Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
689 Carlaw Ave
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.
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed rear 1-story addition on ground floor, partial rear 3rd storey addition and rebuilding new rear deck on existing single family semi-detached dwelling.
Applied Aug 18, 2016 · issued Aug 18, 2016 · completed Mar 23, 2017 · Permit 16 146001 PLB
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed rear 1-story addition on ground floor, partial rear 3rd storey addition and rebuilding new rear deck on existing single family semi-detached dwelling.
Applied Apr 26, 2016 · issued May 12, 2016 · Permit 16 146001 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
49 storeys · 496 homes · Mixed use
260 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 3, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
26 Strathcona Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition with a bay window (enclosing the terrace into habitable space).
190 m away · filed Feb 18, 2026 · Approved
29 Cavell Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition with a rear balcony (above the second level rooftop).
160 m away · filed Jan 21, 2026 · Approved
7 Strathcona Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition with a rear juliet balcony and front (north) dormer, a front three storey addition and a partial front one-storey addition (north-west side). Also, a front basement extension, front and rear second floor canopies, a front covered porch with stairs, and a rear ground floor covered deck with stairs. The existing rear one-storey ancillary building (detached garage, abutting the laneway) will be maintained and unaltered.
210 m away · filed Oct 21, 2025 · Approved
627 Carlaw Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition, a rear ground floor deck, and a front yard parking pad.
240 m away · filed Apr 9, 2025 · Approved
23 Gough Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition with a north side balcony.
120 m away · filed Apr 8, 2025 · Approved
885 Logan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey detached dwelling by constructing a partial second storey addition with two second storey decks on the east side of the building. An existing portion of the first storey and the existing rooftop sunroom will be demolished.
220 m away · filed Jan 20, 2025 · Approved
22 Gough Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition (habitable space within the attic).
80 m away · filed Aug 7, 2024 · Approved
497 Danforth Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing partial second storey addition, which was constructed without an authorized building permit. Also, to convert the existing two-storey non-residential building into a two-storey mixed-use building by constructing one residential dwelling unit within the partial second storey addition. The existing retail use (jewellery store) located on the ground floor will be maintained. No parking spaces will be provided.
250 m away · filed Jun 21, 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.