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Building permits on Emerson Ave

The City of Toronto has 350 building permits on record for Emerson Ave, going back to 1974. Those permits created 28 homes and removed 5, a net change of +23. Declared construction value totals $7.7M. The most recent permit was issued Jul 24, 2026 at 126 Emerson Ave.

Permits on record
3501974–2026
Declared construction value
$7.7Mas filed, not adjusted
Homes created
28dwelling units
Homes removed
5net +23

Permits issued per year

20002026 (part year)

Most common work

  • Building Permit Related(PS)69 · 20%
  • Multiple Projects41 · 12%
  • Building Permit Related(MS)35 · 10%
  • Building Permit Related (DR)29 · 8%
  • Interior Alterations28 · 8%
  • Back Water Valve (Sewer only)23 · 7%
  • Garage18 · 5%
  • Party Wall Admin Permits17 · 5%
  • Porch12 · 3%
  • New Building10 · 3%
  • Addition(s)9 · 3%
  • Other(SR)8 · 2%

Structures worked on

  • SFD - Semi-Detached134 · 38%
  • SFD - Detached94 · 27%
  • SFD - Townhouse26 · 7%
  • Converted House21 · 6%
  • 3+ Unit - Detached16 · 5%
  • Laneway / Rear Yard Suite14 · 4%
  • 2 Unit - Semi-detached12 · 3%
  • Unknown8 · 2%
  • 2 Unit - Detached7 · 2%
  • 3+ Unit - Semi-detached7 · 2%
  • SFD Garages5 · 1%
  • Residential Porches3 · 1%

