Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
656 Gerrard St E
The City of Toronto has 2 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.
- Under review
Demolition
Supply & install temp fencing. Demo of current home at 656 gerrard st, e. Remove foundation walls & back fill void when work is complete.
Applied Sep 26, 2023 · 1 home removed · Permit 23 207258 DEM
- Cancelled
Demolition
To demolish existing dwelling, for a future replacement building to be submitted within two years.
Applied May 2, 2022 · completed May 31, 2022 · 1 home removed · Permit 22 141120 DEM
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
51 homes · Residential
220 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 24, 2024
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
47 Simpson Ave · Minor variance
To alter the rear existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) by constructing a complete second storey addition (containing one garden suite). There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main dwelling and one unit within the ancillary building).
50 m away · filed May 5, 2026 · Approved
119 Victor Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey dormer addition.
250 m away · filed Mar 2, 2026 · Approved
242 Boulton Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by enclosing the existing front porch (for habitable space).
80 m away · filed Sep 8, 2025 · Approved
674 Gerrard St E · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey mixed-use building into a hotel.
50 m away · filed Oct 16, 2024 · Approved
666 Gerrard St E · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear three-storey addition, a front basement walkout, a side (east) third storey balcony, and rear second and third storey terraces. This building will contain a total of five residential dwelling units.
30 m away · filed Apr 18, 2024 · Approved
718 Gerrard St E · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building (including one commercial unit and one residential unit) by constructing a rear one-storey addition with a rooftop terrace (to be added to the residential unit) and a rear ground floor patio.
180 m away · filed Feb 8, 2023 · Approved
228 De Grassi St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition. Also, to construct a new ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
180 m away · filed Nov 15, 2022 · Approved
130 First Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by reconstructing the front porch, constructing a new front below-grade retaining wall, and front basement walkout stairs. The existing rear concrete pad will be replaced with a detached ancillary building (garage).
230 m away · filed Jul 19, 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.