Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
79 Robert St
The City of Toronto has 9 building permits since 2017 (5 still open) 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.
- Revision issued
Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Revision 01; Proposal to revise basement walkout, second floor balcony and interior layout.Proposed two storey laneway suite.
Applied May 1, 2026 · issued Jul 21, 2026 · Permit 25 259851 BLD (revision 01)
- Permit issued
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposed two storey garden suite with basement in the rear yard.
Applied Nov 28, 2025 · issued Mar 11, 2026 · Permit 25 259851 DRN
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Proposed two storey laneway suite.
Applied Nov 28, 2025 · issued Mar 11, 2026 · 1 home added · Permit 25 259851 BLD
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed two storey garden suite with basement in the rear yard.
Applied Nov 28, 2025 · issued Mar 11, 2026 · Permit 25 259851 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Rev 01 - Proposal to relocate the ground floor utility room to second floor.HVAC - Proposal for interior layout modification, second floor and third floor addition in side/rear yard, rear 2nd floor balcony, and basement secondary unit.
Applied Feb 11, 2025 · issued Feb 27, 2025 · completed Jun 13, 2025 · Permit 24 185043 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior layout modification, second floor and third floor addition in side/rear yard, rear 2nd floor balcony, and basement secondary unit.
Applied Nov 25, 2024 · issued Jan 3, 2025 · completed Jun 13, 2025 · Permit 24 185043 HVA
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal for interior layout modification, second floor and third floor addition in rear yard; and basement secondary unit.
Applied Jul 22, 2024 · issued Sep 27, 2024 · completed Jul 10, 2025 · Permit 24 185043 DRN
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for interior layout modification, second floor and third floor addition in side/rear yard, rear 2nd floor balcony, and basement secondary unit.
Applied Jul 22, 2024 · issued Sep 27, 2024 · 1 home added · Permit 24 185043 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior layout modification, second floor and third floor addition in rear yard; and basement secondary unit.
Applied Jul 22, 2024 · issued Sep 27, 2024 · completed Jul 10, 2025 · Permit 24 185043 PLB
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
9 storeys · 109 homes · Mixed use
240 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 20, 2022
- Approved
- Under review
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
110 Brunswick Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building containing a one-car garage on the first level and storage space on the second level, abutting Albert Jackson Laneway. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage) will be demolished.
250 m away · filed Jun 25, 2026 · Refused
70 Brunswick Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear third-storey addition with a rear third floor balcony. Also, to construct side (north) exterior stairs from grade connecting to the rear (west) second storey roof deck. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the basement, one unit occupying the rear (west) portion of the second floor and one unit occupying the ground floor, the front (east) portion of the second floor and the third floor).
230 m away · filed Mar 6, 2026 · Approved
147 Major St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a two-storey addition (including a basement level) to a portion of the rear south wall. Also, to construct a rear second storey addition (enclosing the balcony into habitable space), and a rear third storey addition with a balcony. The existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage, in the rear yard, abutting the laneway) will be maintained and unaltered.
160 m away · filed Feb 4, 2026 · Approved
53 Brunswick Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (detached garage containing one parking space on the ground level and storage space on the second storey) in the rear yard, abutting the public laneway. The existing two-and-one-half-storey detached main dwelling will be maintained and unaltered.
200 m away · filed Jan 23, 2026 · Refused
46 Russell St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear three-storey addition, rear and side (west) balconies on the second and third storeys, and a side (west) basement window well. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the basement and ground floor, and one unit occupying the second and third storeys).
110 m away · filed Aug 5, 2025 · Deferred
53 Brunswick Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one car garage on the ground level and one laneway suite on the second level), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway (Chapel Hospice Lane). There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main dwelling and one unit within the ancillary building).
200 m away · filed Jul 14, 2025 · Approved
91 Willcocks St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front covered porch, a front three-storey addition, a rear ground floor deck, rear second and third storey terraces, and a rear third storey addition. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units (duplex) on this lot.
50 m away · filed Aug 6, 2024 · Approved
74 Brunswick Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition with a roof deck on the roof of the existing rear second storey below, a rear basement walkout, a rear ground floor deck and side (north) expansion of the front porch. The existing rear garage will be maintained and unaltered.
230 m away · filed Jul 4, 2024 · 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.