Street · 259 of 8,516 by permit count
Building permits on Empress Ave, North York
The City of Toronto has 537 building permits on record for Empress Ave in North York, going back to 1997. Those permits created 59 homes and removed 50, a net change of +9. Declared construction value totals $44.1M. Half of the 526 permits issued here came through within 28 days of the application. The most recent permit was issued Oct 8, 2026 at 181 Empress Ave.
- Permits on record
- 5371997–2026
- Declared construction value
- $44.1Mas filed, not adjusted
- Homes created
- 59dwelling units
- Homes removed
- 50net +9
- Typical wait
- 28 days1 day slower than the city
Permits issued per year
20002026 (part year)
Zoning
- Most common zone
- RD99.2% of permits · by-law 10.20
- In detached-house zones
- 99.2%61.2% above the city’s 38.0%
- Permits with a zone
- 484of 537 on record
The zoning categories the permits on Empress 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
- 42since 2016
- Approved
- 83.3%7.5% below the city · 36 decided
- Median time to a decision
- 98 days22 days faster than the city
Some projects on Empress 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 126 days, not the 28 days the permit figure alone suggests. How variances work, and the approval rates.
Most common work
Structures worked on
Postal areas
Where this street runs
East Willowdale 484 permits
Yonge-Doris 24 permits
Other streets in M2N
Cameron Ave582 permits
Ellerslie Ave567 permits
Northtown Way555 permits
Parkview Ave538 permits
Johnston Ave535 permits
Spring Garden Ave482 permits
Kingsdale Ave460 permits
Holmes Ave453 permits
Looking for one address on Empress 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 8, 2026 | Back Water Valve (Sewer only) | Installation of a back water valve. | — | Closed |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Back Water Valve (Sewer only) | Backflow Valve Installation in Basement | — | Open |
| Aug 11, 2026 | New Building | Revision 02 - Revision to replace R-60 attic insulation with R-31 spray foam insulation.-------------------------------------------------------------------Rev 01 - removal of the lower basement.Proposal for a SFD-Detached. | — | New build |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Demolition of the existing bungalow and construction of a new two-storey single-family dwelling. | — | Open |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Demolition | Demolition of the existing bungalow and construction of a new two-storey single-family dwelling. | — | Demolition |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Demolition of the existing bungalow and construction of a new two-storey single-family dwelling. | — | Open |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Demolition of the existing bungalow and construction of a new two-storey single-family dwelling. | — | Open |
| Jun 16, 2026 | New Building | Demolition of the existing bungalow and construction of a new two-storey single-family dwelling. | $1.8M | New build |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal for a SFD-Detached. | — | Open |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Construction of new Garden suite in Rear Yard | — | Open |
| Dec 9, 2025 | New Building | REV 02: Revision to windows.Proposal to construct a new two storey detached dwelling with a second basement "theatre room", finsihed basement, indoor pool, elevator, integral garage, rear basement walkout, rear deck, rear second storey balcony and a covered front porch. | — | New build |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Interior Alterations | Proposal to interior alterations to basement unit and first floor, convert first floor living room to bedroom | $20K | Open |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Construction of new Garden suite in Rear Yard | — | Open |
| Jun 23, 2025 | New Laneway / Rear Yard Suite | Construction of new Garden suite in Rear Yard | $200K | Open |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Construction of new Garden suite in Rear Yard | — | Open |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Demolition | Proposal for a new SFD-Detached. | — | Demolition |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal for a SFD-Detached. | — | Open |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal for a SFD-Detached. | — | Open |
| May 29, 2025 | New Building | Proposal to place a shipping container (40'-0" x 8'-0") for parcel storage and distribution. | $10K | New build |
| May 29, 2025 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal to place a shipping container (40'-0" x 8'-0") for parcel storage and distribution. | — | Closed |
| Apr 30, 2025 | HVAC: Other Group C Buildings | Replacing like-for-like roof mounted make-up air units. | $650K | Open |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Deck | rear deck see violation 5353610 | $15K | Open |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Fire Alarm | Proposal to replace the existing fire alarm system in an existing apartment building. | $86K | Closed |
| Sep 30, 2024 | New Building | REV01: Proposed revision for addition of coffered ceiling to bedroom and a second furnance in basementProposal to construct new two storey single family detached dwelling | — | New build |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Building Permit Related(MS) | REV01: Proposed revision for addition of coffered ceiling to bedroom and a second furnance in basementHVAC - Proposal to construct new two storey single family detached dwelling | — | Closed |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Deck | Proposed new rear yard deck to be built. | $20K | Closed |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Multiple Projects | Interior alterations and basement walk-up | $342K | Closed |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Interior alterations and basement walk-up | — | Closed |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Demolition | Demolition existing house | — | Demolition |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - TO BUILD A NEW TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING | — | Closed |
| Jul 16, 2024 | New Building | TO BUILD A NEW TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING | $1.0M | New build |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - TO BUILD A NEW TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING | — | Closed |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal to construct a new two storey detached dwelling with a second basement "theatre room", finsihed basement, indoor pool, elevator, integral garage, rear basement walkout, rear deck, rear second storey balcony and a covered front porch. | — | Closed |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Garage | Construct Attached Garage | $65K | Closed |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Deck | To replace the old deck with a new deck. | $10K | Closed |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Demolition | Proposal for demolishing existing 1 storey dwelling | — | Demolition |
