Toronto address · Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
91 Spencer Ave
The City of Toronto has 3 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.
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Other
Proposed: new cat ladder at 7th floor to 5th floor roof.
Applied Oct 7, 2021 · issued Nov 10, 2021 · completed Dec 2, 2021 · Permit 21 223111 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to install photovoltaic panels on the rooftop of existing apartment building.
Applied Nov 25, 2011 · issued Jan 9, 2012 · Permit 11 245895 HVA
- Closed
Designated structure · Solar collector
Proposal to install photovoltaic panels on the rooftop of existing apartment building.
Applied Jul 26, 2011 · issued Aug 9, 2011 · completed Jul 29, 2026 · Permit 11 245895 DST
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 appeal
145 Cowan Avenue and 1304 King Street West
18 storeys · 230 homes · Residential
160 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Oct 12, 2023
- Approved
10 storeys · 92 homes · Residential
210 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed May 26, 2025
- Approved
- Under review
37 storeys · Mixed use
420 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Jun 12, 2026
- Under review
29 storeys · 768 homes · Mixed use
420 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 31, 2022
- Under appeal
54-68 Fraser Avenue and 151 Liberty Street
55 storeys · 732 homes · Mixed use
460 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Jan 24, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
1337 King St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the 10-storey apartment building, located at the eastern portion of the development site (as approved under Site-Specific By-law 880-2024), by reducing the building setbacks and increasing the height of the mechanical penthouse. There will be a total of 7 parking spaces on-site (5 residential parking spaces and 2 visitor parking spaces, including two accessible parking spaces). This building will contain 92 affordable rental units (including 10 secured rental-replacement units for 1339 King St West). The existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling…
190 m away · filed Oct 10, 2025 · Approved
163 Cowan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling by replacing the existing rear one-storey addition with a larger one-storey addition and to construct a new rear deck. Also, to construct a new one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard.
240 m away · filed Jul 26, 2022 · Approved
47 Spencer Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing 5-storey building from 56 units to 60 units by converting a portion of the underground garage into residential suites and amenity space.
210 m away · filed Jun 11, 2022 · Approved
52 Cowan Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way on the north side of 52 Cowan Avenue, in benefit of 54 Cowan Avenue.
220 m away · filed Feb 8, 2022 · Approved
15 Elm Grove Ave · Minor variance
To construct four secondary suites and to maintain one primary suite, within the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling, for a total of 5 residential units. Also, to provide three parking pads at the rear of the property, abutting the laneway.
190 m away · filed Jan 20, 2022 · Approved
54 Cowan Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way on the south side of 54 Cowan Avenue, in benefit of 52 Cowan Avenue.
210 m away · filed Dec 30, 2021 · Approved
54 Cowan Ave · Minor variance
To permit the conversion of a rooming house into a three-unit dwelling without the benefit of a permit. Also, to alter the dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition with a deck and a complete third storey addition.
210 m away · filed Aug 26, 2021 · Approved
95 Cowan Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached dwelling containing three dwelling units by performing interior alterations resulting in a total of four dwelling units, and to construct second and third storey front balconies.
130 m away · filed Jun 26, 2021 · 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.