Toronto address · Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's

740 Avenue Rd

The City of Toronto has 8 building permits since 2017 (3 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.

Small residential project · Interior alterations
Proposal to construct two new residential units in basement of existing two storey apartment, new garage addition and new entry steps.
Applied Aug 3, 2018 · issued Sep 28, 2018 · 2 homes added · Permit 18 204340 BLD
Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct two new residential units in basement of existing two storey apartment, new garage addition and new entry steps.
Applied Aug 3, 2018 · issued Sep 28, 2018 · completed Feb 28, 2020 · Permit 18 204340 HVA
Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct two new residential units in basement of existing two storey apartment, new garage addition and new entry steps.
Applied Aug 3, 2018 · issued Sep 28, 2018 · completed Feb 28, 2020 · Permit 18 204340 PLB
Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal for basement underpinning in existing pair of semi-detached 2 unit dwellings (4 units in total) all on single lot.
Applied Nov 3, 2016 · issued Nov 30, 2016 · completed Feb 28, 2020 · Permit 14 202141 DRN
Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - PROPOSED RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING CONCRETE AND MASONRY COVERED VERANDAH AND STAIR. SAME SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER OREDR TO REMEDY UNSAFE BUILDING.
Applied Oct 27, 2016 · issued Nov 3, 2016 · Permit 16 161086 DRN
Inspections under way
Small residential project · Porch
Proposed reconstruction of existing concrete and masonry covered verandah and stair. Same size and location as per oredr to remedy unsafe building.
Applied May 25, 2016 · issued Jun 10, 2016 · Permit 16 161086 BLD
Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed underpinning of existing concrete verandah and reconstruction of stairs, new cold cellar below and entrances from new grade, to existing pair of semi-detached 2 unit dwellings (4 units in total) all on single lot.
Applied May 18, 2015 · completed Jul 6, 2017 · Permit 15 158536 BLD
Cancelled
Small residential project · Underpinning
Proposal for basement underpinning in existing pair of semi-detached 2 unit dwellings (4 units in total) all on single lot.
Applied Aug 6, 2014 · issued Aug 28, 2014 · completed Feb 28, 2020 · Permit 14 202141 BLD
Closed

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.

Minor variance · Other
To alter the existing two-storey apartment by constructing a second storey addition over the existing integral garage, a garage roof deck, east side verandah canopy, and to convert the basement into two additional dwelling units for a total of six dwelling units in the building
Decision: Approved (hearing Oct 25, 2017)
Filed Jun 21, 2017 · File A0699/17TEY
Closed

What’s planned nearby

Development sites within 500 m

No rezoning, site plan, subdivision or condominium file open within 500 m, and no pre-construction project on the site.

Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m

168 Forest Hill Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (triplex) with a side (north) integral garage and a new driveway abutting Hillholm Road, a front covered porch with a roof overhang/canopy and stairs, a rear covered ground floor deck with stairs and a pergola, and rear second and third floor balconies. There will be three residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the basement level, one unit occupying the ground and the second levels, and one unit occupying the third level).
190 m away · filed Nov 28, 2025 · Approved
9 Highbourne Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one garden suite), with a canopy at the northwest portion of the building, and three fire shutters on the rear (east) windows of the building. The existing garage will be demolished. There will be a total of four residential dwelling units on this lot (three dwelling units within the main house and one dwelling unit within the ancillary building).
160 m away · filed Aug 27, 2025 · Refused
5 Highbourne Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a third storey dormer addition, a rear three-storey addition with two side (south) balconies on the third storey, a rear basement walkout, a rear ground floor deck with staircase. Also, to demolish the existing rear ancillary building (detached garage) and construct a new parking pad for two vehicular parking spaces in the rear yard of the property. There will be a total of four residential dwelling units on this lot (two units occupying the basement level, and two units occupying the first, second, and third levels).
180 m away · filed Jun 4, 2025 · Deferred
162 Forest Hill Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front covered porch, a front integral garage, a rear ground floor deck with a fireplace and BBQ area, and a rear third storey balcony.
170 m away · filed May 28, 2024 · Approved
2 Hillholm Rd · Consent
To obtain consent to sever an existing residential lot into two residential lots and to create new easements/rights-of-way. The existing easements/rights-of-way will be maintained and unaltered.
100 m away · filed Feb 22, 2024 · Approved
2 Hillholm Rd · Minor variance
To convert the existing building into a two-storey, two-unit, semi-detached dwelling (duplex), with a second storey deck (above the attached garage). The existing two-storey attached garage will contain four parking spaces (two spaces on each level).
100 m away · filed Feb 22, 2024 · Approved
2 Hillholm Rd · Minor variance
To convert the existing building into a three-storey, three-unit, semi-detached dwelling (triplex), with an outdoor area.
100 m away · filed Feb 22, 2024 · Approved
15 Killarney Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front basement integral garage, a front porch with stairs, a rear ground floor deck / outdoor room, and a rear third storey balcony.
100 m away · filed Sep 8, 2023 · Approved

Everything planned in Toronto-St. Paul's

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.