Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
53 Summerhill Ave
The City of Toronto has 8 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
Small residential project · Multiple projects
REVISION - as built drawings for the front porch and stepsProposal for interior alterations (157.01m2), basement finishing (6.97m2) and a front porch for an existing detached single family dwelling.
Applied Mar 21, 2017 · issued Sep 27, 2017 · completed Oct 6, 2017 · Permit 13 203486 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Small residential project · Addition(s)
REVISION - revised drawings for garage construction. changing the roof line and going from cinderblock to framing for the wallsTo alter the existing single family detached dwelling by constructing a rear addition, rear roof deck, rear ground floor deck, and replacing the rear detached garage.
Applied May 23, 2014 · issued Jun 3, 2014 · completed Oct 6, 2017 · Permit 13 277701 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Small residential project · Addition(s)
To alter the existing single family detached dwelling by constructing a rear addition, rear roof deck, rear ground floor deck, and replacing the rear detached garage.
Applied Dec 13, 2013 · issued Mar 3, 2014 · completed Oct 6, 2017 · Permit 13 277701 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - To alter the existing single family detached dwelling by constructing a rear addition and enclosed rear porch and to construct two rear decks.
Applied Dec 13, 2013 · issued Mar 3, 2014 · completed Jan 24, 2017 · Permit 13 277701 PLB
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to underpin existing detached SFD by lowering the slab 2'-0".
Applied Oct 18, 2013 · issued Oct 22, 2013 · completed Jan 24, 2017 · Permit 13 252853 PLB
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to underpin existing detached SFD by lowering the slab 2'-0".
Applied Oct 18, 2013 · issued Oct 22, 2013 · completed Jan 24, 2017 · Permit 13 252853 DRN
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations (157.01m2), basement finishing (6.97m2) and a front porch for an existing detached single family dwelling.
Applied Aug 8, 2013 · issued Aug 8, 2013 · completed Jan 24, 2017 · Permit 13 203486 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for interior alterations (157.01m2), basement finishing (6.97m2) and a front porch for an existing detached single family dwelling.
Applied Jul 12, 2013 · issued Jul 30, 2013 · completed Oct 6, 2017 · Permit 13 203486 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
- Under review
9 Woodlawn Avenue East and 1233 Yonge Street
49 storeys · 724 homes · Mixed use
190 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 29, 2021
- Under review
- Under review
47 storeys · 832 homes · Mixed use
240 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 12, 2022
- Under review
22 storeys · 185 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 31, 2022
- Under review
14 storeys · 67 homes · Mixed use
280 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 18, 2021
- Approved
2 storeys · Not stated in the file
330 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Aug 19, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
112 Summerhill Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a new front second storey dormer addition (above the existing front porch).
250 m away · filed Jul 29, 2026 · Approved
67 Summerhill Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front covered porch with stairs.
30 m away · filed Jul 29, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
1262 Yonge St · Minor variance
To permit an eating establishment use (restaurant) that is occupying the ground floor area of the existing three-storey mixed-use building. The existing two residential dwelling units (occupying the second and third levels) will be maintained and unaltered.
230 m away · filed Apr 23, 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".
180 m away · filed Sep 2, 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".
180 m away · filed Jul 11, 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".
220 m away · filed Jul 11, 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.
100 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.
190 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.