Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
581 Shaw St
The City of Toronto has 7 building permits since 2017 (3 still open) and 1 Committee of Adjustment file 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
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for a new second suite in the basement
Applied Oct 18, 2019 · issued Aug 18, 2020 · completed Nov 30, 2020 · Permit 19 238344 PLB
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Second suite (New)
Proposal for a new second suite in the basement
Applied Oct 18, 2019 · issued Aug 17, 2020 · 1 home added · Permit 19 238344 BLD
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Walk-Out stair
Proposed new basement Walk-Out Stair in the front of the dwelling.
Applied Mar 26, 2019 · issued May 2, 2019 · Permit 19 131085 BLD
- Revocation pending
Plumbing
Plumbing - Porposed new basement Walk-Out Stair in the front of the dwelling.
Applied Mar 26, 2019 · issued May 2, 2019 · Permit 19 131085 PLB
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Porposed new basement Walk-Out Stair in the front of the dwelling.
Applied Mar 26, 2019 · issued May 2, 2019 · completed Sep 11, 2026 · Permit 19 131085 DRN
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Underpinning in basement (39.2 linear metres) and alteration in basement (58m2)
Applied Dec 6, 2018 · issued Jan 18, 2019 · Permit 18 265460 BLD
- Closed
Small residential project · Porch
Reconstruct existing porch (roof to be constructed as roof deck to replace existing roof deck)
Applied Jun 18, 2007 · issued Jun 18, 2007 · completed Feb 10, 2026 · Permit 07 233874 BLD
Committee of Adjustment
This address's applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment since 2017, and any still open. A minor variance asks for a small exception to the zoning by-law, such as a little more height or a smaller setback; a consent divides a lot or grants an easement.
- Closed
Minor variance · Other
To convert the existing 2½-storey semi-detached house into a duplex by constructing a secondary suite in the basement and a front basement walkout.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jun 10, 2020)
Filed Jan 17, 2020 · File A0076/20TEY
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).
10 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…
190 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).
150 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.
70 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.
60 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.
200 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.
190 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.