Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
71 Essex St
The City of Toronto has 1 building permit 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
Small residential project · Other
Proposal to enlarge window on existing detached garage. Window faces garden and existing single family dwelling.
Applied May 20, 2016 · issued May 26, 2016 · completed Oct 24, 2018 · Permit 16 159324 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
- Approved
9 storeys · 65 homes · Mixed use
420 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Feb 22, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
30 Pendrith St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by extending the rear second storey balcony by reconstructing the rear exterior platform/staircase (leading to the second level). Also, to alter the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage abutting the laneway) by constructing a complete second storey addition (to contain one laneway suite) with a side (south) exterior platform/staircase to access the second level. The existing ground floor deck (with stairs) on the south side of the ancillary building, will be maintained and unaltered.
130 m away · filed Jan 9, 2026 · Approved
149 Yarmouth Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition with a ground floor platform, and a ground mounted air conditioner in the side (east) lot line. Also, to construct a one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. The existing rear one-storey addition and deck will be demolished.
220 m away · filed Apr 23, 2025 · Approved
106 Garnet Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition (attic extension) with a rear third storey deck (above the existing second storey).
170 m away · filed Apr 3, 2025 · Approved
61 Pendrith St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition, and a rear two-storey addition with a third storey terrace above. Also, to reduce the size of the existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage in the rear yard, abutting the side (east) laneway).
110 m away · filed Jan 6, 2025 · Approved
76 Garnet Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling (duplex) by constructing a front basement walkout, a front covered porch, a rear cantilevered second storey addition above the existing rear one-storey addition and a rear ground floor deck. The existing deck will be demolished. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot.
140 m away · filed Aug 27, 2024 · Approved
19 Garnet Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey detached dwelling into a triplex by constructing a complete third storey addition, and a rear three-storey addition with decks, platforms, and a staircase leading to each level. The existing rear one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) will be demolished. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot.
170 m away · filed Jun 18, 2024 · Approved
48 Garnet Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way for the purpose of pedestrian and emergency access.
160 m away · filed Oct 27, 2023 · Approved
50 Garnet Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way for the purpose of pedestrian and emergency access.
160 m away · filed Oct 27, 2023 · 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.