Toronto address · Ward 18, Willowdale
53 Johnston Ave
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 (6 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.
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
Revision 01: revision to HVAC permit 26 134992 HVA 00 MSHVAC - Proposal to demolish the existing single family dwelling and construct a two-storey single family dwelling with a front porch and rear deck
Applied Jul 17, 2026 · issued Aug 4, 2026 · Permit 26 134992 HVA (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to demolish the existing single family dwelling and construct a two-storey single family dwelling with a front porch and rear deck
Applied Jun 2, 2026 · issued Jun 17, 2026 · Permit 26 134992 HVA
- Inspections under way
New house · New building
Proposal to demolish the existing single family dwelling and construct a two-storey single family dwelling with a front porch and rear deck
Applied Mar 26, 2026 · issued Apr 15, 2026 · 1 home added · Permit 26 134992 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to demolish the existing single family dwelling and construct a two-storey single family dwelling with a front porch and rear deck
Applied Mar 26, 2026 · issued Apr 15, 2026 · Permit 26 134992 PLB
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to demolish the existing single family dwelling and construct a two-storey single family dwelling with a front porch and rear deck
Applied Mar 26, 2026 · issued Apr 15, 2026 · Permit 26 134992 DRN
- Permit issued
Demolition
Proposal to demolish the existing single family dwelling
Applied Mar 26, 2026 · issued Apr 15, 2026 · 1 home removed · Permit 26 135019 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.
- Closed
Minor variance · New R building
To construct a new detached dwelling, with a front porch and rear deck.
Decision: Approved (hearing Feb 5, 2026)
Filed Dec 29, 2025 · File A0539/25NY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
48 storeys · 479 homes · Mixed use
120 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Feb 6, 2026
- Under review
51 storeys · 604 homes · Residential
150 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Nov 12, 2025
- Under review
- Under review
53-63 Sheppard Avenue West and 62-68 Bogert Avenue
390 homes · Residential
260 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 6, 2021
- Under review
- Under review
6 storeys · Not stated in the file
320 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 19, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
63 Johnston Ave · Minor variance
To constuct a three-storey fourplex with a front bay window.
40 m away · filed Jul 13, 2026 · Refused
63 Johnston Ave · Minor variance
To constuct a three-storey fourplex with a front bay window.
40 m away · filed Jul 13, 2026 · Refused
12 Florence Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey detached dwelling into a place of worship.
160 m away · filed Jun 18, 2026 · Approved on condition
105 Poyntz Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two storey detached dwelling. File B0012/26NY, A0168/26NY and A0169/26NY will be jointly considered.
200 m away · filed Apr 16, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
105 Poyntz Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two storey detached dwelling. File B0012/26NY, A0168/26NY and A0169/26NY will be jointly considered.
200 m away · filed Apr 16, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
105 Poyntz Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots. Files B0012/26NY, A0168/26NY and A0169/26NY will be jointly considered.
200 m away · filed Apr 16, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
89 Poyntz Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and maintain the existing two-storey detached dwelling.
140 m away · filed Aug 22, 2025 · Approved
27 Poyntz Ave · Consent
To obtain consent for a technical severance to reestablish the lot, municipally known as 27 Poyntz Avenue, which merged on title with 23 and 25 Poyntz Avenue.
130 m away · filed Jul 29, 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.