Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
53 Shaftesbury Ave
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 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 - Proposal for interior alterations throughout existing house at first, second and third floor. (total area of work: 193 sq.m)
Applied May 6, 2022 · issued May 6, 2022 · completed Dec 16, 2022 · Permit 22 106494 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations throughout existing house at first, second and third floor. (total area of work: 193 sq.m)
Applied Feb 1, 2022 · issued Feb 8, 2022 · completed Oct 18, 2022 · Permit 22 106494 HVA
- Closed
Small residential project · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations throughout existing house at first, second and third floor. (total area of work: 193 sq.m)
Applied Jan 21, 2022 · issued Jan 31, 2022 · completed Dec 16, 2022 · Permit 22 106494 BLD
Committee of Adjustment
No applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment for this address since 2017. That's where an owner asks for a minor variance (a small exception to the zoning by-law) or a consent to divide a lot.
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
2 storeys · Not stated in the file
200 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Aug 19, 2025
- Under review
14 storeys · 67 homes · Mixed use
230 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 18, 2021
- Under review
22 storeys · 185 homes · Mixed use
240 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 31, 2022
- Under review
9 Woodlawn Avenue East and 1233 Yonge Street
49 storeys · 724 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 29, 2021
- Under review
1087-1091 Yonge Street and 9 Price Street
35 storeys · 235 homes · Mixed use
310 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed May 28, 2025
- Under review
1087-1091 Yonge Street and 9 Price Street
19 storeys · 143 homes · Mixed use
310 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 29, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
67 Summerhill Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front covered porch with stairs.
130 m away · filed Jul 29, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
5 Scrivener Sq · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 267-2021 (LPAT), for the 23-storey mixed-use building (currently under construction) by constructing a one-storey addition (enclosed solarium / patio) for the use of the eating establishment (restaurant), by increasing the total gross floor area, the horizontal patio projection, and building heights (the enclosed solarium/patio will have a height of 4.6 m). Also to reduce the north building setback from 5.9 m to 4.35 m, the south building separation distance from 5.5 m to 2.58 m, and to alter the location of the…
230 m away · filed Feb 9, 2026 · Approved
1177 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 286-83) for the seven-storey mixed-use condominium building, by reducing the number of parking spaces required off-site. The existing on-site underground parking spaces on Parking Levels P1, P2, and P3 will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of 182 parking spaces provided on-site, therefore, there is no longer a need to lease parking spaces from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) site in Area "D".
190 m away · filed Sep 2, 2025 · Approved
1133 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 286-83) for the six-storey commercial building, by reducing the number of parking spaces required off-site. The existing on-site underground parking spaces on Parking Levels P1 and P2 will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of 40 parking spaces provided on-site, therefore, there is no longer a need to lease parking spaces from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) site in Area "D".
160 m away · filed Jul 11, 2025 · Approved
1155 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 286-83) for the six-storey office building, by reducing the number of parking spaces required off-site. The existing on-site underground parking spaces on Parking Levels P1 and P2 will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of 47 parking spaces provided on-site, therefore, there is no longer a need to lease parking spaces from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) site in Area "D".
170 m away · filed Jul 11, 2025 · Approved
108 Cluny Dr · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition with a basement addition, at the southwest portion of the dwelling.
250 m away · filed Jun 3, 2025 · Approved
49 Woodlawn Ave E · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the rear ground floor deck, which was constructed without an authorized building permit.
220 m away · filed Dec 27, 2024 · Approved
38 Mathersfield Dr · Minor variance
To permit the existing two-storey ancillary building (detached garage abutting the laneway), by constructing a mezzanine on the second level. The existing ancillary structure (storage shed) attached to the detached garage will be maintained.
90 m away · filed Sep 25, 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.