Street · 261 of 8,516 by permit count
Building permits on Johnston Ave, North York
The City of Toronto has 535 building permits on record for Johnston Ave in North York, going back to 1996. Those permits created 75 homes and removed 51, a net change of +24. Declared construction value totals $53.3M. Half of the 510 permits issued here came through within 27 days of the application. The most recent permit was issued Aug 21, 2026 at 255 Johnston Ave.
- Permits on record
- 5351996–2026
- Declared construction value
- $53.3Mas filed, not adjusted
- Homes created
- 75dwelling units
- Homes removed
- 51net +24
- Typical wait
- 27 dayscity median
Permits issued per year
20002026 (part year)
Zoning
- Most common zone
- RD100.0% of permits · by-law 10.20
- In detached-house zones
- 100.0%62.0% above the city’s 38.0%
- Permits with a zone
- 521of 535 on record
The zoning categories the permits on Johnston 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
- 62since 2016
- Approved
- 86.2%4.6% below the city · 58 decided
- Median time to a decision
- 162 days42 days slower than the city
Some projects on Johnston 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 189 days, not the 27 days the permit figure alone suggests. How variances work, and the approval rates.
Most common work
Structures worked on
Postal areas
Other streets in M2N
Ellerslie Ave567 permits
Northtown Way555 permits
Parkview Ave538 permits
Empress Ave537 permits
Spring Garden Ave482 permits
Kingsdale Ave460 permits
Holmes Ave453 permits
Hollywood Ave426 permits
Looking for one address on Johnston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Porch | REPLACE EXISTING FRONT PORCH STEPS | $5K | Open |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Building Permit Related(MS) | Revision 01: revision to HVAC permit 26 134992 HVA 00 MSHVAC - Proposal to demolish the existing single family dwelling and construct a two-storey single family dwelling with a front porch and rear deck | — | Open |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposed new single family dwelling | — | Open |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposed new single family dwelling | — | Open |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Demolition | Proposal to demolish the existing dwelling | — | Demolition |
| Jun 26, 2026 | New Building | Proposed new two storey single family dwelling | $150K | New build |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Demolition | Proposal to demolish the existing single family dwelling | — | Demolition |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal to demolish the existing single family dwelling and construct a two-storey single family dwelling with a front porch and rear deck | — | Open |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to demolish the existing single family dwelling and construct a two-storey single family dwelling with a front porch and rear deck | — | Open |
| Apr 15, 2026 | New Building | Proposal to demolish the existing single family dwelling and construct a two-storey single family dwelling with a front porch and rear deck | $900K | New build |
| Mar 13, 2026 | New Building | REV 01: Revision to permit to include interior alterations to relocate elevatorTo construct a new two storey dwelling with a finished basement | — | New build |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal to construct two houses, each with a secondary suite(to see proposed rear garden suite ref to 25 186707 BLD 00 SR) | — | Open |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to construct two houses, each with a secondary suite(to see proposed rear garden suite ref to 25 186707 BLD 00 SR) | — | Open |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal to construct a two storey garden suite in rear yard.(Ancillary to main house -proposed fourplex see 25 186730 BLD 00 NH) | — | Open |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - To construct a new two storey dwelling with a finished basement | — | Open |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to construct a two storey garden suite in rear yard.(Ancillary to main house -proposed fourplex see 25 186730 BLD 00 NH) | — | Open |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal to construct a two storey garden suite in rear yard.(Ancillary to main house -proposed fourplex see 25 186730 BLD 00 NH) | — | Open |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Demolition | Proposal to demolish existing dwelling and construct a new four unit dwelling. | $800K | Demolition |
| Oct 7, 2025 | New Building | Proposal to construct two houses, each with a secondary suite(to see proposed rear garden suite ref to 25 186707 BLD 00 SR) | $800K | New build |
