Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
55 Simpson Ave
The City of Toronto has 6 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 · Interior alterations
REV. #1 - new windows and door openings in rear, new beam for removal of existing interior walls, modify stair opening and reframe bay windowProposal for interior alterations for structural work in the basement and ground floor. Scope of work includes new pad footing and beam in the basement and new posts and beam on the ground floor.
Applied Jun 1, 2016 · issued Jul 25, 2016 · completed Jan 13, 2017 · Permit 15 242766 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Underpinning and benchfoot basement
Applied Apr 21, 2016 · issued Apr 25, 2016 · completed Jan 13, 2017 · Permit 15 255548 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Underpinning and benchfoot basement
Applied Dec 9, 2015 · issued Dec 9, 2015 · completed Jan 13, 2017 · Permit 15 255548 PLB
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Underpinning and benchfoot basement, proposal to install a 4" full port backwater valve on the main line
Applied Dec 9, 2015 · issued Dec 9, 2015 · completed Jan 13, 2017 · Permit 15 255548 DRN
- Closed
Small residential project · Underpinning
Underpinning and benchfoot basement
Applied Nov 23, 2015 · issued Nov 25, 2015 · completed Jan 13, 2017 · Permit 15 255548 BLD
- Closed
Small residential project · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations for structural work in the basement and ground floor. Scope of work includes new pad footing and beam in the basement and new posts and beam on the ground floor.
Applied Oct 26, 2015 · issued Oct 27, 2015 · completed Jan 13, 2017 · Permit 15 242766 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
51 homes · Residential
210 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 24, 2024
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
13 Langley Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a new rear one-storey addition, a new rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a new basement walkout stairs. The existing rear one-storey addition and deck will be demolished.
220 m away · filed Jul 20, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
47 Simpson Ave · Minor variance
To alter the rear existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) by constructing a complete second storey addition (containing one garden suite). 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).
30 m away · filed May 5, 2026 · Approved
121 Victor Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a partial rear third storey addition and a side (east) third floor roof deck (partially located on the roof of the second storey below and partially cantilevered).
210 m away · filed Apr 9, 2026 · Approved
18 Langley Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear third storey dormer converted attic into habitable space with a rooftop patio, that were constructed beyond an authorized building permit.
240 m away · filed Mar 10, 2026 · Approved
119 Victor Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey dormer addition.
210 m away · filed Mar 2, 2026 · Approved
242 Boulton Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by enclosing the existing front porch (for habitable space).
130 m away · filed Sep 8, 2025 · Approved
32 Howland Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition with a deck, a side (south) third storey dormer addition, and a roof over the existing front porch.
240 m away · filed Jul 10, 2025 · Approved
674 Gerrard St E · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey mixed-use building into a hotel.
50 m away · filed Oct 16, 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.