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Building permits on Kensington Ave

The City of Toronto has 158 building permits on record for Kensington Ave, going back to 1987. Those permits created 8 homes and removed 1, a net change of +7. Declared construction value totals $2.7M. The most recent permit was issued Aug 4, 2026 at 54 Kensington Ave.

Permits on record
1581987–2026
Declared construction value
$2.7Mas filed, not adjusted
Homes created
8dwelling units
Homes removed
1net +7

Permits issued per year

20012026 (part year)

Most common work

  • Building Permit Related(PS)33 · 21%
  • Interior Alterations26 · 16%
  • Building Permit Related(MS)21 · 13%
  • Unknown21 · 13%
  • Multiple Projects10 · 6%
  • Other(BA)8 · 5%
  • Addition(s)5 · 3%
  • Site Service4 · 3%
  • Fire Damage3 · 2%
  • Other(PS)3 · 2%
  • Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only)3 · 2%
  • Back Water Valve (Sewer only)3 · 2%

Structures worked on

  • Multiple Unit Building51 · 32%
  • Unknown21 · 13%
  • SFD - Detached16 · 10%
  • SFD - Semi-Detached12 · 8%
  • Restaurant Greater Than 30 Seats9 · 6%
  • Multiple Use/Non Residential9 · 6%
  • Converted House6 · 4%
  • Retail Store5 · 3%
  • 2 Unit - Townhouse4 · 3%
  • SFD - Townhouse4 · 3%
  • Office3 · 2%
  • Triplex3 · 2%

Where this street runs

Kensington-Chinatown 126 permits
Newtonbrook West 32 permits

Most recent permits

Issued Work What was filed Value Status
Aug 4, 2026 Building Permit Related(MS) Revision: Relocate HRV installed in Exit stair. Install continuous fire rated assemblies between the existing basement commercial unit, exit and floor above. Install fire rated enclosures around HRV ducts that pass through the Exit. Minor alteration within the existing basement commercial unit. Open
Jul 8, 2026 Interior Alterations Proposal for interior alteartions to commercial building. Unit C - BasementProposed Use: Eating Establishment $50K Open
Mar 7, 2025 Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) Proposal to replace backflow prevention device. $4K Closed
Jan 22, 2025 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to relocate kitchens from the Basement and 2nd Floor to the Ground Floor and 3rd Floor, and to add additional plumbing fixtures. Open
Jan 22, 2025 Interior Alterations Proposal for interior alterations to relocate kitchens from the Basement and 2nd Floor to the Ground Floor and 3rd Floor, and to add additional plumbing fixtures. $5K Open
Oct 1, 2024 Interior Alterations Proposal to construct interior alterations to existing semi detached SFD $5K Closed
Jul 22, 2024 Back Water Valve (Sewer only) install backwater valve Closed
Apr 12, 2023 Interior Alterations Proposal to replace existing exterior stair serving existing dwelling unit #02 at second storey. $50K Closed
Apr 3, 2023 Underpinning UNDERPIN BASEMENT 25.60m, INTERIOR ALERATION 7sq.m. $45K Closed
Oct 6, 2022 Party Wall Admin Permits Party wall admin permit for: 21 237487 BLD 00 SR at 11 Kensington Ave. Closed
Oct 4, 2022 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing residential building Closed
Sep 23, 2022 Interior Alterations Proposed interior alterations to a mixed-use building with retail on ground floor and a dwelling unit on the second and third floors. $25K Closed
Sep 16, 2022 Porch Proposed roof re-placement over existing unheated enclosed porch. $1K Closed
Aug 29, 2022 Interior Alterations Rev 1: Revision of building permit including underpinning & basement finish, rebuild walkout and rebuild existing rear roof as terrace. Proposal for interior alterations to existing residential building Closed
Jun 27, 2022 Other(BA) Admin partywall permit in conjunction with 18-131911 BLD, 44 Kensington Ave. $1K Closed
Jun 22, 2022 Interior Alterations REVISION - interior alterations to existing tenancies to combine the catering shop and the existing bar for a n A2 restaurant with an increased interior area.Interior alterations to restaurant in CRU 3, 4, 5 and 6 - Sunny's Open
May 20, 2022 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC and kitchen exhaust - Interior alterations to restaurant in CRU 3, 4, 5 and 6 - Sunny's Closed
Apr 1, 2022 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Interior alterations to restaurant in CRU 3, 4, 5 and 6 - Sunny's Closed
Apr 1, 2022 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing sfd-semi Closed
Nov 23, 2021 Interior Alterations Revision 01: Revision to existing permit to reflect as built condition of the unit. interior alterations to existing restaurant (180m2) Open
Oct 15, 2021 Building Permit Related(PS) Revision 01: Revision to existing permit to reflect as built condition of the unit. Plumbing - interior alterations to existing restaurant (180m2) Open
Jul 19, 2021 Other(BA) Proposal to replace existing brick side facade $10K Closed
Jul 19, 2021 Other(BA) Proposal to replace existing brick side facade $10K Open
Jul 10, 2021 Porch Proposed balcony on the second floor $7K Closed
Jun 23, 2021 Back Water Valve (Sewer only) install BWV Closed
Jun 14, 2021 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - PROPOSAL FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR RETIAL STORE Open
Jun 11, 2021 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - PROPOSAL FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR RETIAL STORE Open
Jun 10, 2021 Interior Alterations PROPOSAL FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR RETAIL STORE $80K Open
May 20, 2021 Multiple Projects Revision 02 - alterations to basementRev 01: Retaining wall in rear yardProposal to construct basement underpinning only. No change of use proposed. Closed
Mar 19, 2021 Multiple Projects Revision to the roof assembly(from ceiling without attic to ceiling wigh attice space and basement wall assembly.Addition & alteration plus underpinning. Closed
Jan 27, 2021 Interior Alterations Rev 1: REVISION TO PERMIT APPLICATION 20 177197BLD 00 BA TO INCLUDE FITOUT OF THE BASEMENT AND THE GROUND FLOOR INTO A RETAIL STORE. Proposed new Interior Alterations to infill and enclosing an existing stair opening and reailing replacement. Closed
Nov 10, 2020 Interior Alterations Proposed interior alterations for a cannabis dispensary - 'The Kensary' on the ground floor of an existing multi-use building. Scope of work includes creating a new demising wall (incl. sound and fire proofing) to separate the floor into 2 units. Unit 1 will remain Retail Store use, but to be conver $15K Closed
Nov 3, 2020 Other(BA) Proposal to obtain a party wall administrative permit in relation to 19 Kensington Ave, permit file 20 117417 BLD 00 BA. $1K Open
Sep 8, 2020 Other(BA) REPAIR EXISTING PARTY WALL BETWEEN UNIT 1 AND UNIT 2 FOR SOUD AND FIRE PROOFING AND INTERIOR DECORATE UNIT 2 FOR NEW CANNIBIS RETAIL STORE $15K Closed
Jun 11, 2020 Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - Two storey addition to accomodate a second dwelling unit Closed
Jun 11, 2020 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Two storey addition to accomodate a second dwelling unit Closed
Jun 11, 2020 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Two storey addition to accomodate a second dwelling unit Closed
May 26, 2020 Multiple Projects Construction rear addition; second floor deck and exit stairs; and new basement stairs to ground $25K Open
Sep 18, 2019 New Building Revision #1 - foundation changes and changed sprinkler design New build
Sep 16, 2019 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC Revision #1 - foundation changes and added sprinkler plans Open

The 40 most recent of 158 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
158
City refresh
2026-09-12 10:24
Page built
2026-09-12
Sheet
STR-915