| Aug 19, 2025 | New Laneway / Rear Yard Suite | Proposal to construct a two storey garden suite in rear yard.(Ancillary to main house -proposed fourplex see 25 186730 BLD 00 NH) | $250K | Open |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal for rear of backyard to be used for Garden Suite. | — | Closed |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Building Permit Related(MS) | REV 01: TO HVAC PERMIT # 24 251585 HVA 00 MSHVAC - Proposal to construct a new 2 storey detached dwelling with a secondary suite in the basement and an integral garage. See also 24 251556 DEM, 24 199909 ZAP and 24 220006 MV. | — | Closed |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal for rear of backyard to be used for Garden Suite. | — | Closed |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal for rear of backyard to be used for Garden Suite. | — | Closed |
| Jun 27, 2025 | New Laneway / Rear Yard Suite | Proposal for rear of backyard to be used for Garden Suite. | $200K | Open |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Demolition | Proposal to demolish the existing 1 storey SFD-detached dwelling. | — | Demolition |
| Jan 29, 2025 | New Building | Proposal to construct a new 2 storey detached dwelling with a secondary suite in the basement and an integral garage. See also 24 251556 DEM, 24 199909 ZAP and 24 220006 MV. | $1.0M | New build |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal to construct a new 2 storey detached dwelling with a secondary suite in the basement and an integral garage. See also 24 251556 DEM, 24 199909 ZAP and 24 220006 MV. | — | Closed |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to construct a new 2 storey detached dwelling with a secondary suite in the basement and an integral garage. See also 24 251556 DEM, 24 199909 ZAP and 24 220006 MV. | — | Closed |
| May 28, 2024 | Building Permit Related(MS) | Rev 01: remove the furnance on the 2nd floorHVAC - Proposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage and a finished basement. See also 22 191280 ZAP and 17 221530 TLAB. | — | Closed |
| May 28, 2024 | Building Permit Related(MS) | Rev 01: Remove the furnace on the second floor.HVAC - Proposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage and a finished basement. See also 22 191287 ZAP and 17 221531 TLAB. | — | Closed |
| May 22, 2024 | Demolition | Proposal to demolish the existing 1 storey SFD-detached dwelling. | — | Demolition |
| May 22, 2024 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal to construct a new 3 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage and a raised finished basement. See also 24 130408 DEM, 23 184301 ZAP and 23 211338 MV. | — | Closed |
| May 22, 2024 | New Building | Proposal to construct a new 3 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage, front porch, rear deck, basement walkout, and a raised finished basement. See also 24 130408 DEM, 23 184301 ZAP and 23 211338 MV. | $1.5M | New build |
| May 22, 2024 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to construct a new 3 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage and a raised finished basement. See also 24 130408 DEM, 23 184301 ZAP and 23 211338 MV. | — | Closed |
| May 22, 2024 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal to construct a new 3 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage and a raised finished basement. See also 24 130408 DEM, 23 184301 ZAP and 23 211338 MV. | — | Closed |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage and a finished basement. See also 22 191287 ZAP and 17 221531 TLAB. | — | Closed |
| Feb 28, 2024 | New Building | Proposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage and a finished basement. See also 22 191287 ZAP and 17 221531 TLAB. | $1.0M | New build |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to construct a new 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling with an integral garage and a finished basement. See also 22 191287 ZAP and 17 221531 TLAB. | — | Closed |
| Jan 24, 2024 | Interior Alterations | proposing interior alterations to existing single dwelling unit | $80K | Open |
The 40 most recent of 535 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 Johnston Ave with a permit on record · 122
- 17 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2021
- 23 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2019
- 28 Johnston Ave8 permits · to 2012
- 29 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2010
- 36 Johnston Ave2 permits · to 1999
- 37 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2018
- 38 Johnston Ave3 permits · to 1999
- 39 Johnston Ave12 permits · to 2017
- 44 Johnston Ave9 permits · to 2023
- 48 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2026
- 49 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2019
- 53 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2026
- 54 Johnston Ave11 permits · to 2021
- 58 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2016
- 62 Johnston Ave4 permits · to 2002
- 64 Johnston Ave9 permits · to 2019
- 66 Johnston Ave9 permits · to 2021
- 67 Johnston Ave7 permits · to 2016
- 69 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2015
- 72 Johnston Ave9 permits · to 2020
- 79 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2008
- 82 Johnston Ave4 permits · to 2002
- 83 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2011
- 89 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2006