Most recent permits

Issued Work What was filed Value Status
Jul 24, 2026 Garage Reconstruction of a rear detached garage due to fire. $30K Open
Jul 23, 2026 Deck Proposed front porch $4K Closed
Jul 17, 2026 Fire Damage Proposed demolition of existing garage due to fire damage - Order to Remedy Unsafe Building no. 26-196656 FDA 00 VI. Open
Jun 12, 2026 Interior Alterations Revision 01: Revision to permit to relocate proposed bathroom (as bubbled)Interior renovation of existing single family detached house. Demolition of two existing bedrooms on the ground floor to convert to a living room and dining room. Demolition of existing shower on the ground floor. Demolition o Closed
May 15, 2026 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Interior renovation of existing single family detached house. Demolition of two existing bedrooms on the ground floor to convert to a living room and dining room. Demolition of existing shower on the ground floor. Demolition of existing kitchen on level 2. Adding a new bathroom on level 2 Closed
Apr 9, 2026 Interior Alterations Proposed interior alteration of an existing washroom including minor non load bearing partition wall relocation and repositioning of existing plumbing fixtures. No additional plumbing fixtures added. Existing party wall and fire rating to be maintained $5K Open
Apr 9, 2026 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposed interior alteration of an existing washroom including minor non load bearing partition wall relocation and repositioning of existing plumbing fixtures. No additional plumbing fixtures added. Existing party wall and fire rating to be maintained Open
Mar 5, 2026 Multiple Projects Proposal to reconstruct the foundation walls and a new window in the basement. $20K Open
Mar 5, 2026 Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - Proposal to reconstruct the foundation walls and a new window in the basement. Open
Mar 5, 2026 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal to reconstruct the foundation walls and a new window in the basement. Open
Feb 26, 2026 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed 2-storey laneway suite in a property with a 3 unit -detached dwelling. Open
Jan 12, 2026 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed second floor rear addition to the existing two storey dwelling. Open
Jan 7, 2026 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to second storey bathroom. Open
Jan 7, 2026 Interior Alterations Proposal for interior alterations to second storey bathroom. $15K Open
Nov 20, 2025 Interior Alterations Proposal for interior alterations and wider opening at vestibule. $150K Closed
Nov 20, 2025 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations and wider opening at vestibule. Closed
Nov 14, 2025 Addition(s) Proposed second floor rear addition to the existing two storey dwelling. $30K Open
Nov 13, 2025 New Laneway / Rear Yard Suite Revision 01: Revision to second floor including extension of the front wall and modified roof slopeProposed 2-storey laneway suite in a property with a 3 unit -detached dwelling. Open
Nov 13, 2025 Party Wall Admin Permits Proposed administrative permit for party wall construction at 227 Emerson Ave (# 25-223923 BLD 00 SR) required for 2nd floor rear addition to the existing two storey dwelling. $30K Open
Nov 7, 2025 Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - Proposal for third floor addition, rebuild rear first floor addition, interior alterations Closed
Nov 7, 2025 Multiple Projects Proposal for third floor addition, rebuild rear first floor addition, interior alterations $500K Closed
Nov 7, 2025 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for third floor addition, rebuild rear first floor addition, interior alterations Closed
Oct 30, 2025 Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - Proposed laneway suite in a property with a 3 unit -detached dwelling. Open
Oct 30, 2025 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposed laneway suite in a property with a 3 unit -detached dwelling. Open
Oct 1, 2025 New Building REV: Proposed revision includes as-built survey and new foundations displayed on the plans to address the deficieny report. Above gradewall assembles have also been revised to contain only R24 insulation.Proposal to demolish existing dwelling (due to fire damage), maintain the existing foundations a New build
Sep 8, 2025 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal to demolish existing dwelling (due to fire damage), maintain the existing foundations and construct a new 3 storey 3+Unit-Detached. Application related to permit 22 207102 DEM 00 DM. Open
Sep 8, 2025 Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - Proposal to demolish existing dwelling (due to fire damage), maintain the existing foundations and construct a new 3 storey 3+Unit-Detached. Application related to permit 22 207102 DEM 00 DM. Open
Sep 4, 2025 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposal to demolish existing dwelling (due to fire damage), maintain the existing foundations and construct a new 3 storey 3+Unit-Detached. Application related to permit 22 207102 DEM 00 DM. Open
Jul 11, 2025 Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - Proposal to change existing single family dwelling to three dwelling units. Closed
Jul 11, 2025 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal to change existing single family dwelling to three dwelling units. Closed
May 21, 2025 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposal to change existing single family dwelling to three dwelling units. Closed
May 13, 2025 Interior Alterations Proposal to change existing single family dwelling to three dwelling units. $100K Closed
Dec 16, 2024 Fire Damage Proposal to repair fire damage - SFD.NOTE: Separate permit required for change of use or number of dwelling units. Closed
Nov 8, 2024 Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - Proposal for underpinning, below grade addition under porch, basement walkout and basement finishing to an existing SFD-semi dwelling.See also 23 123116 ZAP, and 23 156535 MV. Closed
Nov 8, 2024 Party Wall Admin Permits Administrative Party wall permit for basement underpinning work at 233 Emerson Avenue.See also 23 224072 BLD 00 SR $20K Closed
Nov 8, 2024 Multiple Projects Proposal for underpinning, below grade addition under porch, basement walkout and basement finishing to an existing SFD-semi dwelling.See also 23 123116 ZAP, and 23 156535 MV. $175K Closed
Nov 8, 2024 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for underpinning, below grade addition under porch, basement walkout and basement finishing to an existing SFD-semi dwelling.See also 23 123116 ZAP, and 23 156535 MV. Closed
Oct 18, 2024 Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - Construction of new detached laneway suite Closed
Oct 18, 2024 Garage Proposal to change garage roof from slope to flat roof. $10K Closed
Oct 18, 2024 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Construction of new detached laneway suite Closed

The 40 most recent of 350 permits on record. Figures come from the City’s active and cleared permit datasets, refreshed daily — what that covers, and what it misses.

Source
City of Toronto Open Data
Dataset
Building permits, active + cleared
Records
350
City refresh
2026-09-13 10:24
Page built
2026-09-13
Sheet
STR-704