Toronto address · Ward 18, Willowdale
79 Empress Ave
The City of Toronto has 5 building permits since 2017 (4 still open) and 3 Committee of Adjustment files 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.
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Demolition of the existing bungalow and construction of a new two-storey single-family dwelling.
Applied Jun 8, 2026 · issued Jun 22, 2026 · Permit 26 163673 HVA
- Permit issued
Drains and site services
Drain - Demolition of the existing bungalow and construction of a new two-storey single-family dwelling.
Applied Jun 8, 2026 · issued Jun 16, 2026 · Permit 26 163673 DRN
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Demolition of the existing bungalow and construction of a new two-storey single-family dwelling.
Applied Jun 8, 2026 · issued Jun 16, 2026 · Permit 26 163673 PLB
- Inspections under way
New house · New building
Demolition of the existing bungalow and construction of a new two-storey single-family dwelling.
Applied May 20, 2026 · issued Jun 16, 2026 · 1 home added · Permit 26 163673 BLD
- Closed
Demolition
Demolition of the existing bungalow and construction of a new two-storey single-family dwelling.
Applied May 20, 2026 · issued Jun 16, 2026 · completed Sep 14, 2026 · 1 home removed · Permit 26 163703 DEM
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 · New R building
To construct a new detached 2 storey dwelling.
Decision: Approved (hearing Feb 19, 2026)
Filed Jan 7, 2026 · File A0008/26NY
- Closed
Minor variance · New R building
Proposal to construct a new single family dwelling
Decision: Approved (hearing Nov 23, 2023)
Filed Oct 17, 2023 · File A0552/23NY
- Closed
Minor variance · New R building
Proposal to construct a new dwelling.
Decision: Approved (hearing Nov 3, 2022)
Filed Aug 25, 2022 · File A0592/22NY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
39 storeys · 365 homes · Mixed use
410 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed May 4, 2021
- Under review
- Submitted
- Under review
- Under review
- Under review
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
101 Parkview Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling with an integral garage, front porch, and rear deck.
240 m away · filed Sep 15, 2025 · Approved
76 Princess Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new dwelling.
70 m away · filed Apr 26, 2024 · Approved
77 Empress Ave · Minor variance
Proposal to legalize the rear deck.
20 m away · filed Feb 22, 2024 · Approved
79 Parkview Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey garden suite with basement. Please note, this file was deferred on May 9, 2024, to allow the applicant to address Transportation concerns.
200 m away · filed Jan 10, 2024 · Withdrawn
97 Kingsdale Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling with walkup basement.
170 m away · filed Sep 12, 2023 · Approved
56 Parkview Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling. Please note, the application was previously deferred on April 13. 2023, to allow the applicant to consult with City Planning staff.
250 m away · filed Mar 2, 2023 · Approved on condition
83 Princess Ave · Minor variance
Proposal to construct a below grade enclosed heated space under rear deck
110 m away · filed Oct 13, 2022 · Approved
65 Empress Ave · Minor variance
Proposal to construct a 2 storey single family dwelling. Please note, the application was deferred on November 24, 2022, to allow the applicant to make revisions to the proposal.
80 m away · filed Sep 21, 2022 · 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.