- 90 Johnston Ave9 permits · to 2024
- 91 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2025
- 94 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 1996
- 95 Johnston Ave2 permits · to 2020
- 96 Johnston Ave6 permits · to 2010
- 100 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2004
- 101 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2004
- 104 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2005
- 105 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2025
- 106 Johnston Ave3 permits · to 2017
- 109 Johnston Ave6 permits · to 2019
- 111 Johnston Ave6 permits · to 2011
- 116 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 1998
- 121 Johnston Ave4 permits · to 2004
- 122 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2015
- 123 Johnston Ave3 permits · to 2018
- 132 Johnston Ave6 permits · to 2012
- 135 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2010
- 136 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2011
- 137 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2018
- 141 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2012
- 142 Johnston Ave3 permits · to 1998
- 143 Johnston Ave10 permits · to 2013
- 144 Johnston Ave7 permits · to 2013
- 146 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2015
- 160 Johnston Ave2 permits · to 2018
- 161 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 1998
- 163 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 1998
- 164 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2015
- 171 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2015
- 177 Johnston Ave6 permits · to 2015
- 178 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2014
- 179 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2008
- 181 Johnston Ave7 permits · to 2012
- 182 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2020
- 186 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2018
- 187 Johnston Ave6 permits · to 2019
- 188 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2010
- 190 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2014
- 192 Johnston Ave4 permits · to 2011
- 193 Johnston Ave6 permits · to 2021
- 194 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2021
- 198 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2006
- 199 Johnston Ave4 permits · to 2011
- 201 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2020
- 203 Johnston Ave6 permits · to 2024
- 205 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2015
- 208 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2005
- 209 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2015
- 211 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2016
- 212 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2014
- 213 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2014
- 214 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2008
- 215 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2012
- 217 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2019
- 218 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 1999
- 219 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2012
- 220 Johnston Ave7 permits · to 2015
- 221 Johnston Ave4 permits · to 2007
- 223 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2011
- 225 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2012
- 228 Johnston Ave6 permits · to 2014
- 230 Johnston Ave2 permits · to 2004
- 233 Johnston Ave2 permits · to 2004
- 234 Johnston Ave6 permits · to 2015
- 235 Johnston Ave6 permits · to 2019
- 237 Johnston Ave6 permits · to 2023
- 238 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2013
- 239 Johnston Ave4 permits · to 2000
- 241 Johnston Ave4 permits · to 2016
- 243 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2026
- 245 Johnston Ave3 permits · to 2024
- 246 Johnston Ave3 permits · to 2009
- 247 Johnston Ave3 permits · to 2000
- 248 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2015
- 249 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2017
- 250 Johnston Ave3 permits · to 2017
- 251 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2015
- 252 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2011
- 253 Johnston Ave6 permits · to 2012
- 254 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2014
- 255 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2026
- 256 Johnston Ave8 permits · to 2025
- 257 Johnston Ave4 permits · to 2019
- 258 Johnston Ave2 permits · to 2001
- 259 Johnston Ave4 permits · to 2020
- 260 Johnston Ave8 permits · to 2020
- 292 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2014
- 294 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2010
- 295 Johnston Ave2 permits · to 1997
- 300 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2018
- 302 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2018
- 304 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2018
- 310 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2014
- 313 Johnston Ave6 permits · to 2014
- 314 Johnston Ave1 permit · to 2013
- 321 Johnston Ave4 permits · to 2008
- 322 Johnston Ave5 permits · to 2020