Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
538 Quebec Ave
The City of Toronto has 5 building permits since 2017 (1 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.
- Closed
Small residential project · Party wall admin permits
Party wall admin permit for work being done at 536 Quebec Ave #2021 240400 BLD 00 SR.
Applied Dec 15, 2021 · issued Mar 10, 2022 · completed Feb 20, 2024 · Permit 21 248743 BLD
- Revision issued
Small residential project · Multiple projects
REV 01: FOUNDATION ALTERATIONProposal for 2 storey rear addition and interior alterations
Applied Apr 8, 2021 · issued Apr 16, 2021 · Permit 20 198568 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for 2 storey rear addition and interior alterations
Applied Nov 24, 2020 · issued Nov 26, 2020 · completed Oct 13, 2021 · Permit 20 198568 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for 2 storey rear addition and interior alterations
Applied Sep 25, 2020 · issued Oct 22, 2020 · completed Oct 13, 2021 · Permit 20 198568 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for 2 storey rear addition and interior alterations
Applied Sep 25, 2020 · issued Oct 22, 2020 · completed Oct 13, 2021 · Permit 20 198568 BLD
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 three-storey semi-detached dwelling with a front covered porch; rear basement walkout entrance; third storey rear terrace; rear deck; and a one car rear parking pad.
Decision: Approved (hearing Nov 6, 2019)
Filed Jul 10, 2019 · File A0752/19TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
- Approved
9 storeys · 87 homes · Mixed use
340 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 7, 2021
- Approved
5 storeys · 15 homes · Mixed use
340 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Aug 24, 2021
- Under appeal
- Under appeal
- Under review
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
49 Maria St · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (containing one laneway suite), in the rear yard, abutting the public laneway. The existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling will be maintained and unaltered. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit in the main dwelling, and one unit in the ancillary building).
190 m away · filed Apr 16, 2026 · Approved
3085 Dundas St W · Minor variance
To convert the existing three-storey mixed-use building (containing one vacant commercial space on the ground level, and two residential dwelling units on the second and third levels) into a non-residential (commercial) building. This building will contain a daycare use on the ground, second, and third levels, and storage/office space within the basement level. Also, to construct a rear (southwest) three-storey addition (enclosed staircase).
200 m away · filed Feb 2, 2026 · Refused
499 Quebec Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by converting the attic into habitable space, and to construct a rear third storey deck.
100 m away · filed Feb 24, 2025 · Approved
565 Clendenan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a two-storey addition along the north side and east rear walls with a covered side landing and stairs and a new rear deck.
50 m away · filed Feb 20, 2025 · Approved
51 Mc Murray Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage, abutting the laneway) into one laneway suite. There will be four residential dwelling units on this lot (three units within the main dwelling and one unit within the ancillary building).
140 m away · filed Jul 31, 2024 · Approved
25 St John's Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached commercial building by constructing a complete third storey addition, a rear second storey addition (with a rear outdoor patio), and rear exterior stairs leading to the second and third floors. The existing rear second storey rooftop deck will be demolished. The existing commercial use will remain. There will be a total of four residential dwelling units on the lot.
220 m away · filed Jun 12, 2024 · Approved
6 Shipman St · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached dwelling (duplex). This dwelling will contain two residential dwelling units, with separate entrances.
240 m away · filed Mar 11, 2024 · Approved
3124 Dundas St W · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey, four-unit, mixed-use building into a six-unit, mixed-use building, by constructing rear second and third storey additions.
180 m away · filed Jan 12, 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.