Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
653 Willard Ave
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 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
Drains and site services · Back water valve (Sewer only)
Proposed outside Back Water Valve (Sewer only)
Applied May 30, 2018 · issued May 30, 2018 · completed Jun 22, 2018 · Permit 18 168517 DRN
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Reconstruct a front porch.
Applied Feb 26, 2007 · issued Feb 26, 2007 · completed Aug 16, 2018 · Permit 07 111729 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Porch
Reconstruct an enclosed front porch.
Applied Feb 26, 2007 · issued Feb 26, 2007 · completed Jun 22, 2018 · Permit 07 111729 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
7 storeys · 34 homes · Mixed use
350 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Mar 7, 2025
- Approved
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
15 Morland Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front one-storey addition with stairs. Also, to permit a front yard parking pad, abutting Morland Road.
200 m away · filed Aug 18, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
684 Willard Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete second storey addition (cantilevered at the southwest corner) with a rear juliette balcony, and a rear one-storey addition with a rear covered porch and stairs.
210 m away · filed Jan 16, 2026 · Approved
778 Windermere Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a third storey addition, front bay window and a rear three-storey addition with a ground floor rear deck with stairs. Also, to alter the existing one-storey garage by enlarging the space and raising the roof height . A recent application for a new three-storey detached dwelling and new detached ancillary structure (garage) was refused in Minor Variance Decision A0222/24TEY and the appeal refused/variances not authorized in TLAB Decision and Order 24 171657 S45 04 TLAB in 2024.
240 m away · filed May 12, 2025 · Approved
661 Willard Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear cantilevered second storey addition (above existing first floor).
40 m away · filed Jul 17, 2024 · Approved
778 Windermere Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a rear ground floor covered deck (the second storey of the existing dwelling will be demolished and a portion of the existing ground floor will be maintained). Also, to construct a one-storey ancillary structure (detached garage) in the rear yard. The existing garage will be demolished.
240 m away · filed Feb 22, 2024 · Refused
592 Willard Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing complete second and third floor additions, a front balcony on the second floor (above the reconstructed porch), and front and rear third floor balconies.
200 m away · filed Nov 22, 2023 · Approved
25 Hanley St · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building containing a laneway suite to the rear of the existing one-storey detached dwelling. The existing detached garage will be demolished.
250 m away · filed Jun 5, 2023 · Approved
355-357 St John's Rd · Minor variance
To convert the existing basement at 357 St. John's Road into a one-bedroom dwelling unit. The site currently contains an existing three-storey building with a total of 9 dwelling units.
170 m away · filed Feb 18, 2022 · 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.