Street · 449 of 8,516 by permit count
Building permits on Emerson Ave
The City of Toronto has 355 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 $7.9M. Half of the 339 permits issued here came through within 9 days of the application. The most recent permit was issued Oct 19, 2026 at 124 Emerson Ave.
- Permits on record
- 3551974–2026
- Declared construction value
- $7.9Mas filed, not adjusted
- Homes created
- 28dwelling units
- Homes removed
- 5net +23
- Typical wait
- 9 days18 days faster than the city
Permits issued per year
20002026 (part year)
Zoning
- Most common zone
- R98.9% of permits · by-law 10.10
- In detached-house zones
- 0.0%38.0% below the city’s 38.0%
- Permits with a zone
- 355of 355 on record
The zoning categories the permits on Emerson Ave fall in, under Zoning By-law 569-2013. These are the City's own category names. This counts permits, not land: it says where the building work happened under which rules, not how the area is carved up. What each zone allows, and what gets built in it.
Minor variances at the Committee of Adjustment
- Applications on record
- 30since 2016
- Approved
- 96.0%5.2% above the city · 25 decided
- Median time to a decision
- 167 days47 days slower than the city
Some projects on Emerson Ave need the Committee of Adjustment to approve a minor variance from the zoning by-law before a building permit can be applied for at all. Where that applies, the committee’s clock runs first and the permit wait above starts only once it has stopped. Back to back, that is about 176 days, not the 9 days the permit figure alone suggests. How variances work, and the approval rates.
Most common work
Structures worked on
Postal areas
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Westmoreland Ave317 permits
Hallam St268 permits
Salem Ave256 permits
Looking for one address on Emerson Ave? The address lookup shows every permit filed against a single house or building number.
Most recent permits
| Issued | Work | What was filed | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Accessory Building(s) | Proposed repair of fire impacted stand alone garage, repair damaged joist and walls due to fire. | $30K | Open |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Back Water Valve (Sewer only) | Proposal to install backwater valve & sump pump. | — | Open |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposed is a one story 24 sqm ancillary building to house a workshop and electric sauna, and includes a new sink (requires plumbing and drain permit) as well as new air source heat pump for heating and cooling. | — | Open |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposed is a one story 24 sqm ancillary building to house a workshop and electric sauna, and includes a new sink (requires plumbing and drain permit) as well as new air source heat pump for heating and cooling. | — | Open |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Garage | Proposed is a one story 24 sqm ancillary building to house a workshop and electric sauna, and includes a new sink (requires plumbing and drain permit) as well as new air source heat pump for heating and cooling. | $150K | Open |
| 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. | — | Closed |
| 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 | Closed |
| 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 | — | Closed |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal to reconstruct the foundation walls and a new window in the basement. | — | Closed |
| 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(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 | 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 |
The 40 most recent of 355 permits on record. Figures come from the City’s active and cleared permit datasets, refreshed daily — what that covers, and what it misses.
Every address on Emerson Ave with a permit on record · 120
- 1 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2015
- 2 Emerson Ave4 permits · to 2024
- 4 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2004
- 18 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2018
- 20 Emerson Ave4 permits · to 2018
- 23 Emerson Ave3 permits · to 1999
- 25 Emerson Ave3 permits · to 2013
- 26 Emerson Ave3 permits · to 2018
- 27 Emerson Ave6 permits · to 2018
- 28 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2010
- 29 Emerson Ave8 permits · to 2016
- 31 Emerson Ave5 permits · to 2018
- 34 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2011
- 38 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2007
- 39 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2001
- 42 Emerson Ave3 permits · to 2022
- 45 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2001
- 49 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2026
- 52 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2008
- 53 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2015
- 54 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2005
- 55 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2003
- 57 Emerson Ave4 permits · to 2026
- 59 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2013
- 62 Emerson Ave5 permits · to 2019
- 64 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 1999
- 65 Emerson Ave3 permits · to 2017
- 66 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2016
- 67 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2003
- 69 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2010
- 70 Emerson Ave4 permits · to 2021
- 71 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2011
- 73 Emerson Ave3 permits · to 2015
- 77 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2014
- 79 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2014
- 88 Emerson Ave5 permits · to 2016
- 90 Emerson Ave3 permits · to 2015
- 100 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2001
- 109 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2019
- 110 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2025
- 111 Emerson Ave5 permits · to 2026
- 116 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2001
- 118 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2001
- 119 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2023
- 120 Emerson Ave6 permits · to 2024
- 123 Emerson Ave4 permits · to 2016
- 124 Emerson Ave3 permits · to 2026
- 125 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2016
- 126 Emerson Ave4 permits · to 2026
- 127 Emerson Ave5 permits · to 2016
- 128 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2020
- 129 Emerson Ave6 permits · to 2016
- 131 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2003
- 133 Emerson Ave4 permits · to 2003
- 135 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2019
- 137 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2018
- 139 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2015
- 141 Emerson Ave6 permits · to 2019
- 142 Emerson Ave5 permits · to 2019
- 143 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2016
- 146 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2005
- 149 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2016
- 150 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2002
- 153 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2010
- 155 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2000
- 157 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2011
- 160 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2013
- 162 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2004
- 163 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2001
- 166 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2003
- 167 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2018
- 168 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 1996
- 169 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2011
- 170 Emerson Ave15 permits · to 2022
- 172 Emerson Ave4 permits · to 2025
- 173 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2010
- 174 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2015
- 175 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2018
- 178 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2008
- 182 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2024
- 183 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2005
- 184 Emerson Ave6 permits · to 2020
- 186 Emerson Ave8 permits · to 2018
- 188 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2017
- 189 Emerson Ave3 permits · to 2013
- 190 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2002
- 193 Emerson Ave4 permits · to 2020
- 194 Emerson Ave5 permits · to 2019
- 196 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2003
- 197 Emerson Ave7 permits · to 2022
- 198 Emerson Ave6 permits · to 2010
- 199 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2021
- 200 Emerson Ave5 permits · to 2024
- 201 Emerson Ave7 permits · to 2021
- 204 Emerson Ave4 permits · to 2011
- 206 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2022
- 207 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2004
- 208 Emerson Ave6 permits · to 2017
- 209 Emerson Ave3 permits · to 2000
- 210 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 1998
- 214 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2019
- 215 Emerson Ave3 permits · to 2026
- 221 Emerson Ave5 permits · to 2021
- 222 Emerson Ave4 permits · to 2017
- 223 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2000
- 224 Emerson Ave3 permits · to 2017
- 225 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2025
- 226 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2001
- 227 Emerson Ave4 permits · to 2026
- 228 Emerson Ave13 permits · to 2026
- 229 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2002
- 230 Emerson Ave10 permits · to 2025
- 231 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2024
- 232 Emerson Ave7 permits · to 2022
- 233 Emerson Ave3 permits · to 2024
- 234 Emerson Ave3 permits · to 2013
- 236 Emerson Ave3 permits · to 2026
- 239 Emerson Ave2 permits · to 2008
- 240 Emerson Ave3 permits · to 2026
- 241 Emerson Ave1 permit · to 2002