Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth

8 First Ave

The City of Toronto has 12 building permits since 2017 (1 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.

Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a new two storey laneway suite in the rear yard of an existing semi-detached single family dwelling.
Applied Jan 24, 2023 · issued Feb 13, 2023 · completed Jun 19, 2023 · Permit 22 185762 HVA
Closed
Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Revison 01- 2nd floor to be setback 2' from existing hydro wireProposal to construct a new two storey laneway suite in the rear yard of an existing semi-detached single family dwelling.
Applied Oct 26, 2022 · completed Jun 29, 2023 · Permit 22 185762 BLD (revision 01)
Cancelled
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Revision 01. Chnage 3rd floor stairs layoutProposal for interior alterations and to remove load bearing walls an create a new basement secondary suite for the existing semi-detached house.
Applied Sep 27, 2022 · issued Sep 30, 2022 · completed Jun 27, 2023 · Permit 22 179576 BLD (revision 01)
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations and to remove load bearing walls of the existing semi-detached house.
Applied Aug 12, 2022 · issued Sep 13, 2022 · completed Jun 19, 2023 · Permit 22 179576 HVA
Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to construct a new 2 storey laneway suite in the rear yard of an existing SFD-semi dwelling.
Applied Aug 4, 2022 · issued Aug 12, 2022 · completed Jun 14, 2023 · Permit 22 185762 DRN
Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a new 2 storey laneway suite in the rear yard of an existing SFD-semi dwelling.
Applied Aug 4, 2022 · issued Aug 12, 2022 · completed Jun 14, 2023 · Permit 22 185762 PLB
Closed
Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Proposal to construct a new two storey laneway suite in the rear yard of an existing semi-detached single family dwelling.
Applied Aug 4, 2022 · issued Aug 12, 2022 · completed Nov 6, 2023 · 1 home added · Permit 22 185762 BLD
Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal for interior alterations, side addition and remove load bearing walls of the existing semi-detached house.
Applied Jul 28, 2022 · issued Sep 13, 2022 · completed Jun 14, 2023 · Permit 22 179576 DRN
Closed
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for interior alterations and to remove load bearing walls an create a new basement secondary suite for the existing semi-detached house.
Applied Jul 20, 2022 · issued Sep 13, 2022 · completed Jun 27, 2023 · 1 home added · Permit 22 179576 BLD
Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations, side addition and remove load bearing walls of the existing semi-detached house.
Applied Jul 20, 2022 · issued Sep 13, 2022 · completed Nov 6, 2023 · Permit 22 179576 PLB
Closed
Drains and site services · Back water valve (Sewer only)
Install a back water valve
Applied Jun 30, 2022 · issued Jul 5, 2022 · completed Jun 27, 2023 · Permit 22 170473 DRN
Closed
Plumbing · Other
Upgrade the existing plumbing
Applied Apr 25, 2022 · issued May 10, 2022 · Permit 22 137909 PSA
Inspections under way

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

415 Broadview Avenue
51 homes · Residential
190 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 24, 2024
Under review

Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m

47 Simpson Ave · Minor variance
To alter the rear existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) by constructing a complete second storey addition (containing one garden suite). 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).
190 m away · filed May 5, 2026 · Approved
563 Gerrard St E · Minor variance
To construct a new mixed-use development (common-element condominium) containing a three-storey townhouse development (reviewed as a mixed-use building) containing 12 units (including two live/work units) with front porches with stairs, front third storey balconies, rear ground floor decks, side (east and west) second floor balconies, rooftop decks, rear below-grade integral garages and one rear (south) surface parking space. Also, to construct a three-storey detached house (Unit 13) at the rear of the lot, fronting Munroe Street, with a covered front (west) porch with stairs, a side (north)…
190 m away · filed Nov 17, 2025 · Approved
242 Boulton Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by enclosing the existing front porch (for habitable space).
190 m away · filed Sep 8, 2025 · Approved
310 Broadview Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached mixed-use building by constructing a rear three-storey addition. There will be a total of one commercial unit (hair salon) and two residential dwelling units on this lot (one existing commercial unit occupying the first level, one existing dwelling unit occupying the second and third levels, as well as one new dwelling unit occupying the first, second and third levels).
110 m away · filed Jul 31, 2025 · Approved
674 Gerrard St E · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey mixed-use building into a hotel.
220 m away · filed Oct 16, 2024 · Approved
666 Gerrard St E · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear three-storey addition, a front basement walkout, a side (east) third storey balcony, and rear second and third storey terraces. This building will contain a total of five residential dwelling units.
210 m away · filed Apr 18, 2024 · Approved
296 Broadview Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing detached building (Church) by converting the use from Place of Worship to a Community Centre (with Entertainment Place of Assembly (Live music events) and Eating Establishment (bar/café) uses), which will be managed by a non-profit organization.
140 m away · filed Jan 18, 2024 · Approved
276 Broadview Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by reconstructing the front ground level entryway.
190 m away · filed Oct 17, 2023 · Approved

Everything planned in Toronto-Danforth

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.