Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
559 Shaw St
The City of Toronto has 8 building permits since 2017 (2 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.
- Permit issued
Small residential project · Party wall admin permits
Proposal for party wall admin permit for work related to 561 shaw st.
Applied Dec 9, 2025 · issued Jan 5, 2026 · Permit 25 264322 BLD
- Closed
Small residential project · Interior alterations
To alter the existing two-and-one-half storey SF semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey dormer with a rear third storey deck.
Applied Nov 9, 2022 · issued Nov 23, 2022 · completed Jul 28, 2023 · Permit 22 227612 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Third floor renovation c/w new washroom, dormer to replace existing sloped ceiling at rear, new roof terrace
Applied Nov 9, 2022 · issued Nov 24, 2022 · completed Jun 5, 2023 · Permit 22 227612 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Interior alterations
REV. #1 - install sump pump, new basement walkout, modify deck, underpinningInterior alterations to basement and ground floor including the removal of ground floor powder room, the construction of a new interior stair to basement. Renovation to basement bathroom, removal of some partition walls.
Applied Jan 16, 2017 · issued Jan 26, 2017 · completed Oct 24, 2018 · Permit 15 205370 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Small residential project · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to basement and ground floor including the removal of ground floor powder room, the construction of a new interior stair to basement. Renovation to basement bathroom, removal of some partition walls.
Applied Aug 12, 2015 · issued Aug 17, 2015 · completed Oct 24, 2018 · Permit 15 205370 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alterations to basement and ground floor including the removal of ground floor powder room, the construction of a new interior stair to basement. Renovation to basement bathroom, removal of some partition walls.
Applied Aug 12, 2015 · issued Aug 24, 2015 · completed Oct 24, 2018 · Permit 15 205370 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Garage
Construct attached garage at rear; in connection with permit #03-194203 BLD.
Applied Nov 18, 2003 · issued Nov 18, 2003 · completed Feb 21, 2019 · Permit 03 194208 BLD
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
construct 3rd floor rear dormer, also deck at rear of 3rd floor. card printed
Applied Nov 21, 2001 · issued Dec 17, 2001 · Permit 01 196866 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).
70 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…
220 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).
100 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.
0 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.
170 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.
220 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.