Toronto address · Ward 9, Davenport
79 Gilbert Ave
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 and 2 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.
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New house · New building
Revision 01 - Revised setback of north rear corner as per bubbled drawings.Proposal to demolish the existing one storey detached single family dwelling and detached private garage and construct a two storey detached single family dwelling and detached private garage.
Applied Jan 9, 2018 · issued Jul 18, 2018 · completed Jan 21, 2020 · Permit 17 192664 BLD (revision 01)
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Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to demolish the existing one storey detached single family dwelling and detached private garage and construct a two storey detached single family dwelling and detached private garage.
Applied Jul 5, 2017 · issued Aug 8, 2017 · completed Jan 21, 2020 · Permit 17 192664 HVA
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Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to demolish the existing one storey detached single family dwelling and detached private garage and construct a two storey detached single family dwelling and detached private garage.
Applied Jul 5, 2017 · issued Aug 8, 2017 · completed Jan 21, 2020 · Permit 17 192664 PLB
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New house · New building
Proposal to demolish the existing one storey detached single family dwelling and detached private garage and construct a two storey detached single family dwelling and detached private garage.
Applied Jul 5, 2017 · issued Aug 8, 2017 · completed Jan 21, 2020 · 1 home added · Permit 17 192664 BLD
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Demolition
Demo bungalow
Applied Jul 5, 2017 · issued Aug 8, 2017 · completed Nov 3, 2017 · 1 home removed · Permit 17 192700 DEM
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Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to demolish the existing one storey detached single family dwelling and detached private garage and construct a two storey detached single family dwelling and detached private garage.
Applied Jul 5, 2017 · issued Aug 8, 2017 · completed Dec 5, 2019 · Permit 17 192664 DRN
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.
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Minor variance · New R building
To maintain the existing dwelling. A previous Committee of Adjustment application (A0254/17EYK) approved a new two-storey detached dwelling with a rear detached garage with variances relating to floor space index, front yard setback, side yard setback, dwelling depth, pedestrian access, area covered by ancillary buildings, deck and eaves projection.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jun 7, 2018)
Filed Apr 3, 2018 · File A0301/18EYK
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Minor variance · New R building
To construct a two-storey detached dwelling with a rear detached garage.
Decision: Approved (hearing Apr 20, 2017)
Filed Mar 15, 2017 · File A0254/17EYK
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
20-36 Caledonia Road and 1500-1536 St Clair Avenue West
17 storeys · Mixed use
450 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Oct 25, 2021
- Under review
18 storeys · 211 homes · Mixed use
470 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Jun 20, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
17 Gilbert Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear one-storey addition (attached shed), which was constructed without an authorized building permit. Also, to convert the existing basement level into a residential dwelling unit. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the ground and second levels, and one unit occupying the basement level).
170 m away · filed Mar 2, 2026 · Approved
25 Gilbert Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage abutting the laneway) by constructing a complete second storey addition (that will be cantilevered) for one laneway suite. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the main dwelling and one unit occupying the second level of the ancillary building).
140 m away · filed May 29, 2025 · Approved
169 Caledonia Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third floor addition with rear rooftop deck.
120 m away · filed Jul 24, 2024 · Approved
66 Innes Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete second storey addition. Also, to remove the enclosed front porch and construct a covered front porch.
190 m away · filed May 31, 2024 · Approved
28 Gilbert Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing side (north) second storey addition (above the rear covered porch), which was constructed without an authorized building permit. Also, to maintain the enclosed front porch, the side (north) carport canopy and parking space, the rear canopy, and the rear one-storey ancillary buildings (sheds).
150 m away · filed Mar 28, 2024 · Approved
110 McRoberts Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a front third storey balcony, a front covered porch, and a rear ground floor deck. The existing rear shed and the rear parking space (abutting the laneway) will be maintained and unaltered.
230 m away · filed Sep 12, 2023 · Approved
63 Innes Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition.
140 m away · filed Mar 22, 2023 · Approved
139 Prescott Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition. There are two residential units within this dwelling.
170 m away · filed Sep 12, 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.