Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
56 Montrose 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
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a rear two-storey addition with interior alterations, rear ground floor verandah, and rear second floor deck.
Applied May 29, 2017 · issued May 30, 2017 · completed Feb 20, 2019 · Permit 16 248574 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a rear two-storey addition, rear ground floor verandah, and rear second floor deck.
Applied Nov 8, 2016 · issued Nov 21, 2016 · completed Jan 28, 2019 · Permit 16 248574 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to construct a rear two-storey addition with interior alterations, rear ground floor verandah, and rear second floor deck.
Applied Nov 8, 2016 · issued Nov 21, 2016 · completed Feb 20, 2019 · Permit 16 248574 BLD
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Porch
rebuild front verandah same size.
Applied Jun 24, 2002 · issued Jul 29, 2002 · Permit 02 149770 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
10 storeys · 74 homes · Residential
380 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 1, 2026
- Under appeal
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
303 Shaw St · Minor variance
180 m away · filed Jun 25, 2026 · Postponed
277 Crawford St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by replacing the existing rear one-storey addition with a new two-storey addition (including a basement level) with a walkout basement and a ground floor deck. Also, to construct a new rear third storey dormer addition with a deck (above the two-storey addition).
80 m away · filed Apr 24, 2026 · Approved
25 Montrose Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition with a rear balcony, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a rear basement walkout on the south side of the dwelling. Also, to convert the basement into one residential dwelling unit. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the basement level, and one unit occupying the first, second, and third storeys). The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage) will be maintained and unaltered.
60 m away · filed Apr 2, 2026 · Approved
100 Beatrice St · Consent
160 m away · filed Mar 9, 2026 · Postponed
375 Shaw St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a south side basement and ground floor additions (mudroom on the ground level) with a green roof and skylight (above the first level addition). The existing two-storey ancillary building (coach house with garage), in the rear yard, will be maintained and unaltered. There will be two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main dwelling and one unit within the ancillary building).
190 m away · filed Dec 23, 2025 · Approved
33 Beatrice St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition along the north side of the existing one-storey addition (including an extension to the basement area and the second storey rooftop deck). Also, to reconstruct the rear basement walkout stairs. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the basement and one unit occupying the first, second, and third storeys).
130 m away · filed Jul 17, 2025 · Approved
81 Montrose Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition (Mezzanine), a rear first and second floor addition and a rear third floor balcony. The existing ancillary building (garage) in the rear yard will be maintained and unaltered.
100 m away · filed Apr 24, 2025 · Postponed
75 Montrose Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front two-storey addition (at the northwest portion of the dwelling), a rear second storey addition, and a third storey addition with a front balcony (above the second floor). The existing front bay window will be demolished.
90 m away · filed Aug 29, 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.