Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
72 Alton Ave
The City of Toronto has 11 building permits since 2017 (7 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.
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Basment underpinning, laundry area and basement finishing (60m2)
Applied May 12, 2022 · issued May 20, 2022 · Permit 22 129409 HVA
- Revision issued
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Rev 01: revision to underpinning, party wall included in underpinning work
Applied May 9, 2022 · issued May 19, 2022 · Permit 22 129409 BLD (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Basment underpinning, laundry area and basement finishing (60m2)
Applied Apr 1, 2022 · issued Apr 20, 2022 · Permit 22 129409 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Basment underpinning, laundry area and basement finishing (60m2)
Applied Apr 1, 2022 · issued Apr 20, 2022 · Permit 22 129409 PLB
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Basment underpinning, laundry area and basement finishing (60m2)
Applied Apr 1, 2022 · issued Apr 20, 2022 · completed Jun 17, 2022 · Permit 22 129409 DRN
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed rear second floor addition and rear roof canopy and deck.
Applied Nov 28, 2017 · issued Dec 6, 2017 · Permit 17 268218 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed rear second floor addition and rear roof canopy and deck.
Applied Nov 28, 2017 · issued Dec 7, 2017 · Permit 17 268218 HVA
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed rear second floor addition and rear roof canopy and deck.
Applied Nov 28, 2017 · issued Dec 6, 2017 · Permit 17 268218 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - interior alterations to existing dwelling, kitchen, powder room and mudroom renovation on main floor, add second floor bathroom, widen basement stair opening, remove pitched roof on rear addition and construct new flat roof
Applied Jun 8, 2017 · issued Jun 29, 2017 · completed Oct 17, 2022 · Permit 17 157213 HVA
- Closed
Small residential project · Interior alterations
interior alterations to existing dwelling, kitchen, powder room and mudroom renovation on main floor, add second floor bathroom, widen basement stair opening, remove pitched roof on rear addition and construct new flat roof
Applied May 10, 2017 · issued May 17, 2017 · completed Oct 17, 2022 · Permit 17 157213 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - interior alterations to existing dwelling, kitchen, powder room and mudroom renovation on main floor, add second floor bathroom, widen basement stair opening, remove pitched roof on rear addition and construct new flat roof
Applied May 10, 2017 · issued May 17, 2017 · completed Oct 17, 2022 · Permit 17 157213 PLB
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 · R addition
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing rear second-storey addition with a rear deck and canopy.
Decision: Approved (hearing Oct 11, 2017)
Filed Jun 5, 2017 · File A0685/17TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
1233-1243 Queen Street East and 77 Leslie Street
9 storeys · 142 homes · Mixed use
300 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Mar 17, 2022
- Approved
7 storeys · 227 homes · Residential
330 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 23, 2022
- Under review
880-882 Eastern Avenue and 80 Knox Avenue
12 storeys · 167 homes · Mixed use
390 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 4, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
25 Hiltz Ave · Minor variance
To permit and maintain the existing front (west) staircase and platform (leading to the front enclosed porch) that was partially constructed beyond an authorized building permit (Permit No.19 229066 BLD 00 SR). The existing front enclosed porch and front third-storey balcony on the three-storey detached dwelling will be maintained and unaltered.
220 m away · filed Dec 18, 2025 · Refused
19 Alton Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front covered porch extension, and a rear two-storey addition with a deck and stairs.
140 m away · filed Nov 25, 2025 · Approved
1320 Queen St E · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached residential dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition, a front basement walkout with stairs, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, and a rear second storey rooftop deck Also, to convert the existing semi-detached residential dwelling into a mixed-use building by constructing interior alterations for a new commercial unit in the basement and a new third residential dwelling unit on the first storey. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot.
200 m away · filed Jul 24, 2025 · Approved
203 Leslie St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition, a third storey addition, and a new front porch. Also, to maintain the existing rear yard parking spaces (two spaces).
210 m away · filed Nov 12, 2024 · Approved
43 Hastings Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the front porch, which was constructed without an authorized building permit.
80 m away · filed Oct 8, 2024 · Approved
56 Greenwood Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition and a rear second storey balcony.
220 m away · filed Sep 20, 2024 · Approved
1554 Dundas St E · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front two-storey addition and a rear third storey addition (attic extension for additional habitable space). Also, to permit the existing rear one-storey basement walkout enclosure that was constructed without an authorized building permit.
220 m away · filed Feb 8, 2024 · Approved
52 Hiltz Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition to replace the existing rear one-storey portion of the dwelling, a rear ground floor covered deck, a rear second storey deck, and a new front porch and stairs. Also, to enclose the front verandah for additional habitable space.
150 m away · filed May 12, 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.