit apartment building that will span over 3 lots (municipally known as 53, 55, and 57 Harriet Street). This apartment building will contain a total of 4 residential dwellings units on each lot, with front porches, front basement walkouts, front and rear third storey balconies, and rear ground level decks. This building is currently under construction, beyond the limits of the authorized building permit(s). Also, there will be a two-storey ancillary building containing one laneway suite, abutting the laneway at 53 Harriet Street. This…
Applied Sep 18, 2025 · issued Sep 30, 2025 · completed Apr 14, 2026 · Permit 25 208757 DRN
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New house · New building
To legalize and to maintain a new three-storey 12-unit apartment building that will span over 3 lots (municipally known as 53, 55, and 57 Harriet Street). This apartment building will contain a total of 4 residential dwellings units on each lot, with front porches, front basement walkouts, front and rear third storey balconies, and rear ground level decks. This building is currently under construction, beyond the limits of the authorized building permit(s). Also, there will be a two-storey ancillary building containing one laneway suite, abutting the laneway at 53 Harriet Street. This will in…
Applied Aug 12, 2025 · issued Sep 24, 2025 · completed Feb 21, 2026 · 4 homes added · Permit 25 208757 BLD
- Permit issued
Demolition
Proposal to demolish the existing 1 storey SFD-townhouse.
Applied Aug 7, 2025 · issued Sep 22, 2025 · 1 home removed · Permit 25 206317 DEM
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Development charges deferral
Deferred Fees from folder 25 117996 (RSN-5583606) ZoningProcess RSN 77183541
Applied May 20, 2025 · Permit 25 117996 BLD
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Small residential project · Multiple projects
Revision 02: revision to exterior wall assembly and non-combustible framing at floor/ wallRevision 01 - Revision to permit 24-157736 BLD 00 SR - interior alterations to previouly approved layouts (revision list attached).-------------------------------------------------------------To construct a two storey addition over existing dwelling and interior alterations to existing dwelling, rear deck, third floor balcony and basement walkout
Applied Mar 7, 2025 · issued Mar 28, 2025 · completed Feb 20, 2026 · Permit 24 157736 BLD (revision 02)
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Drains and site services
Drain - NEW LANEWAY SUITE
Applied Feb 18, 2025 · issued Sep 10, 2025 · completed Apr 10, 2026 · Permit 25 117996 DRN
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Heating and ventilation
Hvac - new laneway suite
Applied Feb 18, 2025 · issued Sep 10, 2025 · completed Apr 10, 2026 · Permit 25 117996 HVA
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Plumbing
Plumbing - NEW LANEWAY SUITE
Applied Feb 18, 2025 · issued Sep 10, 2025 · completed Apr 10, 2026 · Permit 25 117996 PLB
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Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
New laneway suite
Applied Feb 18, 2025 · issued Sep 10, 2025 · completed Apr 10, 2026 · 1 home added · Permit 25 117996 BLD
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Heating and ventilation
REVISION01: REVISION TO PERMIT 24 157736 HVA 00 SR- INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED LAYOUTS.HVAC - To construct a two storey addition over existing dwelling and interior alterations to existing dwelling, rear deck, third floor balcony and basement walkout
Applied Jan 14, 2025 · issued Feb 6, 2025 · completed Feb 20, 2026 · Permit 24 157736 HVA (revision 01)
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Plumbing
REVISION01: REVISION TO PERMIT 24 157736 PLB 00 SR- INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED LAYOUTS.Plumbing - To construct a two storey addition over existing dwelling and interior alterations to existing dwelling, rear deck, third floor balcony and basement walkout
Applied Jan 14, 2025 · issued Feb 6, 2025 · completed Feb 20, 2026 · Permit 24 157736 PLB (revision 01)
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Small residential project · Multiple projects
Revision 01 - Revision to permit 24-157736 BLD 00 SR - interior alterations to previouly approved layouts (revision list attached).-------------------------------------------------------------To construct a two storey addition over existing dwelling and interior alterations to existing dwelling, rear deck, third floor balcony and basement walkout
Applied Sep 5, 2024 · issued Oct 23, 2024 · completed Feb 20, 2026 · Permit 24 157736 BLD (revision 01)
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Plumbing
Plumbing - To construct a two storey addition over existing dwelling and interior alterations to existing dwelling, rear deck, third floor balcony and basement walkout
Applied Jun 1, 2024 · issued Sep 16, 2024 · completed Feb 20, 2026 · Permit 24 157736 PLB
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Heating and ventilation
HVAC - To construct a two storey addition over existing dwelling and interior alterations to existing dwelling, rear deck, third floor balcony and basement walkout
Applied Jun 1, 2024 · issued Sep 16, 2024 · completed Feb 20, 2026 · Permit 24 157736 HVA
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Small residential project · Multiple projects
To construct a two storey addition over existing dwelling and interior alterations to existing dwelling, rear deck, third floor balcony and basement walkout. Underpinning and 3 units.
