Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
86 Argyle St
The City of Toronto has 11 building permits since 2017 and 1 Committee of Adjustment file 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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Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a new laneway house in the rear yard
Applied May 7, 2025 · issued Jun 10, 2025 · completed Oct 8, 2025 · Permit 24 215763 PLB
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Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to construct a new laneway house in the rear yard
Applied May 7, 2025 · issued May 12, 2025 · completed Oct 17, 2025 · Permit 24 215763 DRN
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Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a new laneway house in the rear yard
Applied Apr 25, 2025 · issued May 2, 2025 · completed Oct 8, 2025 · Permit 24 215763 HVA
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Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
REV : Updated interior layout / revised south elevation with new roof plan and structureProposal to construct a new laneway house in the rear yard
Applied Apr 2, 2025 · issued Apr 23, 2025 · completed Oct 14, 2025 · 1 home added · Permit 24 215763 BLD (revision 01)
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Small residential project · New laneway / rear yard suite
Proposal to construct a new laneway house in the rear yard
Applied Sep 20, 2024 · issued Feb 24, 2025 · completed Oct 14, 2025 · 1 home added · Permit 24 215763 BLD
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Small residential project · Multiple projects
Rev 02: Front canopy no longer being built. REV#1: New walkout layout, new front door, interior alterations.Proposed 3rd floor addition, interior alterations, 2 new balconies on the third floor, new basement entrance at front, modify existing rear deck and front porch, and convert the existing house in to a triplex.
Applied Feb 12, 2024 · issued Feb 28, 2024 · completed Jul 4, 2024 · Permit 23 209339 BLD (revision 02)
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Small residential project · Multiple projects
REVISION#1: New walkout layout, new front door, interior alterations.Proposed 3rd floor addition, interior alterations, 2 new balconies on the third floor, new basement entrance at front, modify existing rear deck and front porch, and convert the existing house in to a triplex.
Applied Dec 4, 2023 · issued Feb 5, 2024 · completed Jul 4, 2024 · Permit 23 209339 BLD (revision 01)
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Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed 3rd floor addition, interior alterations, 2 new balconies on the third floor, new basement entrance at front, modify existing rear deck and front porch, and convert the existing house in to a triplex.
Applied Nov 21, 2023 · issued Dec 6, 2023 · completed May 17, 2024 · Permit 23 209339 HVA
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Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposed 3rd floor addition, interior alterations, 2 new balconies on the third floor, new basement entrance at front, modify existing rear deck and front porch, and convert the existing house in to a triplex.
Applied Oct 1, 2023 · issued Nov 14, 2023 · completed Jul 4, 2024 · 2 homes added · Permit 23 209339 BLD
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Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed 3rd floor addition and interior alterations
Applied Oct 1, 2023 · issued Nov 21, 2023 · completed May 17, 2024 · Permit 23 209339 PLB
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Small residential project · Party wall admin permits
UNDERPIN BASEMENT (COMMON WALL PERMIT) See 14 - 164337
Applied May 29, 2014 · issued Jun 17, 2014 · completed Jul 24, 2023 · Permit 14 164433 BLD
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 · Other
To construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one laneway suite on both levels), to the rear of the existing three-storey detached dwelling (a triplex currently under construction), abutting the laneway. The existing detached garage will be demolished. There will be a total of four residential dwelling units on this lot.
Decision: Approved (hearing Aug 7, 2024)
Filed Mar 28, 2024 · File A0336/24TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
10 storeys · 74 homes · Residential
270 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 1, 2026
- Under appeal
29 storeys · 272 homes · Mixed use
500 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).
190 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…
240 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.
170 m away · filed Mar 31, 2026 · Withdrawn
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.
50 m away · filed Mar 17, 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
47 Foxley St · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (containing a one-car garage on the first floor, and storage/studio space on the second floor), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. No habitable space will be contained within this ancillary building.
70 m away · filed Nov 14, 2025 · Approved
155 Dovercourt Rd · Minor variance
To permit an eating establishment use, located within a portion of the ground floor of the existing mixed-use detached building (which is currently under construction (for a third storey addition), as approved under Minor Variance Decision A0162/25TEY). There will be a total of four residential dwelling units, one retail use, and one eating establishment (including take-out) use, on this lot.
200 m away · filed Sep 10, 2025 · Approved
34 Grove Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a covered front porch, a front walkout basement, a front third storey terrace, and a rear third storey balcony. Also, to construct a two-storey detached ancillary building (containing a two-car garage with car lift and storage area), in the rear yard, abutting Skey Lane.
240 m away · filed Sep 3, 2025 · Refused
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.