Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
557 Danforth Ave
The City of Toronto has 4 building permits since 2017 (1 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.
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
In conjunction with a second-storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and display two wall signs, both illuminated and displaying static copy on the second storey of the north and east elevations. ****CIBC****
Applied Feb 27, 2020 · issued May 7, 2020 · completed Jan 21, 2022 · Permit 20 118023 DST
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Other
Proposal to construct a new exterior stair case on the existing bank.
Applied Apr 28, 2014 · issued May 2, 2014 · Permit 14 147923 BLD
- Cancelled
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Installation of a 3/4" DCVA backflow prevention device within this two storey office building.
Applied Sep 13, 2010 · issued Oct 14, 2010 · completed Oct 17, 2025 · Permit 10 256829 PSA
- Closed (dormant)
Addition or alteration · Unknown
Alter entrance, make interior alterations on 2nd floor. Fee$ 409.50
Applied Mar 25, 1999 · issued Apr 14, 1999 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 99 014639 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
49 storeys · 496 homes · Mixed use
220 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 3, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
23 Gough Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition with a north side balcony.
140 m away · filed Apr 8, 2025 · Approved
885 Logan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey detached dwelling by constructing a partial second storey addition with two second storey decks on the east side of the building. An existing portion of the first storey and the existing rooftop sunroom will be demolished.
150 m away · filed Jan 20, 2025 · Approved
911 Logan Ave · Minor variance
To maintain the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling, as well as the rear one-storey detached ancillary building (containing a one-car garage, abutting Thomas McClintock Lane).
160 m away · filed Aug 15, 2024 · Approved
909 Logan Ave · Minor variance
To maintain the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling, as well as the rear one-storey detached ancillary building (containing a one-car garage, abutting Thomas McClintock Lane).
160 m away · filed Aug 15, 2024 · Approved
22 Gough Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition (habitable space within the attic).
110 m away · filed Aug 7, 2024 · Approved
497 Danforth Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing partial second storey addition, which was constructed without an authorized building permit. Also, to convert the existing two-storey non-residential building into a two-storey mixed-use building by constructing one residential dwelling unit within the partial second storey addition. The existing retail use (jewellery store) located on the ground floor will be maintained. No parking spaces will be provided.
150 m away · filed Jun 21, 2024 · Approved
497 Danforth Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized mixed-use lots.
150 m away · filed Jun 1, 2024 · Approved
497 Danforth Ave · Minor variance
To maintain the existing two-storey mixed-use building (containing one restaurant use on the ground floor, and one residential dwelling unit occupying the second level) with a rear second storey rooftop terrace. Also, to construct a new exterior staircase at the rear of the building. No parking spaces will be provided.
150 m away · filed Jun 1, 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.