Applied Jun 1, 2024 · issued Aug 21, 2024 · completed Feb 20, 2026 · 4 homes added · Permit 24 157736 BLD
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Small residential project · Unknown
Make interior alterations to first floor to create opening between pair of row houses to create semi-detached house.
Applied Apr 25, 1996 · issued Apr 25, 1996 · completed Jan 18, 2024 · 1 home added · Permit 96 015505 BLD
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Residential building permit · Unknown
Demolish and rebuild private detached garages at rear. ( semi detached garage )
Applied Mar 26, 1996 · issued Mar 26, 1996 · completed Jan 19, 2024 · Permit 96 014475 DEM
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 · New R building
To legalize and to maintain a new three-storey 12-unit apartment building that will span over 3 lots (municipally known as 53, 55, and 57 Harriet Street). This apartment building will contain a total of 4 residential dwellings units on each lot, with front porches, front basement walkouts, front and rear third storey balconies, and rear ground level decks. This building is currently under construction, beyond the limits of the authorized building permit(s). Also, there will be a two-storey ancillary building containing one laneway suite, abutting the laneway at 53 Harriet Street. This will in…
Decision: Approved (hearing Aug 13, 2025)
Filed Jun 13, 2025 · File A0456/25TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
1291-1311 Gerrard Street East and 243-247 Greenwood Avenue
12 storeys · 289 homes · Mixed use
390 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 4, 2023
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
44 Sandford Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain a one-storey detached ancillary building (containing one laneway suite) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. This ancillary building was constructed without an authorized building permit.
220 m away · filed Nov 12, 2025 · Approved
2 Prust Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition, which will be cantilevered at the rear of the building.
140 m away · filed Sep 18, 2025 · Approved
12 Sandford Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a third-storey addition, and a front yard parking pad.
120 m away · filed Jun 18, 2025 · Approved
55 Harriet St · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain a new three-storey 12-unit apartment building that will span over 3 lots (municipally known as 53, 55, and 57 Harriet Street). This apartment building will contain a total of 4 residential dwellings units on each lot, with front porches, front basement walkouts, front and rear third storey balconies, and rear ground level decks. This building is currently under construction, beyond the limits of the authorized building permit(s). Also, there will be a two-storey ancillary building containing one laneway suite, abutting the laneway at 55 Harriet Street. This will in…
10 m away · filed Jun 13, 2025 · Approved
57 Harriet St · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain a new three-storey 12-unit apartment building that will span over 3 lots (municipally known as 53, 55, and 57 Harriet Street). This apartment building will contain a total of 4 residential dwellings units on each lot, with front porches, front basement walkouts, front and rear third storey balconies, and rear ground level decks. This building is currently under construction, beyond the limits of the authorized building permit(s). Also, there will be a two-storey ancillary building containing one laneway suite, abutting the laneway at 57 Harriet Street. This will in…
10 m away · filed Jun 13, 2025 · Approved
1152 Gerrard St E · Minor variance
To legalize and maintain the conversion of the existing two-storey detached building into an apartment building with 13 residential dwelling units. There will be a new ground floor steel balcony on the east side, a new ground level balcony on the west side, and a new steel canopy on the south side. The following will be maintained and unaltered: 3 parking spaces (1 of which is for visitor space) fronting Hastings Avenue; 12 long-term bicycle parking spaces along a portion of the north lot line; 2 short-term bicycle parking spaces, the existing decks and patios; and the existing steel trailer.…
180 m away · filed Jan 13, 2025 · Approved
33 Prust Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition (enclosing the existing second storey deck for habitable space).
110 m away · filed Oct 28, 2024 · Approved
42 Sandford Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear ground level deck, and a front basement walkout entry and stairs. Also, to reconstruct the front enclosed porch and stairs. The existing rear ancillary building (detached garage) will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot.
210 m away · filed Mar 6, 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.