Street · 539 of 8,516 by permit count
Building permits on Torrens Ave, East York
The City of Toronto has 309 building permits on record for Torrens Ave in East York, going back to 1994. Those permits created 35 homes and removed 12, a net change of +23. Declared construction value totals $14.7M. Half of the 290 permits issued here came through within 18 days of the application. The most recent permit was applied for Sep 16, 2026 at 63 Torrens Ave.
- Permits on record
- 3091994–2026
- Declared construction value
- $14.7Mas filed, not adjusted
- Homes created
- 35dwelling units
- Homes removed
- 12net +23
- Typical wait
- 18 days9 days faster than the city
Permits issued per year
20002026 (part year)
Zoning
- Most common zone
- RD99.7% of permits · by-law 10.20
- In detached-house zones
- 99.7%61.7% above the city’s 38.0%
- Permits with a zone
- 302of 309 on record
The zoning categories the permits on Torrens 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.
Most common work
Structures worked on
Postal areas
Where this street runs
Old East York 197 permits
Broadview North 112 permits
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Eaton Ave304 permits
Gamble Ave287 permits
Parkmount Rd265 permits
Aldwych Ave263 permits
Looking for one address on Torrens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | New Building | Proposal to construct a 3 storey multiplex (6 units) with a front basement walkout, rear deck, and front and rear third floor balconies | $1.5M | New build |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - New three-storey semi-detached dwelling on a conveyed lot | — | Open |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Demolition | Proposal to demolish the existing dwelling | — | Demolition |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - New three-storey semi-detached dwelling on a conveyed lot | — | Open |
| Sep 16, 2026 | New Building | New three-storey semi-detached dwelling on a conveyed lot | $750K | New build |
| Sep 14, 2026 | New Laneway / Rear Yard Suite | PROPOSED GARDEN SUITE | $850K | Open |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal to construct a two-storey rear addition and deck, basement underpinning and interior alterations | — | Open |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Deck | TO CONSTRUCT A ROOF OVER AN EXIST CONC. PORCH, NEW CONC. PORCH STAIRS & NEW FRONT WINDOW & ENTRY DOOR OPENINGS. | $25K | Closed |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Demolition | Proposal to demolish existing dwelling and construct a new three-storey single family semi-detached dwelling with integral garage. | $10K | Demolition |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal to demolish existing dwelling and construct a new three-storey single family semi-detached dwelling with integral garage. | — | Open |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to demolish existing dwelling and construct a new three-storey single family semi-detached dwelling with integral garage. | — | Open |
| Sep 1, 2026 | New Building | Proposal to demolish existing dwelling and construct a new three-storey single family semi-detached dwelling with integral garage. | $750K | New build |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Interior alterations to a portion of existing indoor parking to create two new rental units. | — | Open |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Interior Alterations | Interior alterations to a portion of existing indoor parking to create two new rental units. | $600K | Open |
| May 29, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to construct a two-storey rear addition and deck, basement underpinning and interior alterations | — | Open |
| May 29, 2026 | Multiple Projects | Proposal to construct a two-storey rear addition and deck, basement underpinning and interior alterations | $500K | Open |
| May 29, 2026 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal to construct a two-storey rear addition and deck, basement underpinning and interior alterations | — | Open |
| May 27, 2026 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposed interior alterations for second suite in basement and removal of non-structural wall on main-floor | — | Open |
| May 22, 2026 | Party Wall Admin Permits | Proposal for admin party wall permit for work related to 219 Torrens ave. | $1K | Open |
| May 20, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations for second suite in basement and removal of non-structural wall on main-floor | — | Open |
| May 20, 2026 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposed interior alterations for second suite in basement and removal of non-structural wall on main-floor | — | Open |
| May 6, 2026 | Other(SR) | Proposed installation of rooftop solar panels on an existing SFD-detached dwelling. | $50K | Closed |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Interior Alterations | Proposed interior alterations for second suite in basement and removal of non-structural wall on main-floor | $50K | Open |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Other(SR) | Proposed installation of rooftop solar panels on an existing single¿family dwelling. | $50K | Closed |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Back Water Valve (Sewer only) | Proposed backwater valve | — | Closed |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Interior Alterations | Proposed interior alterations for second suite in basement and removal of non-structural wall on main-floor | $50K | Closed |
| Oct 27, 2025 | New Building | Proposal to construct a three storey building with 6 units. (520.7m2) | $1.5M | New build |
| Oct 7, 2025 | New Laneway / Rear Yard Suite | Proposal to construct a two storey garden suite. | $300K | Closed |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Demolition | PROPOSAL TO DEMOLISH A ONE STOREY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND CONSTRUCT A NEW THREE STOREY SIX-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING | — | Demolition |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Building Permit Related(MS) | Revision 1: Finished basement proposed instead of a second unit dwelling.HVAC - Proposal for two store rear addition, rear deck and interior alterations to ground, secon and basement. Second unit added. | — | Closed |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Multiple Projects | Revision 1: Finished basement proposed instead of a second unit dwelling.Proposal for two store rear addition, rear deck and interior alterations to ground, secon and basement. Second unit added. | — | Closed |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal for first storey addition to detached garage to create garden suite. | — | Closed |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Revision 1: Finished basement proposed instead of a second unit dwelling.Plumbing - Proposal for two store rear addition, rear deck and interior alterations to ground, secon and basement. Second unit added. | — | Closed |