| Mar 4, 2024 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal to construct new two storey single family detached dwelling | — | Closed |
| Mar 4, 2024 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to construct new two storey single family detached dwelling | — | Closed |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Addition(s) | Proposal for adding covered porch on existing deck | $35K | Closed |
| Jan 23, 2024 | New Building | Revision 01 - Revision to issued building permit 22 125345 BLD 00 NH due to removing Fire alarm & Smoke detector in office from previous Main floor drawing.Proposal to construct a new 2 storey single family dwelling with an integral garage and a finished basement. | — | New build |
The 40 most recent of 537 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 Empress Ave with a permit on record · 123
- 0 Empress Ave1 permit · to 1997
- 10 Empress Ave2 permits · to 2025
- 28 Empress Ave7 permits · to 2025
- 33 Empress Ave7 permits · to 2025
- 35 Empress Ave8 permits · to 2022
- 54 Empress Ave1 permit · to 2006
- 56 Empress Ave2 permits · to 2020
- 59 Empress Ave2 permits · to 2016
- 61 Empress Ave1 permit · to 2014
- 64 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2021
- 65 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2024
- 67 Empress Ave6 permits · to 2015
- 68 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2014
- 71 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2012
- 73 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2011
- 76 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2017
- 77 Empress Ave6 permits · to 2025
- 79 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2026
- 81 Empress Ave7 permits · to 2021
- 86 Empress Ave2 permits · to 2005
- 88 Empress Ave4 permits · to 2003
- 91 Empress Ave1 permit · to 2008
- 99 Empress Ave6 permits · to 2018
- 100 Empress Ave6 permits · to 2020
- 102 Empress Ave2 permits · to 2006
- 108 Empress Ave6 permits · to 2014
- 110 Empress Ave4 permits · to 2007
- 118 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2013
- 126 Empress Ave1 permit · to 2013
- 134 Empress Ave2 permits · to 2006
- 136 Empress Ave3 permits · to 2013
- 146 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2017
- 148 Empress Ave6 permits · to 2023
- 155 Empress Ave1 permit · to 1998
- 158 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2013
- 160 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2013
- 163 Empress Ave10 permits · to 2012
- 168 Empress Ave9 permits · to 2026
- 171 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2004
- 172 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2008
- 173 Empress Ave1 permit · to 2018
- 176 Empress Ave8 permits · to 2023
- 177 Empress Ave1 permit · to 2022
- 179 Empress Ave3 permits · to 2025
- 180 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2017
- 181 Empress Ave1 permit · to 2026
- 191 Empress Ave9 permits · to 2016
- 193 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2016
- 198 Empress Ave14 permits · to 2023
- 210 Empress Ave3 permits · to 2019
- 211 Empress Ave2 permits · to 1998
- 212 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2012
- 213 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2025
- 214 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2009
- 216 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2011
- 222 Empress Ave10 permits · to 2024
- 227 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2007
- 230 Empress Ave4 permits · to 1999
- 231 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2015
- 237 Empress Ave3 permits · to 2026
- 238 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2013
- 240 Empress Ave2 permits · to 2024
- 241 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2005
- 242 Empress Ave3 permits · to 2002
- 246 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2007
- 257 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2010
- 264 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2011
- 265 Empress Ave2 permits · to 2004
- 267 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2017
- 271 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2011
- 275 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2009
- 279 Empress Ave6 permits · to 2018
- 282 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2011
- 286 Empress Ave4 permits · to 2001
- 287 Empress Ave6 permits · to 2002
- 290 Empress Ave3 permits · to 2022
- 291 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2011
- 296 Empress Ave1 permit · to 2009
- 297 Empress Ave3 permits · to 2020
- 307 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2021
- 309 Empress Ave11 permits · to 2012
- 310 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2009
- 311 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2009
- 315 Empress Ave7 permits · to 2024
- 317 Empress Ave1 permit · to 2006
- 319 Empress Ave1 permit · to 2024
- 321 Empress Ave4 permits · to 2007
- 322 Empress Ave6 permits · to 2023
- 323 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2024
- 324 Empress Ave4 permits · to 2000
- 326 Empress Ave1 permit · to 2014
- 328 Empress Ave4 permits · to 2007
- 377 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2013
- 379 Empress Ave10 permits · to 2017
- 381 Empress Ave2 permits · to 2024
- 382 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2012
- 384 Empress Ave3 permits · to 2000
- 386 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2007
- 388 Empress Ave4 permits · to 2002
- 389 Empress Ave6 permits · to 2005
- 390 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2001
- 391 Empress Ave2 permits · to 2016
- 392 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2005
- 395 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2017
- 398 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2015
- 400 Empress Ave1 permit · to 2019
- 402 Empress Ave3 permits · to 2021
- 405 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2009
- 412 Empress Ave4 permits · to 2004
- 413 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2023
- 414 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2010
- 415 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2005
- 416 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2013
- 417 Empress Ave1 permit · to 2002
- 418 Empress Ave1 permit · to 2017
- 419 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2015
- 420 Empress Ave1 permit · to 2011
- 423 Empress Ave1 permit · to 2016
- 426 Empress Ave1 permit · to 2014
- 428 Empress Ave1 permit · to 2000
- 429 Empress Ave6 permits · to 2013
- 434 Empress Ave5 permits · to 2014
- 436 Empress Ave4 permits · to 2012