Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
53 Palmerston Ave
The City of Toronto has 7 building permits since 2017 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.
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Install new powder room bath (2 pc) on main floor.Proposed interior alterations, new 2-storey addition and new balcony in the rear yard of the existing single family detached dwelling.
Applied Nov 12, 2020 · issued Nov 12, 2020 · completed Sep 24, 2025 · Permit 20 112979 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations, new 2-storey addition and new balcony in the rear yard of the existing single family detached dwelling.
Applied Jul 3, 2020 · issued Jul 8, 2020 · completed Sep 24, 2025 · Permit 20 112979 HVA
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Small residential project · Multiple projects
REV 01 - Changes as per drawing Foundation walls, rear exterior walls roof framing, and interior alterations. Proposed interior alterations, new 2-storey addition and new balcony in the rear yard of the existing single family detached dwelling.
Applied Jun 23, 2020 · issued Jun 30, 2020 · completed Sep 25, 2025 · Permit 20 112979 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed interior alterations, new 2-storey addition and new balcony in the rear yard of the existing single family detached dwelling.
Applied Feb 6, 2020 · issued Apr 24, 2020 · completed Sep 25, 2025 · Permit 20 112979 BLD
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Small residential project · Garage
Proposal to construct a detached garage to existing sfd-semi.
Applied Aug 24, 2017 · issued Sep 13, 2017 · completed May 10, 2018 · Permit 17 222255 BLD
- Closed
Small residential project · Interior alterations
Proposal to do interior alterations (to convert internal garage into livable space) and demolish existing sunroom
Applied Jul 25, 2017 · issued Aug 9, 2017 · completed May 10, 2018 · Permit 17 205422 BLD
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Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to do interior alterations and demolish existing sunroom
Applied Jul 25, 2017 · issued Aug 9, 2017 · completed Feb 5, 2018 · Permit 17 205422 PLB
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 · R addition
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition with a third-storey balcony above.
Decision: Approved (hearing Oct 23, 2019)
Filed Jun 19, 2019 · File A0644/19TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West
29 storeys · 384 homes · Mixed use
400 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 29, 2022
- Under review
141-161 Bathurst Street and 579-591 Richmond Street West
12 storeys · Non-residential
420 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 22, 2021
- Under review
16 storeys · 139 homes · Mixed use
460 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 25, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
74 Markham St · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached apartment building with front (east), rear (west) and side yard (south) basement walkouts, a below-grade patio on the side yard (south), front and rear porches with stairs, a side yard (south) ground floor entrance with stairs, front, rear and side (south) second storey and third storey balconies, and roof access (for mechanical equipment).Also, to construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building (laneway suite) containing three dwelling units, a basement, and roof access (for mechanical equipment). There will be waste storage located in the…
70 m away · filed Aug 17, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
129 Palmerston Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building (containing two laneway suites, each occupying the basement, first, and second levels) with a side (west) cantilever second storey. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the main dwelling, and two units occupying the ancillary building).
210 m away · filed Jul 9, 2026 · Approved
157 Wolseley St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a new partial rear two-storey addition (to replace the existing partial rear two-storey addition) and a rear stone patio. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage) will be demolished.
170 m away · filed May 29, 2026 · Approved
123 Palmerston Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the canopy (along the south side and east rear side of the dwelling), which was constructed without an authorized building permit.
180 m away · filed Feb 24, 2026 · Approved
104 Markham St · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front basement walkout, a front covered porch with stairs, front second and third storey bay windows, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a rear third storey rooftop patio. Also, to construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (containing a one-car garage), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot.
160 m away · filed Feb 5, 2026 · Approved
104 Manning Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition (cantilevered on the west side) with a front third storey covered balcony. Also, to reconstruct the front second storey balcony.
250 m away · filed Dec 30, 2024 · Approved
130 Wolseley St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete third floor addition, and a rear basement walkout with stairs. There will be a total of four residential dwelling units on this lot.
170 m away · filed Dec 10, 2024 · Approved
51 Robinson St · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (garden suite in the rear yard, abutting Palmerston Road) of the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling. 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).
90 m away · filed Aug 18, 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.