| Jul 7, 2025 | New Laneway / Rear Yard Suite | Revision 01 - Convert retained garage into bedroom and maintain exterior parking space.------------------------------------------------------Proposal for first storey addition to detached garage to create garden suite. | — | Closed |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal for interior alteratios and create second unit. | — | Closed |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Interior Alterations | Proposal for interior alteratios and create second unit. | $150K | Closed |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal for interior alteratios and create second unit. | — | Closed |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Building Permit Related (DR) | Drain - Proposal for basement underpinning (30 m). | — | Closed |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Party Wall Admin Permits | Proposal for an administrative party wall permit for construction work at neighbouring property. | $20K | Open |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Underpinning | Proposal for basement underpinning (30 m). | $20K | Open |
The 40 most recent of 309 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 Torrens Ave with a permit on record · 96
- 5 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2004
- 6 Torrens Ave2 permits · to 2002
- 7 Torrens Ave2 permits · to 2006
- 11 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2022
- 14 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2006
- 15 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2012
- 19 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2016
- 21 Torrens Ave4 permits · to 2025
- 29 Torrens Ave6 permits · to 2007
- 36 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2007
- 38 Torrens Ave5 permits · to 2022
- 39 Torrens Ave2 permits · to 2024
- 40 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2023
- 42 Torrens Ave7 permits · to 2004
- 44 Torrens Ave4 permits · to 2004
- 48 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2023
- 49 Torrens Ave6 permits · to 2024
- 57 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2015
- 58 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2013
- 59 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2000
- 61 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2004
- 63 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2026
- 66 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2009
- 68 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2018
- 70 Torrens Ave4 permits · to 2024
- 72 Torrens Ave2 permits · to 2018
- 73 Torrens Ave6 permits · to 2026
- 74 Torrens Ave4 permits · to 2019
- 75 Torrens Ave2 permits · to 2026
- 78 Torrens Ave2 permits · to 2014
- 79 Torrens Ave2 permits · to 2019
- 85 Torrens Ave9 permits · to 2022
- 87 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2009
- 89 Torrens Ave4 permits · to 2014
- 90 Torrens Ave2 permits · to 2006
- 91 Torrens Ave2 permits · to 2005
- 92 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2018
- 100 Torrens Ave7 permits · to 2021
- 101 Torrens Ave4 permits · to 2022
- 109 Torrens Ave2 permits · to 2007
- 115 Torrens Ave6 permits · to 2025
- 117 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 1994
- 119 Torrens Ave4 permits · to 2011
- 139 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2023
- 145 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2023
- 151 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2021
- 153 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2000
- 157 Torrens Ave4 permits · to 2006
- 165 Torrens Ave6 permits · to 2014
- 167 Torrens Ave5 permits · to 2013
- 171 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2016
- 173 Torrens Ave4 permits · to 2017
- 184 Torrens Ave2 permits · to 2024
- 188 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2012
- 192 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2020
- 194 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2014
- 197 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2014
- 201 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2017
- 203 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2017
- 206 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2024
- 207 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2024
- 208 Torrens Ave4 permits · to 2024
- 209 Torrens Ave7 permits · to 2021
- 210 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2014
- 213 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2025
- 215 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2025
- 216 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2015
- 217 Torrens Ave4 permits · to 2026
- 219 Torrens Ave4 permits · to 2026
- 220 Torrens Ave2 permits · to 2003
- 221 Torrens Ave8 permits · to 2017
- 223 Torrens Ave4 permits · to 2016
- 229 Torrens Ave5 permits · to 2015
- 230 Torrens Ave4 permits · to 2022
- 232 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2022
- 236 Torrens Ave5 permits · to 2023
- 239 Torrens Ave5 permits · to 2025
- 243 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2002
- 245 Torrens Ave10 permits · to 2026
- 246 Torrens Ave8 permits · to 2024
- 247 Torrens Ave4 permits · to 2016
- 249 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2021
- 257 Torrens Ave8 permits · to 2026
- 259 Torrens Ave6 permits · to 2016
- 261 Torrens Ave2 permits · to 2015
- 262 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2013
- 263 Torrens Ave4 permits · to 2017
- 264 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2019
- 266 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2026
- 267 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2016
- 268 Torrens Ave1 permit · to 2017
- 272 Torrens Ave4 permits · to 2006
- 273 Torrens Ave5 permits · to 2019
- 274 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2003
- 276 Torrens Ave3 permits · to 2017
- 277 Torrens Ave2 permits · to 2001