Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
79 1/2 Argyle 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
Drains and site services · Back water valve (Sewer only)
Proposal to install back water valve.
Applied Aug 28, 2018 · issued Aug 28, 2018 · completed Aug 29, 2018 · Permit 18 216368 DRN
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
10 storeys · 74 homes · Residential
310 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 1, 2026
- Under appeal
29 storeys · 272 homes · Mixed use
460 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Oct 3, 2023
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
16 Skey Lane · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey building (converting the artist/photo studio use into a residential houseplex) by constructing a third storey addition with a covered deck, and a partial fourth storey addition (staircase enclosure) with a green roof. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on the lot (two units occupying the first level, and one unit occupying the second and third levels).
220 m away · filed Sep 15, 2026 · Postponed
32 Argyle St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached townhouse dwelling by converting it to a semi-detached houseplex containing two dwelling units, by constructing a front porch with stairs, a front basement walkout, a rear two-storey addition (with a basement addition below), and a third storey addition with front and rear terraces (above the second storey). The existing rear two-storey and one-storey additions of the main dwelling will be demolished. Also, to alter the existing one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage abutting the laneway and Givins Street) in the rear yard by cons…
250 m away · filed Aug 28, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
17 Skey Lane · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with second and third storey balconies (located on the south side), canopies along the west side (on the first, second, and third storeys), and one parking space abutting Skey Lane. This new dwelling will abut Skey Lane to the west and a laneway to the north.
200 m away · filed Mar 31, 2026 · Withdrawn
24 Brookfield St · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached building (houseplex, with the second and third stories cantilevered at the north side of the building), and front and rear rooftop decks (above the third floor) with a rooftop staircase access enclosure. Also, to construct a new detached ancillary structure (carport containing one undersized vehicular parking space, and garbage storage), abutting the laneway. There will be a total of four residential dwelling units on this lot.
220 m away · filed Mar 18, 2026 · Approved
104 Argyle St · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (two-car garage), in the rear yard, abutting the public laneway.
60 m away · filed Mar 17, 2026 · Approved
144 Dovercourt Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing rear two-storey ancillary building (containing two laneway suites), as approved by Minor Variance Decision Number A0641/25TEY, by constructing a second storey landing and stairs on the east side of this building. There will be a total of five residential dwelling units on this lot (three dwelling units within the main house and two dwelling units within the ancillary building).
240 m away · filed Feb 25, 2026 · Approved
112 Argyle St · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete second storey and third storey addition, a front entrance, a rear basement walkout, rear first floor deck with stairs, rear second and third storey balconies, and a side (west) exterior staircase to access each storey. Also, to alter the existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (abutting the laneway) by constructing a one-storey addition along the south wall, and a complete second storey addition. The ancillary building will contain a one-car garage on the first level, and one laneway suite which will oc…
80 m away · filed Dec 9, 2025 · Approved
131 Dovercourt Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new rear two-storey ancillary building (containing two laneway suites), with exterior stairs and a platform providing access to the second unit, abutting the laneway. The existing one-storey detached garage will be demolished. The existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling containing four residential dwelling units is currently under construction. There will be a total of six residential dwelling units on this lot.
240 m away · filed Dec 2, 2025 · 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.