Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
551 Shaw St
The City of Toronto has 5 building permits since 2017 (4 still open) 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.
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to demolish interior (all floors) and construct new exterior third floor addition, front porch addition and second floor roof deck to existing single family detached dwelling.
Applied Sep 22, 2011 · issued Sep 23, 2011 · Permit 11 262104 HVA
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to demolish interior (all floors) and construct new exterior third floor addition, front porch addition and second floor roof deck to existing single family detached dwelling.
Applied Aug 23, 2011 · issued Sep 7, 2011 · Permit 11 262104 PLB
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to demolish interior (all floors) and construct new exterior third floor addition, front porch addition and second floor roof deck to existing single family detached dwelling.
Applied Aug 23, 2011 · issued Sep 7, 2011 · Permit 11 262104 BLD
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services · Inside and outside drains
Proposal to replace the underground drains in an existing SFD-detached dwelling.
Applied Apr 4, 2011 · issued Apr 4, 2011 · Permit 11 164604 STS
- Closed
Plumbing · Fixtures/Roof Drains: SFD
Proposal to install fixtures in the basement of existing SFD-detached dwelling. Building permit to be applied for at a later date.
Applied Apr 4, 2011 · issued Apr 4, 2011 · completed Jun 1, 2026 · Permit 11 164619 PSA
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).
100 m away · filed May 20, 2026 · Approved
360 Montrose Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey mixed-use building containing one commercial unit (bakery/cafe) located on the ground floor, and three residential dwelling units (occupying the second and third levels) within this building. The existing two-storey mixed-use building (containing three commercial units, and two residential dwelling units) will be demolished. This current application is necessitated to correct and include variances not identified in the recently approved Minor Variance Decision #A0195/25TEY, for a previous proposal of a three-storey mixed-use building with one commercial unit an…
230 m away · filed Sep 19, 2025 · 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).
70 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.
160 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.
10 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.
30 m away · filed Aug 6, 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.
160 m away · filed Apr 9, 2025 · Approved
360 Montrose Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey mixed-use building containing one commercial unit (retail use) located on the ground floor and four residential dwelling units (occupying the second and third levels) within this building. No parking spaces will be provided on this lot. The existing two-storey mixed-use building containing three commercial units, and two residential dwelling units will be demolished.
230 m away · filed Mar 11, 2025 · 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.