Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
55 Markham St
The City of Toronto has 11 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.
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Revision 01: interior alterationsProposed two storey addition at south elevation, re-build one storey addition at rear wider, basement entrance at front and alter basement for a second suite, install plumbing fixtures and install HVAC system.
Applied Aug 21, 2024 · issued Aug 27, 2024 · completed Sep 24, 2025 · Permit 23 166997 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Revision 01 - Changes to Fire Fighting Access Location----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Proposal to construct a two-storey laneway suite at rear, install HVAC system and Install plumbing fixtures and underground drains.
Applied Apr 19, 2024 · issued Jul 17, 2024 · completed Oct 7, 2025 · Permit 23 167017 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed two storey addition at south elevation, re-build one storey addition at rear wider, basement entrance at front and alter basement for a second suite, install plumbing fixtures and install HVAC system.
Applied Jun 30, 2023 · issued Jul 7, 2023 · completed Mar 20, 2025 · Permit 23 166997 HVA
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Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a two-storey laneway suite at rear, install HVAC system and Install plumbing fixtures and underground drains.
Applied Jun 30, 2023 · issued Sep 11, 2023 · completed Mar 20, 2025 · Permit 23 167017 HVA
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Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Proposal to construct a two-storey laneway suite at rear, install HVAC system and Install plumbing fixtures and underground drains.
Applied Jun 27, 2023 · issued Sep 11, 2023 · completed Oct 7, 2025 · Permit 23 167017 BLD
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Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a two-storey laneway suite at rear, install HVAC system and Install plumbing fixtures and underground drains.
Applied Jun 27, 2023 · issued Sep 11, 2023 · completed Sep 25, 2025 · Permit 23 167017 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed two storey addition at south elevation, re-build one storey addition at rear wider, basement entrance at front and alter basement for a second suite, install plumbing fixtures and install HVAC system.
Applied Jun 27, 2023 · issued Jul 7, 2023 · completed Sep 24, 2025 · Permit 23 166997 BLD
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposed two storey addition at south elevation, re-build one storey addition at rear wider, basement entrance at front and alter basement for a second suite, install plumbing fixtures and install HVAC system.
Applied Jun 27, 2023 · issued Jul 7, 2023 · completed Jun 27, 2024 · Permit 23 166997 DRN
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Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed two storey addition at south elevation, re-build one storey addition at rear wider, basement entrance at front and alter basement for a second suite, install plumbing fixtures and install HVAC system.
Applied Jun 27, 2023 · issued Jul 7, 2023 · completed Sep 25, 2025 · Permit 23 166997 PLB
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to construct a two-storey laneway suite at rear, install HVAC system and Install plumbing fixtures and underground drains.
Applied Jun 27, 2023 · issued Sep 11, 2023 · completed Mar 27, 2025 · Permit 23 167017 DRN
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Small residential project · Other
Admin Party Wall for work with #53
Applied Jun 18, 2009 · issued Aug 17, 2009 · completed Mar 5, 2026 · Permit 09 151357 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.
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Minor variance · New R building
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition and to install a secondary suite within the basement. Also, to construct a two-storey ancillary building (laneway suite) in the rear, abutting the laneway.
Decision: Approved (hearing Nov 9, 2022)
Filed Aug 16, 2022 · File A0923/22TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West
29 storeys · 384 homes · Mixed use
390 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 29, 2022
- Under review
141-161 Bathurst Street and 579-591 Richmond Street West
12 storeys · Non-residential
390 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 22, 2021
- Under review
16 storeys · 139 homes · Mixed use
430 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 25, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
74 Markham St · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached apartment building with front (east), rear (west) and side yard (south) basement walkouts, a below-grade patio on the side yard (south), front and rear porches with stairs, a side yard (south) ground floor entrance with stairs, front, rear and side (south) second storey and third storey balconies, and roof access (for mechanical equipment).Also, to construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building (laneway suite) containing three dwelling units, a basement, and roof access (for mechanical equipment). There will be waste storage located in the…
50 m away · filed Aug 17, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
129 Palmerston Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building (containing two laneway suites, each occupying the basement, first, and second levels) with a side (west) cantilever second storey. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the main dwelling, and two units occupying the ancillary building).
220 m away · filed Jul 9, 2026 · Approved
157 Wolseley St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a new partial rear two-storey addition (to replace the existing partial rear two-storey addition) and a rear stone patio. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage) will be demolished.
220 m away · filed May 29, 2026 · Approved
123 Palmerston Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the canopy (along the south side and east rear side of the dwelling), which was constructed without an authorized building permit.
200 m away · filed Feb 24, 2026 · Approved
104 Markham St · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front basement walkout, a front covered porch with stairs, front second and third storey bay windows, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a rear third storey rooftop patio. Also, to construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (containing a one-car garage), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot.
140 m away · filed Feb 5, 2026 · Approved
130 Wolseley St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete third floor addition, and a rear basement walkout with stairs. There will be a total of four residential dwelling units on this lot.
150 m away · filed Dec 10, 2024 · Approved
51 Robinson St · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (garden suite in the rear yard, abutting Palmerston Road) of the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main dwelling and one unit within the ancillary building).
170 m away · filed Aug 18, 2024 · Approved
320 Bathurst St · Minor variance
To permit a rear outdoor patio in conjunction with the existing ground and second floor eating establishment.
230 m away · filed Aug 31, 2023 · 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.