Toronto address · Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
953 Gerrard St E
Matty Eckler Community Centre, Matty Eckler Playground
The City of Toronto has 5 building permits since 2017 (3 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
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
Proposal to replace fire alarm panel.
Applied Mar 11, 2026 · issued Apr 9, 2026 · completed Jul 17, 2026 · Permit 26 128097 FSU
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to add a new accessibility lift at entrance, 7 new a/c unit ventilators, rew lighting in pool area, and replace windows in existing recreation building. "Matty Eckler Recreational Facility"
Applied Aug 12, 2011 · issued Dec 7, 2011 · Permit 11 256037 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to add a new accessibility lift at entrance, 7 new a/c unit ventilators, rew lighting in pool area, and replace windows in existing recreation building. "Matty Eckler Recreational Facility"
Applied Aug 12, 2011 · issued Dec 8, 2011 · Permit 11 256037 HVA
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alterations to add a new accessibility lift at entrance, 7 new a/c unit ventilators, rew lighting in pool area, and replace windows in existing recreation building. "Matty Eckler Recreational Facility"
Applied Aug 12, 2011 · issued Dec 8, 2011 · Permit 11 256037 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation · Alter: add on /Ductwork
add on Hvac
Applied Jun 29, 2007 · issued Aug 3, 2007 · completed Oct 30, 2025 · Permit 07 238203 MSA
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
No rezoning, site plan, subdivision or condominium file open within 500 m, and no pre-construction project on the site.
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
22 Badgerow Ave · Minor variance
To permit and maintain the existing front porch enclosure of the three-storey semi-detached dwelling, which was constructed beyond the limits of the approved building permit (24 150571 BLD 03 SR). There is a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the basement and first levels, and one unit occupying the second and third levels).
170 m away · filed Aug 28, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
75 Badgerow Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front covered porch with stairs.
240 m away · filed May 27, 2025 · Approved
22 Badgerow Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a third storey addition, a two-storey rear addition (with basement), a new rear basement walkout, as well as second and third storey rear decks.
170 m away · filed Jun 9, 2023 · Approved
318 Pape Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition, and a rear ground floor deck. Also, to construct a new one-storey ancillary building (detached garage), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
70 m away · filed Feb 9, 2023 · Approved
21 Badgerow Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a partial third storey addition with a third storey balcony.
210 m away · filed Mar 7, 2022 · Approved
40 Badgerow Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing building by constructing a rear third storey addition with a rear walkout roof deck.
180 m away · filed Feb 16, 2022 · Approved
30 Badgerow Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a covered front porch, first and second storey front dormers and a side staircase.
140 m away · filed Jun 15, 2021 · Approved
37 Austin Ave · Minor variance
To construct a three-storey semi-detached dwelling with a rear ground floor deck, a front porch, a front walkway, and a rear parking pad, on the retained lot described in Consent Application A0903/20TEY.
160 m away · filed Oct 1, 2020 · 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.