Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
53 Riverdale Ave
The City of Toronto has 6 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.
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Heating and ventilation
REVISION#1: SECOND FLOOR ADDITION RENOVATION TO BASEMENT, GROUND AND SECOND FLOOR, RESIDENTIAL UNDERPINNING, BACKWATER VALVE, RELATED HVAC AND PLUMBINGHVAC - Proposed interior alterations to all levels and basement underpinning in existing semi-detached dwelling.
Applied Apr 29, 2020 · issued May 5, 2020 · completed Feb 2, 2023 · Permit 20 100149 HVA (revision 01)
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Small residential project · Multiple projects
REVISION#1: SECOND FLOOR ADDITION RENOVATION TO BASEMENT, GROUND AND SECOND FLOOR, RESIDENTIAL UNDERPINNING, BACKWATER VALVE, RELATED HVAC AND PLUMBINGProposed interior alterations to all levels and basement underpinning in existing semi-detached dwelling.
Applied Apr 29, 2020 · issued Jul 6, 2020 · completed Oct 25, 2023 · Permit 20 100149 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to all levels and basement underpinning in existing semi-detached dwelling.
Applied Jan 2, 2020 · issued Mar 3, 2020 · completed Feb 2, 2023 · Permit 20 100149 HVA
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Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations to all levels and basement underpinning in existing semi-detached dwelling.
Applied Jan 2, 2020 · issued Mar 3, 2020 · completed Jan 5, 2023 · Permit 20 100149 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed interior alterations to all levels and basement underpinning in existing semi-detached dwelling.
Applied Jan 2, 2020 · issued Mar 3, 2020 · completed Oct 25, 2023 · Permit 20 100149 BLD
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Drains and site services
Drain - Proposed interior alterations to all levels and basement underpinning in existing semi-detached dwelling.
Applied Jan 2, 2020 · issued Mar 3, 2020 · completed May 2, 2022 · Permit 20 100149 DRN
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 · R addition
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition, rear ground floor deck and a rear detached garage.
Decision: Approved (hearing Mar 11, 2020)
Filed Jan 7, 2020 · File A0008/20TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
51 homes · Residential
370 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 24, 2024
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
13 Langley Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a new rear one-storey addition, a new rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a new basement walkout stairs. The existing rear one-storey addition and deck will be demolished.
220 m away · filed Jul 20, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
60 Withrow Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a third storey east side (dormer) addition, and a rear third storey addition.
160 m away · filed Apr 30, 2026 · Approved
130 Riverdale Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition (above a portion of the existing two-storey addition).
220 m away · filed Apr 20, 2026 · Approved
121 Victor Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a partial rear third storey addition and a side (east) third floor roof deck (partially located on the roof of the second storey below and partially cantilevered).
220 m away · filed Apr 9, 2026 · Approved
18 Langley Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear third storey dormer converted attic into habitable space with a rooftop patio, that were constructed beyond an authorized building permit.
180 m away · filed Mar 10, 2026 · Approved
119 Victor Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey dormer addition.
210 m away · filed Mar 2, 2026 · Approved
11 Riverdale Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey semi-detached ancillary building with a complete cantilevered second storey, and front and rear juliette balconies. This ancillary building (abutting the laneway) will contain a one car garage on the ground level and storage and loft space (no habitable space) on the second level.
150 m away · filed Aug 12, 2025 · Refused
9 Riverdale Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey semi-detached ancillary building with a partially cantilevered second storey, and a rear juliette balcony. This ancillary building (abutting the laneway) will contain a one car garage on the ground level and storage and loft space (no habitable space) on the second level.
150 m away · filed Aug 12, 2025 · Refused
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.