Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
539 Shaw St
The City of Toronto has 13 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 underpinning, interior alterations and window alterations in an existing 2 storey SFD-semi dwelling
Applied Jul 22, 2024 · issued Jul 25, 2024 · completed Oct 10, 2025 · Permit 24 184828 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for underpinning, interior alterations and window alterations in an existing 2 storey SFD-semi dwelling
Applied Jul 22, 2024 · issued Aug 2, 2024 · completed Oct 10, 2025 · Permit 24 184828 HVA
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for underpinning, interior alterations and window alterations in an existing 2 storey SFD-semi dwelling
Applied Jul 22, 2024 · issued Jul 25, 2024 · completed Oct 14, 2025 · Permit 24 184828 BLD
- Cancelled
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal for underpinning, interior alterations and window alterations in an existing 2 storey SFD-semi dwelling.
Applied Jul 6, 2024 · completed Jul 10, 2024 · Permit 24 175871 DRN
- Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for underpinning, interior alterations and window alterations in an existing 2 storey SFD-semi dwelling.
Applied Jul 6, 2024 · completed Jul 10, 2024 · Permit 24 175871 HVA
- Cancelled
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for underpinning, interior alterations and window alterations in an existing 2 storey SFD-semi dwelling.
Applied Jul 6, 2024 · completed Jul 10, 2024 · Permit 24 175871 BLD
- Cancelled
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for underpinning, interior alterations and window alterations in an existing 2 storey SFD-semi dwelling.
Applied Jul 6, 2024 · completed Jul 10, 2024 · Permit 24 175871 PLB
- Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for underpinning, interior alterations and window alterations in an existing 2 storey SFD-semi dwelling.
Applied Jun 17, 2024 · completed Jun 19, 2024 · Permit 24 165782 HVA
- Cancelled
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for underpinning, interior alterations and window alterations in an existing 2 storey SFD-semi dwelling.
Applied Jun 17, 2024 · completed Jun 19, 2024 · Permit 24 165782 PLB
- Cancelled
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for underpinning, interior alterations and window alterations in an existing 2 storey SFD-semi dwelling.
Applied Jun 17, 2024 · completed Jun 19, 2024 · Permit 24 165782 BLD
- Cancelled
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal for underpinning, interior alterations and window alterations in an existing 2 storey SFD-semi dwelling.
Applied Jun 17, 2024 · completed Jun 19, 2024 · Permit 24 165782 DRN
- Closed
Small residential project · Walk-Out stair
Proposed walkout at front of existing SFD-semi detached dwelling.
Applied Jul 29, 2011 · issued Jul 29, 2011 · completed Oct 14, 2025 · Permit 11 248563 BLD
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- Closed
Small residential project · Other
Admin permit for 541 Shaw St.
Applied Oct 2, 2007 · issued Oct 12, 2007 · completed May 3, 2021 · Permit 07 266660 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 appeal
- Under review
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
585 Shaw St · Minor variance
To alter the rear two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one dwelling unit with a cantilevered second storey at the south side, and east and west side canopies), by adding a second dwelling unit within this ancillary building. This ancillary building is currently under construction with an authorized building permit. There will be a total of six residential dwelling units on this lot (four units within the main semi-detached building, and two units within the ancillary building).
130 m away · filed May 20, 2026 · Approved
492 Crawford St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition. The existing artificial turf in the rear yard will be replaced with soft landscaping (a total area of 39.73 m2).
60 m away · filed Sep 9, 2025 · Approved
324 Montrose Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing a one-car garage on the ground level, and a recreation room and washroom on the lower level), in the rear yard, abutting the Rae Lukock Lane. Also, to construct a new driveway, abutting the laneway, and a front (east) canopy.
170 m away · filed Aug 25, 2025 · Approved
555 Shaw St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a new canopy above the existing front porch, a new rear ground floor deck with a canopy and stairs, a rear hot tub, and a rear ancillary structure (pergola). Also, to construct a one-storey ancillary building (garage), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
50 m away · filed Aug 8, 2025 · Approved
561 Shaw St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition.
60 m away · filed Aug 6, 2025 · Approved
260 Roxton Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing rear one and two-storey additions, a rear second floor deck (above the new rear one-storey addition), and a rear ground floor deck. The existing rear one-storey addition, and rear ground floor deck will be demolished.
240 m away · filed May 9, 2025 · Approved
324 Roxton Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by reconstructing a front covered porch with stairs and a basement walkout, a rear ground floor covered deck, and a rear second floor deck. There will be three residential dwelling units on this lot.
150 m away · filed Apr 9, 2025 · Approved
513 Ossington Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (one laneway suite), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. The existing fourplex dwelling will be maintained and unaltered.
220 m away · filed Mar 8, 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.